Firstly, please note that Fleurieu Folk Festival is happening a little earlier than usual. They have moved the Festival to the second weekend of the month [9-11th October, 2026] instead of the final. This is a permanent change.

Tickets are available now!

This year the Festival are including a Home Grown Live & Local Program to celebrate their 20th Anniversary 

The program will be staged throughout the whole weekend on various stages. However, on Saturday 10th, there will be a lineup of local musicians and songwriters appearing on The Busk Stop Stage from 10am – 5pm. I am appearing at 11am along with a list of non stop All Stars, including Alex Aubrey, Mr Dalliard, Quentin Eyers, Sleepy Ghost, Don Morrison, Henk Groote, Adrienne Lovelock, Alan G Smallman and more.

Related show

• Artist: Paula Standing
• Date: 10/10/26
• Time: 11:00am
• Venue: Fleurieu Folk Festival
• City: Willunga , SA
• Address: Main Rd
• Venue phone: (08) 8327 2797
• Country: Australia
• Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed
• Notes: Appearing on Busk Stop Stage with a line-up off local musicians

Pink Feather Dress made it to the top 10 of The World Songwriting Awards for

‘Best Traditional Country Song’ Spring 2026

I am stoked to announce that I have a few bookings to perform at Cafe Komodo in Prospect over the coming months.

Friday night July 31 6-9pm, I will be accompanied by Nigel Sweeting (bass) and Quentin Eyers (lead guitar)

Friday night August 28 6-9pm, I will be back with The Crew (Nigel Sweeting; Steve and Sheelagh Loss)

Sunday afternoon October 18 3-6pm with The Crew

These are free shows but I recommend you book yourself a table to ensure a good seat. Remember there is a fantastic menu and drinks list at Komodo, so make sure you get yourself dinner. Down the lane at 118 Prospect Rd Prospect SA (parking at rear via Honeysuckle Lane)

Table bookings via the website or phone 08 8344 7448

Related show

• Artist: Paula Standing
• Date: 31/07/26
• Time: 6:00pm
• Venue: Cafe Komodo
• City: Prospect , SA
• Address: 118 Prospect Rd
• Venue phone: 08 8344 7448
• Country: Australia
• Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed
• Notes: With Nigel Sweeting and Quentin Eyers

• Artist: Paula Standing
• Date: 28/08/26
• Time: 6:00pm
• Venue: Cafe Komodo
• City: Prospect , SA
• Address: 118 Prospect Rd
• Venue phone: 08 8344 7448
• Country: Australia
• Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed
• Notes: The Crew (Nigel Sweeting, Steve and Sheelagh Loss)

• Artist: Paula Standing
• Date: 04/10/26
• Time: 3:00pm
• Venue: Cafe Komodo
• City: Prospect , SA
• Address: 118 Prospect Rd
• Venue phone: 08 8344 7448
• Country: Australia
• Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed
• Notes: Back playing with The Crew

Pleased to announce that I will  be kicking off the night at the next Club Acoustica gathering at The Olive Branch Cafe in Balhannah, Sunday July 31 at 6pm.

Due to a couple of unforeseen circumstances, the other two acts have been replaced since they were booked so following on from me will be the delightful Nigel Sweeting AKA Cactus, playing his original tunes. Then we shall have Joe Ahern and Juliet Backman also playing their original country, pop and folk songs. This will be a great evening of local songwriters!

Guest poet will be Joan Metcalfe, reciter of vintage comic poems.

FREE Event, but table bookings a must. If you are unable to attend, please let cafe know as there is always a waiting list.

Related show

• Artist: Paula Standing
• Date: 05/07/26
• Time: 6:00pm
• Venue: Club Acoustica at The Olive Branch Cafe
• City: Balhannah , South Australia
• Address: 84 Main Rd
• Venue phone: 08 8398 0009
• Country: Australia
• Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed
• Box office: (08) 8398 0009
• Notes: Other artists: Nigel Sweeting; Joe Ahern & Juliet Backman + poet Joan Metcalfe

Related show

• Artist: Paula Standing
• Date: 20/06/26
• Time: 4:00pm
• Venue: The Lion Hotel
• City: North Adelaide , SA
• Address: 161 Melbourne St
• Venue phone: 08 83670222
• Country: Australia
• Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed
• Notes: Make Music Day – FREE Entry; Jodi Martin and Paula Standing

The Crew and I will be playing at Cafe Komodo in Prospect on Friday night May 29

This time Glenn Butcher will be opening the first set at 6pm with a few songs after which, I will join him for a duet. For the end of the set, I have invited Sally Armstrong to accompany me with her fine fiddle. Sal will finish the set with an Ole Timey piece to set you all foot stomping.

The Crew, Stephen and Sheelagh Loss on guitar and banjo with Nigel Sweeting on double bass, will take the stage for the last two sets. The new album will feature along with some oldies, newbies and the now obligatory ‘surprise’ cover.

118 Prospect Road — Prospect, SA 6-9pm, dinner and drinks available.  

Make your table bookings via the Cafe Komodo website or phone in on +61 8 8344 7448

Related show

• Artist: Paula Standing
• Date: 29/05/26
• Time: 6:00pm
• Venue: Cafe Komodo
• City: Prospect , SA
• Address: 118 Prospect Rd
• Venue phone: 08 8344 7448
• Country: Australia
• Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed
• Notes: Live with full band, FREE Entry but table bookings recommended.

Please Note: Live at The Radio on 3D is available for playback via the 3D app for the next few weeks!

It has been a long time coming, but I am finally releasing the full album of Pink Feather Dress. I am delighted to say that there is also a music video for the title track!

Yes you read it right! The Jade will be the venue hosting this long awaited event.

On Friday May 8 we will be kicking off at 8pm sharp with the legendary Don Morrison, who has agreed to open the evening with his fabulous songs and resonator guitar. Doors open 7:30pm

I am pleased to announce the lineup for The Crew will include Steve & Sheelagh Loss (guitar banjo); Nigel Sweeting (double bass); Ashley Turner (violin) and Quentin Eyers (mandolin and producer).

Catch me on Eastside Radio 89.7FM chatting with David on Drive Tuesday. We are going to be discussing the new album and all the gossip on where, when and why. May 5th 3:50pm ACST see gig guide below. Following the launch we will be setting up in ThreeDRadio 93.7fm studios for Live at The Radio Wednesday May 13. Details in gig guide.

The album and the new video now available online as of Monday April 27th

Smart link to album available here!

Video available in my Gallery/YouTube

Tickets are available via Try Booking various prices. $20/adult or $25 at the door.

Related show

• Artist: Paula Standing
• Date: 05/05/26
• Time: 3:50pm
• Venue: Eastside Radio 89.7FM
• City: Paddington , NSW
• Country: Australia
• Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed
• Notes: Interview with David on Drive – listen online

• Artist: Paula Standing
• Date: 08/05/26
• Time: 7:30pm
• Venue: The Jade
• City: Adelaide , SA
• Address: 160 Flinders Street
• Venue phone: 0402 299 301
• Country: Australia
• Admission: $20
• Age restrictions: All Ages
• Box office: 0417824250
• More information
• Notes: Album launch with full band. Don Morrison to open the show. Doors at 7:30pm Show 8pm. Please note Tickets are $25 at the door.

• Artist: Paula Standing
• Date: 13/05/26
• Time: 8:00pm
• Venue: ThreeDRadio 93.7FM
• City: St Peters , SA
• Address: 101 Payneham Rd
• Venue phone: (08) 8363 3937
• Country: Australia
• Age restrictions: All Ages
• More information
• Notes: Playing the new album with the band Live at The Radio

I was delighted to accept an invitation by my wonderful friend Graham Brown to his monthly show at Noori on The Midcoast. Graham presents a great show every month and invites a guest along to perform between his two sets. I managed to recover from a crusty virus enough to make it along. I am so thrilled that I did. Graham learnt a mandolin part for Pink Feather Dress and accompanied me for that number. At the end of the night we were requested to play it again.

Graham’s how is on the first Thursday of every month.

Related show

• Artist: Paula Standing
• Date: 02/04/26
• Time: 6:00pm
• Venue: Noori on the Midcoast
• City: Port Noarlunga , SA
• Address: 2/20 Gawler St
• Venue phone: 0412618146
• Country: Australia
• Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed
• Notes: Graham Brown & Friends

On Sunday March 8, a new Fringe event happened in the Burnside Ballroom from 12pm – 10pm. One day festival of art, film, music & speakers, built to inspire people power and practical action.

Music started at 5pm and I performed a couple of protest songs of my own plus a cover. Steve (guitar) & Sheelagh Loss (banjo), along with Nigel Sweeting on bass were on the stage with me. A highly successful afternoon / evening seeing hundreds come through the door.

Related show

• Artist: Paula Standing
• Date: 08/03/26
• Time: 12:00pm
• Venue: Burnside Ballroom
• City: Tusmore , SA
• Address: 401 Greenhill Rd
• Venue phone: (08) 8366 4200
• Country: Australia
• Age restrictions: All Ages
• More information
• Notes: Appearing at 5:55pm Power Of Activism – Adelaide Fringe Event – Free Entry, artists, performers and speakers.

I am getting myself prepared for a visit to Radio Adelaide to chat and play for Jane Bower on The Folk Show Saturday evening March 7th. The show starts at 5pm and Jane will be spinning the latest single and I will also play a couple of tunes live.

I will be chatting about what is coming for me and talking up the full release of the new album in May. 

Related show

• Artist: Paula Standing
• Date: 07/03/26
• Time: 5:00pm
• Venue: Radio Adelaide 101.5FM
• City: Adelaide , South Australia
• Address: North Terrace
• Venue phone: 08 8313 5000
• Country: Australia
• Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed
• More information
• Notes: Guest artist on The Folk Show with Jane Bower