Singer, song Writer, Story teller and Registered Music Therapist, Getano Bann grew up 'on the banks of the Pioneer River in his home town of Mackay, North Queensland, Australia.' Bann had began his musical career over 25 years ago, in which he 'intertwines family stories, cultural perspectives, life lessons, self reflective moments and gollops of humour, which makes a performance of irresistible listening and entertaining moments.' In addition, as a Registered Music therapist he specialised in children and adolescents including addictions, self esteem, anger, grief loss and bereavement and mental health.'
'Some high-lights from Getano’s career as a professional entertainer include, a professional Dancer (Aboriginal Islander Dance Theatre), Graduate of CASM (Centre of Aboriginal Studies in Music), Dance Choreographer – Outback Children Spectacular (2,500 School children from Outback NSW 1988), Conceptualising and Coordinating ‘Peace in the Park (1990, the 10th Anniversary of the slaying of John Lennon), working with several theatre companies, including, the South Australian Acting Company’s production of ‘You Came To My Country and You Didn’t Turn Black’, and numerous Contact Inc Productions, events, tours and School Projects. Working as a guest presenter on the Humphy ‘B’ Bear show, performing at various high profile festivals including the Woodford / Maleny Folk Festivals, 4th South Pacific Festival (Tahiti), Bellingen Global Roots Festival, Queensland Writer’s Festival, Thredbo World Music Festival, Torres Strait Islander Festival, Warana, Winter Solstice, The Biennial, Dar’ Festival, Adelaide and Brisbane Fringe Festivals, NAIDOC Celebrations and Public speaking engagements.' (Source: ABC: Triple Unearthed : Discover New Australian Music website, 2011)
