With effortless and captivating charm, Emily Jane Pritchard steps out as Naarm’s newest Indie Folk darling. The Mornington Peninsula-based songwriter pens intricate melodies and lyrics that linger in the heart and mind long after the show has finished.

Appearing at the iconic Maldon Folk Festival in 2024, Pritchard’s artistry was celebrated when she took out the Roddy Read Songwriters Award, further cementing her place as a rising voice in the indie folk scene.

With early influences like The Cranberries, No Doubt, and Nirvana, Pritchard’s voice travels seamlessly between heartachingly sweet and ruggedly raw, sending sways and swoons throughout audiences young and old. While having drawn complementary comparisons to Julia Jacklin and Lucy Dacus, Pritchard brings a fresh, distinct voice to the scene with her debut EP, Never Ending Holiday.

Pritchard describes this body of work as a product of "doubts conquered, artistic renewal, and the beautiful chaos of life.” Her songs explore honest moments of relationship reflection: an apology letter to an ex, the insecurity pangs of unanswered texts, the melancholy of trouble in paradise, and the overflowing joy of being the cool auntie to a tiny twirling dancer.

Now, as Pritchard shares her music with growing audiences, anticipation builds for her unforgettable debut EP, Never Ending Holiday, due for release in 2025.