Woodfordia Inc
presents
Autumn Tour 2023: Western Australia
featuring Colin Lillie (AUS) and Iona Fyfe (SCO)
Colin Lillie is certainly one of a kind. This gypsy Scotsman has found a new life in Alice Springs, where he has thrived as a songwriter. Colin released his debut album “Glass Homes” in 2016 and his second “Shades of Love” in 2022. Colin has also been co-writing with the likes of Rohin Jones (The Middle East) & Tyrone Noonan (George).
You don’t have to delve very deep into Colin’s lyrics or the heart of his voice to know his songs are driven by someone who has all of the shades of life experience to lean into. This rang true with his 2017 and 2019 awards for Best Live Voice at the National Live Music Awards.
Later in 2023 Colin is heading back to Nashville to record his third studio album. In the meantime he’s always writing as well as working with people in recovery from drug and alcohol addictions. Colin visits rehab centres and uses his songs and life experience as a way to assist others.
“With his debut record, Lillie has reached within himself and brought forth something truly special; a glass house is one thing, open for the world to see, but a Glass Home is another entirely.”
– Samuel J Fell, The Guardian
“Colin Lillie has been gifted an incredible voice. It’s a voice that has seen him win countless accolades, including nominations for the National Live Music Awards’ ‘Live Voice Of The Year’. “
– Scenestr
Aberdeenshire folksinger, Iona Fyfe, has become one of Scotland’s finest singers, rooted deeply in the singing traditions of the North East of Scotland. In 2021, she became the first singer to win the coveted title of Musician of the Year at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards.
Iona is a fierce advocate for the official recognition of the Scots Language, leading a successful campaign to pressure Spotify into recognising Scots and add it to its list of languages. Honoured at the Scots Language Awards with the title of Speaker of the Year in 2021, Iona performs both folk and pop songs in the Scots language, remaining true to her roots and traditions.
With extensive touring experience, Iona has performed all over the world. A familiar face on the UK folk club circuit, Iona is just as much at home in an unaccompanied singing setting, as she is with full band line-up.
“…a Scottish folksinger, magical and charismatic”
– Rolling Stone, France
“…one of the best Scotland has to offer.”
– Global-Music.de
“… a new interpretation to the country genre”
– Maverick
Capel, 19 April 2023
RSL Capel Sub Branch, WA Festival of Small Halls returns to Capel on Wednesday, 19 April 2023 with Colin Lillie and Iona Fyfe. Food and a bar service will be available at the Hall. Tickets are priced at: Full Admission – $20 Click here to purchase tickets. Doors Open 6.30pm Show Starts 7.00pm RSL Capel … Read more
Willyabrup, 20 April 2023
Willyabrup Community Hall, WA, Wadandi Country Willyabrup Community Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Wadandi People. The Willyabrup Community Hall is so small that last year the Small Halls show had to overflow into a tent. Over 100 people enjoyed a great night with great music, and Willyabrup are looking forward to a … Read more
Nannup, 21 April 2023
Nannup Town Hall, WA, Wardandi and Bibbulman Country Nannup Town Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Wardandi and Bibbulman People. The old Nannup Town Hall is an iconic venue with great acoustics. Built in 1903 out of timber (as befits a timber town), the hall has held many events, including the first schoolhouse … Read more
Bridgetown, 22 April 2023
Centenary Hall, WA, Pibulmun and Wadandi Country Centenary Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Pibulmun and Wadandi People. Originally home to the Pibulmun-Wadandi people and called Geegelup, Bridgetown was gazetted over 150 years ago. It was named, not for its bridge, but for the ship (in the port 100 km north) that took the first shipment of … Read more
Pemberton, 23 April 2023
Pemberton Hall, WA, Noongar Country Pemberton Mill Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Noongar People. The Pemberton Mill Hall is owned by the Pemberton Community and was built in 1913. It is a beautifully restored hall and a great venue. There have been many happenings in the Mill Hall for over 100 years. … Read more
Porongurup, 26 April 2023
Porongurup Hall, WA, Noongar People Country Porongurup Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Noongar People. The Porongurup Hall was erected in 1913 at a cost of 110 pounds, and was initially used as a school for the growing district. It was extended in 1923, and again in 1935, when pioneers of the district … Read more
Torbay, 27 April 2023
Torbay Hall, WA, Menang Country Torbay Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Menang People. The Torbay Hall is a charming historic building nestled amongst the Karri trees halfway between the towns of Albany and Denmark. The hall was built in 1913 to support the forestry and farming communities that had developed in the … Read more
Quindanning, 29 April 2023
Quindanning Community Hall, WA Quindanning Community Hall stands on the traditional lands of the People. The Quindanning Community Hall was established in 1958. The hall has been used for many things over the years, including CWA meetings, dances, socials, public meetings, exercise classes, weddings and the community Christmas gathering. Quindanning is divided between two shires … Read more
Pingelly, 30 April 2023
Pingelly Recreation and Cultural Centre, WA, Noongar Willman Country Pingelly Recreation and Cultural Centre stands on the traditional lands of the Noongar Willman People. The Pingelly Recreation and Cultural Centre, (or PRACC), built in 1920, is the largest wooden building in the southern hemisphere. Not bad for a town of 809 people! The facility is … Read more
Coolgardie, 3 May 2023
Coolgardie Hall, WA Festival of Small Halls rolls into Coolgardie on Wednesday, 3 May 2023 with Colin Lillie and Iona Fyfe. Tickets are priced at: Full Admission – $15Click here to purchase tickets. Doors Open 6.30pm Show Starts 7.00pm Coolgardie Hall has accessible entry. Festival of Small Halls events take place in venues operating under … Read more
Yorkrakine, 4 May 2023
Yorkrakine Hall, WA, The Ballardong Nyoongar People Country Yorkrakine Hall stands on the traditional lands of the The Ballardong Nyoongar People People. Once upon a time this community boasted a school, general store, hall and a wheatbin serving the local farmers of the district. The Agricultural Hall which was constructed in 1926 still remains standing … Read more
Koorda, 5 May 2023
Koorda Memorial Hall, WA, Ballardong Country Koorda Memorial Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Ballardong People. The Koorda Memorial Hall was built in honour of the people that developed the Koorda district from 1908-1958. The Hall has been the centre for town gatherings and events. There are locals that have lots of tales … Read more
Wongan Hills, 6 May 2023
Wongan Hills Civic Centre, WA, Ballardong Country Wongan Hills Civic Centre stands on the traditional lands of the Ballardong People. Wongan Hills is approximately 184km north of Perth. The town is named for a nearby range of hills that are found to the north-west of the town. Surveyor General John Septimus Roe arrived in the … Read more
Lancelin, 7 May 2023
Lancelin Shire Hall, WA, Yued – Noongyar Country Lancelin Shire Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Yued – Noongyar People. Festival of Small Halls returns to Lancelin on Sunday, 7 May 2023 with Colin Lillie and Iona Fyfe. Opening the show will be local act Savanah Solomon! West Australian singer-songwriter Savanah Solomon has … Read more
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Woodfordia Inc presents Festival of Small Halls Autumn Tour 2023 featuring Iona Fyfe (SCO) and Colin Lillie (AUS)
Festival of Small Halls has announced that Iona Fyfe and Colin Lillie will feature on the upcoming Autumn Tour 2023: Western Australia.
IONA FYFE (SCO)
Aberdeenshire folksinger, Iona Fyfe, has become one of Scotland’s finest singers, rooted deeply in the singing traditions of the North East of Scotland.
A fierce advocate for the official recognition of the Scots Language, Iona lead a successful campaign to pressure Spotify into recognising Scots and add it to its list of languages. Honoured at the Scots Language Awards with the title of Speaker of the Year in 2021, Iona performs both folk and pop songs in the Scots language, remaining true to her rooting in tradition.
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COLIN LILLIE (AUS)
Colin Lillie is certainly one of a kind. This gypsy Scotsman has found a new life in Alice Springs, where he has thrived as a songwriter.
You don’t have to delve very deep into Colin’s lyrics or the heart of his voice to know his songs are driven by someone who has all of the shades of life experience to lean into.
Later in 2023 Colin is heading back to Nashville to record his third studio album. In the meantime he’s always writing as well as working with people in recovery from drug and alcohol addictions. Colin visits rehab centres and uses his songs and life experience as a way to assist others.
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Festival of Small Halls events take place in venues operating under current government Covid Safe regulations, and has stringent Workplace Health and Safety requirements for all travelling artists and crew. Under the terms and conditions of all events, you must not attend if you have any symptoms of Covid-19.
Please do your bit to protect others and keep your community safe.
This tour was supported by the Australia Council through the Playing Australia Scheme.
