Michael Ward Australian Tour – The Wheatsheaf Hotel

Raised on the salty coastal swamplands of Stratham in regional WA Michael has spent decades performing live music around WA and Australia. The acoustic singer songwriter delivers his fusion of alt country, gritty blues & roots with a supercharged energy whenever he’s on stage. His love of touring and performing live has seen him currently elevated to one of Perth’s most prolific touring original artists.

Michael had a massive 2023 with many festivals and tours across Australia with artists such as The Waifs, Morgan Evans, Eskimo Joe, The Wolfe Brothers, Travis Collins, Steph Strings & Andrew Swift. In 2024 his tour is reaching all the corners of WA and includes a National tour of festivals (Perth Muster, Blossom Festival, Pinjarra Festival, Kalamunda Spring live music Festival, Mandurah Country Music Festival, Gidgestock, Wangarrata Rodeo & Music Festival & Winter Swells Festival.
The dedication to his music, live shows, touring and promotion has also resulted in Michael receiving nominations for the WA Country Music Awards for Male artist of the year, Alt Country Single of the year and Open Songwriter of the year.

“Love the energy and musicianship (my god that rhythm section!)”
Perth Blues Club 2024

We are absolutely thrilled to have local talent Nancy Bates joining this show. Nancy Bates is THE artist to watch. Considered one of the best singer / songwriters in Australia today by national treasure Archie Roach, Bates’ upcoming release of her album ‘For Your Love’ is one of the most highly anticipated Australian releases.

With such a rare vulnerability, Bates bares herself through deep dived words, and a voice that can only be described as pure soul. Emerging from the wings of Archie Roach after four years of touring as backing vocalist and rhythm guitarist, Bates musical growth is simply undeniable. Her songs are pure emotion, a gift to the human spirit.

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