Winner of the 2021 Australian Folk Alliance awards -
'SOLO ARTIST OF THE YEAR' , Kris Mizzi has captured the hearts of audiences around the country with his moving songs and imaginative stories.
He writes well crafted tales which draw on hopeful and heart-warming wisdoms found in the people and places we experience.
With a 'strong and gentle' voice, and an art for weaving beauty and truth into the words of each song, Mizzi reaches the hearts of his audiences with performances that are joyful, uplifting, confronting, spiritual, comedic and vulnerable all at once.
He has been described by other musicians as having 'one of Australia's finest voices' leaving listeners feeling as though they have experienced something truly special. Poetic lyrics, meandering melodies and 'a voice which truly moves people', along with a unique picking style, Mizzi really is a complete artist and is becoming renowned for his intimate solo performances and thoughtful songs. throughout Australia.
At the end of 2019, Mizzi launched his debut solo record 'Some Other Morning' to a sell-out audience at Melbourne's esteemed 'Caravan Music Club' as the finale to a string of Nationwide shows throughout that year.
Following up in 2020 with a single release and video, Kris continued performing throughout regional Victoria (where COVID restrictions permitted) at various private House Concerts, Festivals/Folk Clubs and venues throughout the year which allowed him to build on his already strong Victorian following.
As well as being awarded Australia Folk Alliances 'SOLO ARTIST OF THE YEAR' in 2021, Mizzi is writing new material for an international release to create an exciting worldwide debut, recorded in Nashville TEN, with a slew of Nashville heavy weights including producer Garry West. Music set to be released in late 2023.