Biography

CRAIG GILES "Hands Of Fame "
Years of constant traveling, a string of successful albums and hit-singles plus endless awards and accolades that just keep coming, has well and truly earned this entertaining artist a prominent place amongst the cream of Australian entertainers.

Based in the Temora, NSW, Craig’s popularity sees him touring extensively and playing to many types of audiences Australia wide, from the Opera House in Sydney to the Wrest Point Casino in Hobart. Craig also tours Internationally and his performances have been enjoyed in the Hokonui Hills in New Zealand, various States & Towns in America, Scotland, Ireland, London, Canada & Alaska. Craig has also been a celebrity host for many Cruises & International Tours. No matter where this dynamic entertainer performs, his show is always first class.

Craig is acclaimed as 'Mr. Versatile', by media and fans alike, owing to his ability to adapt his rich voice to his extensive and varied repertoire, which spans the spectrum of Ballads through to all styles of Country and on to Rockabilly and the ever popular 50's-60's Rock and Roll. Craig always presents an energetic and spontaneous show.

Craig is available as a solo artist, Duo, Trio or Band. His versatility allows him to present his performances in many styles such as Rock and Roll, Country, Cabaret floor-show act with various in-house-bands. Craig's Seniors shows are also very popular.

• In November 1998, Craig’s, then, home town of Finley paid tribute to him by unveiling a large plaque containing his photo framed by a hand carved wooden scroll and baring the inscription "Finley The Home Of Craig Giles." The plaque is now mounted in the Finley Mall and has become one of the area’s tourist attractions. This is truly an honour that any entertainer would be proud of.
  
  
• In 2009 Craig and his band were the support act for International Super Star, Glen Campbell.
  
  
• In 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017 & 2019 Craig was the Celebrity Host for  THE MUSIC TOUR OF AMERICA where his many & varied performances included "A Tribute To Elvis Presley" in Tupelo, Mississippi, "A Tribute To Johnny Cash" in Chattanooga, a Gospel performance at Al Green's Tabernacle Church in Memphis with the Negro Choir plus many other performances throughout the tour. When COVID19 hit in 2020, Craig's upcoming Scotland/Ireland Tour was postponed until further notice. 2023 will see Craig return to Canada & Alaska as the Celebrity Host for another Travelrite Music Tour.
  
• Craig has also performed in Scotland, Ireland, London, New Zealand, Canada & Alaska.
  
• 2022 saw the release Craig's seventeenth album titled, " CHOICES "
  
  
• A polished and compelling entertainer whose  professionalism, enthusiasm and dedication has earned him respect throughout the music industry;  Craig Giles is the consummate entertainer.
  
  

a few of Craig's Awards & Achievements