In the moment
On stage
Double bass, electric bass and vocals. Over 30 years performing across Australia — from Melbourne jazz clubs to the country's major festival stages. Jazz, blues, rock and latin, in formats from solo, duo to full band.
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Hans Lovejoy is a bassist, vocalist and bandleader with more than 30 years of professional performance experience. Trained at the Victoria College of the Arts in Melbourne, he has performed across jazz, blues, rock, R&B and latin styles — from a residency at Melbourne's Bennett's Lane to the stages of Bluesfest Byron Bay, Woodford Folk Festival and Blues on Broadbeach.
Currently leading a jazz quartet and trio, and playing in the original rock/blues/psychedelic outfit Hashimoto's Cactus, Hans brings both versatility and deep musicianship to every engagement. He has also taught at the Lismore Conservatorium of Music.
Off the stage, Hans was editor of the independent Echo newspaper in Byron Shire (2011–2026) — one of Australia's few and longest-running independent regional papers.
What's available
Full ensemble with keys, trumpet, bass and drums. Suited to weddings, corporate events, festivals and upscale venues.
Flexible smaller format. Ideal for weddings, restaurants, private functions, arts events and intimate venues.
Original rock, blues and psychedelic, plus covers. A full band experience for festivals, pubs and live music venues.
Available for session work, recording, and other engagements. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.
Where to find me
Catch Hans live across northern NSW and beyond.
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Selected work
Live and studio recordings spanning jazz, blues, rock and beyond.
Jazz quartet/trio — Dan Holland (keys), Govinda Abbott (trumpet), Michael Di Cecco (drums)
Hashimoto's Cactus — studio recording of 'Babylon'
In the moment
Archive
Live performance
Bass solo — Mama Roux at Lismore Uni Battle of the Bands, September 2008. Los Gringos was a Latin band based in Byron Bay, performing around 2010.
Busking in Byron Bay with Mama Roux, 2008 — Mark Mulder (guitar), Charlotte Marshall (vocals), Hans Lovejoy (bass), Byron Goodwin (drums)
High Heels — Mama Roux: Charlotte Marshall (vocals), Mark Mulder (guitar), Hans Lovejoy (double bass), Byron Goodwin (drums)
The Tinkers — an Irish band based in Canberra in the late 1990s, touring nationally and performing at folk festivals
Penguin and the Pig — Canberra band, recorded a self-titled CD and performed locally around the mid 1990s
Get in touch
Available for weddings, festivals, corporate events, private functions, restaurants, pubs and live music venues — across northern NSW and nationally.
Get in touch to discuss availability, formats and pricing.
hans@echo.net.auElectronic Press Kit (EPK)
A one-page press kit with biography, show reel, formats and booking details — ready to send to venues, festivals and event organisers.
Get in touch to discuss a booking or request any additional information.
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