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Clara van Wel is an award-winning musician, comedian, and writer known for their witty and thoughtful storytelling. From Sunday mornings at the Farmers’ Market to national television, they have captivated audiences for more than a decade. These days, Clara gigs regularly around Te Whanganui-a-Tara as a solo artist and with their alt-pop band Rocket Berry.
Unable to decide if they want to be listened to, laughed at, or left alone to work on their “novel”, Clara refuses to commit to a single medium, but their passion for the craft of songwriting endures. Dynamic, reflective, and lyrically astute, their music lends a theatrical slant to the confessional intimacy of folk. Previous praise includes: “not as good as Avril Lavigne” and “you look like the one in the boy band who reads”. They look forward to hearing your review.
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"a soloist capable of hitting every possible mark "
Danica Bryant
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