Bio
“Enchanting from top to tail. Sublime and totally mesmerizing" Gotye, Wally De Backer
“It’s so great hearing a young voice with so much song writing ability…. Jessica is going to do well” Ben Harper
“Outstanding talent, the real deal” John Butler
“Jessica has absolutely everything. She is fully equipped as a song-writer and performer” Van Dyke Parks
"gorgeous melodies and delicious lyrics to match" The Music Network
Jessica Paige is an award-winning Melbourne singer/songwriter known for her emotive songwriting, rich musicality, and deep commitment to inclusive creative practice. With a career spanning two decades, Jessica has written music for film, television, and advertising, and toured extensively across Australia.
Her debut single Under My Skin earned her an APRA Award in 2004, and her songwriting was further recognised with the JB Seed Grant in 2007. Since then, she has collected over 30 national and international songwriting accolades, including the United Nations and Fender Music Foundation’s selection of her song Sleepy Head for the Band Together compilation. She has also won the Pop and Open category of the Australian Songwriting Association competition and was a multiple-time finalist.
Jessica’s music for screen includes a nomination for Best Song Composed for the Screen at both the APRA Awards for the Grammy nominated Call Me Crazy, a Five Star Films production directed by Jennifer Aniston. She has collaborated with industry greats including Van Dyke Parks, Alex Wurman(USA), Charles Fisher (Savage Garden), and Doug Brady (John Farnham).
Living with ADHD and dyslexia, Jessica brings personal experience to her work in access and inclusion. She is the driving force behind a range of innovative music and writing development projects for artists of all abilities.
Jessica also leads the musical collective for Well Oiled Machine, an inclusive music initiative including Jake Mason (who has over a billion streams) and Eric McCusker (notable iconic songwriter of many hits) as well as the totally wonderful and inspiring Gerry Smith who, despite his disabilities, manages to be the life of the party.
Described by drumming icon David Jones as a “visionary,” Jessica is helping to break barriers and build creative communities through music and storytelling.
Coming up, Jessica is working on release plans for her new album titled “Nothing Beautiful is Wasted”.
Releases
Awards & Recognition
Jessica has amassed an impressive list of awards and nominations throughout her career, reflecting her exceptional talent and influence in the music industry. Here are some of her most notable accomplishments:
2013
"Call Me Crazy": Lyrics written and sung by Jessica Paige.
Nominated for APRA/AMCOS Best Original Song Composed for Screen
Featured in "Begin Again" from the Call Me Crazy series, produced by Jennifer Aniston and starring Jennifer Hudson, Sarah Hyland, Melanie Griffith, Laura Dern, Bryce Dallas Howard, Bonnie Hunt, and Ashley Judd.
2012
Musicoz Finalist:
Acoustic/Singer-Songwriter (Top 5)
Jazz/Classical (Top 5)
Alternative (Top 10)
2011
Runner-up in the April Songwriters' Universe Song of the Month Competition (International) for "Teddy's Song" from Once Upon a Time album.
Finalist in the APRA Professional Development Awards
2010
Winner of the Australian Songwriters Association:
Open and Pop/Dance Section with the co-written song "Miss You"
Musicoz Finalist: "Never Land", "You and Your Brother".
Bebo Internationally Featured Artist.
Guest Performer on Adam Hills' pilot program Gordon Street.
Featured artist at the Australia Day Celebrations - Day on the Green.
Two trips to LA, Nashville, and New York Van Dyke Parks arranged strings for “Tired of Playing by the Rules”.
2009
Vic Arts Scholarship to attend the Big Sound Music Conference in Brisbane.
United Nations and Fender Music Foundation selected her song "Sleepy Head" for the Band Together compilation.
Darebin Music Feast Audience Choice Award.
2008
NAB Songwriting Competition: "Sing Like Buckley" awarded "Outstanding" status.
APRA Showcase at the inaugural Song Summit in Sydney.
2007
Top 10 Pop - National New Artists 2 Radio (NA2R).
Glenn Shorrock Scholarship Award - Special Mention.
Rolling Stone Magazine: Featured Under My Skin in their CD compilation.
Foxtel, The Max: Featured in a documentary "Launchpad for Legends", her performance at the St Kilda Festival aired.
Qantas added Under My Skin to the in-flight radio program.
ABC Online Radio: Under My Skin added to the Oztrax playlist for QANTAS.
Australian Musician Magazine: Interview feature.
2006
JB (John Butler) Seed Award Grant.
Musicoz Finalist (Alternative).
Soundheaven FBI Radio (Sydney) Recording Prize.
Honourable Mention in the Peace Driven Song Awards (US).
Honourable Mention in the Singer/Songwriter Awards (UK) for "Under My Skin" and "Let It Out".
2005
International Unisong Competition: 4th place in the Pop Ballad category for "Under My Skin".
ASA (Australian Songwriters' Association) - Finalist Folk/Acoustic for "It's Crazy Baby".
2003/4
Musicoz - APRA Songwriter Award.
Musicoz - Top 10 Finalist in the Pop Category.
Best New Artist - Sound Vault, Melbourne.
Winner of the Ranges Songsmith Award.
Top 10 in the Rock It (National Youth Week Competition).
Winner of the Hanging Rock Buskers' Festival Award.
Discography
2020 - Dream Come to Life
A mix of great Melbourne musicians : Steve Hadley, Chris Bekker, Gavin Parker, Shane Reilly, Simon Russell, Hadyn Meggitt, Roger Bergodaz, Ernest Aines. Mix & master - Gavin Parker
2013 – Don’t Trust Me
Engineers - Roger Burgodaz & Simon Russell, Guitar - Shane Reilly, Bass - Steve Hadley & Chris Becker, Drums - Pete Marin
2010 – Once Upon a Time
Piano - Luke Howard, Drums - Paul Spyda Marrett, Strings - Alex Burkoy
