CREATIVE CUTS - Migrating Bird

Long Listen Festival 2025 opens on Friday October 3 at 7.30pm at the Palmwoods Memorial Hall, with an evocative and immersive concert experience. 

Migrating Bird, led by acclaimed violinist and singer-songwriter Véronique Serret (Sydney), is inspired by the forests of Mount Coot-tha and the quiet walks of Brookfield during the pandemic. 

Serret’s haunting violin and voice intertwine with the experimental improvisations of Mary Rapp (bass), Richard Daniell (drums), and special guest William Barton (voice, didgeridoo, and guitar) to create a soundscape that is expansive and evocative.

Known for her fearless blend of contemporary, classical, and experimental sounds,

Serret (pictured) takes audiences on a journey into the heart of the natural world through music that is both raw and contemplative.

This one-night-only performance promises a powerful opening to the festival weekend, a chance to listen deeply. The evening begins with a support set by Layla Havana, an emerging Sunshine Coast First Nations singer-songwriter whose voice and storytelling carry the strength of new talent rooted in community and Country.

Following the concert, audiences are invited to meet the artists and share in an album signing, extending the spirit of connection that defines the Long Listen Festival. Don’t miss this brave, bold, and brilliant festival opener. 

Tickets on sale online via Humanitix. Festival passes or single-event tickets available now.