Celebrated as an aficionado of contemporary folk-rock, Kaurna Cronin is continuing to enthral audiences and impress critics, with the previously named Folk Alliance Australia 'Artist Of The Year' releasing his acclaimed album 'Make Light' and completing an extensive  European tour that saw him and his band perform concerts throughout Germany, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Denmark and Lithuania in 2024.

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A captivating entertainer who is always seeking to push the folk genre to new heights, he has previously been awarded the Folk Alliance Australia 'Artist Of The Year', a recent nominee for 'Best Solo Artist' at The Australian Folk Music Awards, awarded the prestigious APRA-AMCOS 'Emily Burrows Award', 'Best Acoustic Act' at the Fowlers Live Music Awards, ARBA 'Roots Album of The Year' plus a South Australian Music Awards 'Live Music Award'. He is renowned for his intelligent and poignant lyrics in the tradition of folk troubadours who are storytellers first and foremost.

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Kaurna Cronin's musical odyssey is as unconventional as it is enchanting. Raised in the nomadic embrace of a beat-up van, his childhood was a whirlwind of travel as his father, a clown, and his mother, a textile artist, traversed Australia. The family's unconventional lifestyle immersed young Cronin in a world of creativity and expression, providing the perfect backdrop for the burgeoning artist to find his voice.

 

"A true force of contemporary folk, Kaurna Cronin is a distinguished artist and globally recognised performer." - Out Now Magazine

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​From the tender age of 14, Cronin was already honing his craft, playing with bands in bars around his hometown. The spirited, free-spirited atmosphere of his upbringing laid the foundation for his unique musical style. By his late teenage years, he took his talents to the streets, busking his way through cities in Australia and Europe, absorbing the diverse influences that would shape his distinctive sound. Cronin's songwriting is a testament to his early immersion in the world of folk music. Much like a troubadour of old, his lyrics tell tales of life's adventures, love's trials, and the beauty of the open road. With each chord, he carries the echoes of his life's travels, where cities were his stage and the world his audience.

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Known for his magnetic stage presence, Kaurna Cronin delivers performances that are both intimate and electrifying. Whether armed with just an acoustic guitar or surrounded by a full band, his live shows are a testament to the power of genuine connection. Audiences find themselves drawn into the emotive landscapes he creates, forging a unique bond between artist and listener.

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With over 700+ European performances under his belt, Cronin's unique folk blend and moving performances have been wowing audiences throughout Europe and Australia. This wandering storyteller is on the cusp of a new breed of Australian folk artists, reimagining and redeveloping the way music is shared, written and enjoyed across the globe. His sonic and lyrical maturity, hard won from years touring and recording, have found their way onto his most recent self-produced and engineered record, demonstrating why Cronin is widely regarded as being at the cutting-edge of contemporary folk music.

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His most recent album Make Light has been labelled 'A Sparkling Album of Folk-Rock Brilliance'.The songs have an effortless beauty. Like lighting a candle or cracking the shutters, each track contains its own mood and makes its own light. With that light comes an intimacy and a curiosity. His songs do not shy away from the big questions which illuminate our modern experience. These are searching songs, which put words to romantic love, family and memory. His 2022 album Harsh Beauty showcases Cronin’s talent as a seasoned songwriter and musician, but also as an emerging producer/engineer, having crafted from multiple studios across his homeland a lush and emotive soundscape for a deep swag of songs steeped in rich Australian imagery and worldly tales.

 

His previous eight albums provide a varied and thrilling portrayal of what Cronin does best; writing songs with both substance and style. Cronin’s new album effortlessly tows the line of driving hard with attitude and grit and gently evoking powerful emotion as he invites you within his intimate narratives. It's a fascinating blend of the undiscovered and nostalgic, both foreign and familiar. 

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"Like the best singer songwriters, Kaurna is both a keen observer of life and a great teller of tales." - Australian Musician

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In the past years Cronin has toured Europe and Australia extensively, from intimate venues to some of the biggest open air festivals in Germany, Netherlands, Sweden and Estonia. He has graced stages at major festivals globally including Rudolstadt Festival (DE), Woodford Folk Festival (AUS), Port Fairy Folk Festival (AUS),National Folk Festival (AUS), Valkhof Festival (NL), Noorderzone Festival (NL) & Falken Dagar Festival (SWE) plus alongside artists such as Colin Hay (Men at Work), Roscoe James-Irwin (Cat Empire), Keith Urban & Michael Franti.

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