Whistle and Trick
Whistle and Trick is a Melbourne based children’s band made up of childhood friends Esther Holt and
Maddy Kelly, who are always ready to sing, dance, and cause a bit of mischief. Both growing up on
the Mornington Peninsula, having shared the stage back in their goody-goody, high school choir days,
this dynamic duo have now reunited and joined forces to bring their newest love of children’s music to
life.
Esther and Maddy both come from abundant musical backgrounds, with Esther growing up in a
household of professional orchestral musicians, and Maddy Kelly being the daughter of Australian
music legend, Paul Kelly. Growing up in such musical environments fuelled their interest in music, and
between them they have performed in many bands all over the world. All the while, they could never
shake their love for working with children, resulting in both Maddy and Esther taking up careers in
music education.
Finally, they realised that with their knowledge of children’s education and their natural musicianship,
it seemed only fitting to bring these skillsets together and thus, Whistle and Trick was born. Whistle &
Trick released their debut album ‘Bananas and Other Delicious Things’ in June 2023 through ABC
Music, which has launched them into the scene, earning them a 2023 Aria Nomination for best
children’s album alongside renowned children’s music acts Peter Combe, The Wiggles, Emma
Memma and Playschool.
You can expect a Whistle & Trick live show to be high energy and get the whole family up and moving.
Maddy Kelly, who are always ready to sing, dance, and cause a bit of mischief. Both growing up on
the Mornington Peninsula, having shared the stage back in their goody-goody, high school choir days,
this dynamic duo have now reunited and joined forces to bring their newest love of children’s music to
life.
Esther and Maddy both come from abundant musical backgrounds, with Esther growing up in a
household of professional orchestral musicians, and Maddy Kelly being the daughter of Australian
music legend, Paul Kelly. Growing up in such musical environments fuelled their interest in music, and
between them they have performed in many bands all over the world. All the while, they could never
shake their love for working with children, resulting in both Maddy and Esther taking up careers in
music education.
Finally, they realised that with their knowledge of children’s education and their natural musicianship,
it seemed only fitting to bring these skillsets together and thus, Whistle and Trick was born. Whistle &
Trick released their debut album ‘Bananas and Other Delicious Things’ in June 2023 through ABC
Music, which has launched them into the scene, earning them a 2023 Aria Nomination for best
children’s album alongside renowned children’s music acts Peter Combe, The Wiggles, Emma
Memma and Playschool.
You can expect a Whistle & Trick live show to be high energy and get the whole family up and moving.
