Michael Waugh

Michael Waugh is a revered songwriter, a compelling live performer and an extraordinary storyteller. Among his admirers are Josh Cunningham from The Waifs, iconic singer-songwriter Eric Bogle, ARIA and Golden Guitar winner Fanny Lumsden and alt. country luminary Shane Nicholson. Michael has been the recipient of many awards including Folk and Roots album of the Year (Music Victoria Awards), Songs of Peace and Tolerance award (Pt. Fairy Folk Festival) and Heritage Song of the Year (Golden Guitar Awards). His new album ‘Beauty & Truth’ paints vivid, joyous, funny and loving pictures of growing up queer in rural Australia.


"When Michael Waugh opens his mouth, you should listen."
— Andrew McMillen - The Australian....

"His lyrics stop me in my tracks"
— Fanny Lumsden

"Michael takes all these elements of the human condition and lyrically moulds them into something that is very special indeed, the mark of a compassionate and insightful human being and a gifted songwriter."
— Eric Bogle...

"Experiencing his new record made me feel like I’d encountered something that had genuinely made me a better, more empathetic person."
— Josh Cunningham – The Waifs...

"One of Australia's finest songwriters."
— Stuart Coupe - author, music commentator and radio presenter...