Ever wondered how a song goes from a spark of inspiration to a finished piece of music? Join three distinct songwriters for an afternoon that pulls back the curtain on the creative process.

Inside the Song is an interactive concert designed to bridge the gap between the stage and the audience. Each artist will perform their songs and break down the stories and mechanics behind their writing.

Guided by a facilitated discussion, the floor will open to a free-flowing dialogue. You are invited to ask questions, offer your own creative insights, and engage directly with the artists and each other. Come be a part of the conversation.

ABOUT THE SONGWRITERS

LISA RICHARDS
A veteran of the iconic New York City and Austin music scenes, Lisa Richards brings a commanding "street-singer grit" to the stage, with a performance history stretching from CBGBs to The Bitter End. Her sophisticated folk-jazz and blues sound completely defies easy classification, driving critics to liken her fierce, soulful delivery to a cross between Edith Piaf and Janis Joplin, alongside the artistic DNA of Joni Mitchell, Billie Holiday, Björk, and Anaïs Mitchell. With a rich international career spanning three decades and three continents, her songwriting has garnered global acclaim, even finding its place on compilations alongside legends like Adele and Nina Simone. Lisa is currently releasing brand-new focus singles ahead of her upcoming European tour, showcasing a masterclass in vocal honesty and story-driven music.

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JO EVANS
Jo Evans is the compelling songwriter and creative force behind the Canberra indie-folk project, Daisy Chain. Her writing pulls from an expansive intellectual landscape, drawing on a distinguished career in climate and environmental policy, Buddhist philosophy, and the deep ecology frameworks of Joanna Macy. Jo seamlessly translates these heavy, global themes into deeply personal song-craft, moving effortlessly between fragile, intimate acoustic ballads and driving, upbeat folk-rock. Following widely praised festival appearances at Cobargo and Majors Creek, Jo is currently showcasing material from Daisy Chain's debut album alongside fresh tracks from their upcoming EP, Now is the Time.

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FIONA BOLTON
Fiona Bolton is an exceptional keys player and long-time songwriter who first established her presence performing sparse, highly focused solo sets across the Canberra landscape. Her writing is celebrated for its keen observational eye, capturing the extraordinary hidden within the ordinary text of daily life. Fiona's lyrics find their spark in quiet realities, sharp random thoughts, and wry, spontaneous in-jokes. More recently, she has channeled her songwriting into a collaborative framework as one half of the atmospheric indie duo Stonebird, bringing an acute understanding of mood, space, and minimalist arrangement to this interactive circle.