Shandell Tosoni sings Gone Fishing

Part of Italian Week. UNLESS you are a diehard country fan, chances are you have not heard her music, nor can you yet download her songs from the popular iTunes music site. But make no mistake, Shandell Tosoni is a name we are going to hear a lot more about. Ivory's Rock Conference Centre is fortunate to have booked the singer and songwriter for its Sunday in the Country open day on July 9,just as she has moved to Brisbane from her north Queensland home to seriously launch her career. Although only 19, Shandell has already achieved much in the country music world,with a host of awards and high-profile gigs to her name.

Shandell Tosoni sings You aint women enough

TRUE blue country girl Shandell Tosoni may sing country music and ride horses on the Gold Coast, but if she goes to Italy, the songstress will tackle the undulating notes of jazz.She is one of two finalists up for the Pellegrino Scholarship, which will be awarded this weekend at the finale of Italian Week in Brisbane.Originally from Dimbulah in far north Queensland, the 21-year-old is currently writing songs for her debut album while working at Outback Spectacular.

Shandell Tosoni - Winner Pellegrino Scholarship 2008

Shandell Tosoni, is another ex student making her mark in the entertainment industry. Australian Idol's Jessica Mauboy, Aleyce Simmonds, Nick Kingswell, Kirsty Lee Akers (Toyota Star Maker 2007), Brianna Lee -- Telstra Road To Tamworth winners. Shea Fisher, recently signed to ABC Music and EMI artists The Baileys. This is just a sample of the successes of the Camerata Youth Country Music school that is held in Tamworth every July.

Opera Queensland - Performing at Italian Week Concert

Peter Cupples Performing at Italian Week Concert