Composer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist.

Christina Green has been active as a songwriter, composer and performer for over 25 years.  She completed a B. Mus. (Hons.) at the University of Melbourne (including musicology, piano, composition), an M. Mus. (composition) at the same university in 2009, and is a trained music therapist and teacher.  She is active in both the acoustic folk/songwriting and contemporary classical composition areas and is based in Melbourne, Australia.

A respected and award-winning songwriter whose work has been covered by others in the Melbourne folk scene and who also written for radio advertising. Trevor has medalled twice in the national songwriting championships with a Bronze Medal for “Queen Bess Row” about an iconic coffee palace in East Melbourne and a Gold Medal for “Beaconsfield”, about the eponymous mine tragedy in Tasmania.   
He and partner Lee ran Wax Lyrical for the Australian Songwriters’ Association at venues in and around Melbourne from 2007 to 2015.
He has been presiding judge of the Roddy Read Memorial Songwriting Contest at the Maldon Folk Festival since 2007.   
He has released 4 independent CDs to critical acclaim.

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An icon of the Australian folk scene, Bruce has won a swag of awards and had his songs covered by many other performers.  His music reflects life, ordinary people, social justice and the environment, often with a quirky sense of humour. 

A talented songwriter writing great songs inspired by life and the human condition. Predominantly acoustic guitar based melodies combined with well considered lyrics that influence jazz/blues, folk/pop and country music, Michelle's songs are strong and accessible whether presented simply with just voice and guitar or in full production. Her thoughtful use of instrumentation highlights the lyrics in just the right places.

Take some spice from the Isle of Serendip (Ceylon) and add it to a melting pot of music - folk, country, singer-songwriter, and Americana troubadours....
Take a spoonful of the purity of the voice of Joan Baez, the heartbreak in the voice of Emmylou Harris and the soul in the song writing of Patty Griffin, and you've got a taste of the voice and the music of Suzette Herft….Soulful, Sublime and Shining….

Suzette Herft is a captivating Sri-Lankan born, Melbourne based, contemporary troubadour and award winning songwriter from the folk/Americana/country tradition.  She has a sublime voice and shines with a natural grace and presence that lights up any stage and entertains and engages the audience.  Suzette has received many accolades for her moving and brilliant solo tribute to Joan Baez, including a rousing standing ovation at the 2014 and 2015 Port Fairy Folk Music Festival.  She is also well known for facilitating wonderful singing sessions, with her huge repertoire and her passion for inclusion and giving everyone a voice. Suzette's passion for encouraging fellow songwriters has seen her founding and facilitating the Melbourne Songwriters' Session. She has been described as ‘ a charismatic singer-songwriter with a heart in tune with her world and a voice to go with it.’ (The Australian Songwriter)

CD releases
Suzette has 2 brand new releases now available.  'Roses' is her new cd of original songs, which is currently receiving rave reviews for the quality of her song writing, her vocals and the brilliant production by award winning producer and guitarist Shane O'Mara.
Her second release is a duo album with her musical partner, Patrick Evans from the show of the same name, 'Farewell Angelina' which features the story of the iconic 60’s duo Bob Dylan and Joan Baez in both fascinating story and spine tingling harmony vocals.  'The musical and vocal interplay are just fabulous'
Suzette has released a total of 6 cd's including “Shining – A Diamond in the Rust”- A live concert of the songs from The Joan Baez Tribute show  which was launched at Port Fairy Folk Festival in 2014.
Previous cd’s include ‘Never too Late’, ‘A Place to call Home’ and ‘Both Sides Now’. 


Marni Sheehan & Mark Smith  play rootsy blues, alt & vintage country, & originals featuring acoustic, dobro & electric guitars, mandolin, stomp box.  Their experience as musicians brings depth and authenticity to their performances.  Audiences enjoy the wit, humour and occasional dark moment.  Mark Smith is a veteran performer with ten years in the bands of Johnny Young, Normie Rowe, Marcie Jones.  Marni Sheehan's songwriting credits include finalist placings in 2 ASA contests & Austin Texas songwriting contest.

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