Jeff Aschmann is one of the most diversified talents currently based in the South East Region of Australia. Not only is he a singer and musician but he is also in considerable demand as a puppeteer at festivals such as Cobargo Folk Festival and Tilba Festival. His puppet shows feature native Australian animals and as a qualified teacher he is also able to weave a strong education theme into his popular act. He is also a busker with many years experience.

Although he has a performing career going back over 25 years it is only in recent times that Jeff Aschmann has discovered his gift for song-writing. In a very short space of time he has amassed considerable credit for his craft:

• Tamworth Independent Artists Recognition Awards (TIARA) Finalist in 1998 for "Dreamtime Christmas". Musoz finalist 2001, Gold Record USA 2002
• Tamworth Songwriters Association Finalist in 2000 for "El Nino"
• Songs sung by major Australian choirs (Queensland State Choir and Australian Children's Choir) include "Dreamtime Christmas" and "Humpbacks Sing For the World".
• Received an International Star Award for song-writing excellence from Nashville. "Country Lady" peaked at #99 on US International Country Chart.
• "Humpbacks Sing for the World" chosen as the theme song for the International Whale and Dolphin Conference in Hervey Bay in 1998.
• Songs published by Scholastic Australia: "Humpbacks Sing for the World", "Dreamtime Christmas" and "Australian Country Christmas Rap"
• Song published in ABC Sing Songbook in 1999: "Dreamtime Christmas".
• Wrote "Woman Off the Land" and recorded with Leanda O'Brien. Reached #89 on Mildura Hot 100 country songs in December, 2000. Nashgrill Mention 2002.
• Songs have been on numerous international compilation CD's including NFS, Australian Music Abroad and Charlie Ray in Nashville. LBS, Country Collection 2002
• Produced 3 of his own CDs: "El Nino", "Songs of Australiana" and "Woman Off the Land" which all comprise original material.

Jeff continues to write and perform his songs and shows throughout the South East of NSW, reaching a much wider audience in the New Millenium.