About Estrella Strings
Estrella Strings; we are group of modern string musicians, based on the Gold Coast QLD Australia. We saw the need to create vibrant all-female String Groups that focus on fresh, fun, light pop music. With a wide range of music including contemporary covers as well as the classical standards, Estrella Strings is sure to provide you with the perfect live music for your wedding, corporate function, restaurant launch or other special event.
Lauren Bradnam - Violin
Born in Melbourne, Australia, Lauren was exposed to the world of music from a young age and started playing the violin when she was just five years old. By the age of nine, Lauren was performing in competitions and concerts. Classically trained in Brisbane by Helena Munoz Fernandez, she was a prominent violinist in the Symphony Orchestra and Silver Strings.
Lauren has performed with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra as a classical violinist, yet her repertoire expands many genres including classical, pop, rock and film. She weaves her magic on the violin with talent, grace and professionalism. Having achieved high-level Certificates of Performance in piano and violin, Lauren is passionate about music and has played the violin in the Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestra for many years.
Yana Wells - Violin
Born on the Gold Coast, Australia, Yana started learning violin at the age of six years old. She was classically trained by Victoria Lakatos and was a full Music Scholarship student at All Saints Anglican School when she obtained her Associate of Music Australia (A.Mus.A). She attended the QLD Conservatorium of Music and was studying under John Curro.
Yana was previously a member of the Philharmonic Orchestra but in most recent years is playing with the Northern Rivers Symphony Orchestra under conductor Marco Belassi. Yana has a passion for music and violin but also has a special interest in Graphic Design and Technology. Yana is excited to start this new project with Estrella Strings, focussing on the String Quartet music featured in the Netflix series Bridgerton.
Brigette Smith - Viola
Brigette began her journey in music as a violinist and choir member at the young age of five years old. Brigette is a multi-talented musician, playing the violin, viola, pipe organ, bassoon and voice, going on to complete a Bachelor of Music from the University of Tasmania.
Brigette has since performed as a viola player in orchestras such as the Northern Rivers Symphony Orchestra, the Gold Coast Philharmonic and performed as a singer in the National Youth Choir of Australia, Schola of St Stephen’s and Brisbane Chamber Choir.