Spirited Sessions
The finest in folk music from around Australia
Friday 13 February 2026, 7.30pm
Skiffle Party
American Roots. British Style.
Skiffle Party is rediscovering the excitement and intensity of this critically influential but largely overlooked genre. Join us for this high energy upbeat American roots music in the style of UK proto-rockers Lonnie Donegan, Chris Barber and the Vipers Skiffle Group.
Friday 13 March, 7.30pm
Enda Kenny
Enda Kenny is an Irish-born songwriter who has made his home in Australia. Through ten independent albums, his thoughtful, descriptive stories have struck a chord with festival audiences worldwide.
"On small stages to intimate audiences or large stages to festival audiences he always holds the crowd in the palm of his hand. Witty and intelligent songwriting and a brilliant night's entertainment." Eleanor McEvoy
Friday 17 April, 7.30pm
Fred Smith
Fred Smith is one of Australia’s most original songwriters - equal parts performer, diplomat and comic. From peacekeeping missions in Bougainville and Afghanistan to festival stages across the country, Fred brings stories to life with warmth, humour and unforgettable melodies.
Friday 19 June, 7.30pm
Michael Waugh
Revered songwriter, a compelling live performer and an extraordinary storyteller. Michael has been the recipient of many awards including Folk and Roots Album of the Year (Music Victoria Awards), Songs of Peace and Tolerance award (Port Fairy Folk Festival) and Heritage Song of the Year (Golden Guitar Awards).
The Sunday Set
Unwind the weekend in style with FREE live music.
Sunday 22 February, 1.30pm
100 Moods
100 MOODS is an indie loop artist and singer‑songwriter from Ballarat. Steve Heath (the mind behind 100 MOODS) grew up pretending to be Angus Young with his dad’s squash racquet, and that early love of music never left. These days he’s creating melodic indie tunes, building layers live on stage, and performing regularly in Melbourne and around his hometown.
The Drongo & The Crow
Sunday 1 March, 1.30pm
Delivering a high-energy musical tour through the seedy underbelly of the convict towns and along the rivers, roads and rails that reached deeper into Australia.
Lizzy May
Sunday 26 April, 1.30pm
"Unique", "Soulful", and "From the heart" are words that have been used to describe her music, confirming that Lizzi May is a songwriter completely in control of what she creates. Inspired by the likes of Missy Higgins, Amy Winehouse and Jeff Buckley, Lizzi crafts soulful orginal songs and unique covers, that leave an audience captivated.
Blue Windows
Sunday 24 May, 1.30pm
Moving seamlessly between Folk, Country and Americana through thoughtful lyrics, heartfelt melodies and a touch of whimsy earning them several finalist awards in songwriting. Renowned for their quirky themes and insightful perspectives on human behaviour, Blue Windows is here to tickle your funny bone and tug at your heartstrings.
