Solar Sessions
Wilson Blackley + Saije + Olivia Lay
Friday 8th November, 6pm
Nowa Nowa, VIC
Tickets also available at Nowa Nowa General Store (Cash Only)
2081 Princes Hwy, Nowa Nowa VIC 3887
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Wilson Blackley - Full Band
After a beautiful first solo show supporting Kim Churchill at our Solar Session earlier this year, Wilson Blackley is back in Nowa Nowa. Headlining the night, this time, with his full band!
From an early age, Wilson Blackley was drawn to the mesmerising melodies of legendary soul artists such as Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, and Aretha Franklin to name a few. Immersing himself in the timeless tunes that defined an entire generation, he felt an undeniable connection to the emotive power and raw emotion encapsulated within their music.
After the release of debut single ‘Home’ at age 19, (Co- produced by Sam Teskey) a stunning sold out first headline show at Melbourne’s Gasometer Hotel in 2021 festival performances at NYE On The Hill and Ocean Sounds and Melbourne Food and Wine Festival alongside acts such as The Teskey Brothers, Boy and Bear, Alice Ivy and more,
Wilson began collaborating on his debut EP with Producer, Sensible J (Sampa The Great, Remi, Cool Out Sun, House Of Beige). Released in mid 2022. Blackley says, “We approached this record like writing a love letter to all the music I grew up listening to as a kid. We wanted to make something that excited us as much as it does when we listen to our favourites”
Saije
Saije is an award-winning, indie folk duo whose soulful harmonies, dynamic guitar-lines and percussive breakdowns breathe life into heartfelt stories. Their songwriting is crafted from the depths; stirring melodies bound together with graceful lyricism, and through multitasking techniques, the pair create a full-bodied sound enriched by flavours from their travels around the globe.
After being awarded Folk Alliance Australia’s ‘Young Artist of the Year 2019-2021’ at the National Folk Festival, Saije has toured extensively in Australia, throughout Canada in 2020 and most recently a 52-date Europe and UK tour through 9 countries in 2023, playing a plethora of sold-out performances and festival appearances, including at Woodford Folk Festival (AUS), Blue Mountains Music Festival (AUS), Doolin Folk Festival (IRE), Tribal Gathering (CZ), Magpies Nest (UK) and an Official Showcase at Folk Alliance International (US). They continue to uplift both national and international audiences through their unifying performances and a warmth that fills small halls and overflows from large festival stages.
Olivia Lay
Olivia Lay is a Lakes Entrance based singer/songwriter inspired by the likes of Newton Faulkner, John Butler and John Mayer. Some of her career highlights include supporting Ruby Fields, Baker Boy, Nathan Cavaleri and Daniel Champagne, as well as performing at NYE on the Hill festival, winning the regional battle of the bands competition (2019) and playing at prominent venues such as the Tote Collingwood and Palais Hepburn-Springs.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Nowa Nowa Recreation Reserve
2092 Prince Highway, Nowa Nowa 3887
ADDRESS
This is an outdoor event held at the Nowa Nowa Recreation Reserve. Feel free to bring chairs, rugs and...warm clothes.
In case of bad weather, the event will be relocated to the Nowa Nowa Community Hall
VENUE
FOOD & DRINKS - BYO
This is a BYO food & drinks event!
Food options will be available on-site. More information coming soon.
Non Powered Campsites are available.
Price: $10/adult or $25/family - All funds are going to the Recreation Reserve Committee.
CAMPING
In order to reduce our carbon emissions we highly encourage carpooling!
TRANSPORT
For more information, feel free to contact us at info@wildlive.com.au
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