Austin Mackay
Hailing from Newcastle NSW, Austin Mackay is known for his diverseapproach to songwriting that seamlessly blends heartfelt folk melodies witha dynamic country/rock energy. Drawing on the influences of James Bay,John Mayer and Chris Stapleton, Austin spent years crafting his own fusionof country/folk/rock, brought to life through his raw storytelling andcaptivating deliveries.
Austin’s charming stage presence has seen him support the likes of Brad Cox, The Dreggs, Kim Churchill and Thirsty Merc (to name a few), as well as playing at a number of renowned Australian festivals including ‘Byron Bay Bluesfest’ and ‘Springtime Festival’. With his natural ability to delight audiences, Austin is no stranger to the stage, having been living out of his van on the road for the past three years, playing sold-out shows across Australia and New Zealand.
The lure of Austin’s music can be felt across mediums, with his discography gaining more than 2 million streams on Spotify alone, in his first years releasing music. The past year has seen Austin deliver a number of new tracks in singles ‘Call Me Lover, ‘Real Life’ and ‘Since Autumn’, all highlighting different sonic strengths in the lead up to his latest release, the country/folk heartbreak ballad that is ‘Rivers’.