M J Turner

Tomorrow night! Sunday, Dec 10th, 7pm, FREE ENTRY in the front bar. It's great to be back home and looking forward to seeing some familiar friendly faces.

It's been a whirlwind. 26 shows in 30 days. 2 days of travel to arrive, 3 days return. Despite many challenges, performing at Uluru Ayres Rock Resort has been an amazing experience and opportunity to develop my craft, learn more about the land & meet new people from around the world. 🌏

People often have a perception that performing is an easy job. The reality is that it's challenging in many areas and consumes a ton of mental and emotional energy. Everynight you are exposing your vulnerability and wearing your heart on your sleeve.

The experience as a whole has completely drained me, yet reinforced how much I love making music and how lucky I am to make a living from my passion and share that with the world. Music & Art is something I need to do. It's how I express myself, how I learn about myself & how I make sense of the world. It continues to give me the opportunities to grow & give back in so many ways. Feeling blessed & grateful. 🙏

I had some difficult times while away, but was met with generosity and kindness from strangers who were to become friends. Big thanks to those who helped me out & of course to my family who held the fort on the home front, supporting & and encouraging me.

So what next? 🤔

No rest for the wicked! 😈

I'll be playing the , Adelaide, on Sunday night, 7pm. Hope to see you there! 🤘

Uluru Rock Art. There are no words to express the density of emotions being in a place like this Ancient classroom. It reminds me of the work produced by many modern Indigenous Artists, specifically from the APY. Ancient, modern & timeless. 60000 plus years of history & culture still evolving and passing knowledge forward.

Uluru & Kata Tjuta

I've been performing for around 15 years. Most of which I've been hiding behind my guitar. A year ago, almost to the day, I summoned the courage to face one of my biggest fears - singing in public.

Port Noarlunga Blues Festival '22 was not the first time I'd performed solo, but was certainly the first time I'd done so singing in front of an audience. I was terrified. Not even my closest friends or many of my family had heard me at that stage.

Stepping through this fear has been incredibly liberating and led to exponential growth musically and personally.

So here I am. A year later. Sitting on a stage at Uluru, performing & singing for people from all around the world. It's been surreal.

So, what are you afraid of and what's holding you back? Go at it!

I had the pleasure of sharing the stage with my good friend, malpa wiru, Yuella Jugadai.

Yuella and I met in 2015 when I was living in Nyapari, APY Lands. He is the singer and songwriter for local Nyapari & Kanpi band 'Thunder Boys'.

Currently, Yuella plays with his band 'Docker River Band'. They are doing amazing things at the moment, playing festivals around Australia and making beautiful music.

Pre Show entertainment! 👌

Hi all! I've been having massive problems with mobile and wifi out here in Yulara due to severe storms.

This has interfered with my ability to conduct lessons and generally be able to contact clients.

My apologies, hopefully the issues will be sorted asap. 🙏

Thanks for you patience and understanding.

Feeling blesed to have this stunning view 30-second walk from accommoda.

Yulara is a strange place. A resort town by nature, however, there is a real sense of magic in the air that's hard to define. You can almost feel the ancient history permeating your spirit along with the magnitude of the force of mother nature reminding you constantly of its power of creation and destruction.

Despite the harsh environment, it is a place of absolute abundance. Of all my time in central Australia, I've not seen so much wildlife in such a short period of time.

Overall, it's been far too hot to explore. There have been bushfires in the distance, hazy skies, and thunderstorms.

Photographic evidence that I am actually performing, and not just on a month holiday. 🤣

Performing 6 nights a week has been an interesting experience so far. It's incredibly draining putting yourself out there every night. Prioritising rest and care for my body, primarily neck and shoulders, has been important.

I've been using this opportunity to work on a lot of different elements of my playing and performing, trying new things, and stepping into a lot of my fears, primarily singing.

I feel that I'm improving bit by bit each day in all areas. I've also been writing lots of new songs, and it's been a great opportunity to test them out.

I am feeling very grateful to have the opportunity to perform here at Yulara.

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Home for the month of November. 🎸 🤘

TONIGHT im pumped to begin a new chapter as a solo performer, beginning a month residency at Uluru.

26 shows over the coming month. It's going to be a challenge but no doubt an amazing experience.

I'll be playing the Outback Hotel & Lodge 6 nights a week from around 7pm. If you're in this neck of the desert woods come and say G'day!

A great weekend at Art Fair with .arts

Being a small part of The Leafy Sea Dragon was a massive highlight for me, and no doubt many others who participated in making the sculpture.

This amazing piece was a collaboration between and led by the talented .

Ku Arts supports regional indigenous artists all around South Australia. Check out their instagram to see some of the amazing work.

Get down to the tonight for some tunes! Playing with some good pals.

Join me on Friday the 13th at one of my favourite Adelaide music venues, , for Live & Local. Free Entry 8pm-10pm

Playing at , Melrose on Friday night with , Bronte McCallum. 6pm till late, free entry. Should be a ripper!

Thank you to all of you who came out and supported the Trio & at the last night. It was an absolute blast. 🔥 🕺 💃

It's been so great to see people having such a positive and uplifting response to the music in recent gigs. Lots of dancing, kind words, and quite honestly, moving and emotional responses from people who have come along.

I put my heart and soul into playing the guitar and making music. It means the world to me and the band to know that we have given you a meaningful experience. Thank you 🙏

Tonight! FREE ENTRY at the Exeter Hotel featuring Sienna Hart & M J Turner Trio. 9pm kick off!

Adelaide's iconic hosts M J Turner Trio & for a free event. This Sat 23rd of Sept, 9pm, FREE ENTRY.

Finishing our mini tour tonight at Port Neill FNC! Going to be a fun way to finish the trip. Live music til late. Come on down if you’re in the area.

Thank you Port Lincoln, & WALRUSS! What an amazing venue and experience. We felt incredibly welcomed and embraced by the staff and patrons, was a wonderful experience. We will be back!!! 🙏 🎸

Last minute tickets released! Hitting the stage at at 8:30. Going to be a cracker!

This Friday, Aug 11th, I’m super pumped to be bringing the band to Port Lincoln to play Soundcity with chunky fish eaters Walruss! $15 entry tix available at the door or online via Humanatix.

M J Turner & Walruss @ Soundcity | Humanitix M J Turner & Walruss @ Soundcity, Hosted at Soundcity, 27 Tasman Terrace, Port Lincoln SA 5606, Australia, Fri 11th Aug 2023, 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm ACST. Tickets are only $15. Only on Humanitix

Straight from the central desert & into the heart of the city 🤪...TONIGHT...I play at the front bar from 7pm. Come on down for a pint or two & some relaxing vibes to end your weekend. 🍻 🎸

Sunday August 6 I’ll playing at the front bar both solo & with ! FREE ENTRY, 7-9, cheap beers all at an iconic Adelaide venue. Great way to end your weekend or start your week while still maintaining your beauty sleep!

What an experience!

Elders & Future Elders on Country was a project designed to promote the wellbeing of Indigenous communities by helping to keep culture strong & encourage the transfer of knowledge to the younger generations.

I’d like to personally thank our Super Crew - , & Ed Soang for all their hard work. We faced many challenges, but as a team we overcame all with ease & were rewarded with unique opportunities to see some of the most beautiful country & culture Australia has to offer. I can’t imagine a better bunch to do this trip with. Thank you so much.

I’d also like to thank the following as without their support this trip wouldn’t have been possible.

Firstly, the communities of Pipalyatjara, Kalka, Nyapari & Kanpi who welcomed us to their country & shared their culture with us.

The collaborative support from & was critical in bringing things together.

Murputja Anangu School for providing accommodation & hosting the community party on Friday afternoon.

Lastly, .arts for their continued support of SA Indigenous Arts & making projects like this possible.

It was an honour to be part of this project. 🙏❤️

Enjoying some downtime with Ed & 28 on our last day. Climbing mountains in Nyapari & sitting on top of the world! This totem is apparently a place where locals would survey the land before hunting. This is Nyapari, home of the Stevens family & wanampi tjukurpa 🐍. Nyapari was home to me for a year of my life & feel very blessed reflecting on all the opportunities I was given to learn from the local Anangu people of both Nyapari & Kanpi. Mulpa tjuta wiru 🙏❤️

Rewarded with this beautiful view in Murputja after a big day on country with the .arts team & the artists from .

...Adventure time...

Thanks to everyone who came came out to the for a great night of pizzas & drink specials. What a great venue & thank you so much for having me part of your live music program. 🙏🎸

I'm excited & proud to announce, in collaboration with Turner TB Michael, the release of 'Elixir 8.1.8'.

Elixir 8.1.8 is available for FREE streaming & download, with the option to DONATE by naming your price at:
https://mjturner.bandcamp.com/album/elixir-818

Elixir was one of the first songs I wrote that truly encompassed the type of music I wanted to make, play & listen to.

Recorded on January 8th 2008, it captures a time when Michael Turner (drums), Nat Wiseman (bass) & myself were playing with freedom & fearlessness while experimenting & developing our sound.

I wrote this song with the intention for it to be free & expressive, providing an opportunity for each musician to improvise & find their own path forward. Furthermore is its intent as a song of personal grounding. It reminds me of who I was, who I am & where I am going.

I hope Elixir 8.1.8 helps to awaken & lift your spirit as it does for me.

Elixir 8.1.8, by M J Turner 1 track album