Upcoming Shows
Andrea Kirwin & Claire Evelynn Spring/Summer Tour
My wife, Claire Evelynn and I are currently on tour throughout SE QLD and NSW with Ryland Moranz (Canada) and husband and wife duo Those Folk! So far the shows have been wonderful!
Check out the tour dates below and come to a show if you can. Scroll down for more info on festivals.
FRI 29 NOV
Church Street Studios, Sydney NSW
SUN 1 DEC
Nethercote Hall, South Coast NSW
FRI 13 DECEMBER
Tyalgum Community Hall, NSW
SUN 15 DECEMBER
Can You Keep a Secret, Brisbane, QLD
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Tracy Chapman Tribute Show - Andrea Kirwin and Band
FEBUARARY 2025
Andrea Kirwin and band are embarking on an East Coast Tour performing the songs of Tracy Chapman, in a 2 hour tribute show featuring songs from her 8 studio Albums.
Tracy Chapman is one of the music industry's greatest singer-songwriter success stories, capturing a global audience in 1988 with her self titled debut album and her voice and guitar, which she later went on to win 2 x Grammy awards for Album of the year and Best contemporary folk Album. Tracy's music has stood the test of time with 'Fast Car' and 'Give Me One Reason' being two songs which have made their way into many singer-songwriters setlists over the years. Australian/Fijian singer-songwriter Andrea Kirwin's love of Tracy's music has led to her putting together a 2 hour concert with her band performing and celebrating the music and lyrics of her favourite artist of all time. The concert will be on tour this February 2025 and will travel as far north as Bundaberg QLD and as far south as Melbourne Victoria.
More shows to be announced...
SATURDAY 1 FEB
The J, Noosa QLD
THURSDAY 13 FEB
The Street Theatre, Canberra ACT
FRIDAY 14 FEB
Thornbury Theatre, Melbourne VIC
Upcoming Festivals
WEDNESDAY 27 DECEMBER - Monday 1 JANUARY 2025 Woodford Folk Festival, QLD
The Woodford Folk Festival is held annually over six days and six nights, from Dec 27th through to January 1st. More than 2,000 local, national and international, artists, musicians and presenters grace the stages of Woodfordia.
The festival begins each year with the iconic Opening Ceremony and closes with the spectacular showcase, on New Year’s Day. This year will be the 37th Woodford Folk Festival and the 30th held at Woodfordia.
It is the largest gathering of artists and musicians in Australia.
Andrea Kirwin will be performing with her big band The Yama-Nui Social Club on Wednesday 27 December at 9pm at the Luna Stage and she also programs and MCs the Sunny Coast Feature showcase daily from 9.30am - 10.30am at the Pineapple Lounge.
10 - 12 JAN 2025 - The Cygnet Folk Festival, Tas
Andrea Kirwin & Claire Evelynn are performing at the Cygnet Folk Festival from 10-12 Jan in Cygnet TAS.
The Cygnet Folk Festival is one of Australia’s most iconic folk music festivals. The Festival is a showcase of eclectic music genres featuring both local and international talent, dance, poetry, masterclasses, film, kids' entertainment, food, wine, art and local handicrafts all set in the breathtaking scenery of Tasmania's Huon Valley.
17 - 19 JAN 2025 - Illawara Folk Festival, Wollongong, NSW
Andrea Kirwin & Claire Evelynn will be coming to the Illawara Folk Festival for the first time in 2025.
Presented by the Illawara Folk Club, the Illawarra Folk Festival originated at Jamberoo in 1985, and has grown to be one of the largest festivals in Australia run entirely by volunteers. Now nestled in the northern Illawarra escarpment at Bulli, the festival presents over 100 performers over 3 jam packed days.
Performers, volunteers and audiences alike continue to return to our festival to experience and participate in the diversity of music and performances, and enjoy the intimate, vibrant, community atmosphere the festival has become renowned for.
As well as performances by some of the best national and international folk acts, the program features the intensive folk school workshops, sessions, dancing, the Youth Folk Traditions awards, instrument makers, poet’s breakfasts, and an array of beautiful international cuisines and craft stalls.
7 - 10 March 2025 - Port Fairy Folk Festival, VIC
Andrea Kirwin & Claire Evelynn will be coming to Port Fairy Folk Festival as their duo for the first time in 2025.
“The Festival story started in December 1977… It was literally on the back of a truck – as a freewheeling cultural freedom ride of sorts. We celebrate our event as an achievement of community, volunteers, music industry, artists and staff along with our passionate audience – inspired by folk & roots music – powered by volunteers. Together we become one amazing festival gathering, singing by the oceans of the south-west coast”. – Jamie McKew OAM, Founding Director.
This year's line up boasts an incredible list of national and international talents with more artists and bands to be announced in the coming months leading up to the 2025 Festival. Book in early and see you at Port Fairy!