My Dad, Jeremy Neil Hooper. Man of letters, music and bushwalking. All passions I carry in me. I don’t do as much bushwalking as I would like to, but I’ve made a life out of the other two. Very much because of him and his reverence for it. Love ya Dad. Hope you’re writing, listening and wandering free..
January is a doozie for me, in terms of loss, and love, and change. If I’m a little quiet, it’s likely due to this time of recent remembrance. Most of my brain / heart goes towards processing how to hold it, and how to move through it. I’ll write about it one day. Of course. But it’s quite a silent “..Okay, what just happened.. really? Oh. it’s real?.. Oh..” kind of feeling mostly still. I’ll be playing his favourite tunes today and maybe even try to learn one. It feels like a very real way to connect still, through the music we both loved. We had the same taste (or I just copied his..) and I’m so astounded I got him to contribute to the last record, on his old recorder. It moves me beyond captions, that we finally collaborated, family band style on a song about blissing out in the hills of home, another shared deep well of resonance. A place where we both found and find much peace n solace for our similarly overanalytical minds.. #family #tree #branches #love #loss #myfather
My Dad, Jeremy Neil Hooper. Man of letters, music and bushwalking. All passions I carry in me. I don’t do as much bushwalking as I would like to, but I’ve made a life out of the other two. Very much because of him and his reverence for it. Love ya Dad. Hope you’re writing, listening and wandering free..
January is a doozie for me, in terms of loss, and love, and change. If I’m a little quiet, it’s likely due to this time of recent remembrance. Most of my brain / heart goes towards processing how to hold it, and how to move through it. I’ll write about it one day. Of course. But it’s quite a silent “..Okay, what just happened.. really? Oh. it’s real?.. Oh..” kind of feeling mostly still. I’ll be playing his favourite tunes today and maybe even try to learn one. It feels like a very real way to connect still, through the music we both loved. We had the same taste (or I just copied his..) and I’m so astounded I got him to contribute to the last record, on his old recorder. It moves me beyond captions, that we finally collaborated, family band style on a song about blissing out in the hills of home, another shared deep well of resonance. A place where we both found and find much peace n solace for our similarly overanalytical minds.. #family #tree #branches #love #loss #myfather
My Dad, Jeremy Neil Hooper. Man of letters, music and bushwalking. All passions I carry in me. I don’t do as much bushwalking as I would like to, but I’ve made a life out of the other two. Very much because of him and his reverence for it. Love ya Dad. Hope you’re writing, listening and wandering free..
January is a doozie for me, in terms of loss, and love, and change. If I’m a little quiet, it’s likely due to this time of recent remembrance. Most of my brain / heart goes towards processing how to hold it, and how to move through it. I’ll write about it one day. Of course. But it’s quite a silent “..Okay, what just happened.. really? Oh. it’s real?.. Oh..” kind of feeling mostly still. I’ll be playing his favourite tunes today and maybe even try to learn one. It feels like a very real way to connect still, through the music we both loved. We had the same taste (or I just copied his..) and I’m so astounded I got him to contribute to the last record, on his old recorder. It moves me beyond captions, that we finally collaborated, family band style on a song about blissing out in the hills of home, another shared deep well of resonance. A place where we both found and find much peace n solace for our similarly overanalytical minds.. #family #tree #branches #love #loss #myfather
It’s moments like this when you feel like the hard work is paying off, your parents would be proud, you’re on the right track, and you’re just genuinely a bit emotional and feel lucky as HELL – to find out your warming the stage for one of the without a doubt GREATS of music. That’s right, the one and only @jamestaylor_com ~ Soundtrack to my childhood, favourite of my family.. The wonderful @joshpyke and I will be supporting JT & his band for these gorgeous shows as part of @adayonthegreenofficial 2024. Couldn’t be happier!!! (Might have to go get that ‘up on the roof’ tattoo I’ve been thinking about..) Grab your tickets – do not miss this one! Xx Ecstatic Ella #jamestaylor #dayonthegreen #ellahooper #joshpyke #dotg24 #icon
It’s moments like this when you feel like the hard work is paying off, your parents would be proud, you’re on the right track, and you’re just genuinely a bit emotional and feel lucky as HELL – to find out your warming the stage for one of the without a doubt GREATS of music. That’s right, the one and only @jamestaylor_com ~ Soundtrack to my childhood, favourite of my family.. The wonderful @joshpyke and I will be supporting JT & his band for these gorgeous shows as part of @adayonthegreenofficial 2024. Couldn’t be happier!!! (Might have to go get that ‘up on the roof’ tattoo I’ve been thinking about..) Grab your tickets – do not miss this one! Xx Ecstatic Ella #jamestaylor #dayonthegreen #ellahooper #joshpyke #dotg24 #icon
It’s moments like this when you feel like the hard work is paying off, your parents would be proud, you’re on the right track, and you’re just genuinely a bit emotional and feel lucky as HELL – to find out your warming the stage for one of the without a doubt GREATS of music. That’s right, the one and only @jamestaylor_com ~ Soundtrack to my childhood, favourite of my family.. The wonderful @joshpyke and I will be supporting JT & his band for these gorgeous shows as part of @adayonthegreenofficial 2024. Couldn’t be happier!!! (Might have to go get that ‘up on the roof’ tattoo I’ve been thinking about..) Grab your tickets – do not miss this one! Xx Ecstatic Ella #jamestaylor #dayonthegreen #ellahooper #joshpyke #dotg24 #icon
Was nice to put my media barbie hat on (actually, pants..) today for a little TV work. Will spill the deets when they’re ready! 🎄🎄🎄 Feeling this high viz day glo festive ass look though! #partelf (stunning silk ‘bulb’ top that I adore, by @annacordellclothing ) #mediamaking #slashie #merryandBRIGHT !!!
Was nice to put my media barbie hat on (actually, pants..) today for a little TV work. Will spill the deets when they’re ready! 🎄🎄🎄 Feeling this high viz day glo festive ass look though! #partelf (stunning silk ‘bulb’ top that I adore, by @annacordellclothing ) #mediamaking #slashie #merryandBRIGHT !!!
Was nice to put my media barbie hat on (actually, pants..) today for a little TV work. Will spill the deets when they’re ready! 🎄🎄🎄 Feeling this high viz day glo festive ass look though! #partelf (stunning silk ‘bulb’ top that I adore, by @annacordellclothing ) #mediamaking #slashie #merryandBRIGHT !!!
Was nice to put my media barbie hat on (actually, pants..) today for a little TV work. Will spill the deets when they’re ready! 🎄🎄🎄 Feeling this high viz day glo festive ass look though! #partelf (stunning silk ‘bulb’ top that I adore, by @annacordellclothing ) #mediamaking #slashie #merryandBRIGHT !!!
Ella Hooper is kicking off a huge line up of events for December this Friday night Dec 1st.
🎟️ Ticket options:
2-Course Dinner and Show – SOLD OUT
3-Course Dinner and Show – 2 more tables available for 6.15pm and 6.30pm.
Double Passes with Charcuterie Board – 3 more tables available
GA – first in to grab a table or chairs
Book online at palais-hepburn.com/events or via link in bio
#supportlivemusic #supportmusicians #supportlocal #cocktails #palaishepburn #dinnerandshow #winebar #modernaustraliancuisine #barfood #entertainment #performance #music #countryvictoria #musicvenue #daylesfordmacedonranges #hepburnsprings #visitmacedonranges #daylesfordmacedonlife #discoveringdaylesford #musicvictoria #thealternativegigguide #visitvictoria #daylesford #seevictoria #yourhappyspace #visitmelbourne #visitdaylesford
Ella Hooper is kicking off a huge line up of events for December this Friday night Dec 1st.
🎟️ Ticket options:
2-Course Dinner and Show – SOLD OUT
3-Course Dinner and Show – 2 more tables available for 6.15pm and 6.30pm.
Double Passes with Charcuterie Board – 3 more tables available
GA – first in to grab a table or chairs
Book online at palais-hepburn.com/events or via link in bio
#supportlivemusic #supportmusicians #supportlocal #cocktails #palaishepburn #dinnerandshow #winebar #modernaustraliancuisine #barfood #entertainment #performance #music #countryvictoria #musicvenue #daylesfordmacedonranges #hepburnsprings #visitmacedonranges #daylesfordmacedonlife #discoveringdaylesford #musicvictoria #thealternativegigguide #visitvictoria #daylesford #seevictoria #yourhappyspace #visitmelbourne #visitdaylesford
Ella Hooper is kicking off a huge line up of events for December this Friday night Dec 1st.
🎟️ Ticket options:
2-Course Dinner and Show – SOLD OUT
3-Course Dinner and Show – 2 more tables available for 6.15pm and 6.30pm.
Double Passes with Charcuterie Board – 3 more tables available
GA – first in to grab a table or chairs
Book online at palais-hepburn.com/events or via link in bio
#supportlivemusic #supportmusicians #supportlocal #cocktails #palaishepburn #dinnerandshow #winebar #modernaustraliancuisine #barfood #entertainment #performance #music #countryvictoria #musicvenue #daylesfordmacedonranges #hepburnsprings #visitmacedonranges #daylesfordmacedonlife #discoveringdaylesford #musicvictoria #thealternativegigguide #visitvictoria #daylesford #seevictoria #yourhappyspace #visitmelbourne #visitdaylesford
Dear all, today is Ausmusic T-Shirt Day!
A day to celebrate Aussie music & raise urgently-needed funds for music workers.
Ella says:
Thrilled to be wearing my ‘Wild to be Sharing This Moment’ Emily Barker tee today, which I proudly picked up at her show @forummelbourne last weekend. This song & artist inspire me! The chorus is printed on the back: “Isn’t it wild to be sharing this moment? The same very thimble of time. Isn’t it wild that we each hold an ocean, yet fail to fathom other tides..” I feel that’s SO appropriate for this day about supporting each other & being interconnected through this wonderful passion (& career!) of music. Also realising that when some of us are up, others are down & vice versa. But we are stronger together & Support Act is one of the most legit organisations I’ve ever witnessed when it comes to actual tangible help with the issues & crises facing us working musicians & behind the music workers today. So nice to have muso sisterhood friends like Emily in my life & I love this day every year, seeing how excited we all are to represent & support each other. It gives me a great swell of pride! Now let’s raise some $$$! Please donate what you can to @supportact
Emily says: My beautiful, talented friend Ella Hooper & I toured earlier this year together around Australia. It was such an honour to open shows for her & hear songs from her incredible record ‘Small Town Temple’, played live every night. I wear her t-shirt with great pride & today celebrate her awesomeness & our sisterhood in this industry.
Please help support musicians, managers, crew & music workers doing it tough through Support Act’s crisis relief, mental health & wellbeing support, & dedicated First Nations support. Head on over to @supportact to donate.
Love from Ella & Emily
💛💛💛
#ausmusictshirtday #ausmusictshirtday2023 #ellahooper #emilybarker
Dear all, today is Ausmusic T-Shirt Day!
A day to celebrate Aussie music & raise urgently-needed funds for music workers.
Ella says:
Thrilled to be wearing my ‘Wild to be Sharing This Moment’ Emily Barker tee today, which I proudly picked up at her show @forummelbourne last weekend. This song & artist inspire me! The chorus is printed on the back: “Isn’t it wild to be sharing this moment? The same very thimble of time. Isn’t it wild that we each hold an ocean, yet fail to fathom other tides..” I feel that’s SO appropriate for this day about supporting each other & being interconnected through this wonderful passion (& career!) of music. Also realising that when some of us are up, others are down & vice versa. But we are stronger together & Support Act is one of the most legit organisations I’ve ever witnessed when it comes to actual tangible help with the issues & crises facing us working musicians & behind the music workers today. So nice to have muso sisterhood friends like Emily in my life & I love this day every year, seeing how excited we all are to represent & support each other. It gives me a great swell of pride! Now let’s raise some $$$! Please donate what you can to @supportact
Emily says: My beautiful, talented friend Ella Hooper & I toured earlier this year together around Australia. It was such an honour to open shows for her & hear songs from her incredible record ‘Small Town Temple’, played live every night. I wear her t-shirt with great pride & today celebrate her awesomeness & our sisterhood in this industry.
Please help support musicians, managers, crew & music workers doing it tough through Support Act’s crisis relief, mental health & wellbeing support, & dedicated First Nations support. Head on over to @supportact to donate.
Love from Ella & Emily
💛💛💛
#ausmusictshirtday #ausmusictshirtday2023 #ellahooper #emilybarker
Dear all, today is Ausmusic T-Shirt Day!
A day to celebrate Aussie music & raise urgently-needed funds for music workers.
Ella says:
Thrilled to be wearing my ‘Wild to be Sharing This Moment’ Emily Barker tee today, which I proudly picked up at her show @forummelbourne last weekend. This song & artist inspire me! The chorus is printed on the back: “Isn’t it wild to be sharing this moment? The same very thimble of time. Isn’t it wild that we each hold an ocean, yet fail to fathom other tides..” I feel that’s SO appropriate for this day about supporting each other & being interconnected through this wonderful passion (& career!) of music. Also realising that when some of us are up, others are down & vice versa. But we are stronger together & Support Act is one of the most legit organisations I’ve ever witnessed when it comes to actual tangible help with the issues & crises facing us working musicians & behind the music workers today. So nice to have muso sisterhood friends like Emily in my life & I love this day every year, seeing how excited we all are to represent & support each other. It gives me a great swell of pride! Now let’s raise some $$$! Please donate what you can to @supportact
Emily says: My beautiful, talented friend Ella Hooper & I toured earlier this year together around Australia. It was such an honour to open shows for her & hear songs from her incredible record ‘Small Town Temple’, played live every night. I wear her t-shirt with great pride & today celebrate her awesomeness & our sisterhood in this industry.
Please help support musicians, managers, crew & music workers doing it tough through Support Act’s crisis relief, mental health & wellbeing support, & dedicated First Nations support. Head on over to @supportact to donate.
Love from Ella & Emily
💛💛💛
#ausmusictshirtday #ausmusictshirtday2023 #ellahooper #emilybarker
Love these pre gig moments, when we actually get a chance to hang, eat and chill, outside of the car / plane / train.. and even have a run through. It’s usually pretty hectic, so these green room jams are precious. Made even more enjoyable by the beautiful hospitality of @palais_hepburn who always take great care of us. One of my favourite places to play. Thanks to all who came on Friday, it was probably my favourite show of the Oh my Goddess run so far. Ahhh, so good to be back in my adopted home shire. Bloody love these parts. All class. All creativity. With city level coffee and dining. An arty farty country kids dream come true! 🙌🏼💋 @ramblinvanwalker is singing his song Forever Ain’t So Long w @mickytheshrimp and I on back ups. If you want to see this sweet little show we’ve added a few more dates!!! The @tramwayhotel Sat 16th Dec and @thebridgehotelcastlemaine Sat 3rd Feb. Long live playing music with mates, to audiences that connect so freely and deeply with it. We get tears and we get laughter at these shows, that is always my secret aim, my own personal yardstick of success, to get both. I’m grateful in my bones.. Xx
Thrilled to be playing the @blue_mountains_music_festival next year.. I love the area, have some very special times in those glorious mountains. I also love heartfelt folk blues and roots music. I’ll be taking my right hand man/shrimp and guitar wizard, @mickytheshrimp and we are PUMPED to join the beautiful lineup of acts they’ve got in store for you. NSW, Sydney, Mountains mates – come on .. up!! ⛰️🌾🪵🍂🪻🍃🌿🪨 Let’s go!! Man. Next year is shaping up to be a bewdy.. Feeling glad n grateful. Xx Ella (tickets through their page & site.. go gettem!) 🎫 🎟️ 🎫 #folkmusic #bluesmusic #bluesmusic #ellahooper #smalltowntemple #bluemountains #bluemountainsmusicfestival
That’s right! Err-lie in the new year I’m coming to the best positioned Spiegeltent there is ~ the @wonderland_spiegeltent at Barwon Heads, bringing the band and playing all the hits (Hehehe.. well, very well regarded..?) songs off Small Town Temple, and having a grand old time! We can’t wait. Come kick your year off right! 🎉 kisses to @laura.may.grogan for this 📷 & @melodyjanepool for the design 💋💋💋 #wonderlandspeigeltent #ellahooperband #smalltowntemple
🥹 So proud to be a @wildturkeyau Music 101 mentor 🥹 I LOVED
getting to know the beautiful @yara.music_ as part of our live gig for Wild Turkey recently 🦃 *All* young artists need to check out the Music 101 mentorship for 2024 (maybe you’ll be mentored by me 😊) #DrinkResponsibly / #Music101 / #ad Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
🥹 So proud to be a @wildturkeyau Music 101 mentor 🥹 I LOVED
getting to know the beautiful @yara.music_ as part of our live gig for Wild Turkey recently 🦃 *All* young artists need to check out the Music 101 mentorship for 2024 (maybe you’ll be mentored by me 😊) #DrinkResponsibly / #Music101 / #ad Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
🥹 So proud to be a @wildturkeyau Music 101 mentor 🥹 I LOVED
getting to know the beautiful @yara.music_ as part of our live gig for Wild Turkey recently 🦃 *All* young artists need to check out the Music 101 mentorship for 2024 (maybe you’ll be mentored by me 😊) #DrinkResponsibly / #Music101 / #ad Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
🥹 So proud to be a @wildturkeyau Music 101 mentor 🥹 I LOVED
getting to know the beautiful @yara.music_ as part of our live gig for Wild Turkey recently 🦃 *All* young artists need to check out the Music 101 mentorship for 2024 (maybe you’ll be mentored by me 😊) #DrinkResponsibly / #Music101 / #ad Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
One of my favourites from the album, and always in the set, also the only song on STT to get a film clip (made by the lovely legend @mickeymanson_ @mickeymason.cowboy ) it’s ‘Words Like These’..
from the @fightnightrecords live series
Filmed & recorded by @harleytstewart assisted by @delaneypstewart 🎥 @_joevictory_ The full versions are all up on YouTube too! #smalltowntemple #wordslikethese #howgoodismyband @_matwatson_ @mickytheshrimp @madsdavey @lucygrash 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
