June Mills can play many instruments including: guitar, ukelele, mandolin, piano accordion and
organ. Her musical career started at a very early age. Music and singing was an everyday part of life and the family home was always full of people. June’s parents – David and Kathy Mills – are both accomplished singer/songwriters and musicians, recognised by their induction into the Hall of Fame at the 2005 NT Indigenous Music Awards.
Mills Sisters Group
For many years June was a member of the famous Mills Sisters group, often giving support performances for famous acts like Harry Secombe, Charlie Pride and Tina Turner. June on guitar, Ali on ukelele, Barbara on tambourine and shakers, Violet on Tbox (bush bass) and Robin Forscutt on lead guitar.
Music Recording
“I’ll Be The One” (Skinnyfish Music) June Mills’ debut album, reflects a lifetime of
performance, songwriting, activism and creative endeavour. Recorded at Audrey Studios in Melbourne, June had the benefit of backing by some of the best of that city’s session musicians such as Craig Pilkington (Killjoys) on guitars, trumpet and banjo and Stuart Speed on double bass and bass guitar. The album also features nationally and internationally – acclaimed master guitar player Jeff Lang, who has toured with the likes of Bob Dylan, and Ani Di Franco.