Lillie Walker
Lillie Walker is a proud sixteen year-old Yorta Yorta, Kuku Yalanji and Girrimai woman. Lillie calls Shepparton home, and loves to sing, play piano, and perform for others. A member of Deborah Cheetham’s Dhungala Children’s Choir, Lillie has performed at the Shepparton ANZAC Commemorative Service and Shepparton Land of Plenty festival.
Shane Howard
For 40 years, Shane Howard has established himself as one of Australia’s most influential writers and singers. Inspired by everywhere from the red centre to the wilds of Tasmania, his songs have created a new map of Australia. Shane’s lyrics dig down into what it means to be a modern Australian. His music reaches across […]
Well into Winter
Contemporary alt-folk collective Well Into Winter weaves dark, intimate poetry into the stitching of gentle folk arrangements. With a clear emphasis on lyric, harmony and story, they create songs which are at all times lonely, yet still nostalgic and hopeful. As lifelong supporters of the Winter Solstice, we were delighted to invite them home to […]
Evelyn Araluen
Evelyn Araluen is a Bundjalung descendant, born, raised, and writing poetry in Dharug country. A co-Editor of Overland, educator, and researcher of Indigenous literatures, Evelyn’s debut poetry collection DROPBEAR was released with the University of Queensland Press in 2021. Evelyn’s writing has been awarded the Judith Wright Poetry Prize, the Nakata Brophy Prize for Young […]
Pumpkin and Lentil Soup (Vegan)
Serves 6–8 2 kg pumpkin peeled and diced 500 g carrots peeled and sliced 1 kg brown onions peeled and sliced 250 g red lentils 6 cloves garlic chopped or grated Salt and pepper to taste Vegetable stock Oil for sweating off onions and garlic Method Sweat onion in oil until softened Add garlic after […]
Stifado
This Greek stew uses a blend of sweet and sour tastes to give it its unique character. Cooking Time 3 1/4 hours Serves 6–8 4 tablespoons olive oil 1.8 kg (4lb) round or chuck beef in 3 cm (1 in) cubes 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 onions, finely chopped 500 g potato diced 1 bunch […]
Winter Solstice Glühwein Base
Serves 6 3/4 cup water 3/4 cup white sugar 1 cinnamon stick 1 orange zested 1 lemon or lime zested whole cloves Method In a saucepan, combine the water, sugar and cinnamon stick Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer Cut the orange in half and squeeze the juice into the simmering water Push […]
Winter Solstice Recipes with Smart Hospitality
Please join us tonight for a special cooking session from our long time supporter, Paul at Smart Hospitality As mentioned previously, because we are unable to all be together in person we’ve decided to share these delicious winter warming recipes pre-event (21st) and ask you all to get cooking at home. We’d love to see […]
Robert K Champion
Photo Credit: Jacinta Keefe Robert K Champion masterfully captivates audiences with his haunting guitar music and compelling stories of life, love, and loss. With guitar in hand and a cup of tea always by his side, his storytelling warms audiences around the nation. A Gubrun, Kokatha and Mirning man now living and making music in […]
Melody Pool
