‘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 1st of August Rupert will return to GROW to launch his new single ‘Stand By The Land’, supported by Axis Mundi, based on the surf coast of Victoria and finding inspiration in the bush, the sky and the great southern ocean; Instrumental Surf Jazz that drifts between flow and form, as well as Daniel Aaron, an indie-roots outfit of one, whose songs will have you doting on beloved people, revering the landscape, and dancing with zest.

Set Times -

5.30: Doors

6.00: Daniel Aaron

7.00: Axis Mundi

8.00: Rupert Bullard

‘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 Wadawurrung and Gadubanud (Maar) people and pay our respects to their ancestors past, present, and emerging. Sovereignty was never ceded.