Gordi is the musical moniker of ARIA nominated singer/songwriter/producer, Sophie Payten, from the regional NSW town of Canowindra.

The Troye Sivan collaborator who has toured with the likes of Sam Smith, Bon Iver, Julien Baker and The Tallest Man On Earth delivered her second album Our Two Skins in June 2020 through Jagjaguwar and Liberation Records. The impeccable ten track record was nominated for an ARIA, won best pop album in the 2020 AIR Awards, named triple j’s feature album, praised by Pitchfork and garnered international attention across Europe and America.

As 2019’s Australian Women In Music’s Songwriter of the Year in 2019, Payten has embedded herself in the artistic community including involvement in APRA’s Queer Discovery program, mentorships with AIR, The Push and Arts access while also lending her time to the Country Education Foundation.

Now a qualified doctor (including returning to the frontline during COVID-19), the 29 year old musician has been a passionate advocate for the arts as well as the queer community. Payten addressed the National Press Club on behalf of APRA Chair Jenny Morris in 2020 and a number of other political and media lobbying activities at state and federal level.

THE GREAT ESCAPE SHOWCASES

Thursday May 15
Planetary & Impressive PR Showcase
Secret Comedy Club
3:20pm

Friday May 16
Official Showcase
Brighthelm
7:15pm

Saturday May 17
Sounds Australia At The Beach
TGE Beach (Deep End Stage)
3:35pm