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FRANKY SMART (aka) CLAIRE WALTERS

FRANKY SMART (aka: Claire Walters) is a multi-talented entertainer and MC who has been performing for audiences around the world for over 20 years. From musical and cabaret productions to corporate events, festivals, pubs and clubs, Franky brings her special brand of entertainment wherever she goes. Her performances are always delivered with a unique charm and professionalism that has delighted audiences everywhere. Whether it’s a wedding or a corporate event, Franky can provide the perfect entertainment to make your event a success.

Franky is based in Brisbane (Meaanjin) and holds a Bachelor of Music majoring in Jazz from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music and was a Finalist in the James Morrison Vocal Scholarship. With such a solid and fulfilling background, Claire brings a wide range of experience and knowledge to her performances.

From the age of two, she has trained in many forms of dance and it was her love of music and dance that then led her to add vocals to her repertoire. She is passionate about creating a unique and entertaining experience for all of her audiences. Whether it be a wedding, corporate event or private party, she loves to share her talents.

Franky's unique style and wide range of skills have enabled her to work alongside some of Australia's finest talent, including the late and great Bert Newton and Doug Parkinson, Patti Newton and most recently, Rhonda Burchmore, Robert Mills and Dale Pengelly.

Franky is passionate about entertaining and loves to share her enthusiasm and love of performing with everyone she meets. 

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"During Brisbane City Council's meeting on Tuesday, entertainer Franky Smart led the councillors in a kazoo rendition of Waltzing Matilda during a public presentation to the chamber."

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FRANKY SMART BAND

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FRANKY SMART 

GOLD COAST TOURISM GALA DINNER - HOTA - 2023

FEATURED SINGER  - "FLEXING SKILLZ" - QPAC (Cremorne Theatre) 2023 - WINNING TEAM! 

MC & SINGER - BRISBANE FESTIVAL "FESTIVAL FRIENDS" Function 2023 - Southbank, Brisbane 

MC - OFFICIAL FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 2023 - (Brisbane Meaanjin) FIFA Fanfestival 
MC - "A DAY ON THE GREEN"
- 2023 - 'Florence + the Machine" Dance Fever Tour 

VOCALIST MENTOR & BV'S CGEN State School On Stage - 2022 / 2023

BV'S - WASHINGTON - 2022 - The Tivoli

PANGAEA FESTIVAL - (Tas) 2023 with Tom Thum

BOY & GIRL - 2017 / 2018 / 2019 / 2020 / 2022 - Oscar Pro Co

BRISBANE FESTIVAL - 2018 - COURIER MAIL SPIEGELTENT - Rhonda Burchmore "Bang Bang" featuring Rob Mills

· Faces of Brisbane Review

· Hush Hush Biz Review

· The Creative Issue Review

MC - CGEN State School On Stage Finals - 2018 - Old Museum Building 

BRISBANE POWERHOUSE - 2018 - #LIKEMARIAH - Melt Festival with Josh Daveta 

BRISBANE CABARET FESTIVAL - 2017 - "Seven on Sinatra" - Brisbane Powerhouse

BIRDLAND - New York City

THE GREEN MILL - Chicago

TARANAKI ARTS FESTIVAL - With Tom Thum and Jamie MacDowell

ADELAIDE FRINGE FEST - With Tom Thum and Jamie MacDowell

 

 

FRANKY SMART BAND 

FRANKY SMART BAND is fronted by ... you guessed it... FRANKY SMART and have been performing locally, nationally, and internationally for over a GAZILLION years. (That's a long time...)

Collectively, they have worked alongside some of Australia’s finest talent including. Here's a sneaky list for you: 

(the late) Bert Newton || (the late) Doug Parkinson || (the late) Olivia Newton John || Patti Newton || Rhonda Burchmore || Robert Mills || Hugh Sheridan || Charles Esten || Peter Combe || Cherry Poppin' Daddies || Bob Downe || Keith Urban || Anthony Warlow || Kate Cebrano || Jimmy Barnes || Delta Goodrem || Ian Moss || John Farnham || James Morrison || Tommy Emmanuel || Jim Lauderdale || Samantha Jade. 

 

BRIDGESTONE NATIONAL GALA DINNER - 2023- Sheraton Grand Mirage

DINNER EN BLANC - 2023 - Roma Street Parklands

LEXUS BRISBANE - 2023 - Melbourne Cup 2023 - Howard Smith Wharves

BRIDGE TO BRISBANE - 2023 / 2022 / 2021 Gateway Bridge Main Stage - Sponsored by Transurban

FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP - 2023 Brisbane (Meaanjin) FIFA Fanfestival

WYNNUM HALLOWEEN PARADE - 2023

BRONCOS NETWORKING BALL - 2023 - The Tivoli

PEPSICO - 2023 - Private Corporate Function

JAZZ ON THE GREEN - 2022 - Headline Act on the Main Stage

BRISBANE JAZZ CLUB - Franky Smart 2017 / 2018 / 2022 

WORKPAC GALA - 2022 - Crystalbrook Byron Bay 

ZAMBRERO GALA BALL - 2022 - Q1 Gold Coast 

VOLVO Gala Dinner - 2022 - The Princess Theatre 

TOYOTA GALA Dinner - 2022 - Sanctuary Cove Intercontinental  

BEER AND SAUSAGE FESTIVAL - 2020 - Southbank Gardens 

TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AWARDS - 2020 - BCEC

ISAGENIX GALA DINNER - 2019 / 2020 Brisbane Convention Centre

BRONCOS SEASON LAUNCH - 2020 - Fortitude Music Hall

BRISBANE FESTIVAL - 2018 / 2019 / 2020 / 2021 / 2022 / 2023

RECEIPT BANK FUNCTION - 2019 - Sydney Opera House

LIFT BRANDS AUSTRALIA GALA DINNER - 2019 - Novotel Twin Waters

BACKYARD BONANZA - 2019 - Bracken Ridge

MAYORS CHARITY BALL - 2019 - Kingaroy

AUSTRALIAN ARCHITECTS QLD STATE AWARDS - 2019 - Howard Smith Wharves

LORD MAYORS BUSINESS AWARDS - 2019 - Brisbane City Hall

BROOKWATER "DRESS CIRCLE" OFFICIAL OPENING - 2019 - Brookwater

BRISBANE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE - Pre-Show VIP for Michael Bublé and Naturally 7

BRISBANE POWERHOUSE - Boy and Girl (Oscar Theatre Company)

HONG KONG UDDERBELLY - With Tom Thum and Jamie MacDowell

NEW FARM DELI - Long Italian Lunch - 2015 / 2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019

NEW FARM DELI - Charity Lunch - 2019

XEROCON 2018 / 2019 - Brisbane Convention Centre

MANIFEST FESTIVAL - Franky Smart Band 2016

REGIONAL FLAVOURS - Franky Smart - Southbank, QLD 2016

MND & ME GALA BALL - Franky Smart 7 Piece - RNA Convention Centre 2016

GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY ALUMNI AWARDS NIGHT - Franky Smart 2016/2017/2018

BACKYARD BONANZA FESTIVAL - Bracken Ridge 2019 / 2017

HOTEL GRAND CHANCELLOR - AMHOIC 2017

 

 

 

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