Shane Howard

For over 40 years Shane Howard has established himself as one of Australia's most influential writers and singers and created a uniquely Australian voice. From the red heart, where he penned his enduring song Solid Rock, Sacred Ground, to the wilds of Tasmania that gave birth to Let the Franklin Flow, Howard's songs have created a new map of Australia. His songs challenge existing social paradigms and dig down into what it means to be a modern Australian. They also reach across the globe and champion the cause of the common people, the environment and the injustices of colonisation.

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He's played for Prime Ministers, Aboriginal Elders and Environmental campaigners, from concert halls to protest sites and remote campfires. Howard released his 14th solo album, Dark Matter in 2020. In 2022, his legendary band, Goanna, embarked on an extensive national tour, paying homage to their classic Spirit of Place album and reigniting the Goanna spirit that championed Aboriginal rights and environmental justice in the 1980’s. Howard is a respected senior statesman in Australia who continues to work as a poet, musician, writer, singer, producer and mentor.

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