Entertainment
26 September, 2024
Darlinghurst returns to Savannah
GOLDEN Guitar Award winning act, Darlinghurst, from Melbourne are excited to return to Savannah in the Round with their “relatable lyricism and exceptional performances”.
Originally a four piece, Darlinghurst announced at the end of last year they would be moving forward into 2024 as a duo, with original members Cassie Leopold and Pagan Newman.
Describing their sound akin to that of The Chicks (formerly The Dixie Chicks) and Little Big Town, the country duo boasts “powerhouse vocals, a keen ear
or melody, relatable lyricism and exceptional
performances” and will be a performance all
festival-goers will want to see.
“We’ve been singing together for about 16 years and have always loved the story telling and the
harmonies in country music and that’s what really draws us to the genre,” Cassie said.
“I guess we’re kind of fresh country with elements
of rock and maybe a bit of R&B squeezed in
there also, given our music journey.
“I guess our vibe is similar to The Chicks
or Little Big Town.”
The pair are excited to visit the Far North for the
Mareeba festival saying “it’s always lovely to be there”.
“Our favourite thing about being up there is definitely the weather, especially being from Melbourne,” Cassie said
“What makes Savannah such a great festival is the people up there are always pretty laid back and the people that run it are awesome.
“It’s a different kind of vibe compared to all the other festivals we play at.
“I feel like there’s a lot going on but it’s done in a far more relaxed way, it doesn’t feel as full-on or hectic as some of the others.
“So it’s always really lovely to be there and the crowds are great.”
Darlinghurst entered the ARIA Australian Country Albums Chart at number one with their self-titled debut album, earning them a Golden Guitar Award for New Talent of the Year in 2022 and have since gone on to support The Corrs, the Black Sorrows and Jon Stevens.
For three unforgettable days of country music,
camping, glamping and entertainment hosted at
Kerribee Park from 11-13 October, visit www.savannahintheround.com.au
