Kris Mizzi
With a voice that is both strong and tender, Melbourne singer-songwriter Kris Mizzi has earned his place among Australia’s most captivating folk artists. A masterful storyteller, Mizzi crafts songs that linger long after the final note, weaving beauty, truth and vulnerability into every line. His live performances are a kaleidoscope of emotions—joyful, uplifting, spiritual, comedic and deeply moving.
Winner of the 2017 ‘Troubadour Award’ and the 2021 Folk Alliance ‘Australian Solo Artist of the Year’, Mizzi has become a standout voice in Australia’s folk music scene. His debut album, ‘Some Other Morning’ (2019), solidified his reputation with festival anthems that have audiences on their feet.
Fresh from showcasing at Ireland’s prestigious folk conference, Your Roots Are Showing, Mizzi continues to leave an indelible mark wherever he plays. Musicians and fans alike have hailed him as a leading voice in Australian folk, delivering performances that feel like intimate, once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
“A deceptively gentle storyteller, his songs, like a good book, resonate deeper and deeper with every listen. Simply beautiful.” – Paul Samwell-Smith (Producer: Cat Stevens, Yardbirds, Carly Simon)