Daniel Champagne

DANIEL CHAMPAGNE - 2025 TOUR BIOGRAPHY

Daniel Champagne lives and breathes live music. Recently described as “the finest guitar playerof this generation” the young virtuoso delivers an experience that must be seen to be believedand after years of relentless touring all over the world, he will spend 2025 back in his homeland ofAustralia bringing intimate concerts to all corners of the country.

Growing up in the Bega Valley on the Far South Coast of New South Wales, the story goes thatthe young singer-songwriter and one of a kind guitar virtuoso first picked up his instrument ofchoice as a 5-year-old following in the footsteps of a musical father. He began writing songs at 12,training classically throughout his teens and performing wherever he could, honing his craft anddeveloping the dynamic live show that he is renowned for today. At 18 he finished school, turnedprofessional and hit the road without looking back.

The following 15 years have seen him release 7 studio albums, sell out concerts all over the globe,play some of the biggest festivals under the sun and share stages with the likes of TommyEmmanuel, INXS, John Butler, Lucinda Williams, Ani DiFranco, Judy Collins and Rodrigo y Gabriela.

He has been described as “a leading light in acoustic music” and “an ambassador for the guitararound the world” and is putting roots down back home in Australia where it all began.

WHAT THE PRESS SAY..

“The word Prodigy seems to entirely fall short of this soft-spoken young man’s skills, he coaxes

sounds and melodies out of his instrument that literally drop jaws.” The Calgary Herald, CANADA

“Today I saw the future of Folk – Festival goers flocking in the thousands towards the main stageto witness a young musical phenomenon from Australia dish out an absolute show-stopper.” TheFirefly Column, USA

“Daniel Champagne is a crossroads. Fusing the strong traditions of Blues, Folk and other roots artwith pop showmanship and admirable lyrical ability. I firmly believe that he will become an ambassador for roots music in a time where it desperately needs representation.” The IndieBlender, CANADA

“reinventing roots guitar” Rhythms Magazine, AUSTRALIA

“Watching Daniel Champagne perform is a once in a lifetime experience. He is a true prodigy thatplays like no one else could possibly play unless they spent at least two lifetimes studying the art.” BW Review, NEW ZEALAND

“Daniel Champagne exudes a natural ease on stage, as he sings poignant lyrics and beautifullycrafted melodies that invariably whisk the heart up with grand romanticism. Coupled with anexhilarating guitar talent that transcends mere acoustic playing to replicate a whole band,

Champagne is just magical” TheMusic, AUSTRALIA

"You feel as if he just invented the instrument yesterday and was discovering its possibilities afresh” Ted Gioia (American jazz critic and music historian)