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FRANKY SMART (aka Claire Walters) is a multi-faceted entertainer, having performed locally, nationally and internationally, in musical and cabaret productions, lavish corporate events, festivals, local pubs and clubs and loves a good wedding. She has worked 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.

Claire is a graduate of the QLD Conservatorium of Music with a Bachelor of Music majoring in Jazz and was a Finalist in the James Morrison Vocal Scholarship. She studied all forms of dance from toddler to adulthood and it was her love of music and dance that led her to add vocals to her repertoire. She hasn’t looked back and loves every moment of interacting with her audience. Much to the light-hearted chagrin of her beloved and long-standing band members, Franky will often ‘have a crack’ at most songs requested of her, on the night.

Recently, Franky had the honour of MC'ing for Florence + The Machine's "Dance Fever Tour" thanks to Mushroom Records and Roundhouse Entertainment.

At the 2018 Brisbane Festival she was honoured to be able to showcase her talent alongside entertainment legends, Rhonda Burchmore and Robert Mills in the original cabaret production of ‘Bang Bang’ thanks to Troy Armstrong Entertainment and in 2019, had an absolute blast every evening, entertaining and mingling with Divine Bar Patrons. She was back for a Covid Safe Brisbane Festival in 2020, 2021 and 2022 with her Oscar Theatre Production revellers with their Street Serenades show and Brisbane Fesitval Hub shows. She'll be back again this year for some more Brisbane Festival madness so stay tuned. 

FRANKY SMART have just released their first single. Check it out on all Digital Platforms! 
 

SPOTIFY + APPLE MUSIC + BAND CAMP + YOUTUBE

Here's a taste of what she's been up to ...

 

MC - "A DAY ON THE GREEN" - 2023 - 'Florence + the Machine" Dance Fever Tour 
PEPSICO - 2023 - Private Corporate Function

PANGAEA FESTIVAL - 2023 with Tom Thum

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

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

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

BIRDLAND - New York City

THE GREEN MILL - Chicago

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

TARANAKI ARTS FESTIVAL - With Tom Thum and Jamie MacDowell

ADELAIDE FRINGE FEST - With Tom Thum and Jamie MacDowell

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

BRISBANE JAZZ CLUB - Franky Smart 2017

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

HOTEL GRAND CHANCELLOR - AMHOIC 2017

THE TIVOLI - "Boy and Girl Ball" - Oscar Theatre Company - 2017

OLD MUSEUM BUILDING - CGEN State School On Stage Finals - Master of Ceremonies 2018

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

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

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A CHRISTMAS STORY - 2021 - By Oscar Pro Co - Southbank Piazza 

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BRISBANE FESTIVAL - 2021 - "Razzle Dazzle" by Oscar Pro CO - Southbank Piazza

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BRIDGE TO BRISBANE - GATEWAY BRIDGE STAGE - 2021 - Brought to you by Transurban and LINKT

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QLD CRICKET AWARDS - 2021 - Brisbane City Hall

QLD Cricket Awards - City Hall 2021
QLD Cricket Awards - City Hall 2021
QLD Cricket Awards - City Hall 2021

TERRY WHITE CHEMIST GALA DINNER - 2021 - Star Casino Gold Coast

CHRISTMAS TREE SPECTACULAR - 2020 - Southbank Piazza (Produced and Performed)

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