Single Launch: “Christmas in the Dark”

Live at The Wheatsheaf Hotel - Thursday November 20 - with special guest Ryan Martin John

“Christmas in the Dark” is a deeply personal song about family and the ache of missing someone you love.

Written for Loren Kate’s brother, who has spent many Christmases behind bars, the song was recorded three years ago - a moment captured in time that Loren wasn’t sure she’d ever release. “I didn’t know whether to share it with the world or keep it just for my brother,” she says. “But I think maybe it’s time.”

Set against the backdrop of an Australian Christmas - the heat, the chaos, the traditions, and the quiet - Christmas in the Dark holds space for love that endures even through separation, and the small light of hope that never really fades.

Recorded by Bill Chambers and mastered by Jeff McCormack, the track carries Loren’s signature warmth, honesty, and storytelling.

Join Loren Kate for the official single launch at The Wheatsheaf Hotel on Thursday November 20, for an intimate evening of songs and stories.

With special guest: Ryan Martin John

Adelaide’s own Ryan Martin John brings his blend of folk, country, and classic 70s-inspired songwriting to the stage. With golden melodies, honest lyrics, and a nostalgic warmth, Ryan’s music feels like it’s been pulled straight from a dusty record shelf and given new life.

A producer, engineer, and storyteller at heart, Ryan weaves songs that are both tender and timeless — exploring love, identity, and the quiet moments in between.