Details:
genre:
- Tango
- World
- Acoustic
- Folk
- Ambient
location:
Perth WA, Australia
bio:
"my business is my pleasure because it's my passion..."
Nikki Dagostino is referred to on stage in outfit as "cha cha cha", as is her life... one big cha cha cha rehearsal in progress for the final production. From a young age, Nikki grew to hold a deep passion for music, with a love for performing and teaching music. She believes that music is not just her business, but her pleasure and most of all passion. The West Australian based musician, Nikki Dagostino, started playing Classical piano at age 9 and the piano accordion at age eleven. She studied at Edith Cowan University, the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, Perth Western Australia completing a Bachelor of Education, Majoring in Music and Drama from (2002- 2005). She received a scholarship for the Golden Key International Honour Society Award, in recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement and excellence in education studies.
Nicole Dagostino is Perth?s foremost keyboardist and accordionist. She has concretised throughout Western Australia earning praise such as, "a once-in-a-lifetime experience". She has performed as a soloist amongst many corporate venues and settings in Perth, including winery festivals, spring in the valley tours, and various corporate indoor and outdoor 'swaave' functions.
She has worked and performed with National Artists including: Graeme Lyall, Darryl Somers, James Morrison, Don Burrows, Joe Chindamo, Rove Mc Manus, Darryl Braithwaite, Patrick McMann, Tony, Pantano and late: The Drifters, Peter Puccini, Ross Maio, David Krygger, Eddie Stazack, to mention a few.
NIcole has recently had the pleasure of serenading our Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, and his 20 or so fellow politicians.
Nicole currently performs as an accordionista with ?Parisian divine elegance?- Pascale Michel in a 6 piece vibrant French ensemble, alluding to the exotic sounds of jazz, fusioned with vintage and classic Piaf and a unique niche visual outfit to touch off the edges. Nicole also has the pleasure of accompanying fine opera singers the ?Musicantes? performing an array of old Italian classics for private settings. To keep up to the challenge, Nicole has recently created a 4 piece busking style Oktoberfest band: teasing the sounds of German Polkas, Irish Gigues and other multi-cultural flavours- the ?polka dots? bounce their way around cultural festivals in the Western Australian region. Nicole was an accredited member of the Western Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra: Composers Ensemble (WAYJO) from 2002-2005- performing accordion for selected orchestral pieces composed by Perth Artists. She was also an active member of the Perth Accordion Orchestra, directed by Mr. David Krygger- performing for many audiences and venues W.A wide. She has endured many years in Musical productions as an accordionist; Fiddler on the Roof (St Hilda?s, Opera in Company, WAAPA, Mercedes College, Newman College) and Marco Polo (Camelot Theatre) and has been appointed Musical Director for Musicals including (Company (2004), Club Gargouille Part 2 (2007), Club Gargouille- Series 3 (2008,) under direction and creation of Mr. George White.
BOOK NIKKI FOR YOUR PERFECT EVENT OR FUNCTION: Option of: *Roaming Act (weaving in and out of a standing audience). Suitable for: Stand up cocktail functions, outdoor festivals, market stalls and outdoor birthday/private parties. etc. Or *Seated performance (with or without amplification). Ideal for: Restaurant atmosphere, background dinner music, private events, corporate functions, floor show, etc. Or *Works with kids to choreograph varied dances and floor show (outdoor and indoor events) Suitable for: private birthday parties, kids show, council park events and festivals, Christmas shows etc. Will dress up for the theme (any theme/props). Nikki?s solo accordion act ?CHA CHA CHA? caters for any crowd, atmosphere genre and style. Her repertoire ranges from the Baroque to the Contemporary- touching on a dash of Western Tradition Classical and 20th Century pieces, a splash of Irish Gigues, a hint of German Polkas, an array of Italian Waltzes, Tango?s, and Tarantella?s, and a mixture of French Favourite ambient background music- including all of Piaf repertoire.
Nicole Dagostino has recently recorded with Miss Grace Barbe from the Seychelles, in a reggae/soul setting, in which one of the songs on the album was awarded 1st place in the WAMI songwriters award, and ranked on the Top 100 Triple J Hits (2008). She is currently involved with a recording project for Perth Artist Ryan Webb, (Soundbaker Records- Rob Agostini (2008).).
Nicole Dagostino is also active as an educator, and Secondary Music Teacher- having taught young students to be involved in Music from a young age. She will aspire to inspire the musicians of tomorrow to the wonderful world of music... Nicole will cater She has experienced several years in the recording studio and is managed by - D Management, and BBC Perth WA, for all solo and ensemble bookings. She has directed and performed in Musical Productions including: The Wizard of Oz, West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, and Marco Polo (Camelot Theatre). Nikki Dagostino has completed a Bachelor of Music Education degree at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts (ECU MOUNT LAWLEY) with a major in Music and minor in Drama (BMusEd 2005).
CONTACT NIKKI: 0433 188 490
website:
http://www.myspace.com/nikkionthekeysPhotos:
Photo: City of Wanneroo kids show
Photo: Polka Dots at Live gig
Photo: Live at St Patty's Day
Photo: French Car Festival
Photo: live at Cottelsoe Twilight show
Photo: Live on the Esplanade
Photo: Black Velvet Band Irish Ritual
Photo: live at oktoberfest
Photo: NIkki Plays Accordion
Photo: Polka Dots at Oktoberfest
Photo: City of Wanneroo Festivals
Photo: Tony CHilds Support Gig Boyup Brooke
Photo: Polka Dots at Cafe Culture Mount Lawley Street FesTival
Photo: Teaching young talent of tomorrow...
Photo: Polka Dots Live at Astor Theatre
