Blending their musical talents, Ballarat based band Backyard Utopia comprises Bec (kora, kamelngoni) and Jamie (banjo, cigar box, guitar) infuse modern influences with ancient strings, generating an aural alchemy that […]
Backyard Utopia
Artist Type: 2025
James Freemantle
James is a filmmaker who’s had a Kalashnikov held to his head in a Moscow TV newsroom, SCUBA dived in a cattle trough and skinny-dipped in a show about mid-life […]
Cate Kennedy
Cate Kennedy is a writer who’s worked in community arts, in theatre, and as a volunteer. She loves talking with artists, musicians and writers to find out what makes them […]
Neil Murray
Neil Murray is a maverick songman yielding classic songs such as My Island Home, Blackfella Whitefella and Fitzroy Crossing. He was a founding member of The Warumpi Band with over […]
Fiona Ross
Fiona is a highly gifted interpreter of Scots songs. She has an honest, earthy singing style and an extensive repertoire, from ballads and love songs to rousing Jacobite choruses. Fiona […]
Paradiddle Redux
.A highly successful and much loved member of the ‘80s bush band revival, Paradiddle entertained thousands across Melbourne and Victoria in the ‘70s, ‘80s and finally called it quits in […]
The Maes
Beloved Melbourne folk band The Maes is the brainchild of sisters Maggie and Elsie Rigby. With echoes of Gillian Welch and The Waifs, there’s a timeless luminescence and simplicity to […]
Joe Geia
Singer/songwriter, Joe Geia has made a highly significant and enduring contribution to the arts. As the writer of renowned songs such as Yil Lull and Uncle Willie, he remains an […]
Creswick Drum Circle
Creswick Drum Circle is about support and personal expression. It’s about giving people permission to play and sharing the experience. It’s open to all ages and levels of experience. Sat […]
Creswick Chorus
A collection of enthusiastic singers who gather to share the joy of song. […]