Toni Janke

Toni Janke
GenresContemporary Indie artist
Occupation(s)Singer, consultant, coach and mentor
Instrument(s)Vocals, Acoustic guitar
Years active1993-present
LabelsToni Janke Productions

Toni Janke (/ˈdʒæŋki/ JANG-kee[1]) is an Australian Indigenous singer/songwriter/musician.[2]

Early life and career

She was one of youngest Indigenous students to graduate from university.[3] Toni holds qualifications in arts, law, ministry and theology. She set up her own independent music label, Toni Janke Productions in the 1990s.[4] Toni is a coach, mentor and consultant who runs her own business, Toni Janke Productions.

Personal life

She lives in Meanjin (Brisbane QLD) and has two adult daughters. She has written and recorded several original songs and regularly performs as a solo artist or with her own band.

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with selected details
Title Details
The Brink
  • Released: November 1999
  • Label: Toni Janke
Eternal
  • Released: July 2001
  • Label: Toni Janke
Jewel of the North
  • Released: 2004[5]
  • Label: Toni Janke

Extended plays

List of EPs, with selected details
Title Details
Heart Speak Out
  • Released: 1993
  • Label: Toni Janke Productions (CD TJ001)

Awards

Australian Women in Music Awards

The Australian Women in Music Awards is an annual event that celebrates outstanding women in the Australian Music Industry who have made significant and lasting contributions in their chosen field. They commenced in 2018.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2024 Toni Janke Diversity in Music Award Won [6][7]

References

  1. ^ "Toni Janke". YouTube. 17 March 2020. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
  2. ^ Townsville Bulletin, 31 December 2005, "Finding her voice" by Rebecca Ovenden
  3. ^ Sunday Mail, 4 December 2005, "Plenty to celebrate". She won a Deadly in 2002 for Female Artist of The Year, Brisbane News, 7 May 2003, "time to sing." by Phil Brown. Janke has Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. Canberra Times, 10 November 2002, "Spiritual gifts" by Diana Plater
  4. ^ The Gold Coast Bulletin, 19 January 2004, "Woman of many abilities"
  5. ^ "A capital idea". Deadly Vibe Issue 94. December 2004. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
  6. ^ "2024 Finalists". Australian Women in Music. 24 July 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
  7. ^ "Australian Women in Music Awards shine a light on women in the Australian music industry". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 3 October 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2024.