Mike Nayar
From the streets of Fremantle to Sydney's ANZ Stadium and all around the world, Mike Nayar has clocked over 20 years as a professional musician and songwriter.
Since 1998 Mike has been developing his skills as a performer. Fronting well know Perth cover bands Audioperv and SideFX, as well as U.S based original band My So-Called Life, he has forged a solid reputation for his passion, professionalism and self taught music ability.
Mike received international recognition when he moved to America in 2012 to record his debut album with MSCL. It was his time in Los Angeles working with producer Brandon Friesen (The HU, Sum41) that inspired him to expand into music production. Enjoying the creative challenge that came with writing original compositions, Mike soon began branching out into other styles, collaborating on various projects from Country to Pop and even RnB.
Since 1998 Mike has been developing his skills as a performer. Fronting well know Perth cover bands Audioperv and SideFX, as well as U.S based original band My So-Called Life, he has forged a solid reputation for his passion, professionalism and self taught music ability.
Mike received international recognition when he moved to America in 2012 to record his debut album with MSCL. It was his time in Los Angeles working with producer Brandon Friesen (The HU, Sum41) that inspired him to expand into music production. Enjoying the creative challenge that came with writing original compositions, Mike soon began branching out into other styles, collaborating on various projects from Country to Pop and even RnB.
At the start of 2016, Mike took his network of connections in the music industry 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 bring new life to an otherwise stale market for musical accessories. With support from a number of celebrities 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 solid foot hold in the international market.
In 2019 at The NAMM Show in Anaheim California, TGSCo stole the show by setting 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.
In 2020, Mike decided to broaden his horizon and set his sights on the world of acting and musical theatre. In less than a year, with no formal training, he managed to take some giant leaps, securing roles in 3 major musicals with HAMA Productions at the prestigious Crown Casino theatre. Legally Blonde The Musical as Head of Harvard Admissions, Professor Winthrop, The Little Mermaid as Prince Eric's lovable sidekick Grimsby and The Wizard Of Oz as the titular character himself.
Signing with an agent in 2022, Mike is now focused on developing his acting career in film and television.
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
In 2019 at The NAMM Show in Anaheim California, TGSCo stole the show by setting 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.
In 2020, Mike decided to broaden his horizon and set his sights on the world of acting and musical theatre. In less than a year, with no formal training, he managed to take some giant leaps, securing roles in 3 major musicals with HAMA Productions at the prestigious Crown Casino theatre. Legally Blonde The Musical as Head of Harvard Admissions, Professor Winthrop, The Little Mermaid as Prince Eric's lovable sidekick Grimsby and The Wizard Of Oz as the titular character himself.
Signing with an agent in 2022, Mike is now focused on developing his acting career in film and television.
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
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