Kate Miller-Heidke

Kate Miller-Heidke returns to her musical roots while pushing into new territory with The Kiss and The Abyss, a striking fusion of gothic folk, theatrical storytelling and avant-garde textures. The album sees her refract the folk music of her songwriting youth through a darker, more experienced lens to focus on the ills and hopes of the modern world. Working with longtime collaborator Keir Nuttall on guitar, Miller-Heidke will perform a wide selection of tracks from the album—some for the first time—alongside the songs that have established her as one of Australia's most acclaimed contemporary musicians.

The Kiss and The Abyss functions as a meditation on the Internet Age: its distortions, seductions and impact on humanity. Old-world instrumentation and mythological imagery collide with distinctly modern anxieties, creating work that feels both timeless and sharply of the moment. The album is filled with intricate vocals, rich folk textures and expansive cinematic soundscapes that feel both grounded and otherworldly.

Opening for the three-night run is electric violinist and singer-songwriter Xani Kolac, whose genre-spanning approach weaves art pop, folk, rock and jazz together. Kolac has performed with John Cale, opened for Hania Rani and earned an Australian Music Prize nomination for her 2025 rock album Keep Moving. The performances run 18–20 September 2026, with pre-concert dining available and bus transfers arranged.