Vance Joy: The Australian Folk-Pop Sensation

Australian singer-songwriter known for indie folk-pop anthemsMelbourne-born musician who abandoned a law career and semi-professional football to pursue music. Gained global recognition with 'Riptide' (2013), leading to multi-platinum success and extensive international touring.
  • His stage name comes from Peter Carey's novel 'Bliss' - combining protagonist Harry Joy and minor character Vance
  • Signed a five-album deal with Atlantic Records after just one performance, based on the strength of 'Riptide' demo
  • Played to 60,000+ crowds as Taylor Swift's opening act during her 1989 World Tour (2015)
  • Maintains strict creative control, writing all lyrics and melodies independently before studio collaboration