Georgia Davies (musician)

Georgia Davies (born 6 May 1999) is an Australian bass player. She is best known for playing in The Last Dinner Party, a British indie rock band formed in 2020. Davies has drawn inspiration from a wide range of influences, including post-punk and classical music.^[2]

Georgia Davies
Georgia Davies (right)
Born	Georgia Samantha Davies (1999-05-06) 6 May 1999 (age 26) Canberra, Australia
Education	The Henry Beaufort School Peter Symonds College[1]
Occupations	Musician bassist pianist guitarist vocalist
Years active	2020–present
Known for	Bassist of The Last Dinner Party
Website	thelastdinnerparty.co.uk

Early life

Georgia Davies was born on 6 May 1999, in Canberra, Australia. She grew up in Sydney's Northern Beaches, where she lived with her two younger brothers. Her early exposure to music began with piano lessons, but after watching Wayne's World, Davies became interested in the bass guitar. She was particularly drawn to the bass player's role in the rhythm section.^[3]

In her teenage years, Davies performed with her brothers in a local band. They entered high school talent shows together.^[4] She later moved to the United Kingdom to study literature at King's College London,^[3] while also attending gigs.

Career

Davies' professional music career began during her time at King's College, where she became friends with Abigail Morris and Lizzie Mayland, both fellow students. They regularly attended concerts together. Their friendship eventually led to the formation of a band.^[5]

In 2020, the trio, alongside two other members, formed "The Dinner Party", a band born out of spontaneous jam sessions and late-night talks in London's smoky venues. By 2023, they had renamed themselves "The Last Dinner Party" ahead of their debut single release.^[6] Georgia's bass playing, inspired by Peter Hook, became a defining feature of the band's sound.^[3]

Before forming "The Last Dinner Party", Davies had played bass and provided backing vocals for "Subterraneans", a band she joined while attending college. The group performed together until their last gig in early 2018.^[7]

Musical style and influences

Davies' bass playing is heavily inspired by Peter Hook of Joy Division and New Order. Her father's love of these bands influenced her musical development. Beyond post-punk, Davies also brings a classical music influence. She also plays the piano on the Last Dinner Party's track "Prelude to Ecstasy".^[3]