Emma Donovan & Friends: Live and Acoustic returns to The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia this November for its third iteration as part of ALWAYS LIVE.

With the release of her new solo album ‘Til My Song Is Done’, Emma Donovan has found herself getting back to the sound of country, with a feeling of being on Country. Before her soul-funk and gospel output with The Putbacks, before her Black Arm Band years and even before the Stiff Gins, there were Emma Donovan outfits of silk and sequins and two-song sets of the biggest country hits. This album is honoring the legacy of her family’s country music ways.

Not only will she be appearing at the event, but she has also curated a stunning line-up of First Nations talent to join her for a captivating afternoon of storytelling that celebrates Indigenous excellence. This show is exclusive to Melbourne.

Featuring performances by Deline Briscoe, David Arden, Candice Lorrae and Jayden Lillyst, set against the backdrop of the Wurrdha Marra exhibition, Emma Donovan & Friends; Live & Acoustic is an opportunity for audiences to learn about the rich cultural history of First Nations communities and experiences through song.

This event is part of ALWAYS LIVE, a 17-day state-wide celebration of contemporary live music supported by the Victorian Government through Visit Victoria.