About the artist
Toby Beard is a powerhouse singer-songwriter from Western Australia, renowned for her soulful voice, magnetic stage presence, and emotionally charged performances. Blending folk, blues, roots, rock, and soul, Toby delivers shows that audiences don’t just hear—they feel. From intimate venues of 50 people to festival stages of 12,000, she commands attention with a rare combination of authenticity, energy, and storytelling.
With more than two decades in the music industry, Toby has toured extensively throughout Australia, Europe, North America, and Canada, building a loyal international following through relentless touring and unforgettable live performances. Her festival appearances include Summerfest (USA), Utah Pride Festival (USA), Kaslo Jazz Festival (Canada), Big Time Out Festival (Canada), Skagen Festival (Denmark), Bardentreffen (Germany), Zomerpodium Heemskerk (The Netherlands), Simmentaler Bier Fest (Switzerland), Bridgetown Blues Festival (WA), Mitchell Creek Rock & Blues Festival (QLD), and Forth Valley Blues Festival (TAS), among many others.
Throughout her career, Toby has shared stages with an impressive list of international and Australian artists including Santana, Sheryl Crow, UB40, Gomez, John Butler Trio, Paul Kelly, The Indigo Girls, and Jimmy Barnes. She has also worked alongside acclaimed producers Ryan Hadlock (The Lumineers, Vance Joy) and Carey Williams (Taj Mahal), further expanding her creative reach and musical depth.
Toby’s discography includes 11 studio albums, two live DVDs, and multiple EPs, showcasing a songwriting style that is both fearless and deeply personal. Her latest album, Here With Me, explores themes of transformation, heartbreak, resilience, and hope, capturing the honesty and emotional depth that have become hallmarks of her work. Her live performances have attracted praise from media around the world. German press described her performance opening for Carlos Santana at Rosenheim Summer Festival as “an excellent support act, with palpable joy in playing and focus on the audience,” while Music Magazine praised her “charisma and strong dynamic.” X-Press Magazine noted that she is “passionate and fierce,” making every moment on stage count.
A defining career moment came in 2025 when Toby and her five-piece band opened for Carlos Santana in Germany, performing to 12,000 people. Santana later invited Toby on stage, creating a full-circle moment that reflected a lifelong dream. Emotionally raw, undeniably talented, and wholly authentic, Toby Beard continues to inspire audiences wherever the road takes her.
