Donna Simpson (musician)
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Donna Simpson |
| Born | 1970 (age 54–55) Albany, Western Australia |
| Genres | Folk rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter Guitarist |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals Guitar Tambourine |
| Labels | Jarrah Records |
Donna Simpson (born 1970) is an Australian guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. She is a member of the Australian folk rock band The Waifs. Her younger sister Vikki Thorn (née Simpson) also plays harmonica and sings in the band. Simpson has released six albums with The Waifs; she wrote the single "London Still", one of The Waifs' most successful singles to date.
Personal life
[edit]In 2003 Simpson married Ben Weaver, an American singer-songwriter. Together they had one son, who was born in 2005.[1][2] During 2009, Simpson and Weaver got divorced.[3]
In 2012, Simpson moved back to Western Australia. She has two sons (born in 2012 and 2013) and they all reside in Fremantle.[4]
Discography
[edit]The Waifs
[edit]- The Waifs (1996)
- Shelter Me (1998)
- Sink or Swim (2000)
- Lighthouse EP (2003)
- Up All Night (2003)
- A Brief History... (2004)
- Sun Dirt Water (2007)
- Temptation (2011)
- Beautiful You (2015)
- "Ironbark" (2017)
Guest appearances and collaborations
[edit]- John Dee Holeman & the Waifs Band (John Dee Holeman & The Waifs Band) (2007)
Awards and nominations
[edit]Australian Women in Music Awards
[edit]The Australian Women in Music Awards is an annual event that celebrates outstanding women in the Australian Music Industry who have made significant and lasting contributions in their chosen field. They commenced in 2018.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2025[5] | Donna Simpson (with Vikki Thorn) | Songwriter Award | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ Shedden, Iain (20 August 2007). "Sounds like Nashville". The Australian. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
- ^ "Album of the Week". News Limited. 3 March 2011. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
- ^ Shedden, Iain (19 February 2011). "The Waifs: Key to Success". The Australian. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
- ^ Gibson, Lucy (19 March 2014). "Waif finds love with stray fan". West Australian. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
- ^ "2025 Australian Women in Music Awards Finalists Revealed Finalists Announced". The Music (magazine). 29 July 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
External links
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