‘With a voice that carries the rugged beauty of his home island (lutruwita/Tasmania), Rupert Bullard has quickly become a name to watch in the Australian roots scene’ - Frankie Anderson-Byrne, Forte Magazine

Rupert's stage presence and captivating storytelling ability have led him to perform major festivals and headline shows, showcasing his unique blend of folk, country and blues. Rupert released his self-produced debut EP ‘Mountains, Rivers EP’ in late 2024 supported by extensive touring throughout TAS, VIC, QLD, and NSW, selling out headline shows and sharing stages with the likes of Ash Grunwald, as well as making appearances at Woodford and Party in the Paddock.

On Friday the 22nd of August Rupert will return to Grinners to launch his new single ‘Stand By The Land’, supported by Zac Henderson. Zac Henderson is an award winning Tasmanian based singer/songwriter described as a storyteller with influences from Blues, Folk and Roots music. Zac's formative musical years began busking and quickly found his way into performing live in theatres, cafes, clubs, pubs and music festivals around Australia, Europe and the UK opening shows for artists such as Vance Joy, Neil Finn, Thirsty Merc, Dan Sultan & Killing Heidi.

Set Times -

8.00: Doors

8.30: Zac Henderson

9.30: Rupert Bullard Trio

‘Rupert Bullard’s vocal abilities paired with the rambling picking of his guitar resembled that of a young Bob Dylan, and yet the ode to his deep connection with nature and kin spoke to myth and story of old’ - Jacob McCormack, Forte Magazine.

We acknowledge that this event is being held on the stolen lands of the Muwinina people and pay our respects to their ancestors past, present, and emerging. Sovereignty was never ceded.