Kirsty Hulka = Sgt. Hulka
As a young lass, Sgt. Hulka (aka Kirsty Hulka) studied classical piano for a long time. Her piano teacher called her a thumper because she ‘thumped’ every song. Fast forward to her teenage years and her dad started taking her to local blues shows in Fremantle. She was in awe! Halfway through studying classical piano at the University of Western Australia, she realised she wasn’t any good at Western Art Music and taught herself how to play Blues. She played in many original bands around Perth and after a while decided to go out on her own as Sgt. Hulka – a nickname that was given to her in high school by a maths teacher from the 1980’s ‘Stripes’.
Sgt. Hulkais a multifaceted, funky, soulful, and super fun artist that showcases her epic talents to bring you old school vibes with a modern flare
Sgt. Hulka is a force that commands your attention. Her songwriting has won her two WAM Song The Year nominations 2023 (Forget What I Told You) and 2024 (Feelin’ Fine) plus a spot in the finals of the Listen Up! National Songwriting Competition (Warrior). In 2023 her impressive piano chops were nominated for the prestigious WAM award nominee (best keys/synth player) and she has impressed audiences at Nannup Music Festival, Telethon ’22, Blues at Bridgetown and more. She has blended her love of soul and blues into a unique blend Soul Pop. Sgt. Hulka performs her epic piano chops solo, her incredible vocal arrangements with her backing vocalists and when the full band is there, it’s a sparkly explosion of punchy horns, tight rhythms and badass vocals
