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Get ready, Qirkz! Two of the most respected songwriters in Australian country music, Luke O’Shea and Lyn Bowtell, are hitting the road again in 2026 with their highly anticipated ‘Love and Laughter Tour’!With a staggering 27 Golden Guitar Awards between them, these multi-award-winning singer- songwriters are joining forces once again to celebrate their love of music, storytelling, and life on the road.
Prepare for an unforgettable night of soul-stirring songs, heartfelt stories, and infectious laughter, as Luke and Lyn light up the stage with a chemistry that’s nothing short of magic. Together, they deliver a live music experience that’s far more than just a concert — it’s a celebration of everything we love about Australian country music.
Luke O’Shea
Celebrated Singer Songwriter Luke O’Shea has spent decades touring Australia absorbing insights and inspirations that he weaves throughout his finely crafted songs.
A sixteen time Golden Guitar winner, a recipient of The Bush Laureates ‘Golden Gum-Leaf’ Award, a 2022 Hands of Fame Inductee, and twice named the Australian Independent Country Music Artist of the Year, Luke O’Shea has a powerful and unmistakably Australian ‘voice’.
Drawing inspiration from the unique and everyday characters he meets and the heartbreaking and significant events of the past, O’Shea designs and delivers his songs to cut straight through the listener’s defences and, whilst there, respectfully enlightens and entertains.
Deeply passionate about this country of ours, Luke’s determination to Sing Up Australia and its people is at the heart of his songs.
Luke O’Shea is a seventeen time Golden Guitar Award winner, a 2022 Hands of Fame Inductee, and a 2025 Galaxy of Stars inductee.
Lyn Bowtell
Ten time Golden Guitar winner Lyn Bowtell’s musical journey began in the Country music clubs of the Darling Downs and has led her to stages all over Australia and around the world.
Lyn first came to prominence as songwriter and singer for multi award winning Country Pop trio Bella, since then she has released an EP and four critically acclaimed Albums, ’Secret Songs' in 2012, 'Heart of Sorrow' in 2014, EP 'Calling You' in 2017, ’Wiser’ in 2022 and ‘Paper Cuts’ in 2025. An innovative and creative songwriter with influences reaching from pure Country to Blues, Jazz and Pop, Lyn has her own unique and distinctive musical identity and voice.
Stunning, heartfelt vocals, and beautifully crafted songs...there are few female voices in Australia to rival the class and style of Lyn Bowtell.
Lyn Bowtell is a Toyota Star maker winner, Mo Award winner, a ten time Golden Guitar Award Winner, a 2022 Hands of Fame Inductee, 2026 Galaxy of Stars inductee and Artistic Director of the CMAA Academy of Country Music.
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Event Venue
Qirkz in the Hunter, 141 Cessnock Rd, Abermain NSW 2326, 141 Cessnock Rd, Abermain NSW 2326, Australia, Cessnock
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