Hello! Who are we speaking with and what do you do in the band?
I’m Rowena. I’m going to be performing alongside Lucy Wise and Louisa Wise as a trio act. Each of us has different styles as musos and songwriters, and considering our history of being part of a family band, we’re excited to be collaborating together for this special show after five years.
Using three words, describe what festival-goers can expect from your performance at Darebin Music Feast?
Harmonies, strings, poetry.
Who or what do you think the highlight of the Darebin Music Feast will be this year?
I reckon the Bain Marie Hub Bar will be somewhat of a heartbeat of the festival. It’ll be the showing some real class acts, including Triple Denim and Kenny Joe Black, both of whom I am really looking forward to see.
Why is the Darebin Music Feast an important community celebration?
The Darebin area is home to many of the country’s wonderful musicians and artists, so it’s a chance for both locals and people from around Melbourne to be exposed to the diverse range of talents on offer. It’s also rare for the community to have a festival right on their doorstep. Some people can’t peel themselves away from city craziness to attend big festivals like this that are often outside of Melbourne, so the Music Feast is pretty much bridging that gap.
If you had to give us one reason to catch your set at the festival, what would that be?
As three great female songwriters – who are also family – we present a unique opportunity for one to see the tree and two apples that didn’t fall far from it.
Louisa, Lucy & Rowena Wise play the opening night of the Bain Marie Hub Bar as part of the Darebin Music Feast, Wednesday October 8 at 8pm. Tickets are free.
