By Melissa Coleman
Halls of every shape and size, up and down the coast of Queensland, along with one Northern NSW town, will fling open their doors for an evening of music, cakes, tea and neighbours.
Festival of Small Halls has announced that Sam Buckingham and Inn Echo will feature on their 31st tour, Summer 2022: Queenscliff Music Festival to Woodford Folk Festival, stopping in at Glen Aplin Memorial Hall on Friday 16 December.
Famous for its larger-than-life music festivals, Woodfordia presents a programme that showcases musicians from all over the world.
Inn Echo are a young trad-folk trio, blending hundred-year-old traditional tunes with contemporary arrangements and originals that have been enchanting audiences across the Pacific.
Their music is captivating and beautifully crafted, each member hailing from a different town, they blend their individual experiences into this project.
“We are beyond excited to bring our music to Australia for the first time as part of the Festival of Small Halls!” said the group.
Sam Buckingham is a folk-pop songwriter whose repertoire has progressed as she has.
Growing from her American folk roots into alternative pop with fierce storytelling and rich soaring vocals, Sam’s live show combines vocal looping with guitar into a dynamic and intimate performance.
“To be back touring again after two years of stop, starts and a lot of waiting has felt magical,” Sam said.
“To then be invited to work with legendary Small Halls tour feels like a dream. I’ve seen my friends play these shows, and heard them rave about the beautiful shows, the incredible team, and the lovely people they meet along the way. I’m honoured to become a part of this nation-wide family.“
Festival of Small Halls Summer Tour 2022 started on 16 November at the Mount Mee Public Hall before continuing on to 19 communities across coastal Queensland and Northern New South Wales.
Tickets on sale at www.festivalofsmallhalls.com
Tickets available at www.festivalofsmallhalls.com
