Gillian Eastoe (born 5 August 1955) is an Australian singer and children's entertainer.[1] Her album Extra Awesome Intergalactical Expedition Into the Far Reaches and Back was nominated for the ARIA Award for Best Children's Album in 1996 but lost to The Wiggles' Wake Up Jeff!.[2]
Gillian Eastoe | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 August 1955 |
| Genres | Children's |
| Labels | ABC for Kids |
Biography
editIn the 1970s, Gillian previously performed with her band King Dog. They performed on Countdown in 1979.[3]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- Jellybean Jar (1990) – ABC Music
- Insects and Bugs (1992) – ABC Music
- Extra Awesome Intergalactical Expedition into the Far Reaches and Back (1996) – ABC Music
Singles
edit- "Somebody Who Loves You" (1978) – Philips
- "Isn't It Funny" (1981) – Mercury
Video albums
edit- Extra Awesome Intergalactical Expedition into the Far Reaches and Back (1996) – ABC Video[4]
- "Something About You" (Gillian Eastoe and King Dog) (1979) – Mercury
Awards and nominees
editARIA Music Awards
edit| Year | Nominated works | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Extra Awesome Intergalactical Expedition | Best Children's Album | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "Intergalactic groove", The Sydney Morning Herald, 18 May 1997
- ^ "Best Children's Album", ARIA
- ^ "Rage 11th January 2003. Playlist", ABC, 4 April 2002
- ^ "Picks For PLAYtime", The Sydney Morning Herald, pp. 55 & 56, 23 September 1996