“Mesmerising to watch – a deftly interpreter of jazz rhythms with a sense of musical understanding and passion that belies her youthfulness.” – Global Media Post
Hailing from Australia, Kyrie graduated with First Class Honours in Jazz performance from the University of Adelaide, a testament to her exceptional skill and dedication. Now based in Melbourne, she stands as one of the country's most sought-after drummers, both on stage and in the studio.
Her career has led her to collaborate with a diverse array of national and international artists, from Russian feminist icons Pussy Riot to North America's Basia Bulat and Rachel Baiman, as well as Australian talents like Julia Jacklin, Emma Donovan, Odette, Thndo, Kutcha Edwards, Australian String Quartet and more.
Kyrie is a regular collaborator with notable artists such as Sam Anning, Andrea Keller, The Maes, Rowena Wise, Harry Angus (Cat Empire), Nancy Bates, Stephen Magnusson, Tom West, Siberian Tiger, Libby O’Donovan, and many others.
Her musical journey has taken her around the globe, gracing stages at numerous festivals including Breminale, Reeperbahn Festival, Woodford, Womadelaide, National Folk festival and more.
Beyond her performances, Kyrie has served as Musical Director for "Songs and Times of Sam Cook" starring Gary Pinto, and directed a percussion ensemble of over 100 for Adelaide Festival’s 2018 Headliner, Lost and Found Orchestra, as well as Dance North’s Noise at Womadelaide 2022.
Kyrie wears multiple musical hats, co-leading jazz group Aura (ABC Jazz’s album of the week, Bandcamp’s new and notable, and the best Jazz on Bandcamp; February 2021), ThenNowWhen featuring Sam Anning & Theo Carbo and LIIT with Niran Dasika and Lawrence Folvig.
In 2019, Kyrie's musical prowess secured her a coveted spot in the prestigious Banff International Jazz and Creative Workshop, where she was mentored by luminaries Vijay Iyer and Tyshawn Sorey. Since that pivotal experience, she has emerged as a prominent figure in the Australian jazz and improvisation scene. Her exceptional contributions have not only led to a nomination for the esteemed Freedman Fellowship but have also featured her performances at major international jazz festivals around Australia with her group’s Aura, Then Now When, LIIT and the Sam Anning Septet.
Kyrie kicked off 2025 in Tokyo recording an album with Sumire Kuribayashi and
Motohiki Ichino. In May, she joined Rowena Wise on Australian wide support tours for Holy Holy and Ball Park Music.
She also returned to the Banff Creative Centre in August for the Jazz and Sonic Arts Program before heading on a nationwide tour with The Maes.
In addition to her career as a performer, Kyrie is committed to mentoring through Melbourne Uni's Gender Defying Jazz Program and has also ventured into tour management, collaborating with the Sam Anning Septet and Emma Donovan.