Whitsundays Songwriter Festival 2026 - Concert and Conversation

Join a lineup of acclaimed songwriters as they perform hits and new work created during the festival’s Residency. Hear directly from the artists as they share the stories, inspiration, and creative process behind each song, offering a rare insight into their craft.

Featuring Christine Anu, Tania Doko (Bachelor Girl), Taylor Moss, Mark Sholtez, Francesca de Valence, Karen Jacobsen. 

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with dynamic songwriters, explore their creative journeys, and be inspired. This is a night of music, insight, and connection you won’t want to miss.

Writing new songs as part of the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival and Residency, co-founders Karen Jacobsen and Francesca de Valence will take you behind the scenes as all songwriters share insights about their creative process and careers. This is a not-to-be-missed inspiring opportunity to get up close to dynamic songwriters and artists right here in the Whitsundays.

Please note the following event details:

This event has strictly limited seats. Please arrive from 5.45pm for general admission seating. Meals can be enjoyed in the Whitsunday Sailing Club Bar & Restaurant before the event. Drinks can be purchased throughout the evening.