Cassidy Paris

Cassidy Paris is an Australian hard rock act led by Cassidy Paris on vocals. The project draws on classic hard rock and cites influences including Halestorm, Joan Jett, Pink, Pat Benatar and Avril Lavigne. It develops around a strong anti-bullying message and aims to reach younger listeners through rock music.

Career and recordings

The act releases two sold-out EPs, Broken Hearted and Flirt, before issuing its first full-length album, New Sensation, through Frontiers Music Srl. A song called Stand appears in 2018 and focuses on standing up for yourself as a young woman. Cassidy Paris later signs to Frontiers Music SRL in 2023.

Mentorship and songwriting

At the age of 11, Cassidy Paris meets singer-songwriter Paul Laine, who becomes an important mentor. Laine, previously of Danger Danger and The Defiants, works with Cassidy on songwriting and production and helps shape the artist’s development.

Live activity and touring

The act performs in the United States, Japan and the UK, and tours Australia with John Corabi and H.E.A.T. It also completes UK runs including club dates, festival appearances and shows at WinterStorm in Scotland, Planet Rockstock in Wales and Steelhouse Festival. A headline tour titled Midnight Desire also takes place in the UK.

Support and endorsements

Cassidy Paris builds a following internationally and receives endorsements from Fender Guitars, Anthony Bell Guitars, Ernie Ball Strings, The London Drumstick Company and Wornstar Clothing. Cassidy also performs at schools around Melbourne and campaigns for Metalheads Against Bullying.

Line-up

The band line-up is Cassidy Paris on vocals, Tom Rogowski on guitar, Stevie Janevski on bass and Alex Rogowski on drums.