Professional bassist. Co-founder, bassist, keys player and backing vocalist of pop-rock band The Valla. Performed in multiple professional Musical Theatre orchestras, including Book of Mormon on the West End in London.

Hamish Knowles

Professional bassist. Co-founder, bassist, keys player and backing vocalist of pop-rock band The Valla. Performed in multiple professional Musical Theatre orchestras, including Book of Mormon on the West End in London.

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Professional bassist.

Co-founder, bassist, keys player and backing vocalist of pop-rock band The Valla.

Performed in multiple professional Musical Theatre orchestras, including Book of Mormon on the West End in London.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Pit Musician / Bassist at The Gathering (New Australian Musical) – Victorian Theatre Company
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Selected pit credits; Electric & Upright Bass; score reading and arranging (Sibelius)

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Contemporary Music Performance (Jazz & Improvisation) at Victoria College of the Arts, University of Melbourne
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Diploma of Bass Guitar (Honours) at ANZCA
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Diploma of Bass Guitar (Honours)
January 1, 2013 - May 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education