First Nations folk singer-songwriter, Pirritu tours new album

Ngiyampaa man and First Nations singer-songwriter, Pirritu (Brett Lee) has just released his second album, ‘Fire When The Sun Goes Down’, which he is currently taking on the road with his band, performing live at festivals and venues throughout Victoria (including three mesmerising shows at Port Fairy Folk Festival), Queensland and Australian Capital Territory.

In this release, also known as ‘Pirritu Part 2’, he presents classic folk storytelling elements connecting the song man’s personal journey of self-discovery to country and culture. A true folk ensemble brings an immersive sound that underscores the strong visual narrative offered through Pirritu's songs. His songlines are informed by the work outside of music that Pirritu undertakes, which is contributing to preserving the ancient language of his people and gaining deeper understanding of their stories and traditions.

Pirritu builds on his debut album with songs of introspection and self-love presented through the lens of what he holds important in life: connections, understanding of one’s culture, and, acceptance. “Fire When The Sun Goes Down” is a warm embrace, generously extended from the songwriter to his listeners in an effort to guide them through to a destination of empathy, of collective compassion. The sophomore album sees Pirritu come further into himself as a storyteller and healer through song, an ancient tradition and role that he proudly accepts. 

AVAILABLE NOW VIA ALL MAJOR STREAMING PLATFORMS, distributed by DITTO Music.

Radio servicing via PlayMPE - 28/03/23 (please reply to this email if you would prefer a separate download link)
Vinyl production slated for later 2023.

ABOUT PIRRITU

Ngiyampaa man and First Nations singer-songwriter Pirritu’s (Brett Lee) music is gentle, honest and from the heart. Strange and melodic chords frame this songwriters vocals that weave around his lyrics like a gentle wind, enticing you into the depths of his personal journey, singing you a story of both sadness, love and hope.

Pirritu (meaning ‘Brett’ in Ngiyampaa Language) was adopted by a non-Aboriginal couple as a newborn baby and raised to be proud of his Aboriginality, to follow his cultural journey and to connect back to family, culture and language - a journey he began when he was 14 years old. Two things drive his continual thirst to connect to his people, country, language and culture - his one year old daughter and his passion for music. 

To deepen his understanding of his mother tongue, Pirritu volunteers with the Ngiyampaa Language Project to test materials being created for the purpose of updating the Ngiyampaa Grammar written by Tamisin Donaldson in the 1970’s. 

Pirritu previously worked as Art Project Officer at The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) and sits on the Board of Songlines, Victoria’s peak Aboriginal music body, a not-for-profit organisation which has supported Aboriginal musicians since 1996 by providing professional development programs, performance opportunities and administering a range of festivals and events.

Pirritu spent some time in 2019 working with international touring project The HOMELANDS Tour, connecting with established and young First Nations artists on their Homelands, across oceans and out onto stages at festivals around Australia and Canada

Pirritu released his debut album, ‘Pirritu Part 1’ through Heavy Machinery Records in 2019.

“Brett Lee’s music is gentle, intricate and highly melodic. Beautifully framed, yet somewhat, chords overlaid with gently weaving vocals that sing to you a story of both sadness and hope.”

— NITV

CONNECT WITH PIRRITU ONLINE:

https://linktr.ee/pirritumusic 

PRODUCTION + PERFORMER CREDITS
Writer, composer & lyricist BRETT LEE
Recorded at Hothouse Audio Boon Wurrung Country
Produced by BRETT LEE & CRAIG HARNATH
Engineer CRAIG HARNATH
Mixing CRAIG HARNARTH
Photos JODY HAINES

Guitar & lead vocal performed by Brett Lee
Bass & Glockenspiel performed by Douglas McDowell
Backing vocals performed by Loz Irwin-Ray
Guero, congas, bongo, clave & shaker performed by Luis Poblete 
Trumpet performed by Basil Burns 
Piano, keys, & organ performed by Monique Boggia
Piano performed by Billy Mathieson (Rescued a Soul)
Guitar performed by Damiel Cafarella (Smooth Sailin’ / Secret Shape / Choose / Distance / Smokies and the Grey)
Guitar performed by Cristian Barbieri (Rescued A Soul / Secret Shape / Choose / Distance)
Banjo & Dobro performed by Damiel Cafarella (Thurul)
Tambourine performance by Craig Harnath
The Whims Vocal Choir (Choose / Out On A Whim): Bibi Gerner, Bianca Merkel, Teneha Greco, Katie Hull-Brown, Emily Hayes,
Nicki Johnson, Kathleen Marcoux, Lani Pereira, lead by Monique Boggia. 

MEDIA CONTACT:

erin@jamesonandco.com | +61 419 323 663

PIRRITU TOUR DATES:

CANBERRA

Date Thursday, 06 April
Venue Courtyard Studio, Canberra Theatre Centre
Address Civic Square, London Crt, Canberra ACT 2601
Phone contact (02) 6275 2700
Doors open 7:45PM
Show time 9PM
Supports RONA.
Ticket price Presale $15, Door $20
Bookings link https://events.humanitix.com/pirritu-east-coast-tour-2023-ngunnawal-canberra-courtyard-studio-canberra-theatre-centre
Facebook event page https://fb.me/e/4iZjc0LDA
 

BRISBANE

Date Friday, 14 April
Venue It’s Still A Secret
Address 48 Montague Rd, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Phone contact (02) 6275 2700
Doors open 8:00PM
Show time 9:15PM
Supports 
Ticket price Presale $10, Door $15
Bookings link https://events.humanitix.com/pirritu-east-coast-tour-2023-meanjin-brisbane-it-s-still-a-secret
Facebook event page https://fb.me/e/BtcuOQxx


GOLD COAST

Date Saturday, 15 April
Venue Dust Temple
Address 54 Currumbin Creek Rd, Currumbin Waters QLD 4223
Phone contact 0401 727 433
Doors open 6:30AM
Show time 10AM – 12PM
Supports 
Ticket price Free
Bookings link N/A
Facebook event page https://fb.me/e/YYHDuE5A
 

CASTLEMAINE

Date Sunday, 23 April
Venue The Bridge Hotel
Address 21 Walker St, Castlemaine VIC 3450
Phone contact (03) 4406 6730
Doors open 2:00PM
Show time 3:00PM – 3:35PM / 3:55PM – 4:30PM (set 2)
Supports N/A
Ticket price Free
Bookings link N/A
Facebook event page https://fb.me/e/uMRcHn18
 
GEELONG

Date Friday, 28 April
Venue Beav’s Bar
Address 77-79 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220
Phone contact (03) 5222 3366
Doors open AM
Show time 
Supports Kiwat Kennell
Ticket price Presale $10, Door $15
Bookings link https://events.humanitix.com/pirritu-east-coast-tour-2023-djilang-geelong-beav-s-bar
Facebook event page https://fb.me/e/2RmcDCqtY
 

MELBOURNE

Date Saturday, 29 April
Venue The Wesley Anne 
Address 250 High St, Northcote VIC 3070
Phone contact 0413 778 727
Doors open 7:30PM
Show time 9P
Supports Bumpy, Rob Edwards
Ticket price Presale $15, Door $20
Bookings link https://events.humanitix.com/pirritu-east-coast-tour-2023-naarm-melbourne-wesley-anne
Facebook event page https://fb.me/e/widnVNMf

WATCH THE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'SECRET SHAPE' FROM PIRRITU'S NEW ALBUM, 'FIRE WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN'