Mike Nayar
Across Australia and all around the world, Mike Nayar has spent over 25 years developing his skills as a professional musician, songwriter and entertainer.
Since 1998 Mike has been forging a solid industry reputation with his passion, professionalism and self-taught ability. He is now considered one of Perth finest all-round performers, who loves to entertain and does so with great charm and razor sharp wit.
Mike would receive his international recognition after relocating to America in 2012 with pop/punk band, My So-Called Life. It was his time in Los Angeles working with producer Brandon Friesen (The HU, Sum41) recording their debut album that inspired him to expand into music production. Enjoying the creative challenge that came with writing original compositions, Mike soon branched out into other genres, collaborating with various artists on a number of projects from Country to Pop and even RnB.
Since 1998 Mike has been forging a solid industry reputation with his passion, professionalism and self-taught ability. He is now considered one of Perth finest all-round performers, who loves to entertain and does so with great charm and razor sharp wit.
Mike would receive his international recognition after relocating to America in 2012 with pop/punk band, My So-Called Life. It was his time in Los Angeles working with producer Brandon Friesen (The HU, Sum41) recording their debut album that inspired him to expand into music production. Enjoying the creative challenge that came with writing original compositions, Mike soon branched out into other genres, collaborating with various artists on a number of projects from Country to Pop and even RnB.
At the start of 2016, Mike took his impressive network of music industry connections and in partnership with long time collaborator and close friend Tony Croce, started The Guitar Strap Company. Mikes unique input into their products innovative designs, helped breathe new life to an otherwise stale market for musical accessories.
With support from a number of celebrity endorsees including Gene Simmons (KISS) and Billy Joe Armstrong (Green Day) the company soon gathered world wide acclaim. Their appearance later that year on the television show Shark Tank saw them sign a $100K deal with Janine Allis and together, they secured a strong foot hold in the international market.
In 2019 at The NAMM Show in Anaheim California, TGSCo would set a world record for the most expensive guitar strap ever made. Designed and handmade by artist Colin Burn, the aptly named "The Show Stopper" was valued at $1.2 million and quickly became the talking point of the convention that year.
Mike decided to broaden his horizons in 2021 and set his sights on the world of acting, musical theatre and cabaret. In his first year, with no formal training, he managed to take some giant leaps in the industry, securing roles in no less than 4 major stage shows with the highly acclaimed group, HAMA Productions. Appearing at the prestigious Crown Casino theatre in Legally Blonde The Musical as Head of Harvard Admissions, Professor Winthrop, followed by The Wizard Of Oz as the titular character himself. He would then go on to perform at the historic Regal Theatre in The Little Mermaid as Prince Eric's Lovable sidekick Grimsby and again in his first lead role as Cat In The Hat in Seussical The Musical.
By 2022, Mike had signed with talent agency PADWA and he is now developing his career in film and television with several commercials, a TV mini series and even a major Australian motion picture already under his belt.
Other notable achievements:
2011 – Performer, Grand opening of The Hard Rock Cafe in Sydney featuring Matt Sorum (Guns N' Roses)
and Dj Leathal (Limp Bizkit.)
2013 – Performer, Sydney's Stone Music Festival featuring Van Halen and Billy Joel.
2014 – Performer, Opened for Grinspoon front man Phil Jamieson.
2016 – Writer, Song “Chance at love” won best country song at Sydney’s MusicOz Awards.
2021 – Performer, Champagne Showgirls Cabaret for Fringe World Festival. Their show “The One Night Stand” awarded Best Cabaret & Varity Act for week one.
2021 – Performer, Winner of S.T.A.R Awards MC of the year
2021 – Performer, Opening of Ch7 Telethon broadcast live around Australia with the cast of The Wizard Of Oz
2022 – Performer, Champagne Showgirls Cabaret “A Ménage A Trio” for Fringe World Festival
2022 – Actor, motion picture Kid Snow
2022 – Actor, TV series Ch7 The Claremont Murders
With support from a number of celebrity endorsees including Gene Simmons (KISS) and Billy Joe Armstrong (Green Day) the company soon gathered world wide acclaim. Their appearance later that year on the television show Shark Tank saw them sign a $100K deal with Janine Allis and together, they secured a strong foot hold in the international market.
In 2019 at The NAMM Show in Anaheim California, TGSCo would set a world record for the most expensive guitar strap ever made. Designed and handmade by artist Colin Burn, the aptly named "The Show Stopper" was valued at $1.2 million and quickly became the talking point of the convention that year.
Mike decided to broaden his horizons in 2021 and set his sights on the world of acting, musical theatre and cabaret. In his first year, with no formal training, he managed to take some giant leaps in the industry, securing roles in no less than 4 major stage shows with the highly acclaimed group, HAMA Productions. Appearing at the prestigious Crown Casino theatre in Legally Blonde The Musical as Head of Harvard Admissions, Professor Winthrop, followed by The Wizard Of Oz as the titular character himself. He would then go on to perform at the historic Regal Theatre in The Little Mermaid as Prince Eric's Lovable sidekick Grimsby and again in his first lead role as Cat In The Hat in Seussical The Musical.
By 2022, Mike had signed with talent agency PADWA and he is now developing his career in film and television with several commercials, a TV mini series and even a major Australian motion picture already under his belt.
Other notable achievements:
2011 – Performer, Grand opening of The Hard Rock Cafe in Sydney featuring Matt Sorum (Guns N' Roses)
and Dj Leathal (Limp Bizkit.)
2013 – Performer, Sydney's Stone Music Festival featuring Van Halen and Billy Joel.
2014 – Performer, Opened for Grinspoon front man Phil Jamieson.
2016 – Writer, Song “Chance at love” won best country song at Sydney’s MusicOz Awards.
2021 – Performer, Champagne Showgirls Cabaret for Fringe World Festival. Their show “The One Night Stand” awarded Best Cabaret & Varity Act for week one.
2021 – Performer, Winner of S.T.A.R Awards MC of the year
2021 – Performer, Opening of Ch7 Telethon broadcast live around Australia with the cast of The Wizard Of Oz
2022 – Performer, Champagne Showgirls Cabaret “A Ménage A Trio” for Fringe World Festival
2022 – Actor, motion picture Kid Snow
2022 – Actor, TV series Ch7 The Claremont Murders
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