Australian folk trio Apolline (pronounced Apo-leen) is an award winning neo-trad band whose intricate arrangements and high-quality performances have stunned audiences since their debut. Known for their creative and nonconformist style, the band utilises a wide range of musical influences such as jazz, Scandinavian folk and a healthy dose of Eurovision to inspire an innovative sound like no other.

Last year, the trio released their debut EP 'Home Home' and made their international debut at the Goderich Celtic Roots Festival in Ontario, Canada. Join us at Box Hill Community Arts Centre as they woo audiences with their signature fiery, quick-paced reels, intimate and slow ayres and technical artistry.

Growing up on Wurrundjeri Country in Naarm/Melbourne, members Tess (cello), Luisa (fiddle) and Laura (bass) grew up in families already greatly influenced by music. Siblings Tess and Luisa Hickey were exposed to the folk scene in 2011, slowly and steadily falling in love with the musical traditions. Tess and Luisa met Laura Heaney during high school when they played in the Jazz and Symphonic bands together. Before long they inducted her into Melbourne’s thriving folk scene. From then they started to played together regularly, before making their formal festival debut at the National Celtic Folk Festival in 2022. In their spare time, Apolline enjoys a hot cup of tea sourced from their extensive tea drawer while discussing the latest knitting trends, playing Mario Kart and, of course, listening to Tess talk endlessly about Zelda and Minecraft.

They aim to fortify themselves in the international folk scene, playing festivals around the globe and bringing the sounds of Australian folk to as many ears as they can find.

Location

Box Hill Community Arts Centre
470 Station St, Box Hill VIC 3128

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