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Albany Gateway Directory
FINGERS Mitchell Cullen |
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| Are you a fan of John Butler & Xavier Rudd, then you will love 17yo FINGERS Mitchell Cullen- Heat Winner 2008 2009 Next Big Thing. |
With his own unique style, Fingers is fast becoming known for his outstanding speed and 12 string guitar skills. Not prepared to rest at that, he is also an extremely talented multi-instrumentalist, having mastered the didgeridoo, slide stomp box, harmonica, percussion, and banjo whilst topping it all off as a singer/ song-writer.
Fingers is also actively Involved with the Noongar Traditional " Welcome to Country " Ceremony, working closely with traditional elder Carol Pettersen (Cultural Supervisor and National Indigenous Female Elder of the Year 2008 and 2009.
Awards and accomplishments include:
* Winner of Albany Regional Idol 2008
* Regional Heat Winner of The Next Big Thing 2008 and 2009
* Song "Happy Days" was chosen by Producer Josh Groom for inclusion on 3 video clips at The Sydney Children's Hospital Gold Week Fundraiser
* Sell out shows at Albany Town Hall Theatre
* Playing at the City of Albany Australia Day Concert (with a crowd of over 8000 people)
* Played for Albany Port Authority Celebrating The Americans 100 Great White Fleet / Ulysses AGM / National Youth Week State Launch 2010
* Performed didgeridoo at the cermonial opening of ANZAC Peace Park (April 2010),walking alongside the official VIP party comprising of The Mayor Milton Evans and the Hon Colin Barnett.
* Played at the Tourism WA's Extraordinary Taxi Ride " Welcome to Country " Ceremony in the City of Albany
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