Oliver Downes While the Sun Shines Single Tour
Smith's Alternative, 78 Alinga St, 2601 City Directions
Sun 12.07.2026 16:00
Bespoke Folk Music presents an evening of sharp wit and heart on sleeve songwriters to remind us we are all in this together.
Oliver Downes
With sharp wit, chamber pop piano ballads and a keen eye for the human condition, Oliver Downes writes songs that linger on the strange beauty of ordinary life. Walking a path gestured at by artists such as Rufus Wainwright, Kate Bush and Nick Cave, his music blends classic balladry with a warm, offbeat sense of humour. His upcoming album While the Sun Shines explores love, loss and the quiet drama of domestic life. The title track will be launched and celebrated on July 12 at Smith's!
oliverdownes.com
Watch the video for While the Sun Shines here - https://youtu.be/4VqYn89rJHs
Kim Yang
Kim Yang is a Taiwanese-Australian singer-songwriter, her ethereal voice, evocative lyrics, soothing ukulele and guitar fingerpicking capture the attention of passers-by.
Residing in Beijing China from 2023 - 2025, Kim used this time away from Australia to expand her audience overseas and work on her debut studio album Turn On The Lights, released in May 2026.
“It's a little smoky, a little sweet – perhaps reminiscent of the great Tracy Chapman – and has a clarity that ensures you won't miss a word she sings.” Double J, ABC
kimyangmusic.com
Performers
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Kim YangTaiwanese Aussie singer-songwriter who writes about human vulnerability and strength in ethereal sounds
2022 MusicACT Artist of the Year Nominee
2023 NLMA Best Live Voice (ACT) Nominee
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Oliver DownesOliver Downes crafts chamber pop ballads that explore the strange beauty of ordinary life with wit, warmth and piano-led storytelling.