Richard Thornton

Richard Thornton is a comedy singer/songwriter, trumpet player and entertainer from Melbourne.

As a singer, songwriter and composer, Richard is making a name for himself with his funny, sincere and creative lyrics. He has performed his solo show at venues around Melbourne and has recently recorded his first single, Coming Down My Drive. He performs regularly on Twitch - search for RichardThornton.

On trumpet, Richard performs with Funk Buddies and has toured Australia, New Zealand and Asia playing in various ensembles. He's played on TV and radio, and has played with Melbourne's leading theatre companies.

Richard also recently wrote a song, played in the band and recorded an album for Society the Show, a burlesque circus appearing in the Melbourne Fringe Festival, 2019. Man Like Me was one of a number of original tracks for the show and has been released by Funk Buddies on their album Music from Society.

Richard Thornton’s tracks

• A Song for the Legates by Richard Thornton
• Writing you a Comment by Richard Thornton
• Coming Down My Drive by Richard Thornton
• Change by Richard Thornton
• Interview With Red Symons: Remembrance Day 2016 by Richard Thornton
• Spoonbender + Trumpet by Richard Thornton
• Last Post and Rouse - Shrine of Remembrance - April 2016 by Richard Thornton
• Last Post And Reveille (Rouse) - VicPol Academy Chapel by Richard Thornton
• A Great And Mighty Wonder by Richard Thornton
• Come Thou Redeemer Of The Earth by Richard Thornton