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Royston hails from a little remote, Aboriginal community in Far North Queensland called Old Mapoon. In his youth, Royston grew up surrounded by nature and was very observant and tuned in to what he heard and saw. His passion for singing was ignited from early childhood, by a popular teen movie called High School Musical (HSM). After watching HSM, Royston immediately developed a robust thirst for music and singing and knew he wanted to spend the rest of his life dedicated to it.

It wasn’t until Royston was in high school where he watched the countless award-winning movie 'The Sapphires', which ultimately allowed him to connect and be inspired by the amazing Jessica Mauboy. This major influence in his life really encouraged Royston to pursue a career as a professional performing artist.

Fast-Track 3 years later after graduating in 2016, Royston has learned and accomplished so much. Royston moved to Brisbane in 2017 and studied at The Aboriginal Centre for Performing Arts (ACPA) for 2 years. During this time, achievements in performance include auditioning for free to air Channel 9’s The Voice 2017, winning the Take The Mic Singing Competition Brisbane in 2017, travelling to America to perform at the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade and the Hollywood Christmas Parade in 2017, and being a contestant on free to air Channel 7’s new singing competition All Together Now, which resulted in Royston successfully placing 3rd.

Royston now resides in Melbourne and is currently working closely with industry people, to release his music and make some waves in the music industry.

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Lisa Hilton Celebrates Optimism In 'Life Is Beautiful' With Luques Curtis & Rudy Royston

Lisa Hilton Celebrates Optimism In 'Life Is Beautiful' With Luques Curtis & Rudy Royston

Source: DL Media

Lisa Hilton and her trio, manifest a memorable experience on Life Is Beautiful, her third recording of the pandemic era, and the acclaimed pianist, composer, and producer’s twenty-fifth album as a leader. On it, Hilton indulges her love of the piano with ten original tracks and the cover gem, “Ernie’s Blues," (written by Ernie Wilkins). Backed by her ever-excellent band mates: Rudy Royston on drums and Luques Curtis on bass, Hilton’s elegantly swinging piano and engaging compositions encompass a range ...

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Lisa Hilton and her Trio with Rudy Royston and Luques Curtis Masterfully Blend Traditions in an Inspiring New Recording 'Transparent Sky'

Lisa Hilton and her Trio with Rudy Royston and Luques Curtis Masterfully Blend Traditions in an Inspiring New Recording 'Transparent Sky'

Source: All About Jazz

Available September 3 | Pre-Order Today As America and other countries re-emerge from the limitations of 2020, Lisa Hilton and her trio with Rudy Royston and Luques Curtis, enthusiastically embrace the moment with a vibrant new jazz offering titled Transparent Sky, that will inspire, uplift and motivate us all. Rich with glorious harmonies and unique compositions, Hilton’s swinging band radiates a sun bleached aura to listeners. Throughout the album Hilton, Royston and Curtis develop a surprisingly wide range of rhythmic ...

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Pianist Lisa Hilton Releases More Than Another Day with Rudy Royston and Luques Curtis on Ruby Slippers Productions

Pianist Lisa Hilton Releases More Than Another Day with Rudy Royston and Luques Curtis on Ruby Slippers Productions

Source: All About Jazz

More Than Another Day (Ruby Slippers Productions) is the latest release from composer / pianist / producer, Lisa Hilton. Hilton and her longstanding band mates: Rudy Royston on drums, and Luques Curtis on bass, as well as JD Allen on tenor saxophone, had just finished the first half of their tour for their 2020 album, Chalkboard Destiny, when the corona virus forced a shut down of the tour, and of course a lockdown in the U.S. Grounded and worried for ...

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Recent Listening: Royston and Svensson

Recent Listening: Royston and Svensson

Source: Rifftides by Doug Ramsey

Rudy Royston, 303, (Greenleaf Music) Since his emergence from Denver (area code 303) nearly a decade ago, Royston’s drumming has graced bands led by Dave Douglas, Bill Frisell, JD Allen, Tom Harrell and other leaders in 21st century jazz. With 303, Royston becomes a leader himself. As he has since he first attracted attention playing for Denver trumpeter Ron Miles, Royston is notable not only for the dynamics of his technique but for empathy with his fellow musicians and the ...

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Festival

Rogue Honors Portland Jazz Festival's Bill Royston with Release of Jazz Guy Ale

Rogue Honors Portland Jazz Festival's Bill Royston with Release of Jazz Guy Ale

Source: DL Media

Rogue Honors Portland Jazz Festival's Bill Royston With Release Of Seventh Limited Edition Jazz Guy Ale Since 2004 the Portland Jazz Festival has brought world class jazz to the Rose City, showcasing iconic jazz performers from across the world. From February 21st-28th, the Portland Jazz Festival will fill up venues throughout Portland providing more than 20,000 people with more than 75 unique jazz events.In honor of the Seventh Annual Portland Jazz Festival, Rogue Ales has released its seventh ...

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Portland Jazz Festival Artistic Director Bill Royston Interviewed at AAJ

Portland Jazz Festival Artistic Director Bill Royston Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz

Through the introduction of a signature theme each year, educational streams and a philosophy that balances international and local artists, the four year-old Portland Jazz Festival is already distinguishing itself amongst the plethora of festivals that take place each year.

Artistic Director Bill Royston is largely responsible for this unique vision, one that views a festival's responsibility as going beyond simply pushing entertainment to its attendees.

This year the signature event at the February festival will be Crystal Silence: The ...

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