Two of Australian folk’s most distinctive voices present an intimate night of storytelling and songcraft at Odessa.
Dutch-born Joyce Prescher brings a quiet intensity to contemporary folk, crafting poetic, slow-burning songs rich in melody and emotional depth. Her writing carries a European sensibility shaped by landscape, memory and belonging — intimate, immersive and deeply affecting. Joyce is a two-time Australian Folk Music Awards finalist and is signed to Cheersquad Records with 2 acclaimed albums to her name.
Mandy Connell is a much-loved and respected figure in the Australian folk community, a masterful storyteller known for her luminous songs and deep connection to the Anglo-Celtic folk traditions that shaped Australia’s folk revival. Following years of collaboration including festival-favourites The Stray Hens, she returns to her solo work with a long-awaited new album in 2026. Mandy is a recipient of the Declan Affley Award and Maldon Minstrel Award.
