Lauded songwriters in their own right, Luke Watt & Nigel Wearne join forces to go Above The Bit. Skirting the fringes of blues, country and outlaw folk, their diverse influences include Richard Thompson, Tom Waits and the spirit of Woody Guthrie. Above The Bit shines a light on true tales of mutiny and civil disobedience in the shadows of Australian history.

Nigel Wearne is "one of Australia's emerging songwriters" (Tone Deaf) and Luke Watt is "the real deal… so real you feel you already know him" (ABC Radio). Together, they tap into the psyche and emotive fabric of their subjects, harnessing the power of narrative and verse with an informed historical approach and social conscience. Some tales don’t heal unless they’ve been told.

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ADDITIONAL INFO
Above The Bit is a new collaboration supported by Bundanon Trust (2017 Artist-in-Residence) and the Australia Council for the Arts (2018 Grant Recipient). Includes Aboriginal content, written, recorded and performed with permission from associated elders. Their debut album was originally due for release in 2020, however has been postponed to 2022 due to the ongoing pandemic.

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UPCOMING FESTIVALS

2022 The River Folk Festival (VIC)

2022 Dorrigo Folk & Bluegrass Festival (NSW)

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FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

2019 Queenscliff Music Festival (VIC)

2019 Majors Creek Festival (NSW)

2019 Newstead Live Music Festival (VIC)
2018 Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival (VIC)

2018 2 Worlds Festival (VIC)