What a privilege to be able to welcome our local HAZEL AND THE THIEF, who has recently made her presence well and truly known around Tamworth!
Afternoon Tea will be provided, including many gluten & dairy free options, and Tea & Coffee. You are also welcome to BYO.
HAZEL AND THE THIEF
People’s Choice nominee for “Most Promising Future Star” 2025
CCMA National Songwriter Nominee – 2025
The Senior Academy of Country Music graduate 2025
“She’s just incredible” – Fanny Lumsden
“Hazel & the Thief… a remarkable presence in the Independent Australian music scene, seamlessly blending folk, country and rock into a captivating musical experience. If you’re looking for music that stirs the imagination, Hazel and the Thief is a must-listen.” - Karise Eden
HAZEL & The Thief is an Australian alternative country artist led by the enigmatic singer-songwriter, HAZEL. Her unique vocal style, a blend of Celtic influences and a distinct Australian accent, adds depth and character to her emotionally charged lyrics.
Her music is characterized by strong storytelling, captivating melodies, and a raw, energetic sound. Both her recent single’s ‘The Olden Days’ & I Want To Own A Farm With You’ have both charted in the Top 10 for multiple weeks on both the AMRAP and the official Country Music Airplay charts in 2024.
HAZEL & The Thief's live performances are always a highlight, as HAZEL’S ever-changing lineup of session musicians adds a unique and spontaneous element to each show. This dynamic approach ensures that every concert is a one-of-a-kind experience, leaving audiences captivated and wanting more.
HAZEL is the heart and soul. The lead vocalist and songwriter, she weaves her special kind of magic through melody and lyric. She has shared the stage with some of Australia's most renowned musicians such as Mick Thomas, Luke O’shea, Taylor Moss, Freya Josephine Hollick, Ella Hooper, Charm of Finches, Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham, Weeping Willows, Brooke Taylor, Karise Eden, Fanny Lumsden, and many more.
THE NAME: HAZEL & The Thief, attracting attention for its quirky and mysterious meaning.
The name "The Thief" holds a playful and symbolic meaning. In this context, "The Thief" represents the band members who "steal" the spotlight alongside HAZEL, each contributing their unique talents and personalities to create a captivating musical experience. It also symbolizes the way music itself can "steal" your attention, transport you to another world, and leave an indelible mark on your soul.
Hazel is also an illustrator. Keep an eye out for her illustrated lyric book, merchandise and stories. HAZEL & The Thief is more than just music.
CLINT WILSON
Melbournian Singer/ Songwriter Clint Wilson possesses that rare and special something in his songwriting, that makes his fans instantly connect to his story. Justifiably compared to the likes of Paul Kelly and Crowded House, Clint’s nostalgic Folk, Alt-Country music is an enjoyable amble through the tradition of storytelling in song.
Growing up in Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs, Clint was exposed to a life of music and performance from an early age. Although his family were not inherently musical themselves, the young singer was encouraged with piano lessons and a love for the guitar before reaching his ninth birthday. Surrounded by the sounds of Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline and Slim Dusty, Clint began a life long love affair with the Country sound. Once in high school, Clint took to forming a band with his fellow schoolmates and the rest is history.
Since 2017 Clint has released five singles, including this years jauntily unforgettable ‘Couldn’t Promise You Rain #4’ and the Triple M favorite ‘Don’t stir your coffee til it’s cold’. In 2018 Clints debut album 2018 ‘Dark Water’, landed successfully on the iTunes Country Charts at #20 and went as high as #2.
To date Clint has recorded all but his latest tracks at Melbourne’s Newmarket Studios with producers Guus Hoevenaars (2x Emmy award winner and Bafta nomination) and Callum Barter (Grammy nominated for albums with Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile, Saskwatch and Broads).
No stranger to the Australian circuit, Clint has played at events including the legendary Tamworth Country Music Festival and supported fellow musicians Kevin Bennet, The Flood and Andrew Swift.
Arriving in late 2020 and Clints latest musical offerings come in the form of a ten track album ‘Another Death in the Family’, which is released on September 11th. The album includes the latest single ‘Family Tree’, which airs on August 28th and was recorded at EOR Studio by Damian Cafarella and Lachlan Bryan. It’s self-evident, reading between the lines of Clints music, that his connection to his Country roots is a strong one.
Two of the encompassing tracks were recorded during the lockdown period at Clints home studio, with the final addition to the album being the nostalgic ballad ‘High School Sweethearts’, which is a romantic duet that features the much loved, candied vocals of Gretta Ziller and was recorded back at Newmarket with Guus Hoevenaars.
The songs are a heartfelt recollection of stories past and present, inspired by both the events of Clints own life, as well as empathic observations on the lives of others. Characteristically Country in their nature, several were completed whilst attending the esteemed DAG songwriters retreat in Nundle. A place that Clint muses is a ‘Pretty special place to me’.
Clints passion for his music is something that is felt tangibly in his performance and writing style. He is a singer and songwriter who obviously feels a deep connection to his role as a storyteller and his position in the long hall of Country Music is one which can be understood in terms of it’s classic down-to-earth aesthetic. As he speaks of his motivation for playing the songs and writing the music “One of my favorite things as a songwriter is having someone come up to me, or send me a message that tells me that they relate to my music. That really keeps you going. I just want to keep putting music out that people relate to.”