Phil and Tilley
Phil and Tilley started playing music together in 2008 in the form of a five piece folk/rock outfit, and in the autumn of 2012, decided to part ways with the project and start writing together as a duo. Surrounded by the New Forest (UK), an ancient woodland situated on the southern coast of England, the self-taught musicians began experimenting with ambient sounds which opened new doors for their songwriting.
In 2016, Phil and Tilley arrived in Byron Bay with little more than their instruments, a few clothes and a tent. In order to pay for food, busking on the streets became a necessity, until they began to establish themselves in local bars, cafes and farmers markets. Two years later they are now playing over 250 gigs a year throughout Australia, gaining a rapidly increasing fan base. Their troubadour philosophy of being on the road as much as they can and playing shows wherever there’s a stage, has helped them gain airplay just about everywhere.
Phil and Tilley can be seen Tuesday, from 8am, at the New Brighton Farmer’s Market.
A heartfelt, folk-rock singer-songwriter
Another lucky day for punters is the Mullumbimby Farmers Market, this Friday, Cheynne Murphy is on the bill, and at the New Brighton Farmers Market on Tuesday from 8am.
Cheynne Murphy is a folk-rock singer-songwriter from northern NSW. With no musical training, he discovered his voice and ‘three chords and the truth’ at the end of a university marketing degree. His heartfelt music is inspired by the idea of sitting around campfires, singing songs with nothing but acoustic guitars, a few friends, and the crackle of a fire. Cheynne is a song-writing journey man, sharing his Irish folk-roots – he is showcasing new material at select gigs. See all the latest updates on www.cheynnemurphy.com.
2021 Lismore Eisteddfod cancelled
One of the highlights of the year for local performers is the Lismore Eisteddfod, hosted by the Lismore Musical Festival Society (LMFS). Established in 1908, the aim of the Lismore Eisteddfod is to encourage children and adults of amateur status in the performing arts to further their skills by providing them with the space to have their work tested by skillful, qualified adjudicators.
Each year more that 4,000 amateur performers are involved through dance studios, schools, individual students of various teachers in piano, woodwind, string, brass, vocal, dance, spoken word, school choirs, bands, choral speech and creative class work. Competitor ages range from four to 50 plus years.
But this year, owing to Government restrictions implemented to control the spread of COVID-19, all suitable venues have been closed to the Society, therefore, sadly, they are unable to host the 2021 Lismore Eisteddfod. As a result they have had to cancel all scheduled competitions in their 109th Eisteddfod.
Organisers say all competitors will receive a refund of their entry fee, minus the processing fee. They ask that performers bear with them as they work through refund arrangements. ‘We are devastated,’ said LMFS representative Yvonne Stevenson. ‘We’re sure everyone associated with the Lismore Eisteddfod will also feel the disappointment and loss that comes with a second year of cancellation. We offer our sincere thanks for your support. We are hoping for better things in 2022.’
Fore more info visit the Lismore Eisteddfod website: lismoreeisteddfod.com.au
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