Concert & Conversation

Experience an unforgettable Concert & Conversation, celebrating outstanding Australian songwriters as part of the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival.

Join a lineup of acclaimed songwriters, including Christine Anu, Mark Scholtez, Francesca de Valence, and Karen Jacobsen, with more to be announced, as they perform hits and new work created during the festival’s Residency. Hear directly from the artists as they share the stories, inspiration, and creative process behind each song, offering a rare insight into their craft.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with dynamic songwriters, explore their creative journeys, and be inspired. This is a night of music, insight, and connection you won’t want to miss.

Writing new songs as part of the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival and Residency, co-founders Karen Jacobsen and Francesca de Valence will take you behind the scenes as all songwriters share insights about their creative process and careers. This is a not-to-be-missed inspiring opportunity to get up close to dynamic songwriters and artists right here in the Whitsundays.

6pm - 8pm, Saturday 6 June, 2026
Whitsunday Sailing Club 
11 Ocean Rd, Airlie Beach