GuriNgai sisters Charlie and Miri from live looping act Charlie Needs Braces have drawn in audiences across Australia, their energetic musical landscapes weaving together stories and language. In 2022 they came first place in the Upstart Awards, and won the Archie Roach Award for Emerging Talent in 2023 through Music Victoria Awards. The two piece have performed across Australia at several festivals including the Share the Spirit Festival, Woodford Folk Festival, Burramatta Festival, St Kilda Festival, Queenscliffe Music Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival, the National Folk Festival, Planting Festival, Wandiligong Nut Festival, The Town Folk Festival, Clarence Jazz Festival, Bigsound, supported The Teskey Brothers on their national tour with A Day on the Green January 2025, and showcasing at Folk Alliance International this January 2026 in New Orleans. ‘Charlie Needs Braces work on loopers and trumpet creates something that is incredibly radiant that reflects the sunlit geography of her native land.’ – Arun Kendall, Backseat Mafia ‘The way Charlie expresses spirituality and identity is so beautiful and alive. So into the energy on this one’. -Jerry Ijale Agbinya ‘Your music has touched many hearts and your talent knows no bounds. Keep shining bright, Charlie!’ – Archie Roach Music.
