SAM MCGOVERN
Sam McGovern
Acoustic Artist
Bio
“Divergently ambitious” only just scratches the surface behind attempting to recite the passionate musical & creative mind of Sam McGovern. The singer songwriter & guitarist introduced himself as a sensitive acoustic artist, which he still expresses, yet progressively develops his sonics upon each release. Alongside his independently built knowledge of smart marketing & Industry, Sam is steadily solidifying his place in Australia’s music scene as a name to watch, selling out headline shows & drawing huge audiences across the country, destined to join songwriting royalty.
His recent notable Career Highlights include headlining the Live Nations ‘Ones To Watch” in Sydney, June 2023 and being shortlisted as a top 20 pick for Coldplay’s Perth Opener competition, amassing over 3 Million social media views to the campaign to be the support act and invited onto the “Today Show” to talk about viral campaign. He was one of 6 International Artists flown to London for the “Bob Marley One Love Movie” “Jammin Sessions” For Paramount Pictures (Jan 2024).
Sam has over 2 Million combined streams to his music, he is a 2x WAM SOTY Nominee (Western Australian Music) and his song “Memory” was awarded 2x “Honourable Mention” for In the International Songwriting Competition (Folk /Singer-Songwriter + Unsigned Categories).
Event’s you can book Sam for:
Functions & Events
Weddings
Bars & Clubs
Private
Events
Past Experience - 20 Years
Private Functions
Over 40 Private Functions
Weddings
40 Weddings
Corporate
Leeuwin Estate, Perth Corporate Rumble, ABC Radio Perth, The Ritz Carlton Perth, QT Hotel Perth, Home Collective (ABN Group), City Of Perth
+ Many More
Festivals
NYE On The Hill 2023, VIC (December 30th 2023), Currumbin Creek Fest, QLD (June 23-25 2023), Hollow Coves @ Metro Theatre (7th October 2023), Harrison Storm Regional Tour NSW / QLD (July / August 2023), WAM Scarborough Beach Party, WA (2023), WA Headline show 2022: Mojo’s (240 capacity) – Sold Out on presale, WA Headline Band Show 2024: QT Hotel Rooftop Bar (200 tix)
Where to find Sam regularly
Genres Sam Can Play
Funk Beer Drinking Tunes, Soul, R&B, Background Groovy Bar Vibes, Party Jams, Sing-a-longs
Eras – 70s/80s/90s/00s
See Sam In Action
Get To Know Sam
Approach
Easy-going, Fun, Client focused, Professional
Personality
Confident, Easy-going, Friendly, Fun, Outgoing, Professional, Calm
Other Interests
Surfing, Travel, Everything music, Collecting Guitars
Favourite memory at a gig
Honestly in this industry it is ever changing & almost impossible to pinpoint one moment! As an artist I see my whole life as an ongoing surge of happiness from every performance I do!
In terms of personally as an artist: the countless tours & shows around Australia which have led me to meet & befriend almost all of my musical idols. Ranging from thousands of people in theatres to a handful at backyard shows <3
But in terms of weddings / events: a very special memory was whilst performing at a wedding on the cocos islands, there was only 30 guests. A 4 year old daughter from a guests came up & asked if she could sing twinkle twinkle little star with me, so cute.
Testimonials
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We we're so lucky to have had Sam play at our wedding! The whole process with Sam was seamless, he took all the pressure & stress of the musical organisation off our shoulders & gave an elegant performance throughout the evening to compliment our wedding! His rendition of our requested songs for the isle walk & signing was as if we had the artist themself there singing! Thank you Sam
Wedding
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Sam was amazing! We had our wedding on the Cocos islands & couldn’t of imagined a singer more suited for the chilled acoustic music we were hoping for on our special day! He's Australia's Jack Johnson. He's more than just a singer - he's an artist himself. Extremely professional, exceptionally talented & all around great guy!
Wedding