Biography

Melinda Schneider is an Australian music icon, a multi-award winning singer-songwriter, live performer, storyteller, the CEO and founder of Mpower Records, a sought after key note speaker and female empowerment activist. She’s enjoyed 40 years in Australian entertainment released a whopping 14 albums and been awarded an unbelievable six CMAA Golden Guitars ... Melinda is a fearless force to be reckoned with! Australia was first introduced to Melinda when she recorded with her mother at age 8, country music veteran Mary Schneider ... but it is through her songwriting that she really discovered her true voice. Few artists can say they have consistently released music … but Melinda is one of them! Her authentic sound and honest songs have strongly resonated with fans, being true to herself has always been paramount to her success. Melinda’s discography is diverse and multifaceted. What else could be said of Melinda? Well, she’s a fashion designer, she competed on ‘Dancing With The Stars’ and she’s delivered key-note speeches to empowered women across the country. She’s a talented actress who made her debut at 13 in ‘A Country Practice’, John Farnham, Olivia Newton-John and Paul Kelly have all recorded her songs and above all, she’s Sullivan’s mum. One thing's for sure, Melinda won’t be defined so get ready for an incredible 2020 from the iconic Melinda Schneider as she celebrates her 40th Anniversary in showbiz and the launch of her new Independent record label Mpower.