In a gloriously unabashed antipodean drawl, neo-bush balladeer Watty Thompson explores themes of inward and outward love, togetherness, and a desire to strive and live beyond the material. It’s affirming, joyous and inspiring, all played out against a background of rollicking country flavoured Australiana folk. He's hitting the road this May for a series of intimate solo performances to commemorate the issue of his reflective new single 'Under The Stars'.

A long time advocate for self-care and the journey toward your own contentment, ‘Under The Stars’ arrives as a timely reminder for mindfulness in a frankly frightening world full of chaos and digital distraction. Watty adds, ‘Under The Stars’ is "a little ode to using stargazing as a nice activity to find inner peace and reconnect with ourselves while living in an age saturated by superficial noise."

Beyond that, ‘Under The Stars’ is a lilting slice of unabashed modern indie Australiana delivered by one of our most loveable storytellers, and is sure to add to the acclaim of his 2023 self-tiled debut album and beloved recent single ‘Rock & Roll’.

On the Under The Stars Tour, Watty ventures throughout Victoria and NSW on a run of rare solo shows that will again deliver straight-from-the-heart music, moving grown folks to both tears of joy and sorrow. Until you see and hear him again, Watty sends a reminder that, "creating space to be alone with our thoughts is crucial. Stargazing is great for that. Infinite lights of guidance…"

Watty stops by Bellingen for a rare intimate solo performance at the memorial hall on Thursday May 28th.

He'll be joined by special guest Brodie Buttons. From the shearing shed to the scrub, with songs both new and old, Brodie Buttons will stare you down and hit you where it hurts.

Travelling all over chasing work and the music he’s found a way of crooning an old ballad or thumping out some blood boiling mountain tune on the banjo that can stop a dog in its tracks. You won’t know you’re arse from your elbow once Brodie has had his say.

This is a show not to be missed.

Contact the host of Watty Thompson live at the Bellingen Memorial Hall