Mak & Shar are one of Australia’s most refreshing new country-pop duos, known for their tight sibling harmonies, dynamic live shows and a modern country sound that feels both authentic and undeniably catchy. Blending heartfelt songwriting with pop-leaning production and live looping, the brothers have quickly drawn comparisons to Dan + Shay while carving out a style that’s entirely their own. The pair grew up singing together, and that early bond still defines their music today. Shar
toured nationally with Hugh Jackman in The Boy From Oz, while Mak built a career I national TV commercials, film, television and theatre. Both performed in the musical Quambatook, the story of John Williamson’s childhood, a project that cemented their shared connection to Australian country music and ultimately set the foundation for their journey as a duo. Since forming Mak & Shar in 2022, the brothers have built a loyal online community of more than 45,000 fans. Their debut single Kill Me Softly earned them a place in the semi-finals of the International Songwriting Competition, highlighting early on that their songwriting
resonated well beyond their immediate audience. Momentum continued to build in 2024 with a run of East Coast shows and the release of
Leap of Faith, Best Thing, and Untamed Heart, tracks that showcased their evolving sound and their ability to move effortlessly between intimate acoustic moments and high-energy live performances. In 2025, Mak & Shar achieved a career milestone with their breakout single Counting Clouds, which debuted at #1 on the Australian Country Radio Chart. The track went on to receive widespread airplay across major stations in the UK and US, drawing praise from international programmers and solidifying their status as one of Australia’s standout emerging acts. With a clear artistic identity, strong storytelling, and growing national and international recognition, Mak & Shar are poised for an exciting next chapter — one defined by newmusic, bigger stages, and an expanding global audience.
