Ngiyampaa man and First Nations singer-songwriter, Pirritu (Brett Lee) has just released his second album, ‘Fire When The Sun Goes Down’, which he is currently taking on the road with his band, performing live at festivals and venues throughout Victoria (including three mesmerising shows at Port Fairy Folk Festival), Queensland and Australian Capital Territory.
In this release, also known as ‘Pirritu Part 2’, he presents classic folk storytelling elements connecting the song man’s personal journey of self-discovery to country and culture. A true folk ensemble brings an immersive sound that underscores the strong visual narrative offered through Pirritu’s songs. His songlines are informed by the work outside of music that Pirritu undertakes, which is contributing to preserving the ancient language of his people and gaining deeper understanding of their stories and traditions.
Pirritu builds on his debut album with songs of introspection and self-love presented through the lens of what he holds important in life: connections, understanding of one’s culture, and, acceptance. “Fire When The Sun Goes Down” is a warm embrace, generously extended from the songwriter to his listeners in an effort to guide them through to a destination of empathy, of collective compassion. The sophomore album sees Pirritu come further into himself as a storyteller and healer through song, an ancient tradition and role that he proudly accepts.
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PIRRITU TOUR DATES:
CANBERRA
Date Thursday, 06 April
Venue Courtyard Studio, Canberra Theatre Centre
Address Civic Square, London Crt, Canberra ACT 2601
Phone contact (02) 6275 2700
Doors open 7:45PM
Show time 9PM
Supports RONA.
Ticket price Presale $15, Door $20
Bookings link https://events.humanitix.com/pirritu-east-coast-tour-2023-ngunnawal-canberra-courtyard-studio-canberra-theatre-centre
Facebook event page https://fb.me/e/4iZjc0LDA
BRISBANE
Date Friday, 14 April
Venue It’s Still A Secret
Address 48 Montague Rd, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Phone contact (02) 6275 2700
Doors open 8:00PM
Show time 9:15PM
Supports
Ticket price Presale $10, Door $15
Bookings link https://events.humanitix.com/pirritu-east-coast-tour-2023-meanjin-brisbane-it-s-still-a-secret
Facebook event page https://fb.me/e/BtcuOQxx
GOLD COAST
Date Saturday, 15 April
Venue Dust Temple
Address 54 Currumbin Creek Rd, Currumbin Waters QLD 4223
Phone contact 0401 727 433
Doors open 6:30AM
Show time 10AM – 12PM
Supports
Ticket price Free
Bookings link N/A
Facebook event page https://fb.me/e/YYHDuE5A
CASTLEMAINE
Date Sunday, 23 April
Venue The Bridge Hotel
Address 21 Walker St, Castlemaine VIC 3450
Phone contact (03) 4406 6730
Doors open 2:00PM
Show time 3:00PM – 3:35PM / 3:55PM – 4:30PM (set 2)
Supports N/A
Ticket price Free
Bookings link N/A
Facebook event page https://fb.me/e/uMRcHn18
GEELONG
Date Friday, 28 April
Venue Beav’s Bar
Address 77-79 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220
Phone contact (03) 5222 3366
Doors open AM
Show time
Supports Kiwat Kennell
Ticket price Presale $10, Door $15
Bookings link https://events.humanitix.com/pirritu-east-coast-tour-2023-djilang-geelong-beav-s-bar
Facebook event page https://fb.me/e/2RmcDCqtY
MELBOURNE
Date Saturday, 29 April
Venue The Wesley Anne
Address 250 High St, Northcote VIC 3070
Phone contact 0413 778 727
Doors open 7:30PM
Show time 9P
Supports Bumpy, Rob Edwards
Ticket price Presale $15, Door $20
Bookings link https://events.humanitix.com/pirritu-east-coast-tour-2023-naarm-melbourne-wesley-anne
Facebook event page https://fb.me/e/widnVNMf
