The Garden Sessions Featuring Bec Gollan
The Garden of Unearthly Delights is presenting The Garden Sessions, a curated free music program featuring the best, emerging, Indigenous musicians performing every Saturday afternoon as part of their spectacular 2025 program. Hi Fi Way has asked each artist performing a few questions so you can get to know them and what you can look forward to for a free afternoon with great music, great vibes and all the fun of Fringe!
Bec Gollan | Sat 1 Mar 2.30pm
How does it feel to be a part of the Adelaide Fringe?
I’ve performed at Adelaide Fringe for many years now and have loved every moment of it. Over these years I’ve watched the festival grow and it is just such a wonderful experience to be a part of such an amazing festival that brings so many different people together. I’ve met some fabulous people and artists, and observing such creativity in one space is truly inspiring—even though it’s once a year.
How would you describe your music?
I was brought up a country girl in the city playing country music in my dad’s band. As little one eventually I began to write my own music, taught myself rhythm guitar and began performing my own songs as a way of healing through grief and loss. I describe my stories as a part of my life’s journey that is relatable to others. The foundation of my music is a country folk with a taste of blues, reggae and rock which are music genres I admire.
What can audiences expect when they hear you perform at the Garden?
Expect to hear a bit about me, my life and my journey including struggles and love as well as friendships gained and lost. I share messages about finding strength and confidence through domestic violence and other areas of hardship.
Which song is your favourite to sing in your show?
Currently my favourite song I like to sing is my latest original, Survival Train. Survival Train speaks about changes in perspective when maturing when coming out of survival mode grounding myself and the power of taking things slow when I need.
How important is it to showcase Indigenous musicians?
The stories told and the messages shared through our music is at a deeper level through song. Through music, stories can be told and understood in ways that talking can’t always translate. For me, as an Aboriginal woman, the stillness when listening to a song allows me to perceive and understand differently. We are a sharing type of people and sharing our culture which includes our life journeys, trials and tribulations.
Getting into the Fringe spirit which show in The Garden is your Pick for the Fringe?
This year I’m hoping to get to as many First Nations events in the garden as well as other shows. I saw La Ronde recently and it was absolutely fabulous! Quirky, raunchy and hilarious all in one. We had the best time.
Interview By Anastasia Lambis