Thomas played two shows with her band on the world stage in the global village at the Splendour in the Grass festival at Byron Bay.

But her reach extended beyond her own time on stage, with two other key tasks ensuring a weekend where she had little rest.

“I co-produced a cabaret and also did some stage management, so it was a pretty hectic weekend,” Thomas said.

“I live in Byron Bay so it was great to be able to play at the festival and be involved on a few different levels.”

Thomas shared the bill at Splendour in the Grass with high-profile acts including Queens of the Stone Age, Vance Joy, Paul Kelly and Bernard Fanning. 

Thomas, 27, began her raise in the music industry as a youngster growing up in Warrnambool.

“I did a music industry course through TAFE at Fletcher Jones,” Thomas said.

“Lyn Eales was my teacher and she really encouraged me to pursue my music.

“She had such a big influence on me in those early days, she gave me a lot of confidence to chase my dreams.

“That guidance and what I learnt in Warrnambool has really helped me branch out.”  

Thomas’ contemporary folk style has at times seen her compared to music industry heayweights past and present Janis Joplin and Missy Higgins.

As well as Splendour in the Grass, Thomas has played at other iconic events such as the Port Fairy and Woodford folk festivals.

She released an EP, Pushing for Change, in 2013.

Last year she released an album Hearts on the Table. 

Thomas varies her shows from solo performances to playing with a band.

At Splendour in the Grass, she hit the stage with a five-piece band.

Thomas is keen to keep the momentum rolling, both with her live shows and writing and recording new material.

“I enjoy writing and playing my own music and that is something that will remain a focus,” Thomas said.