by Ali Kavanagh | Feb 6, 2026 | ARTISTS
The Surround The Surround are a new, captivating group of young traditional Irish musicians from across Victoria. Playing upbeat tunes and carefully arranged songs, they intertwine cultural knowledge and repertoire. Recent participants in Koroit Lake School’s...
by Ali Kavanagh | Jul 11, 2025 | ARTISTS
Steve Poltz (CAN) World renowned troubadour Steve Poltz returns to Australian shores for the 23rd time. Some people start life with a plan. Not Steve. He opens himself up to the universe in a way most of us will never be loose enough to achieve, and the universe...
by Ali Kavanagh | Dec 19, 2024 | ARTISTS
Svavar Knútur (ICE) Svavar Knútur, Icelandic song-poet and raconteur, is a master storyteller and self professed public health troubadour whose hauntingly beautiful folk-infused songs explore grief, hope and redemption. Drawing inspiration from Nick Drake, Leonard...
by Ali Kavanagh | Jan 13, 2026 | ARTISTS
Tin Shed Singers The Tin Shed Singers are a Southwest institution and are in demand as much for their infectious camaraderie as their unique renditions of songs from shanties to anything else they fancy. They may be great, but a profound humility is at the core of...
by Ali Kavanagh | Nov 18, 2025 | ARTISTS
While & Matthews (ENG) While & Matthews are a dynamic force in British folk, known for their soaring harmonies, powerful songwriting, and unmistakable on-stage chemistry. With nearly 30 years of touring in Australia and multiple BBC Folk Award nominations,...
