Grant Hansen facts for kids

Grant Hansen is a talented Indigenous Australian musician and broadcaster. He is known for hosting the Marngrook footy show. This popular show was seen on NITV, Channel 31, Foxtel, ABC, and SBS. Grant also worked as a radio presenter. He was on Melbourne's Indigenous radio station 3KND. In 2000, he won a Deadly Award. This award was for Aboriginal Broadcaster of the Year. He also worked at other stations like 3CR, SBS, and SEN sports.

Grant Hansen's Music Career

Grant Hansen has had a long and successful career in music. He has been a part of popular bands. He has also released his own music.

Founding Blackfire

Grant was a founding member of the band Blackfire. They were one of Australia's most successful Indigenous bands in the 1990s. Blackfire won a NAIDOC award for Artists of the Year. They also received an international songwriting award. This award was for their song "My Island Paradise." Grant managed Blackfire for ten of their twelve years together.

Other Music Projects

After Blackfire took a break, Grant started another band. He founded the Kutcha Edwards Band. This happened after Blackfire had toured for 12 years.

In 2007, Grant released his own solo album. It was called Big City Combo. Famous musicians appeared on his album. These included Wilbur Wilde, Ross Wilson, Paul Kelly, and Paul Hester.

Today, Grant's Big City Combo Band includes members from other famous bands. These bands are OL’55, Swanee, Delltones, Dynamic Hepnotics, and Mental as Anything. Grant has also played with and managed other Koori artists. These include Interaction, Mercury Blues, Deniece Hudson, Bob Wilson, and Vic Simms. He has toured across Australia and in many other countries. He is a very important Indigenous musician in Australia.

Supporting Indigenous Music

Grant helped start Songlines Music Aboriginal Corporation. He was also its CEO for 12 years. In 2003, he created a big Indigenous music concert. It is called Share the Spirit. This concert happens every year in Melbourne on January 26.

Grant Hansen's Television Work

Grant Hansen is also well-known for his work in television. He has created and hosted popular shows. He has also acted in different productions.

Creating Marngrook Footy Show

Grant was the creator and host of Marngrook. This was Australia's most popular Indigenous TV show. He worked on the show as a presenter, writer, and producer. Marngrook was shown on NITV for twelve years.

Other TV and Acting Roles

Grant has also acted in a Chinese TV series. It was called "Rich Dad Poor Dad." He also starred in a live theater play. This play was named "Up the Road." He has worked on other TV programs too. These include "Staying Healthy Staying Alive" and ABC's "Songlines." Grant also hosted the "Treaty TV Show" on SBS.