Having only picked up a guitar for the first time in 2004 at age 16, Melbourne born Shaun Kirk has achieved a great deal in such a short time. Discovering a gift for story telling and an undeniable connection with the guitar, Shaun won the 2006 Basin Music Festival Youth Songwriting Competition. 2008 saw the release of his first independent
Read more. The Bipolar Bears are one of Victoria’s rock’n’roll institutions – playing their own brand of rock, reggae and blues to audiences for over 16 years, and they joined Southern FM for a full band Live Sunday Session recently. The boys and girl rocked us out with a swathe of original tunes. For more info on The Bipolar Bears, see
Read moreMamma’s Rejects joined us in the studio for an unplugged session playing songs from their latest CD release and talking to Trent about their touring and recording plans. Press the play button below to hear the full session. Forming March 2008 Mamas Rejects from Melbourne Australia have been on a steady rise with their rocking melodic riffs to their hard
Read moreAccomplished and well-seasoned, Jenny Biddle is one of the most versatile songwriters of her time. With her blistering guitar excursions and heartfelt touch to the piano, the songstress combines her jaw-dropping skills with her fruitful ear for melody, and humble, straight-to-the-core lyrics. Topping it off with her infectious, soulful voice, Jenny offers a vivacious performance that captivates her audience, whether
Read moreMatthew Fagan is a gifted fiery guitarist with a wealth of experience in performance, recording and composition. Matthew has toured with international artists Shirley Bassey, The Buena Vista Social Club, Michael Crawford and Billy Connolly. He joined Scott Howard for a live session on Southern FM recently with his custom built 10- string guitar. Click the Play button below to
Read moreHeidi Everett with her fellow guitarist and backing vocalist Phil Heuzenroeder joined Alan Clement in the studio for a live session playing a selection of tracks and talking about the making of her debut album A Week in the Life. Heidi also spoke about her involvement with the Mental Health Music Network, a group providing benefits through music to those
Read more