Trevor Knight
Trevor Knight is one of Australia's most accomplished singer-songwriters, storytellers and poets. For more than five decades he has captivated audiences with songs that celebrate Australia's history, its people, its horses and its remarkable true stories. A two-time Golden Guitar winner and ARIA Award nominee for his classic The Days of Old Khancoban, Trevor has performed throughout Australia and overseas, sharing the stage with artists including John Denver, Gordon Lightfoot, Neil Sedaka and Paul Simon. He was also honoured to perform for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and was a regular guest for seven years on television's iconic The Midday Show. Away from the stage, Trevor has lived a life as extraordinary as the songs he writes. A former Snowy Mountains stockman, he became one of Australia's most respected endurance horsemen, winning five Tom Quilty Gold Cup 100 mile buckles, representing Australia at the World Endurance Championships in the United Arab Emirates, where the Australian team won the bronze medal, and setting a world record with his Arabian stallion, Oasis Desert Song, over 250 miles. Trevor's songs are far more than country music, they are stories of courage, humour, mateship, loyalty and the enduring Australian spirit. Drawn from real lives, remarkable adventures and forgotten moments in history, his songs have become his signature and continue to touch audiences wherever he performs. Whether singing of the Australian Light Horse, forgotten heroes, pioneers of the high country or the horses that shaped his own life, every song is crafted to take listeners on an emotional journey. His performances are a unique blend of music, humour and storytelling that can have audiences roaring with laughter one moment and reaching for a handkerchief the next, rather than simply entertaining, In an age of disposable music, Trevor Knight has remained true to the timeless art of storytelling. He doesn't simply perform songs, he invites audiences on a journey through the people, places and moments that have helped shape Australia's spirit, ensuring that remarkable people and their stories continue to live on through music.