Ian Paulin... Simply

Sat Oct 04 2025 at 05:00 am to 08:00 am UTC+10:00

Smith's Alternative | Canberra

Smith's Alternative
Publisher/HostSmith's Alternative
Ian Paulin... Simply
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$20/10
A 70th Birthday Celebration
Saturday October 4, 3pm - 6pm
(Doors 2:30pm)
With Special Guests:
Cuddlefish
Minh Ha
Willow Paulin
Ian Paulin
“ian paulin has performed at top festivals and venues here and overseas. He’s been an artist, activist, academic and community worker. He’s sung to save the Franklin River and Southwest Wilderness and created music/theatre development programs for participants from homeless kids in Adelaide to the differently abled in Hobart. His songs are powerful journeys always performed with his unique and rational passion and a true sense of fun. Something magical always happens when ian plays. You’ll be glad you came.”
“An outstanding songwriter and performer. Powerful, finely-crafted songs and a captivating entertainer”. Jackson Richter, The Age.
“Ian Paulin, continues to amaze with his beautiful original songs, great guitar work and professional delivery”. Ralph Martin, Canberra Country Music Assn.
"Ian Paulin is storyteller of gentle, sparkling charm and warmth" Danial Crowe, Thornbury Local.
Willow Paulin
All the way from Hobart, Willow Paulin is one of ian’s beloved progeny and a fine songwriter in their own right, Willow will be joining ian for a couple of numbers during his set.
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Smith's Alternative, 78 Alinga St, City ACT 2601, Australia, Canberra

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