JB-Fly High
biography
Life-long local, Blue Mountains based musician, drone pilot, and photographer. I got my start performing violin at a very young age, and have performed in both solo and group settings many times over the years. From the Sydney Opera House in a youth orchestra, to the streets of Katoomba, I've always gotten a special joy out of bringing music to others, and entertaining. I've also recently found the pleasure in recording music, with my violin featuring on multiple releases by local musician Wolf van Der Made (Springtime in the Mountains, Going to the Western Shore, She Likes Pain), the soundtrack to the short film Shattered Mural (2021), among other projects small and large. As much as I've enjoyed entertaining and being on stage, I've also developed a special love for being behind the scenes and documenting moments through a camera lens (whether that lens be on the ground, or in the air!). I have become a CASA certified drone pilot, and I hold a current Remote Operator's Certificate, Remote Pilot's License (sub-25kg), and Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate. Whether I'm capturing the beauty of the mountains, the cosy homes perched upon their peaks, the action of automotive events, or the rawness of live music performances, I bring the same passion and energy to each project. Continuing my collaboration with Wolf van Der Made, I've had the pleasure of putting together various album covers for him (She Likes Pain, Ruin, Nature's Law), and look forward to any opportunities to document or collaborate with local artists.