From early days busking and playing on the Melbourne folk circuit, Don found his passion for songwriting and formed his first band. Don cites Bob Dylan and Van Morrison as major early influences, and also Richard Clapton. Evolving through various incarnations (and band names)
Don Hillman's Secret Beach have been together since their album, Under A Southern Sky. The band includes Don Hillman (vocals, guitar), Rossco Clarke (lead guitar), Kieran Dickson (bass) and Peter Mullins (drums, backing vocal).