Supporting Wanda Jackson in the Palms Room at the Crown Casino was something I will never forget! Jeff Kennedy performed on the night also.
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Glory of Gallipoli
One of the songs off my album, written by Bob King Crawford for the 100th anniversary of Gallipoli and endorsed by Legacy.
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✨ Biography
Steeped in music
Leslie Martin is from a family steeped in musical celebrity, starring in vaudeville and performing on the Tivoli circuit. The eldest of ten children, she has a powerful melodious voice and is all of 5′ tall.
A keen and competent musician, Leslie reads music and plays keyboard, guitar, ukulele and lap steel, holds a Diploma in Music Tuition, and teaches singing, guitar, piano and keyboards from Drouin, Victoria.
Her charter is to take her particular brand of Australian music to the world. She is currently touring with Leslie Martin Sings “The Seekers” and Leslie Martin Sings “Judith Durham”.
Age 2½
Sings her first song, “Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing”.
Sings her first song, “Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing”.
Age 5
First public performance. She still holds fond memories of that night.
First public performance. She still holds fond memories of that night.
Age 12
Accompanies the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College choir on guitar and lead soprano vocals.
Accompanies the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College choir on guitar and lead soprano vocals.
After school
Sings at weddings in churches, gardens and reception centres all over Victoria, then performs with country band L J Lousianna and middle-of-the-road band Snapshot.
Sings at weddings in churches, gardens and reception centres all over Victoria, then performs with country band L J Lousianna and middle-of-the-road band Snapshot.
2007
Returns to the industry after starting a family, under the guidance of Three Dimensional Productions.
Returns to the industry after starting a family, under the guidance of Three Dimensional Productions.
Crown Casino
Main support to international star Miss Wanda Jackson.
Main support to international star Miss Wanda Jackson.
2014
“Glory of Gallipoli” performed at Federation Square (31 August) and Melbourne Town Hall (1 December), following the singles “The Boys from Boyup Brook”, “The Australians” and “People Power”.
“Glory of Gallipoli” performed at Federation Square (31 August) and Melbourne Town Hall (1 December), following the singles “The Boys from Boyup Brook”, “The Australians” and “People Power”.
2015
Performs at Camp Gallipoli for ANZAC commemorations.
Performs at Camp Gallipoli for ANZAC commemorations.
Today
Touring with Leslie Martin Sings “The Seekers” and Leslie Martin Sings “Judith Durham”, and teaching music in Drouin.
Touring with Leslie Martin Sings “The Seekers” and Leslie Martin Sings “Judith Durham”, and teaching music in Drouin.
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Career highlights
Meeting Judith Durham was definitely a career highlight!
Bob King Crawford wrote “Glory of Gallipoli” and thought I would be the perfect person to record the song. This is Bob and I at the Melbourne Town Hall.
Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers: Leslie Martin and Colin Perkins on stage together.
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Being a musician is more than standing in front of a crowd and singing a song. So much preparation goes into each and every performance.
Camp Gallipoli, 2015
One of my favourite performances. Swipe through the day →
“I love knowing that my shows bring happiness to others.”Leslie Martin, performer
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Beginners music lessons
I teach guitar, singing, piano keyboard and theory in Drouin. I will be only too pleased to share my knowledge with you.
$35
per 30 minute lesson
- Lessons are conducted in your home
- For ages 4 years and above
- Payable in advance per school term
- 24 hours notice if you can't make your lesson
- Bring: own instrument, a pencil, a plastic pocket folder and blank pages for notes
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