Spirited Sessions
The finest in folk music from around Australia
Friday 16 January, 7.30pm
Paper Jane
A Central Victorian Americana band originating just down the road from Heathcote, Paper Jane features wooden sonic tones and fragile unprocessed voices. Theirs are songs of Australian stories and life beyond the happy ending, from an era when songs weren’t rolled in tinsel.
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
ALSO PERFORMING IN 2026
Friday 17 April - Fred Smith
Friday 19 June - Michael Waugh
The Sunday Set
Unwind the weekend in style with free live music from Ballarat's own.
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.
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.
