Justine Eltakchi

Justine Eltakchi
Genres
OccupationSinger
InstrumentVocals
Years active2010–present

Justine Eltakchi is an Australian singer and songwriter based in Sydney.[2] Eltakchi has congenital stationary night blindness and congenital nystagmus, and is an APRA and AMCOS ambassador and advocates for disability awareness in the Australian music industry.[2] Eltakchi also releases music under the alias Zemi Gold.[3]

Eltakchi released her debut studio album Big Dream Baby in April 2026.

Early life

Eltakchi grew up in a musical family in the Blue Mountains (New South Wales).[4] She names John Mayer for inspiring her love for singing and songwriting and her biggest musical inspiration.[2][5]

Career

Eltakchi released her debut single "Autumn Love" in 2010.[6][7]

Eltakchi wrote "Proud" for Casey Donovan, which placed second in 2020's Eurovision – Australia Decides, the final to select the song to represent Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020.[2][5]

Eltakchi co-wrote "We're Not Running" along with Aidan O'Connor for Aistė Pilvelytė, which attempted to represent Lithuania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 but did not make it to the final.[8]

In October 2025, announced her debut studio album Big Dream Baby.[9]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[10]
Big Dream Baby
  • Released: 24 April 2026[9]
  • Label: Justine Eltakchi (GYR0006322)
  • Formats: CD, digital download
59

Extended plays

List of EPs, with selected details
Title Details
Exposed Vol 1
  • Released: November 2020
  • Format: digital download
  • Label: Gatcombe
Exposed Vol 2
  • Released: January 2021
  • Format: digital download
  • Label: Gatcombe

References

  1. ↑ "Justine Eltakchi at Triple J Unearthed". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2026. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Access All Areas: Eliza Hull and Justine Eltakchi". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. December 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
  3. ↑ "Justine Eltakchi". Enhance Entertainment. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
  4. ↑ "Justine Eltakchi". pinnacle entertainment. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
  5. 1 2 "Get to know Sydney R&B Artist & APRA Ambassador Justine Eltakchi". stereo stickman. April 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
  6. ↑ "Autumn Love". Vimeo. 2010. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
  7. ↑ "Events Eltakchi". Savvy Squire. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
  8. ↑ Buivydas, Justas (20 December 2022). "Lithuania reveals 30 artists who will compete in Pabandom iš naujo 2023". escxtra.com. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
  9. 1 2 "Premiere: Watch Justine Eltakchi's New Music Video "Big Dream Baby"". scenestr. 15 October 2025. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
  10. ↑ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 4 May 2026". The ARIA Report. No. 1887. Australian Recording Industry Association. 4 May 2026. p. 6.