April 10 - 16, 2024
New vocalist making a splash in the music scene By JORDAN DUURSMA
LAUREN Grenfell has taken up the exciting new position as lead vocalist in local band, Sweet Buzz. Lauren grew up on the Mornington Peninsula and her humble beginnings in the music industry come from hosting karaoke events at local pubs during the summer. Lauren said she’s always had a passion for singing and music, but it wasn’t until she moved to the North East and formed a duo with Daine Runnalls that she started to dive into the music scene. She had the opportunity to join Sweet Buzz after the former lead vocalist left - the band was on the hunt for a new lead singer and had no doubt that she would slot right in. Sweet Buzz are a funky eight-piece band who play a mix of covers across the North East to get everyone on the dancefloor, bringing their jazzy flair to the atmosphere. “I was very surprised when they asked me, but Ben Thomas, one of the founding members of the band, said there wasn’t anyone else that they wanted,” Lauren said. “It has been a very natural progression and I’m hoping to bring a fresh feel to the band’s sound and modernise it a little bit.” Lauren’s bread and butter has been performing familiar favourites of the acoustic or rock persuasion, but starting this new journey with Sweet Buzz has opened up exciting new opportunities to dabble in jazz.
◆ CHORUS FOR A CAUSE: Lauren Grenfell singing her heart out for a great cause at the Ripple Effect show with Project 365 on November 25, 2023.
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