ABOUT
Hayden Baird is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and educator based in Melbourne Australia. Originating from New Zealand, Hayden's passion for music started at age 5 on piano; later progressing to saxophones, flute and clarinet. Gaining his education from The New Zealand School of Music with a Bachelor of Music (Honours) in Jazz Performance in 2009. His early years saw him performing in various groups and clubs with some of Wellington New Zealand's finest musicians & Dj's.
Hayden has lead a successful international touring career for the last 10 years performing to audiences in shows across Europe, Canada, USA, South Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Australasia. Most notably performances at the London Palladium, Birmingham Symphony Hall, Massey Hall Toronto, Harpa Center Reykjavik, Marina Bay Sands Singapore, Mandela Theatre Johannesburg and Wiener Konzerthaus Vienna supporting Britain's Got Talent semi finalist Belinda Davids in "The Greatest Love Of All Show" - a tribute to Whitney Houston. Hayden has also toured with various other tribute productions including the music of Michael Jackson, Abba, Elvis, Tina Turner, David Bowie & Neil Diamond. Hayden's work in these roles has enabled him to pursue and develop an edge in music production and arranging - producing various backing tracks, arrangements for large ensembles and the musical direction of touring ensembles in large scale theatrical environments globally.
Having returned to Melbourne; Hayden has firmly footed himself in the local live corporate music scene. Recent larger projects include role of MD & soundtrack creator for the new theatre dance show Ballroom Blitz and tour of France in 2025. Hayden brings his skills and experience in live performance on sax/flute/keys & music production to give your corporate event, wedding or private function that something special!
