Mak & Shar are Australia’s fast-rising country pop duo, captivating audiences with their electric live performances, unique sibling harmonies, and cutting-edge live looping skills. Their fresh, genre-blending sound has been hailed as Australia’s answer to Dan + Shay, setting them apart as a standout act in the modern country scene.
Growing up singing together, their musical chemistry is undeniable. Shar toured nationally with Hugh Jackman in The Boy from Oz, while Mak became a familiar face in Australian households through national TV commercials, film, television, and theatre. Their shared role in the musical Quambatook (the childhood story of country music royalty John Williamson) cemented a lifelong passion for country music and paved the way for their career as a duo.
Since launching as Mak & Shar in 2022, the brothers have built an impressive online following of over 45,000 dedicated fans, drawn to their signature harmonies and heartfelt songwriting. Their debut single Kill Me Softly reached the semi-finals of the International Songwriting Competition, signaling the arrival of a fresh and authentic new voice in Australian country pop.
2024 saw Mak & Shar take their music to new heights with the release of Leap of Faith and a high-energy East Coast tour, leaving a trail of packed rooms and standing ovations. Follow-up singles Best Thing and Untamed Heart continued their upward trajectory, showcasing their ability to craft songs that resonate deeply while still filling a dance floor.
In 2025, Mak & Shar’s breakout single Counting Clouds marked a defining chapter in their career. Debuting at number one on the Australian Country Radio Charts, the song quickly became a fan favourite with its soaring harmonies and evocative storytelling. Counting Clouds also received widespread international recognition, securing airplay across major country stations in the UK and the US, and drawing praise from global industry tastemakers.
This milestone not only cemented Mak & Shar’s position among Australia’s top emerging acts but also signaled their growing influence on the international stage.
With their undeniable chemistry, distinctive sound, and ever-growing global audience, Mak & Shar are poised to take the world by storm, one song at a time.