Gretta Ziller

Lyric’s Underground, Basement/22 Lyric Ln, 6051 Perth Kort

lau. 21.11.2026 19:30

Miðar / Skráning

With an ARIA Award for Best Country Album and a staggering 22 Golden Guitar Awards to her name, Sara Storer stands as one of Australia’s most celebrated and authentic country music artists.Since the release of her critically acclaimed debut album, Chasing Buffalo (2001), Sara has captivated audiences nationwide, earning a loyal following with her heartfelt storytelling, rich melodies, and unwavering connection to rural Australia.Renowned for her uncanny sense of melody and gift for capturing the essence of Australian life, Sara’s songs paint vivid portraits of the land, its people, and their struggles. From the dusty outback to small-town heartaches, her music resonates with raw honesty.As The Australian once wrote, "Storer doesn’t just sing about the bush—she brings it to life."Fellow artists, including Kasey Chambers, have praised her song writing: "Sara writes with a purity that cuts straight to the soul."Lee Kernaghan commented, “Sara Storer writes songs that paint the spirit of the bush with breath taking beauty,” while Rolling Stone hailed her as “one of the finest lyricists this country has ever produced.”Iconic ARIA Hall of Fame member John Williamson backed this claim up when he said, “Sara has a unique way of seeing and expressing her observations of love and life in the bush. She is a songwriter who will be remembered beyond her lifetime.” And recently when asked by the Australian newspaper who he would consider to be his successor he said, without hesitation, “The only one I've ever said is Sara Storer... She is also from the Mallee and a great songwriter...she sings like Joan Baez with an Aussie accent. She’s fantastic”Beyond accolades, Sara’s authenticity sets her apart. Whether performing at major festivals or intimate country halls, her warmth and genuine spirit shine through. Her seventh album, Raindance(2022), further cemented her legacy, blending poignant lyricism with timeless country charm.Sara released her eighth solo album, Worth Your Love, in June 2025, which she followed up with a national sell-out tour. From humble beginnings in country Victoria to dominating the country music scene, Sara Storer remains a treasured voice of the Australian heartland—a storyteller whose songs endure because they’re crafted with truth, passion, and an unshakable love for the land she calls home.

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Gretta Ziller
Gretta Ziller is an Australian singer songwriter and multi instrumentalist working across Americana, alt country, folk, and roots music. Raised in the Upper Murray region of Victoria in a farming family, she began violin at age three and later expanded to guitar, piano, banjo, and bagpipes. She holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Melbourne, majoring in voice, and began her professional career in opera before transitioning into contemporary songwriting and performance.

She gained national attention in 2011 at the CMAA College of Country Music graduation concert with a bagpipes performance that set her apart as a distinctive new voice. Her early career included finalist placements in Telstra Road to Discovery in 2012 and 2013, winning the 2013 TSA APRA New Songwriter of the Year award, an honourable mention in the Unsigned Only Songwriting Competition, and a top three result in Toyota Star Maker in 2015.

Her catalogue includes the EP Hell’s Half Acre and albums Queen of Boomtown, Judas Tree, All These Walls, and the anniversary release The Miles. Her work has earned Golden Guitar and CMC Music Award nominations and multiple Australian Music Prize long list appearances. In 2023, she became the first recipient of the CMAA Academy of Music Scholarship, which took her to Nashville and included an official showcase at AmericanaFest.

In 2024, Gretta completed The Long and Writing Road, a self directed project of 52 co writes in 52 weeks. This work now underpins her current album cycle, with new music releasing across 2025 and 2026. Now based in Melbourne, she tours nationally, performs solo and with band, and remains fully independent and self managed.
Sara Storer
Sara Storer is one of Australia’s most-loved singer-songwriters.