Grace Robinson has been lingering around the Naarm music scene since she was 14, sneaking onto pub stages to perform Missy Higgins covers. Since then, she’s established herself as one-third of the electro-soul supergroup Empress and a notable touring and booking agent for WAT Artists. After years of touring and writing with Empress, Grace is eagerly returning to her roots—playing indie rock in pubs.
Her new songs showcase her extraordinary vocal agility and profound storytelling, all while she strums her iconic mint-colored Danelectro guitar. Teaming up with an ensemble of Naarm superplayers, her sound delivers epic indie rock anthems infused with hints of folk and soul.
Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of musical influences, including Sharon Van Etten, Phoebe Bridgers, and Joni Mitchell, as well as local talents like Julia Jacklin and Angie McMahon, Grace weaves honest and vulnerable narratives into her music, often speckled with self-deprecating gags. By the end of her set, you’ll probably know the ins and outs of her therapy sessions, her relationship with her mum, and her unwavering belief that the Collingwood Pies could’ve gone back-to-back if only they’d made the finals.
Joining Grace are Melbourne’s cult favorites, the formidable boiz rock group Hills Hoist, reuniting for their annual show. Lead singer Jack Kong’s captivating voice and storytelling are impossible to resist, and it’s clear these musicians have been playing together since iPod shuffles were the shit.
Also on the bill is Yours, Georgina, fresh off the release of her debut album, "Noonlight." This collection of deeply personal songs explores themes of yearning, heartache, and growing pains, all delivered through her distinctive voice, which you might recognize from the 10-piece folk ensemble, The Northern Folk.
