Bumpy @ Theatre Royal Castlemaine w/ Isobel Caldwell

Name: Bumpy @ Theatre Royal Castlemaine w/ Isobel Caldwell
Start: 2025-10-25T09:30:00+11:00
Location: Theatre Royal

Schedule

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 09:30 am

UTC+11:00

Location

Theatre Royal | Castlemaine, VI

Bumpy unveils her highly anticipated debut album KANANA on October 3 - celebrating with a very special headline show at the Theatre Royal, her first performance at the iconic venue.
Joined by her 7-piece band, Bumpy brings her richly textured sound to life, exploring every moment of the album in full. A powerful fusion of soul, jazz, folk, and R&B, KANANA is a deeply personal body of work. This show marks the band’s return to the stage after a hiatus, and they’re set to draw you into the spellbinding storytelling of Noongar artist Bumpy, based on Wurundjeri Country (Naarm/Melbourne).
More about BUMPY
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With a voice that balances tenderness and power, award-winning Naarm-based artist Bumpy is a magnetic force in Australian music. Her sound is a shimmering mosaic of contemporary soul laced with folk, funk, and jazz. She captivates with her hypnotic stage presence and evocative voice turning raw emotion into something universally resonant.
Bumpy has wowed audiences at the London Jazz Festival, Shinjuku Pitt Inn, Headlined the Sydney Opera House, Meredith Music Festival, WOMADelaide, and more. She’s shared stages with legends like Herbie Hancock, Marcus Miller, Hiatus Kaiyote, and Meshell Ndegeocello.
Bumpy has garnered several prestigious accolades, including New Talent of the Year at the 2023 National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs), the Archie Roach Foundation for Emerging Talent at the 2023 Music Victoria Awards (MVA), Best Soul/RnB/Funk & Gospel Work at the 2024 MVAs, and a nomination for Best Soul/RnB Work at the Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) Awards. Most recently nominated for Work of the Year (Jazz) for the APRA Art Awards.
Bumpy has just released her highly latest single ‘Cosy Comfy’, the third single from her incoming debut album ‘Kanana’ releasing via Astral People Recordings October 3.
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Supported by Isobel Caldwell
Their music is dreamy, comforting, captivating and gives all the yummy warm feelings. Like we aren't so alone in this big mess. Izzy is a true wonder to catch live.
More about Isobel Caldwell
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Isobel Caldwell is a Hong Kong born, Naarm/Melbourne based musician who writes meditative songs delivered with introspection and wit. Their debut album Duty of Care (2022) garnered a deep love from listeners, a Folk Alliance Australia 2023 AFMA People’s Choice nomination, and the high praise: “your album was the soundtrack to us moving to the country”. Isobel is a multi-dimensional and genre defying artist who draws from every pore of her foundations and experience, also appearing as ⅕ of alt-country favourites Quality Used Cars. With “music that makes you want to squeeze everyone you love” (The BackBeat Podcast), Isobel is no stranger to the stage and before too long, no stranger to you.