Xavier Rudd

Xavier Rudd has spent over two decades as one of Australia’s most cherished voices, captivating audiences worldwide with his unique fusion of roots, folk, and world music. A gifted multi-instrumentalist and a passionate advocate for the environment and social justice, his music carries a timeless message of connection—to the Earth, to community, and to spirit.

In 2024, Rudd released Freedom Sessions—his first EP in 25 years. Across songs like World Order, Road Trippin’, and Moments, the record offered an intimate, soulful meditation on freedom and personal growth. That journey deepened in 2025 with Where to Now, a powerful new EP that explores resilience, human connection, and the courage to face uncertainty with hope. Layered rhythms, heartfelt vocals, and Rudd’s unmistakable sound capture an artist still pushing into new creative territory while remaining rooted in the natural world that inspires him.

Beyond the studio, Rudd’s career has taken him to the world’s biggest stages, from Glastonbury, Rock Werchter and Pinkpop to the Byron Bay Blues Festival, while his activism has supported causes ranging from Indigenous land rights to ocean conservation. With a new chapter unfolding through Where to Now and tours across Australia, North America, and Europe in 2025–26, Xavier Rudd continues to inspire as both artist and activist, reminding us that music can be a powerful force for unity and change.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15