COLUM SANDS
Colum Sands has performed in over thirty countries around the world, confirming the universal appeal for the songs and stories with which he observes the minute and often-humorous details of life. His shows are characterized by a beautiful understated dry humour and wit, his lovely droll story telling and his clever and seemingly simple songs. He's an open and entertaining performer with an amazing ability to take his audiences into the world he grew up in and the one he travels now.

Colum is a member of the internationally renowned Sands Family from County Down, Ireland, Colum established his reputation as a songwriter with the release of his first solo album in 1981. Since this time he has released a further six albums to wide acclaim, including his latest release, Live in Concert - Songs and Stories.

A long time radio presenter for BBC Radio 2 and Radio Ulster, Sands was recently presented with the Living Tradition Award for services to Folk and Traditional Music. He is also known for his work with Israeli storyteller Sharon Aviv, his writing and his talents as a studio producer.
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Colum Sands Audio Samples
Look Where I've Ended Up Now
Cats and Breadman
Whatever you say, say nothing

GREG CHAMPION
To open the show we present the wonderful world of Greg Champion. Champs is a veritable Melbourne icon, a founding member The Coodabeen Champions, who have endured from their early days on Triple RFM to become one of the stalwarts and most popular broadcasters of Melbourne's ABC 774. Whilst Greg is best known for his footy songs he is also a very clever and revealing original songwriter. Expect a mix of his humourous material and perhaps hearing another side of this popular artist.
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