About
Award-winning songwriter, Lucy Wise creates music that gently opens a door you didn’t realise was closed. Blending contemporary folk with pop-inflected melodies, intricate guitar work and poetic lyricism, her songs make space for reflection on longing, connection and the inner lives we carry. Originally from South West Australia and now based in Central Victoria, Lucy has spent over 15 years building a career defined by craft, curiosity and emotional honesty.
By late 2026, she will have released five albums and two EPs, including her forthcoming record Salt. Inspired by artists such as Joni Mitchell and Madison Cunningham, her work sits between the intimacy of traditional folk and the clarity of modern pop.
A seasoned performer, she has toured extensively across Australia, New Zealand, the UK and the US, and appeared at festivals including Woodford, Port Fairy and the National Folk Festival. Her work has earned multiple accolades, including Solo Artist of the Year at the 2024 Australian Folk Music Awards.
Praise for Lucy's Music:
“Wise is a natural storyteller, infusing songs with a sense of place so strong you can almost feel the dusty earth crunch beneath your feet as she sings,” - The Brag.
Into The Blue (2023):
"A work of great depth and beauty" - Ruth Hazleton
Winter Sun (2018):
“A wonderful representation of healing, self discovery and the processes of becoming grounded and learning self worth…It is no secret that Lucy is a gifted writer, but “Winter Sun” will have you experiencing a new sense of empathy and have you walking in her shoes from track one.” - 27 Magazine.
Recognition:
Winner: 2024 Australian Folk Music Awards: Solo Artist of the Year
Winner: 2023 Music Victoria Awards: Best Folk Work
Finalist: 2024 Music Victoria Awards: Best Solo Artist & Best Folk Work
Finalist: 2023 Australian Folk Music Awards: Contemporary Folk Album of The Year
Finalist: 2023 Australian Folk Music Awards: People's Choice Award
Finalist: 2022 Australian Folk Music Awards: Solo Artist of The Year
Finalist: 2021 Music Victoria Awards: Best Folk Act
Finalist: 2018 Music Victoria Awards: Best Folk/Roots Album