Ben Salter and Melody Pool - Warm Winter Night at Fern Tree Tavern

Ben Salter is one of Australia’s most highly regarded performers and songwriters. He makes eclectic, esoteric music that defies easy classification, drawing on elements of indie rock, folk, jazz, electronica, country and beyond whilst maintaining a coherent and inimitable melodic style that coalesces around Salter's powerful and emotive voice. 

As well as maintaining an intensive national and international touring schedule, Salter has since 2021 been a semi-permanent artist in residence at the Museum of Old & New Art (MONA) in nipaluna/Hobart, lutruwita/Tasmania, where he writes, records, collaborates and performs in his own studio within the museum. He has thus far released a large catalogue of music over many albums. Salter lives with his partner in the Southern Beaches area of Tasmania/lutruwita when he isn't touring the mainland or overseas.

Melody Pool is an acclaimed Australian songwriter known for her ethereal vocals and emotionally resonant songwriting. She first gained national attention with her debut album The Hurting Scene in 2013, which led to a record deal with Mushroom Group and support slots for legendary artists including The Eagles, Don Henley, and Rodriguez. Her follow-up album, Deep Dark Savage Heart, delved into personal struggles with mental health and was the focus of a widely praised episode of ABC’s Australian Story. After a six-year hiatus, Pool returned with the 2023 EP Lost in Time, marking a powerful comeback and artistic rebirth. Now, she continues her evolution with the release of her third studio album Our Eternal Garden, recorded live to tape and produced by Christopher Dale. With a sound that fuses ‘60s folk, rock & roll, and psychedelic influences, Pool reaffirms her place as one of Australia’s most compelling and visionary voices.