Born blind, Kirsten started her musical career twinkling the ivories at the tender age of 6. She branched out from this and starting singing some memorable classics like 'Rockin Robin' and Taylor Swifts 'Shake it Off'. Finally after a number of years torturing her parents she began singing lessons under Greta Claringbold in 2014 who began developing her unique voice. After a number of years with Greta, she moved on to Helen Swan where she gained a credit in her AMEB Certificate of Performance exam.
Kirsten first performance after changing to classical music was the Opera Australia Rising Stars Concert in 2014. In 2015 she performed in Judith Clingan 'Songs of Passion and Compassion,' the High Court Christmas Party and was a chorister in Canberra Choral Society's production of Messiah. In 2016 she played Cosette in the Gungahlin College production of Les Miserables and again a chorister in the Canberra Symphony Orchestra production of Beethoven Symphony No 9. A regular with the Gondwana Choirs since 2015, Kirsten is well on the way to realising her dream of performing at the Opera House
View My Personal BioKirsten Busby is an Australian soprano based in Sydney. She has performed with CoOperative, Rockdale Opera, Concordia Ensemble, Opera Hunter, Gente Gente, Troupe Viva, and Opera Lyrica, appearing as a soloist in opera gala concerts, community performances, and corporate events. In October 2026, she will make her role debut as Katisha in Opera Hunter’s production of The Mikado.
In 2024, Kirsten began refining her artistry under the tutelage of internationally acclaimed tenor Glenn Winslade. Her repertoire spans lyric Italian opera, German lieder, and other works.
A legally blind musician, Kirsten performs from Braille music and works alongside her guide dog, Kimba, bringing a distinctive perspective to her artistry. She is passionate about broadening accessibility within the performing arts while maintaining a strong commitment to artistic excellence.
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