Rupert Bullard

Rupert Bullard is an 18-year-old independent folk singer and songwriter from Lutruwita/Tasmania, whose self-produced debut, ‘Mountains, Rivers’ EP, released in late 2024, has led him to perform at major festivals and sold-out headline shows around the country. Rupert has also been invited to perform with the likes of Ash Grunwald, CW Stoneking and Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham (The Waifs).  

Rupert is currently working on his debut album with acclaimed Australian producer John Castle (Vance Joy, Angus and Julia Stone, Josh Pyke, Paul Kelly), whilst touring in support of his new single ‘Stand By The Land’, including his debut appearance in Adelaide, and upcoming performances with Ash Grunwald.  

‘With a voice that carries the rugged beauty of his home island, Rupert Bullard has quickly become a name to watch in the Australian roots scene’ – Frankie Anderson-Byrne, Forte Magazine 

‘Possessed with a striking stage presence and captivating storytelling ability, Bullard’s folk-infused country and blues songs have seen him touted as Australia’s next big thing’ – The Note 

Rupert Bullard is joining the Port Fairy Folk Festival through the Future Folk Program, a partnership between Port Fairy Folk Festival and Moyne Shire Council’s AMPLIFY program, with funding by the Victorian Government.