Bec Sykes is playing her debut Bendigo show at the Old Church on the Hill, with very special guest, Eliza Hull.

Rising Naarm/Melbourne-based dream folk singer & songwriter Bec Sykes (she/her) is embarking on the Pepperpot Magic Tour, a seven date East Coast headline run this July where she will be performing songs from her Australian Music Prize-nominated debut album Pepperpot Magic and previewing the new music she’s been creating since its release. Supports and special guests to be announced, and all shows will be Auslan Interpreted.

Lauded for her songwriting prowess, striking voice and captivating stage presence, the magnetism of Bec Sykes’ live performance is as palpable when performing stripped back on iconic Recital Centre stages as it is with her full band at much-loved sticky carpet venues. Her performances are grounded with a refinement and growth in confidence that mirrors the deeply personal evolution traced on her “beautifully intimate” (Atwood Magazine) debut album.

She will be playing her first ever Bendigo show at the Old Church on the Hill in duo mode featuring piano, Sykes' honeyed vocals and Ronan Nicholson on pedal steel guitar. A beautiful evening of music for all ages (children must be accompanied by a guardian).

Released alongside lead single ‘Last to Know’ - which has since had more than 1.5 million streams on Spotify alone - Pepperpot Magic saw Sykes reclaim her power after leaving behind her Christian upbringing and a lonely relationship. Its arrangements are meticulous yet understated, with Sykes’ warm, honeyed vocals right up front and the band’s restrained arrangements subtly but powerfully building the world of each song. Spanning the minimalist to textural, they lay the foundation for Sykes' voice to work its spellbinding power.

Bec Sykes has been carving out her corner of the music landscape in so-called-Australia since her breathtaking debut single ‘Edithvale’ led to winning iconic Melbourne record label Pieater’s (Maple Glider, Big Scary) ‘Pie School’ competition and the Josh Pyke Partnership. She toured nationally with Josh Pyke and has since supported Sarah Blasko, Telenova, Jem Cassar-Daley, Mia Wray, Teenage Dads, Didirri and Katy Steele.

Praise for Bec Sykes

"I could listen to you sing all day, Bec" - Zan Rowe

"My favourite album of the year" - Merpire

"A dreamy, achingly tender alt-folk triumph." - Atwood Magazine

"Bec Sykes has one of the most beautiful voices. I stood there in complete awe the whole time. I could not believe what I was witnessing" - Reverie AU

"A robust, hypnotic voice... Stylistically we hear evidence of Fiona Apple and The Weather Station.” - The Wild Is Calling US

***Auslan interpreted***

***All ages welcome, however children must be accompanied by a guardian.***

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