Renowned acoustic chamber-folk trio The String Contingent tour extensively in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Scandinavia, with their unique sound that confidently walks the line between folk, classical, jazz and bluegrass. Australians Chris Stone (violin) and Holly Downes (double bass), with Scotsman Graham McLeod (guitar) share a musical ethos, showcasing the individuality of each musician.

Young stalwarts of the Australian acoustic music scene, TSC are equally comfortable rocking a festival stage or playing for an intimate crowd. In performance, their camaraderie and cheeky banter shines through, as does their passionate musicianship and instrumental skills; a joyful combination of precision, refinement and beauty, balanced with visceral energy and drive.

2017 saw the launch of their fifth album, Iterations, recorded in the beautiful acoustic of the Windsong Pavillion at Four Winds, Bermagui NSW. Holly, Chris and Graham embarked on a two-part residency at Four Winds to explore different creative approaches to music-making. The resultant album features music that they developed at and between the two sessions, and live free improvisation, which they collectively and spontaneously created in concert.

TSC were last at the Festival in 2011, when they wowed the audience with the musicianship and sheer energy (I’m not sure they actually got any sleep!).

TSC will appear in concert, present a fiddle workshop, a masterclass in double bass and run the Saturday evening ceilidh dance.

Have a listen to TSC here or find out more about them on their website.