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SOUNDWAVE

VOCAL INSTRUMENTALIST

LOCATION

Napier, New Zealand

MATERIAL

2 x 45 min

Kelly and Val, known as the Sound Wave Duo, are a dynamic musical pair, based in New Zealand, with impressive backgrounds in performance and education. Kelly, a passionate performer from a young age, trained at NASDA, where she starred in 42ND STREET, CATS, CLOUD STREET, and HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2. She earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Jazz/Contemporary Voice and a Master of Music Studies from Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University, and was a Semi Finalist for the Rob Guest Endowment award. Kelly has appeared in productions like THE LAST FIVE YEARS and THE BOY FROM OZ, and spent several years performing on cruise ships with P&O and Celebrity Cruises. Now, she focuses on her shows with Val, including
“The Power Of Love” and “The Evolution Of Music.”

Val, a violinist and pianist began his musical training early, studying piano with his mother from age 4 and violin at 6. He studied at The Moscow Conservatorium and won several competitions, including a silver medal at the Delphic World Games. With experience performing with orchestras globally, Val joined Celebrity Cruises in 2019, where he met Kelly. Together, as the Sound Wave Duo, they created “The Power Of Love” and “The Evolution Of Music,” with both shows arranged by Val’s father. They are excited to bring their unique performances, blending diverse genres and personal stories, to audiences worldwide.

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