Belfast-born and Melbourne-based singer-songwriter, Andy has nine albums and a book of poetry to his name. Touring the world with his acoustic guitar and writing with the likes of Tim Finn and Peter Gabriel, Andy’s mix of charm, lyrical distinction and social concern make him an artist for our time.
Andy White / Artist biography
Growing up in the chaos of 1970s Belfast, Andy wrote poetry from an early age and picked up a guitar as a teenager after hearing John Lennon on the radio. Social concern as well as poetry has informed his work from the start, and he has worked tirelessly as a performer and writer since his debut in 1986. Moving to Australia in 2002 has proved a rebirth artistically, expanding both his literary and musical horizons, as he enjoys the view from his window in the hills outside Melbourne.
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1985 - Religious Persuasion (Stiff), UK indie charts Top 3
1993 - Voted Hot Press Irish Songwriter Of The Year
2000 - Andy co-writes Coz I’m Free with Christine Anu for Cathy Freeman. Song played at Paralympics Opening Ceremony
2002 - Relocates with family to Melbourne
2004 - Official Folk Alliance showcase, Memphis, TN
2008 - Co-wrote with Peter Gabriel Whole Thing released on Peter’s Big Blue Ball album
2009 - 14 poems selected for New North (Wake Forest Press), anthology including Seamus Heaney amongst others
2009 - Garageband (Wildflower Records) released in USA. Invited to showcase at SXSW
1993 - Voted Hot Press Irish Songwriter Of The Year
2000 - Andy co-writes Coz I’m Free with Christine Anu for Cathy Freeman. Song played at Paralympics Opening Ceremony
2002 - Relocates with family to Melbourne
2004 - Official Folk Alliance showcase, Memphis, TN
2008 - Co-wrote with Peter Gabriel Whole Thing released on Peter’s Big Blue Ball album
2009 - 14 poems selected for New North (Wake Forest Press), anthology including Seamus Heaney amongst others
2009 - Garageband (Wildflower Records) released in USA. Invited to showcase at SXSW
