Gideon Haigh
Instagram @gideon_haigh Gideon Haigh is an independent Australian journalist who has worked with The Age, The Australian, The Guardian, and the ABC over his 40+ year career. With a prominent interest in cricket, he has written several books on the sport including The Cricket War, The Summer Game and On Warne, but has also written […]
Leisel Jones
Instagram @leisel_jones Leisel Jones is a retired Australian swimmer and Olympic gold medal champion known for her dominance in breaststroke. She made history as the first Australian swimmer to compete in four Olympic Games and won nine Olympic medals, and has won several championship titles and set numerous world records throughout her career. Like so […]
Paul Dyason
A dear friend and recurrent performer at The Winter Solstice, Paul Dyason is another talented homegrown songwriter and co-lead singer for beloved Albury band The Northern Folk. Paul’s contemplative, honest, and nuanced lyricism is a hallmark of his songs for both his independent project and for his band. We look forward to welcoming Paul back […]
Anna Leeworthy
A local known to the Albury community, Anna Leeworthy is a vibrant young independent artist whose relatability and candid storytelling has resonated with audiences around Australia. With equal attention paid to the visual world and elements of her project, Anna wields creativity to connect, in particular, to other young women like her. Her singles have […]
Eliza Hull
Eliza Hull is a singer-songwriter and accessibility advocate within and beyond the music industry. She has performed at the Sydney Opera House, Ability Fest, Forum Theatre, Hamer Hall, NYE On The Hill, as well as internationally. Eliza’s resonant single ‘Running Underwater’ debuted on Q&A, and speaks to her lived experience with the hereditary condition Charcot-Marie-Tooth. […]
Nam Le
Nam Le is a Vietnamese-born Australian writer, whose award winning works in fiction, poetry, essay, stage and screenplays have connected with a global audience. His most recent work, ‘36 WAYS OF WRITING A VIETNAMESE POEM’, contends with personal and political challenges around identity tied to his experience as a refugee. Nam’s debut novel ‘THE BOAT’, […]
Osher Günsburg
For over 20 years, Osher Günsberg has been a prolific host and Australian TV personality, having worked on shows from Australian Idol to The Masked Singer – but this hasn’t stopped him from having candid conversations around his own mental health. His book ‘Back After the Break’ and award-winning documentary ‘Osher Günsberg: A Matter of […]
Danielle Laidley
Danielle Laidley is one of Australia’s most prominent transgender advocates. A former AFL player and one of the league’s youngest ever senior coaches, Danielle has a unique perspective and insight on the challenges and mental burden trangender people often bear, especially under public scrutiny. Danielle’s powerful 2022 memoir ‘Don’t Look Away’ explores the lived experience […]
Steven Oliver
Steven Oliver is a descendant of the Kuku-Yalanji, Waanyi, Gangalidda, Woppaburra, Bundjalung and Biripi peoples. He rose to prominence with ABC’s ‘Black Comedy’, with other TV credits including ‘Faboriginal’ and ‘Looky Looky Here Comes Cooky’. Steven’s poetry is published in national and international poetry journals such as Ora Nui, Australian Poetry Journal, Solid Air, and […]
Ainslie Wills
Ainslie Wills uses profound lyricism, powerful vocals, and thought-provoking melodies to create music that is genre bending, unique and personal. With a captivating and commanding stage presence, Ainslie’s music has seen her tour both nationally and internationally, being invited to support the likes of Leon Bridges, Michael Kiwanuka, Hiatus Kaiyote, Lianne La Havas, Vance Joy, […]
