Michaela Jayde - Underground Cabaret

Michaela Jayde is a powerhouse Soul artist whose soaring voice has made a mark on Melbourne’s iconic music scene for almost two decades. 

From her unforgettable Blind Audition on The Voice which resulted in the fastest four-chair turn of the season, to singing a duet on stage with Teddy Swims, performing at Vision Australia’s Carols By Candlelight, as well as working with the likes of Tones & I, Stan Walker, Ben Abraham, THNDO, Tarryn Stokes, and many others, Michaela’s unique ability to deeply move and connect with her audience has cultivated a dedicated following and established her as a prominent figure within the city’s vibrant live music community.

Michaela brings her electrifying vocals to the Underground Cabaret stage to perform some of her original music as well as a selection of her favourite soul hits from artists such as Aretha Franklin, Donny Hathaway and Etta James, as she shares her story through the songs that have helped shape her life and career thus far

Prepare to be profoundly moved and warmly entertained by Michaela’s captivating yet endearing and disarming stage presence as she weaves throughout the show stories behind each song, from career highlights, to the profound impact of motherhood, her wrestle with faith and deconstruction, mental health struggles and of course love. 

Influenced by a wide range of legendary artists such as Donny Hathaway, Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder, as well as the likes of Erykah Badu, Yebba and Emily King, Michaela’s sound is a deep exploration of soulful tradition and neo-soul, with modern pop and R&B elements. 

For more information about the artist, head to Michaela’s Instagram: @michaelajaydemusic

“It’s so exciting when a voice like [Michaela’s] hits the stage. So much soul, so pure… [Her] ability to sing like that just gives me the goosebumps.” – (Jessica Mauboy)