Rufous Whistler returns to Aotearoa!

Fresh from a massive 2025, including a 60-date album tour, a debut record (National Panic) that hit #2 on the ARIA Country Charts, ABC Country’s Feature Album of the Week, and international airplay, Rufous Whistler brings their bold, harmony-rich alt-country folk to Picton Little Theatre. Winners of the 2025 Tussock Country Festival Virtuoso Busking Competition, the band returns for one special night as part of a five-date NZ tour.

With international acclaim, a gripping live show, and a strong grassroots fan base, the band’s blend of folk and alt-country resonates deeply with audiences. An Australian group hailing from Northeast Victoria (Wiradjuri Country), Rufous Whistler combines raw storytelling with modern alt-country arrangements bringing you entertainment that hits home and leaves you wanting more.