ARIANE CAMPBELL

Originally from the Sydney, Australia, Campbell is a bit Joan Jett meets PJ Harvey.

Songwriting from an early age and singing in the Sydney Youth Choir led this tearaway poet with a guitar to Manhattan.

A long term resident of New York City, Ariane is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Art, whose Alumni includes some of her heroes: Grace Kelly, Carrie Ann Moss, Paul Rudd and Kate Moennig.

Campbell is the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the no holds barred alternative rock band the Cutaway, which has Rory Mackenzie (The Church/ D’Addarrio + Gretsch Sponsored) on Drums.

Ariane has written songs for Bondi Ink TV, Fremantle Media/ Channel 11, ABC (Australia), ABC (USA), BBC America, and played venues all over Australia, London and New York.

Campbell released her first album ONCE BROKE on 5 October 2020. The album was recorded with Co-Writer/ Producer Sarah McLeod (The Superjesus) and Mick Skelton (The Baby Animals/ Thirsty Merc) on drums.

Ariane’s second album, PUPPETMASTER (2021), includes songs recorded and produced with Kortini (Hellfest, Bad Reputation France) and Jeff Martin (The Tea Party), mixed and mastered by Ryan Smith (AC/DC, Keith Richards, Paul Simon) at Sterling Sound in NYC.

Noteworthy is good press in The Brag, The Music, and LOTL Magazines, as well as being nominated for three Australian Independent Music Awards.

Campbell pays no mind to critics, stating: “‘Behind every criticism is longing’ Esther Perel said that. I understand that there is a distinct difference between critics and artists: Critics criticise; which is easy, it’s low risk, low accountability, based in fear, and takes almost no skill and no effort. Conversely, artists create, artists practice, hone craft, take leaps of faith and share. As artists, we cultivate belief and give generously, fearlessly putting ourselves and our work out there. Artists step into the arena and face the lion, come hell or highwater. Obviously I am an Artist and not a Critic. For which I am grateful. Such is my fate and I accept it. Wholeheartedly”.

Several residencies from 2010- 2024, including: The Divine Cafe (Brooklyn, NY), The Basement (Sydney), The Exchange Hotel (Sydney), The Oxford Circus (Sydney) and London Unplugged (London, UK) add to Campbell’s credibility and work ethic as an artist.

2022 had Campbell touring and playing solo acoustic gigs in London, where she made eclectic/ brilliant friends, and met her English fanbase for the first time.

Earlier in 2022, Ariane was a featured artist at the YCK Laneway Festival at Papa Gedes Bar. Her sets for the Festival were promoted with this tagline from the City of Sydney: “Come and see Ariane Campbell play an original acoustic set, infused with a few of your favourite covers, whilst downing shots of whiskey and flirting mercilessly with the crowd.”

Ariane counts the call-up to be the support act for legendary band The Troggs on their "Wild Thing" 50th Anniversary Tour, as being a career highlight. “That was certainly one of those magical moments where the stars aligned to put this kid from Sydney who grew up revering Chrissy Amphlett and Divinyls’ version of ‘Wild Thing’, on stage, on tour, with the band who originally released the iconic song”, Campbell said.

Ariane has also appeared as an actor in "VEEP" (HBO), "WITNESS" (Channel 7, Australia) and "PRANKED" (MTV USA), a few more American ads, as well as being a thrice produced playwright and member of the Australian Writers Guild.

Campbell penned "DEFENCES" which enjoyed an extended season Off Broadway at the Manhattan Repertory Theatre (NYC) and was also performed at The Old Fitzroy Theatre and The Griffin Theatres in Sydney. 

"DEFENCES" won Campbell an Australian Writer's Guild Mentorship Award and was selected by Artistic Director David Berthold as one of six plays in the Griffin Searchlight Program, before being developed into the screenplay "PROVOCATIONS".

Campbell's sardonic comedic play "WELCOME TO CENTRELINK HELL" was performed at the Newtown Theatre (Sydney) and her urban romantic play "DEEP IN IT" was also produced Off Broadway at the Manhattan Repertory Theatre (NYC).

2023/ 24 had Ariane recording album #3 with Steve Balbi (Noiseworks) in Sydney, with a release date to be set for 2025.

2024/ 25 sees Ariane in her first Music Director job with Grant Thompson and the Survivor Ensemble, backed by Screen Australia.

Campbell’s songs are available at gigs and through all major online retailers (including Spotify, iTunes/ Apple Music, YouTube and Amazon).