The short story…
LJ Parks is a Tasmanian troubadour with a powerful voice, dynamic guitar riffs and playfully wry lyrics. Her music combines elements of contemporary folk, outlaw country and alternative rock with roguish charm and whimsical irreverence.
She’s performed at many esteemed festivals across Australia, received the Cygnet Folk Festival Emerging Artist Award, was a finalist in the Gympie Music Muster Talent Search and is a two time nominee for Youth Artist of the Year in the Australian Folk Music Awards. LJ will also participating in the 2025 CMAA Country Music Academy at Tamworth Music Festival.
Header and artist bio photos by Renee Brazel
Shows
More gigs to be announced soon!
Past Gigs
Festivals
2024: Gympie Music Muster (QLD), National Celtic Festival (VIC), Port Fairy Folk Festival (VIC), Cygnet Folk Festival (TAS)
2023: Mount Roland Folk Festival (TAS), Tablelands Folk Festival (QLD), Folk by the Sea (NSW), Irish & Celtic Music Festival (NSW), Cygnet Folk Festival (TAS)
2022: Queenscliff Music Festival (VIC), Lightwave Festival (TAS)
Special Events
Kunanyi Folk Club, Franklin Folk Club, Sofar Sounds, Source Sessions, ReLoved Market, Simple Cider Benefit Concert
Venues
Tasmania: Altar, The Grand Poobah, Moonah Arts Centre, Franklin Palais Theatre, Fern Tree Tavern, In the Hanging Garden, Source Eco Hub, Twisted Lime, Longley International Hotel, The Hedberg Salon, The Ian Potter Recital Hall, Simple Cider, Hobart Brewing Co.
Victoria: The Drunken Poet, Beav's Bar
Photo by Renee Brazel
Photo by Renee Brazel
Photo by Renee Brazel
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Photo by Ebony Arwen
Photo by Renee Brazel
Photo by Renee Brazel
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