The Underground Stage
Fresh off the Tumbalong Park stage having performed the very first live music of SXSW Sydney 2025, Haley graciously let us capture a note-perfect version of ‘Philosophers‘. Haley Holgate plays SXSW Sydney at The Loft UTS on Weds 15th at 7pm, and at The Eveleigh Hotel (with a full band) on Thurs 17th at 6.30pm.
“Haley Holgate plays the first live music of SXSW Sydney 2025, a set of sparkly charmers as bright as today’s sunshine.” Gallery Listen
“Haley Holgate’s fabulous solo set barely raises its voice above a whisper, but the stories and the emotion that pour off the stage yank your head around towards it, demanding attention. The sharp wit and the keen observations match with engaging narrative and rich musicality to leave you far better off than you were when […]
“Haley Holgate’s voice is as gentle as spun silk but is still acrobatic and theatrical enough to flit and bounce around the room like a bird. These sad and beautiful songs, sung with terrible determination and skill, are a pleasure fit to rend the heart.” Gallery Listen
“Haley Holgate’s latest starts by lulling you into slowing down your breathing and lowering your heart rate, but ends in fireworks, bloody great showers of sparks and colour. A lit fuse burning quietly in the dark, an explosion waiting to happen 🧨”