http://www.factorytheatre.com.au/events/2012/07/24/communion-michael-kiw... of the BBC Sound of 2012 Poll and fresh from a critically acclaimed performance at SXSW, Michael Kiwanuka is one artist you don’t want to miss this Splendour. Crediting the likes of Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, Bob Dylan and Paul Simon as inspiration, few artists make such an instant impression as this man. His debut album ‘Home Again’ is set to make the liquid-voiced singer an international name and touch its listeners in the same way as his favourite records inspired Michael Kiwanuka himself. Ben Howard is a young acoustic troubadour who amassed a secret society of fans via the UK’s fiercely loyal surfing community. He was hand-picked by members of Mumford and Sons for the Communion label and the word quickly spread. Ben will be showcasing his self-reflective debut album ‘Every Kingdom’ at this...
Event Details
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Headline Artist: Michael Kiwanuka
Venue: The Factory Theatre
105 Victoria Road
2204
Marrickville
AU
Artists Performing at this Event
Michael Kiwanuka is a British musician of Ugandan heritage who writes songs combining soul and rootsy folk influences and sings them with a deep, husky soulful voice.
Ben Howard (born 24 May 1988) is an English singer-songwriter, born in London. He moved to Totnes, Devon, in his teens.
Tim Hart (9 January 1948 - 24 December 2009) was an English folk singer and multi-instrumentalist, best known as a founding member of electric folk band Steeleye Span.