By Nina Pasqualini
Taysha Farrugia is just 15 years old but already the singer-songwriter from Point Cook is performing for charities, council events, and corporate gigs.
Last year she released two singles: a power ballad named ‘Fearless’, and a youthful pop track, ‘Dance Take a Chance’ – and won Wyndham’s Young Person of the Month inDecember.
‘Fearless’ has racked up 400,000 views on YouTube and featured on radio stations and TV networks globally, and reached number one on the European Indie Music charts.
Taysha says creating goals is a critical motivating factor.
“I want to do something I’m passionate about, but also break free from the chains of expectations,” she says.
From an early age, music has consumed her life. Recognising her beautiful voice and passion for performance, Taysha’s mum, Margaret, encouraged her to pursue singing, acting and modelling.
When it comes to her creative process, Taysha says she listens to her heart and brings her emotions into words. She has collaborated with producer Jhay-C on her two singles and says her expertise lies more in lyric production.
Finding agency in the music industry is a learning process, but Farrugia is ahead of the curve.
“I will tell someone who’s making the music if I don’t like it. If it doesn’t connect with the lyrics properly, I won’t use it,” she says.
While music takes up most of her time, she loves reading and writing, being in nature, and fishing in Point Cook’s estuaries.
Taysha also has a passion for languages and is learning Japanese at school. She says she would eventually love to perform in Japanese.
When asked about her future music plans, Taysha smiles.
“I’m planning to kind of have a bit of a different impression on my new songs … I feel like the next few songs I’m going to release will be more me, personally.”
Follow Taysha on Instagram @tayshafarrugia
