About

Meg Burstow is an Australian pianist, accompanist, educator, and composer currently based in Berlin, where she enjoys a diverse career as a freelance musician and as a ballet pianist at the Staatsballett Berlin.

Since receiving the 2018 Conservatorium Medal from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, where she studied both Classical and Jazz Piano, Meg has worked as a collaborator and bandleader across classical, jazz, musical theatre, rock, pop, cabaret, Indian fusion, salsa, and ballet.

Recent appearances include at the Reichstag Berlin with Yes Choir! for the 2026 Nationalen Veteranentag; a featured performance at the Nikolaisaal Potsdam for their 2026/27 Season Launch, alongside Emily Intsiful; and with the Composers’ Orchestra of Berlin at Jazzclub Kunstfabrik Schlot Berlin.

Meg performs regularly as a solo jazz pianist for weddings and corporate events, with past clients including the Queensland Government, QANTAS, Queensland Ballet, Griffith University, Margot McKinney Jewellers, and Imperial Jewellery.

Her stage work includes: Musical Director for Women in Voice at the Brisbane Powerhouse and She’s the Voice at Redland Performing Arts Centre; keys player for straight-ahead musicals including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Strictly Ballroom, and Mamma Mia!; collaborator in the development of new cabaret works, including Jenny Wynter’s It Takes a Retirement Village; and keys player for tribute shows featuring the music of Neil Diamond, Adele, Joni Mitchell, and David Bowie at venues along the east coast of Australia.

As a session musician, she has worked extensively with award-winning Indian fusion singer Menaka, and shared the stage with artists including James Morrison, Casey Donovan, Mark Holden, and Kristin Berardi.

A strong sight-reader and a sensitive accompanist, Meg has over a decade of experience working with choirs and soloists, supporting students, singers, and instrumentalists in rehearsals, recordings, performances, exams, and competitions.

Her debut EP of jazz fusion compositions is now available on all major streaming platforms.