Sari Abbott – An Artist On The Move (150 word bio)From the back of a Troop Carrier to the Sunshine Coast hinterland, Sari Abbott is blending coastal vibes with real stories shaped by life on the road.
For two years, the singer-songwriter lived in her Toyota Troop Carrier “Bob,” chasing beaches, sunsets and stories from the far corners of Australia.
Now back on the Sunshine Coast, she’s turning those experiences into songs filled with the people, places and lessons she’s gathered along the way.
“The experiences I had, the people I met, and the stories I heard have inspired me to write more and I can’t wait to bring those stories to life in songs and music,” she said.
A CMAA Academy graduate and Toyota Star Maker finalist, Sari has performed at major festivals and shared stages with Taylor Moss, Ashleigh Dallas, Hayley Jensen, and Adam Brand. She joins Beccy Cole on the Gold Coast in early 2026.
On the move with Sari Abbott (330 word bio)
From the back of a Troop Carrier to the Sunshine Coast hinterland, Sari Abbott weaves coastal chill with a storyteller’s warmth, creating songs shaped by life on the road.
For the past two years, the singer-songwriter has called a Toyota Troop Carrier named Bob her home. From highways to back roads, she’s been chasing beaches, sunsets, and the stories that live in the far corners of Australia.
Now settled back in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, Sari is bringing that coastal-country energy into her music. With a notebook overflowing with half-written songs, she’s ready to share the next chapter of her journey – inspired by the people she’s met, the lives she’s witnessed, and the simplicity and challenges of life on the road.
“The experiences I had, the people I met, and the stories I heard have inspired me to write more and I can’t wait to bring those stories to life in songs and music,” she said.
Her travels took her from isolated coastal towns to outback properties, learning how important family farms are and discovering that some of the best stories live in the furthest corners of the country.
“I really want to release singles because they are like timestamps of my experiences,” Sari said.
“I want to put my songs out in order so it’s a bit of a journey… when I’m old, I want to be able to remember all the experiences.”
A CMAA Academy graduate and Toyota Star Maker grand finalist, Sari’s accolades include wins at Noosa Alive, the Ekka Country Music Showdown, Tamworth Songwriters Association Awards, and the Australian Songwriting Awards. She’s performed at major festivals and supported artists including Taylor Moss, Ashleigh Dallas, Hayley Jensen, and Adam Brand. Earlier this year she opened for Taylor Moss in Melbourne and performs alongside Beccy Cole on the Gold Coast in February.
Now home, Sari continues to share her stories on stages across the coast and beyond, but the adventures with Bob aren’t over yet.
Sari Abbott – An Artist On The Move (Long bio)
From the back of a Troop Carrier to the Sunshine Coast hinterland, Sari Abbott weaves coastal chill and country heart into songs shaped by life on the road.
Sari Abbott has never been one to sit still. For the past two years, the singer-songwriter has called a Toyota Troop Carrier named Bob her home, from highways to back roads, she’s been chasing beaches, sunsets, and the stories that live in the far corners of Australia.
Now settled back in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, Sari is bringing that coastal-country energy into her music. With a notebook overflowing with half-written songs, she’s ready to share the next chapter of her journey – a collection of music inspired by the people she’s met, the lives she’s witnessed, and the simplicity, and challenges, of life on the road.
“The experiences, the people I met, and the stories I heard have inspired me to write more and I can’t wait to bring those stories to life in songs and music,” she said.
Her travels took her everywhere from isolated coastal towns to outback properties, where she learned how important family farms were to people and how some of the best stories you’ve never heard can be found in the furthest corners of the country.
With a natural, laidback vibe and a knack for storytelling, Sari is building her own lane in the Australian music scene. Her vision for her releases is clear: a series of singles rolled out like timestamps, each one a snapshot of a moment on her journey.
“I really want to release singles because they are like timestamps of my experiences, so I want to put my songs out in order so it’s a bit of a journey, and I’ll be drip-feeding them to people. It’s also something I really want to do for myself because when I’m old, I want to be able to remember all the experiences.”
Sari is a graduate of the CMAA Academy of Country Music and was a Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist, Noosa Alive Noosa Stars Winner, Open Winner of the Ekka Country Music Showdown, Tamworth’s Capital Country Music Awards National Junior Songwriter winner, a two-time finalist in the Gympie Muster Talent Search, and a Groundwater Kix Country Finalist.
She has performed at Woodfordia, the Caloundra Music Festival, Byron Bay BluesFest, Gympie Music Muster, and the Tamworth Country Music Festival and been the special guest for some of Australian country’s top artists including Taylor Moss, Ashleigh Dallas and Adam Brand.
Winning an Australian Songwriting Award for her song 'Burning' and several Tamworth Songwriting Awards, her love of storytelling and blending of genres will leave you wanting more.
Now that she’s home on the Sunshine Coast, Sari is easing herself into the live scene with acoustic shows, writers in the round events, and support slots.
Earlier this year, Sari opened for Taylor Moss in Melbourne, joins Hayley Jensen for her upcoming show in Nambour, and performs in February next year at a private concert event on the Gold Coast opening for Beccy Cole, with more festival appearances on the horizon.
Sari is an artist who thrives in spaces where the stories really matter and loves playing for audiences who soak up the songs.
“I’m enjoying the ride of connecting with people when I’m playing gigs, seeing how the stories in the songs really resonate with people,” she said.
“I am really enjoying playing great listening shows where you’re stepping out on your own and creating your own little path.”
The adventures with Bob are far from over and the Australian music scene awaits their tales from the road as Sari continues to share her songs and stories at festivals and venues around the coast and beyond.
