Articles
“Love, charisma, generosity: the extraordinary life of Uncle Kutcha Edwards”
“Sometimes a ticket to a gig gives you more than just a few great songs and some interesting stage banter. Sometimes it elevates your soul and enriches your heart. This was not only a magical evening of music but also a journey of reflection and education, a shared experience in which we all felt a little better and grown up about ourselves than when we arrived.”
“The combined experience, education, history and talent of Kutcha Edwards, Brett Kelly and the students of the Melbourne Youth Orchestra will make this show a treasured memory in years to come.”
Kind words from Festivals
“The Archie Roach show especially was an undeniable festival highlight and would not have been possibly without Kutcha’s presence – he really brought so much energy to that whole day. Just incredible.” - Bend in the River – Sydney Town Hall – VIVID
— Joe Muller - Curator, Vivid Music
“Please know that Kutcha's presence here has cast a glow over the whole festival, with everyone from our smallest choir kid, to their parents, to the audiences at his gigs remarking on his generosity, warmth, humour and astonishing musicality”
— Judy Turner - Director - Cresfest
“Kutcha was INCREDIBLE and had the audience completely captivated.”
— Kristen Retallick - Director - Shepparton Festival
“A lot of people have told me it was a highlight or even THE highlight of the festival. So glad to meet him”
— Brian Ritchie - Curator - Mona Foma Tasmania
“Arguably the set of the festival. The towering performer is a heartfelt, gregarious presence who uses humour as a sleight of hand to allow the seriousness of his life story to be absorbed. He described being taken from his parents by police and transported to Melbourne, where he lived in a children’s home for 11 years: “I’m still trying to understand why.” His commanding performance was proof that while festivals may have to market themselves with international headliners, it’s when they platform artists like Edwards that they feel most vital.” - Nick Buckley (NME)
— Full Review - Mona Foma 2023 review: pandemonium with Peaches and more (nme.com)
“We continue to hear overwhelmingly positive feedback about Kutcha's performance on Saturday night at the rescheduled indoor venue. When many community members stepped back into the Main Hall for Kutcha's performance, it was the first time since the Black Summer Fires, when it was used as a refuge. In closing on Sunday we reflected that the space felt cleansed and we had reclaimed the Hall. It was Kutcha's kind heart and healing spirit in that space that took us on that journey.”
— Katie Symes – Far East Festival – Mallacoota
“Circling Time is a magnificent, life-affirming triumph, and Kutcha is quite possibly the finest contemporary singer of his generation.”
— Rhythms Magazine