Bernadette Novembre Official

"Bernadette Novembre is one of Melbourne's hardest working musicians" - Beat Magazine 2019

Bernadette Novembre is not what you would call conventional. Her music transcends the mainstream musical standards of today’s industry and is a heady mix of Psychedelic and Alternative Rock. Having cut her teeth on Melbourne’s Soul scene, Bernadette’s sound graduated to something more grittier, powerful and charismatic, echoing the hallmarks of bands such as The Doors, The Beatles, The Kinks, The Zombies, INXS and The Divinyls - mainly drawing her inspiration from late 1960’s Rock.

She honed her skill as a performer on the world stage having toured both Australia and Europe with International artists from the age of six. Even for such a small person at the time, her stage presence was '...demanding and electric'. Growing up, she would spend hours listening to her Mother's vinyl collection; music from Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, Little Richard, The Rolling Stones, The Doors, The Beatles, The Kinks, The Zombies, Jacques Dutronc and Cher - just to name a few. These musical influences are quite evident throughout Bernadette's songwriting.Early in February 2017, Bernadette met with renowned Australian Producer RHyNO (Paris Wells, Rita Satch, Kimbra and Owl Eyes) and expressed her desire to record a swing/jazz album. At their first songwriting session however, the music took a different turn and the track 'Everybody Knows' was born and others soon followed in a similar Soul/Garage Rock style. This unique sound was a true representation of the music Bernadette loves and listened to in her formative years.In February 2018, Bernadette released her debut EP Rebounding to critical acclaim. The songs were written together with Ryan Ritchie (Mushroom Music), who also plays keyboard and guitar on the tracks. Other talented and well known musicians that were also involved in the making of the EP included Ivan Khatchoyan on Drums (Cookin' on 3 Burners and The Traffic), Jamie Stroud on Bass Guitar (Fulton Street), Travis Woods on Trumpet (Horns of Leroy), Chris Vizard on Trombone (Horns of Leroy) and Sam Boon on Baritone Saxophone (Saskwatch, Fulton Street and Guy Sebastian). The EP was recorded at Ginger Studios and mastered by Steve Scanlon.Radio Stations across Australia and the world soon caught on to Bernadette's unique brand of Soul. The songs were given airplay by Vincent Peach, DJ Miss Goldie and Ethan Manchild from PBS FM (Melbourne) and John Bailey and Chris Gill from Triple R (Melbourne). Most recently, Bernadette's music has reached regional Australia such as Radio Goolarri in Broome and also the USA. Binky Griptite (Dap-King and guitarist for the late Amy Winehouse) introduced Bernadette's music to New York City with regular airplay on his radio program The Boogie Down on WFUV Radio. This regular radio exposure across Australia and internationally has increased Bernadette's popularity and she has been causing a stir around the country and internationally with her 10 piece band. She recently was chosen as support act at Cherry Bar for Tim Ries (Saxophone player for The Rolling Stones), Kylie Auldist, headlined PBS FM's Soul-a-Go-Go at The Night Cat and was part of the lineup for the 2019 St Kilda Festival. Other venues she has played include The Night Cat, Memo Music Hall, The Evelyn Hotel, Bar Open, Big Mouth St Kilda, Dog's Bar, The Rainbow Hotel, Paris Cat Jazz Club, Bird's Basement, Sooki Lounge, The Toff in Town, The Tote, The Penny Black, The Spotted Mallard and a monthly residency, 'Neon Soul', at inner city bar FAD Gallery.In March 2019 Bernadette released two new singles 'Delirium' and 'Forgotten Times' together with two new music videos Directed by the internationally acclaimed Bruce Gil. ​Currently, Bernadette is writing her debut full length Album which is due for release early-mid 2021.

Here’s what people are saying about Bernadette Novembre - "Music gives strength to the soul - Soul music comes from the heart - Bernadette sings from her heart" - John Bailey (Triple R)"Bernadette has a true and original sound, whilst echoing the hallmarks of some of the great soul vocalists" - Ryan Phelan (7 Network)"This album gets deeper with every track in. Bernadette’s classic delivery takes you for the adventure. And wow, that band is cooking" - Adam Scone (World renowned Hammond Organist)"When Bernadette is going to play live, you put that date in your diary because you don’t want to miss the party" - James Young (Cherry Bar)"When Bernadette Novembre brings a show you can be sure she will bring the soul and that the room will pop" - Justin Stanford (The Night Cat)"Melbourne singer, songwriter and performance powerhouse, Bernadette Novembre never fails to bring the sultry and seductive to the smoothest Soul and turn up the grit and groove for the most menacing Garage sounds. That little hint of Rocksteady rhythm is also pretty sweet and on the beat. As the Four Tops sang - they can't control Bernadette. We're proud to have the "Rebounding" EP in the Rocksteady Records racks" -Pat Monaghan (Rocksteady Records)