SIOBHAN O'BRIEN AUTHOR & PERFORMER

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Admittedly there's some bodice ripping that goes on in this book. But that's only part of it. All the Golden Light is part thriller/crime/historical fiction. It's a slow burn (that was intentional - I had a lot of backstory to get through) that comes

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Chillaxing at home. Sigh. #writer #siobhanobrienauthor #writers #writerslifeforme #creativehome

A lifetime of supporting artists by acquiring their limited edition prints, canvases and oils. Not a day goes by that I don’t relish these creations in my home. Beauty and love entwined. #florencebroadhurst #tabithastowe #jadefisher #kimmyhogan

Been busy painting walls, creating peaceful new spaces. Oh. And veggies. Lots and lots of veggies. #seehighcountry #seehighcountryvictoria #bright #brightvic #brightvictoria

Not literary or musicology business, just hangin’ with my beautiful (inside and out) daughter business. Couldn’t love this kind, funny, outstanding human anymore that I do. @beatriceepowell What a blessing. #writers #writerslife #allthego

Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia. Cira 1902 Guesthouse. You beautiful old beast. #travelphotography #travelling #traveling #travelblogger #siobhanobrienauthor

Loads of fun doing this ad for Reed & Co Distillery. Gorgeous images. Great gin! #seehighcountry #reedandco #regionalvictoria #northeast #distillery #gindistillery #brightvibes #brightvic

MONA. Hobart, Tasmania. My mind is officially blown. #mona #monatasmania #visittasmania #writers #writer #novel #allthegoldenlight

Last day of my Creative Residency @all_that_we_are_tasmania Shall miss these artful vignettes. @zeitgeistwriters @harpercollinsaustralia #writer #writers #allthegoldenlight #novel #novelist #novelwriting #writersretreat

Clifton Beach. Tasmania. @zeitgeistwriters @harpercollinsaustralia #writers #writersandpoets #novel #novelist #siobhanobrienauthor #allthegoldenlight #tasmania #tasmaniaaustralia

In love with my office. Wanna marry my office. @all_that_we_are_tasmania @zeitgeistwriters @harpercollinsaustralia

Contemplation. @all_that_we_are_tasmania #novelist #novel #novelwriting #allthegoldenlight #writers #writersretreat

Some people challenge themselves physically or academically. I’ve always gone for creative challenges which is how I’ve ended up on a two week Creative Residency at all that we are - Tasmania I’ll be burrowing down in solitude at th

Star Magnolia and Camellia. Bunched together like two little sweethearts. #spring #springbreak #springtime #gardening #garden #gardeninspo #allthegoldenlight #siobhanobrienauthor

Spring at mine.

Today’s office. Laying down some tunes. #recording #alburywodongasurrounds #alburywodonga #minnieandthemoonrakers #album

May I shake my bootie? Of course! Booties are there to be shaken. Let's do it together! Where? Fridays in The Square, Junction Square, Wodonga, Victoria. When? Friday 27 February, 6pm-9pm.
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#fridays #fridaysinthesquare #wodonga #northeastvictor

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Taswegians! Hold onto your knickers! Minnie and The Moonrakers are headed your way, May 2026, for a rockabilly shakedown with those tough, wiry teddy boys The Raccoons.

Kicking things off they'll appear at the world renowned Museum of Old and New A

Love real, raw roots? You've found your tribe. This is where we'll be. Will you?

Wodonga, VIC. Fri 27 Feb. Friday's in The Square. 6pm-9pm. @wodongacouncil
Albury, NSW. Sun 1 Mar. Commercial Club. 5:30pm-8:30pm. @commercialclubalbury
Melbourne, VI

Railway enthusiasts! @minnieandthemoonrakers are BACK on the @thebluestrain alongside @snakeeyedrollers @gabby.steel.music @moondogsblues 🌟🌟 We are gonna propel this iron horse forward. 🌟🌟Sat 23 May. DAY SHOW. Book now. #thebluestrain #blues #bl

This Blues Fest ain't no Dude Fest....It's a lineup of smokin' female talent that'll rattle you to the back of your molars...

IWD Women of Blues Festival. The Tote Hotel, Melbourne. Fri 6 Mar.

Get your tickets at the link in our bio or via double

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Eeeeek! I can feel an EP coming on. It’s not feral. It’s just a scrub goat. Watch this space. Love from Siobhan aka Minnie xx #newmusicalert #newmusic #newmusiccomingsoon #newmusicrelease #minnieandthemoonrakers

Women. Here’s to all the pioneers who’ve gone before. Thank you ❤️ Let’s continue to break new ground, be more than we were before. Women. Life givers. Carers. Friends. Leaders. Healers. Sisters. Love makers. Music makers. SURVIVORS

What light through yonder window breaks? Minnie and The Moonraker madness.
Feb & Mar 2026:

Sun 8 Feb. Ulladulla NSW. Cupitts Winery. 12pm-3pm.
Fri 27 Feb. Wodonga Vic. Fridays in the Square.
Sun 1 Mar. Albury NSW. Commercial Club. 5:30pm-8:30p

Sensational afternoon with an even cuter crew. Let’s do it again real soon. @brightbrewery @miasandnerr @si.italy.travel @shazburke #livemusicvenue #liveperformance #minnieandthemoonrakers #seehighcountry #northeast @tracypietila

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Got me some rockin’ shoes for dancin’…… Whichever way you look at ‘em they are GO! GO! GO! Might have to unveil ‘em - along with some new tunes- this Sundeeee. YISSS ❤️Sun 18 Jan, 2pm-5pm @brightbrewery Let&rsquo

Yippee. Your favourite band of wandering minstrels are settling in for a soiree of unmissable live music in the heart of Myrtleford, Vic. The free Summer Series performance is set to be held in the Piazza from 6pm til late. Grab your picnic rugs, dir

Join this curious band of wandering minstrels at @brightbrewery in the heart of Bright, Victoria for a Sunday sesh of powerful vocals, chunky rhythms and lightening fast guitar riffs. When? Sun 18 Jan, 2pm-5pm.
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