ADELAIDE'S INTIMATE CONCERT VENUE
Sunday 13 July4pm
Michael Waugh
"When Michael Waugh opens his mouth, you should listen." - Andrew McMillen - The Australian
Michael Waugh is a revered songwriter, a compelling live performer and an extraordinary storyteller. He has been the recipient of many awards including Folk and Roots album of the Year (Music Victoria Awards), Songs of Peace and Tolerance award (Pt. Fairy Folk Festival) and Heritage Song of the Year (Golden Guitar Awards). Michael's new album ‘Beauty & Truth’ paints vivid, joyous, funny and loving pictures of growing up queer in rural Australia. In 2024 it won the prestigious Folk Alliance 'Contemporary Folk Album of the Year' award and received five nominations in the 2025 Golden Guitar Awards.
Support is Kyarna, a gifted singer-songwriter from the Yuin Nation, celebrated for her raw and authentic artistry. With an enchanting voice and a talent for weaving deeply personal stories into her music, Kyarna’s songs resonate with heartfelt emotion and powerful storytelling. Her work captures life’s essence with a vulnerability that speaks directly to the soul.
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​Bar 3pm, Music 4pm
Tix $40(+BF)​​
Friday 18 July 7.30pm
Tenzin Choegyal - Whispering Sky - with guests Pocket String Quartet
As the son of Tibetan nomads, Tenzin Choegyal feels a particular connection to the music of the high Himalayan plateau. Tenzin Choegyal, Tibetan-Australian artist, composer and Grammy-nominee, channels the wisdom and traditions of his nomadic ancestors in his extraordinary vocal performances and mastery of the lingbu (bamboo flute) and dranyen (3-stringed lute). Forced into exile with his family, he now resides in Australia, continuing to explore new musical horizons while remaining true to his nomadic lineage. Tenzin’s soaring vocals and sublime flute solos have thrilled audiences around the globe. His unique style embraces meditative mantras, joyful folk tunes and spoken word, infused with the essence of Tibetan wisdom and a sound as expansive as the Himalayas. Tenzin takes audiences on a musical journey, transcends cultural boundaries and brings traditional Tibetan sounds into a very contemporary setting.
Tenzin sees music as a universal form of communication without boundaries, “like drifting clouds that fly freely over the man-made geographical borders in this infinite space of possibilities”. For Tenzin music is life, no matter where he is. “My music has evolved through my own journey from Tibet to India to Australia and around the world. But wherever I am in the world, my music also connects me to my homeland of Tibet.” His obvious joyfulness is infectious and his message is uplifting.
Joining Tenzin will be The Pocket String Quartet reprising their collaboration with him from WOMAD 2024; what a night this will be.​​​​​
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​Bar 6.30pm, Music 7.30pm
Tix $45(+BF)​​
Friday 1 August 7.30pm
Oceanique
Join Oceanique as they celebrate the release of their sophomore album ‘Skylines’. Originally from regional Western Australia, now based in Naarm/Melbourne, twin sisters Maddy and Jess of Oceanique create music that blends heartfelt storytelling with seamless harmonies. The duo’s sound draws comparisons to the sibling harmonies of First Aid Kit and The Staves, combining folk traditions with warm, reflective melodies reminiscent of the vast country sky.
Since their debut in 2019, Oceanique has become a rising act in the Australian folk music scene. Highlights include winning Port Fairy Folk Festival’s ‘Emerging Artist of the Year’ (2024) and Folk Alliance Australia’s ‘Youth Artist of the Year’ (2022). Their captivating live performances have graced renowned festivals such as the National Folk Festival, Woodford Folk Festival, and Port Fairy Folk Festival as well as supporting celebrated artists, including The Waifs at Geelong Arts Centre.
International recognition followed with six showcases at Folk Alliance International 2024 in Kansas City and a highly anticipated official showcase at Folk Alliance International in Montreal in 2025. Their debut album, Would The Light Hold Me (2023), and a 2024 live EP received critical acclaim, showcasing their evocative songwriting and magnetic harmonies.
Trinity Sessions is delighted to host the launch of their sophomore album Skylines.
Special guest is Katie Pomery.​
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​Bar 6.30pm, Music 7.30pm
Tix $30(+BF)​​
Sunday 17 August 4pm
KickStart for Kids Fundraising Concert
Trinity Sessions, Church of the Trinity and the Effective Living Centre present a concert with Lazy Eye, Lucas Day, Kathie Renner, The Mis-Shapes to raise funds for KickStart for Kids, a South Australian charity that runs school breakfast and lunch programs, mentoring programs and providing basic clothing and healthcare support in South Australian schools.Funds raised will go to support the work of KICKSTART FOR KIDS
The artists performing are:
LAZY EYE - Think B.B. King sharing a scotch with Booker T at the crossroads after midnight. Their multiple awards suggest Lazy Eye delivers some of the best original blues Australia has to offer. Evan Whetter’s vocals are gritty with a velvety smack of soul, wielding his weather-beaten Hammond with style as he leads an all killer no filler line up featuring star of the guitar Erica Graf and the supremely talented Mario Marino on drums.
LUCAS DAY - Hailing from the south coast of SA, Lucas is a folk-rock powerhouse blending funky riffs, sing-along melodies, and raw, heartfelt storytelling into music that moves your feet and stirs your soul. Lucas was chosen by Tim Freedman (The Whitlams) to support his recent shows in SA.
KATHIE RENNER - An artist who eschews stylistic boundaries to write songs from the heart. Inspired by the likes of Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon and Sting, her music is a fusion of sounds from pop to folk and jazz. She has toured Europe numerous times and performed at festivals nationally and internationally. She will be joined by Tyler Venter on guitar.
THE MIS-SHAPES - Straight out of the Adelaide Hills, they are bassist Alana, drummer Sonny and guitarist and vocalist Jarvis. This emerging band of 13-year-olds is already turning heads with their original songs—a blend of melodic riffs, strong drums, and powerful lyrics that take control of the crowd.
KickStart for Kids was founded in 2011 on the belief that every child, regardless of their social or economic background, should have an equal chance to succeed. It facilitates this belief by running school breakfast and lunch programs, mentoring programs and providing basic clothing and healthcare support in South Australian schools.
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Bar 3pm, Music 4pm
Tix $40(+BF)​​
Sunday 24 August 4pm
Stiff Gins - album launch
Stiff Gins, featuring Wiradjuri/Yorta Yorta woman Kaleena Briggs and Yuwaalaraay woman Nardi Simpson, form a powerful musical duo.
Their fourth studio album 'Crossroads' marks the 25-year career point for Australia's longest-performing all-female First Nations band. It also reaffirms the band's status as Matriarchal pioneers in the Australian Blak music scene. Produced by Syd Green (Casey Chambers, 19Twenty) “Crossroads” combines Stiff Gins signature blend of folk, roots, and First Nations language and culture with newfound depths of lyrical storytelling, intricate harmony and rich layers of instrumentation. The result is a sonic landscape resonating with both introspection and resilience, all forged against a political backdrop that advocates for increased representation and recognition of First Nations people in Australia.
'Crossroads' not only delves into the emotional landscapes of transformation but also sings up profound belonging amidst change. As Stiff Gins navigate these crossroads, they craft a musical tapestry that resonates with themes of resilience, self-discovery, and letting go. The album reflects personal and collective evolution while baring testament to Nardi Simpson and Kaleena Briggs’ enduring spirit and sisterhood.
“Crossroads” is a celebration of Stiff Gins role as cultural custodians of Australian musical environment, one that invites past into present, merges tradition with innovation and seeks to sing a future overflowing with strength and grace.
Special guest is Katie Aspel, a talented Australian First Nations Singer and Songwriter. She’s a proud Ngarrindjeri/Gunditjmara woman, currently based in SA Adelaide/Tarndanya (Kaurna Country). She combines lush pop vocals and soulful acoustic guitar. Her songs artfully convey themes of love, heartbreak that tie to her deep love for culture and community.
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Bar 3pm, Music 4pm
Tix $40(+BF)​​
Friday 29 August 7.30pm
Mark Wilkinson Wild & Hunted Things Tour
With a career that spans over a decade, Mark Wilkinson has cemented himself as one of Australia’s premiere acts with his soul stirring live performances and evocative songwriting.
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mark Wilkinson, celebrates the release of his forthcoming album 'Wild & Hunted Things' with a string of dates across the country this August and September. After building a global fanbase on the back of his busking roots in Sydney's streets, the troubadour has amassed over 150 million streams on Spotify, sold in excess of 80,000 physical albums and packed out headline shows across the world. As a support act he's shared stages with Brian Wilson, Rodriguez, Xavier Rudd, The Whitlams and Seal to name just a few.
Set for release on July 4th, his new album 'Wild & Hunted Things' is a hybrid of eloquent folk, evocative indie and enigmatic pop brought to life at the fabled Svenska Grammofonstudion in Gothenburg Sweden.
'For me, Wild & Hunted Things represent those magical parts of life that make us feel enriched and energized. This record is written about trying to nurture and preserve those things whilst navigating life's inevitable challenges and hardships that can endanger your spirit.' - Mark Wilkinson
A natural storyteller, Wilkinson’s songs find inspiration in life's perpetual shifts and in the joy, hardships and triumphs that result. Infused with a voice drenched in soul, this is music that reaches out and strikes listeners at their emotional core.
'Sometimes you catch a voice that makes your heart just soar and Mark Wilkinson has one of those voices. So emotive, so moving...' (Americana Highways)
“There's a glow of warmth around him and a richness to his supreme voice, sending shivers down spines as he pulls you into the soul of him” (Hazel Buckley - The Music)
Support is Mark Crotti. ​​
Bar 6.30pm, Music 7.30pm
Tix $36.38(+Inc BF)​​
Sunday 21 September 4pm
The Lofty Mountain Band
Beloved local folk favourites, The Lofty Mountain Band, return to the Trinity Sessions stage this September, bringing their signature cacophony of soaring vocal harmonies, white-knuckle fingerpicking and home-style bonhomie. Familiar and intimate, urgent and sacral - the band blends bluegrass, folk, country and soul with sketches and vignettes of South Australia, its landscape, and people painted with mandolin, guitar, banjo, fiddle and double bass.
Playing in support will be Castlemaine native, Maggie Rigby. A musician of extraordinary depth and sophistication, Rigby writes rich, quietly powerful music filled with joy, love, disappointment and a laconic sense of melancholy. Her 2023 debut record, ‘The Best Love In The Universe,’ is a refined, elegiac, and deeply personal collection of songs crafted with confidence, precision and painstaking attention to detail.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to catch a remarkable line-up in a remarkable venue. This will be a show for friends. Book now and be part of something special.
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Bar 3pm, Music 4pm
Tix $35(+BF)​​
Sunday 12 October 4pm
Honey Badgers and Fallen Saints
A show of blues, rock and musicianship that will knock your socks off. A band forged in Adelaide Australia; The Honey Badgers feature an incredible line up playing mainly original music that makes people feel good. Rooted in the blues with sprinkles of soul and funk, this band made the top six at the International Blues Challenge in the USA in 2023.Their debut album, Shakin’ peaked at #1 on the Australian Blues and Roots Airplay Chart (ABARAC), was recorded over a three year period and showcases the band’s development from SA southern vales favourites to an international level powerhouse that wowed the judges in the home of Stax Records, Sun Studios and the hallowed ground of the Beale Street clubs. Their latest album is currently #3 in the ABARAC.
Over the past 40 years the individual members of The Fallen Saints have been involved in around 400 Australian and American albums as individual players, numerous number one albums and singles, both here and in the US and toured as members of bands such as Richard Clapton Band, Marcia Hines, Moving Pictures, Stylus, Divinyls, Wendy Mathews, Ross Wilson, Jenny Morris, Dave Dobbyn and many more!!
The chemistry between these 4 seasoned musicians is undeniable, there is a special kind of magic when these guys get together. Introducing Carl Pink (acoustic guitar/vocals) Ron Kosmider (bass/vocals) Nick Panousakis (guitar) and Mark Meyer (drums/vocals) - collectively they are ‘The Fallen Saints’
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​Bar 3pm, Music 4pm
Tix $31.25(inc BF) $35 at the door​​
Friday 17 October 7.30pm
Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier
SONGS YOU CAN TRUST. In a world where misinformation, disinformation and outright falsehood are abundant, Deborah Conway & Willy Zygier are offering a rare glimpse of unvarnished truth.
As masters of musical form for 4 decades, endurance has proven the verity of their songs. Age has truly burnished them, not dimmed them.
Asked to comment Conway & Zygier say that the only thing they will be presenting are Songs You Can Trust. They remarked in perfect unison, “Be assured, truth can be confronting but ultimately truth will set you free. Rock on!”
With a career spanning over four decades, Deborah Conway has made a lasting contribution to the country’s musical landscape as a singer, songwriter, and performer. Her long-standing creative partnership with guitarist and composer Willy Zygier, whom she met in the early 1990s, has become central to her work. Together, they have co-written and recorded numerous albums that reflect a mature, thoughtful, and deeply personal approach to music-making.
With local support.
​​​Bar 6.30pm, Music 7.30pm
Tix $50(+BF)​​
Friday 14 November 7.30pm
Rick Price Tamborine Mountain Tour
Come and celebrate with Rick Price and hear some of the great hits from this milestone album. Back in April 1995, Rick Price released “River Of Love” the first single from the album Tamborine Mountain which was also released in July of that same year. The single as well as the album scored high on the ARIA Charts. Produced by Rick and acclaimed New York Producer Ben Wisch featuring special guest appearances by Tommy Emmanuel on “Foolish Heart” and Tina Arena who joined Rick for the duet “Trust Me This Is Love”. The album title refers to a picturesque rain forest area located in the Gold Coast Hinterland near Beaudesert where Rick grew up.
After the success of the first single “River of Love” a second single “Bridge Building Man” was released. This song was written as an affecionate salute to his father and grandfather. These songs
remain in Rick’s set list to this day alongside his mega hits “Heaven Knows” “Not A Day Goes By” and “Walk Away Renee”
In 2009 a move to the United States sparked not only new influences and a broader style for Rick but also a return to his childhood musical roots. Rick currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee where he continues to write and record his music. Audiences all over the globe are moved by Rick’s amazing voice and soulful songs. A multi-instrumentalist, he is clearly the consummate performer.
Rick will be playing two sets.
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​Bar 6.30pm, Music 7.30pm
Tix $50(+BF)​​