In 2004 she appeared with the SSO in the Symphony in the Domain, to an audience of more than 100,000 people. This followed her successful debut with that orchestra for the Sydney Opera House’s 30th Anniversary celebrations.

International orchestras with whom she has performed include the Wellington Symphony Orchestra, Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra and the Prague Symphony Orchestra.

Her debut album with ABC Classics self titled with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra featuring the Mendelssohn and Bruch violin concertos and was nominated for an ‘ARIA’ award for her performance. She was Young South Australian of the Year 2008 in recognition of her outstanding achievements in music and her extensive commitment to community work.

Niki has graced the pages of ‘Vogue’ magazine, appeared on ‘Spicks and Specks’ and many other regular television appearances. Recent engagements include a guest performance for the Australian Prime Minister at a State Dinner, Performances at the Rockefeller Centre New York for the Anzac day memorial, UN head quarters New York, Washington Cathedral and the Athens Olympic Torch Celebrations.

Niki plays her 1872 Antonio Guadagnini Violin and is the recipient of a wonderful bow given by the Australian National Instrument Bank. Niki will join other international musicians including David Helfgott, Nick Parnell, Mark Walton, William Barton, Emma Jane Murphy, Annalisa Kerrigan, Anthony Garcia, Claudia Douglas and others at this first time event for Bellingen. For more information on the program visit the website www.bellingenmusicfestival.com.au . and to purchase tickets - $110 for the two days - contact the Camp Creative office on 6655 9326 or purchase online from the Waterfall Way Centre at www.bellingermagic.com..