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Melbourne Celtic Festival on Tour

Thu 13 Mar

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the cream of the crop from the Melbourne Celtic Festival, touring Australia in 2025.  

Join us for an unforgettable production featuring the best of Celtic music with Australian Folk Band of the Year Winners Austral, international sensation, special guest artist Chloe Matharu direct from Scotland, and traditional Irish trio Bhan Tre. 

Austral are renowned for their vibrant energy and spirited rhythms, brings their unique blend of contemporary and traditional Celtic music to the stage. They supply the festival vibe to get everyone on their feet. 

Chloe Matharu, 27 year old singer-songwriter harpist graces the stage with her enchanting voice and mesmerizing harp skills. Chloe will perform songs from her award-winning debut album Small Voyages and her newly released follow up album Sailors and Rolling Stones. Both albums are inspired by her life and experiences as a Seafarer on the high seas.

We’re all Irish on St Patrick’s Day!

Traditional Irish trio Bhan Tre will take you to the heart of Ireland with their authentic renditions of beloved Irish songs and new tunes. Their close harmonies, humour and toe-tapping music captures the true essence of Irish tradition. 

Melbourne Celtic Festival ON TOUR brings the best Craic in Australia, promising a performance of unbridled joy, music, and celebration that you won’t want to miss!

Reviews

  • Chloe Matharu has a voice with the purity of a folk classic - The Herald Scotland
  • Her music is truly haunting - BBC Scotland
  • Austral deserves their place in the Irish musical Diaspora and this recording (Thylacine) promises great things to come from the land down under - Irish Music Magazine
  • They light a room up, if you ever get a chance to be in the presence of this band, do it... it’s a party! - Blarney Pilgrim’s Podcast
  • [Chloe Matharu] is a psychedelic Scottish Enya - The Guardian

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