After gracing some of the most revered festival stages in Australia, UK, Denmark and Canada over the last 12 months, Crighton returns to Australia in October to perform a short run of highly anticipated headline shows alongside a bunch of special guests and his full band, the aptly titled, William Crighton and The Family Band. The show will visit Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and his homebase of the Hunter Valley at the Dashville Skyline festival.
Joining William Crighton as part of The Family Band on this run of shows, will be wife Julieanne Crighton, brother Luke Crighton, long-time drummer Reuben Alexander and good friend William Barton who is widely recognised as one of Australia’s leading didgeridoo players and composers. These will be William Crighton’s only headlining full band shows this year.
Joining Crighton on all dates and on her debut visit to Australia is Irish singer-songwriter AMY MONTGOMERY. A phenomenal emerging talent who commands attention. Montgomery has a bohemian aesthetic and a voice that channels Janis Joplin and Grace Slick. Montgomery recently wowed audiences with acclaimed performances at Glastonbury, Cambridge and Black Deer Festivals in the UK, which has resulted in a plethora of festival invitations worldwide. Dashville is proud to be introducing her to Australian audiences.
2nd October – Howler, Melbourne VIC
+ Amy Montgomery (IRL) + Allara + Ahlia Williams
3rd October- The Zoo, Brisbane QLD
+ Amy Montgomery (IRL) + Paddy McHugh + Ahlia Williams
5th October- Dashville Skyline NSW
Over 40 acts over three days, including Archie Roach, Wagons, Amy Montgomery (IRL)
6th October – Vanguard, Newtown NSW
+ Amy Montgomery(IRL) + Paddy McHugh + Ahlia Williams