We are delighted to welcome back internationally acclaimed singer Fiona Ross to Kilderkin Distillery. Her last performance here was a sell-out, and this will be not a show to miss.

Fiona Ross has secured her reputation as a highly gifted interpreter of Scots song. Her honest, earthy singing style and extensive repertoire showcase the richness of the Scots song tradition. Fiona delights audiences whether sharing a “muckle ballad”, a heart-rending love song or a rousing Jacobite chorus.  Fiona was a Finalist for Scots Singer of the Year in the prestigious Scots Trad Music Awards 2019. Her most recent album, Sunwise Turn (Fiona Ross & Shane O'Mara), won Best Folk Album in Music Victoria's 2020 Awards and was Finalist for Traditional Album of the Year in the Australian Folk Music Awards 2021.  

Fiona will be joined by Robbie Melville, an award winning Australian guitarist and composer.

Ballarat local singer-songwriter Blue Ren and band return to Kilderkin Distillery to launch their new album.

Moody, authentic, and emotionally charged, Blue Ren invites listeners into her world. Based in Ballarat, the singer-songwriter writes with raw vulnerability and unflinching honesty, her storytelling cuts deep, offering a soundtrack to her unique life experience including the messy parts. 

Blue Ren’s sound is shaped by the emotive storytelling of iconic folk and alt-country artists like Jewel and Counting Crows, while her contemporary influences, including The Lumineers and dark folk sensation Paris Paloma bring a modern edge.