Rory Phillips (AU)

Rory Phillips is an Australia artist and musician known for his evocative songwriting and storytelling, and musicianship beyond his years. His songs blend traditional country and folk sounds with modern influences, often tackling important themes of mental health, the environment and heritage. He is the Musician-in-Residence at the CMAA Academy of Country Music, was named the 2023 Folk Federation of NSW Young Folk Artist of the Year, is an endorsed artist of Cole Clark Guitars, Achillies Amps and Buzz Box Guitars and is currently enrolled in his first year of a Bachelor of Creative Arts (Music) at the University of Wollongong on the Vice-Chancellor’s Leadership Scholarship. Rory has opened for Grammy Winner Billy Ocean, appeared alongside Australian blues legends Ash Grunwald & Lloyd Spiegel, and supported Australian country artists such as ARIA winners Sara Storer, Fanny Lumsden & Shane Nicholson. In 2019, Rory became the youngest ever member of iconic Australian band, The Bushwackers, (triple Golden Guitar Winners & 2021 Inductees into the Australasian Country Music Roll of Renown), joining them on lead guitar & bass, a testament to his ability as an accomplished musician. He also joined (ARIA winner, 22 x Golden Guitar winner) Sara Storer’s touring band on lead guitar in 2023 at just 16 years old. Despite his busy schedule, he continues to make waves in the Australian music scene as a solo artist.