Ella Hooper of Killing Heidi fame heads to the Border
Albury’s favourite free live music series Music in the Gardens is making a splash this autumn, heading to the river for the first concert of 2026.
The much-loved concert series hosted by AlburyCity has been rebranded to Music on the Murray for the month of March, locatedat the Noreuil Park Foreshore on Sunday 15 March from 1pm – 3pm. It will be a rockstar welcome with award-winning singer-songwriter Ella Hooper being the first act to take to the stage this season.
Albury Mayor Kevin Mack encouraged the community to take advantage of the warmer weather and the riverside location.
“Ella Hooper is an icon of Australian music, and it’s incredibly exciting to welcome her to perform right here in Albury,” Mayor Mack said.
“Music on the Murray is all about bringing our community together in one of the most beautiful locations in our city. I encourage everyone to pack a picnic rug, gather their family and friends, and enjoy a fantastic afternoon of live music, great local food and the stunning backdrop of the Murray River.”
Ella Hooper burst onto the Australian music scene as the technicolour front woman of Killing Heidi - the teenage band from the bush who went on to explode the noughties, claiming pop rock dominion over the turn of the millennium with a string of hit singles, no.1 album, sold out tours, Rolling Stone covers and more. Ella was the first-ever woman and youngest person to be awarded APRA’s Songwriter of the Year Award.
Now three albums deep into a celebrated solo career spanning synth folk, rock, country and Americana, Ella’s most recent album Small Town Temple explores her love of country / Americana. Written in her tiny hometown of Violet Town in a period where, tragically, she lost both her beloved parents to cancer within two weeks of each other, Small Town Temple has been praised for its heart, authenticity and unique 'Australiana' perspective. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Australian Country chart and was nominated for the prestigious Australian Music Prize.
The Music in the Gardens series returns on Sunday 15 April, when The Backyard Banjo Club brings their high-energy sound to the Albury Botanic Gardens. More details will be announced closer to the date.
Music on the Murray is proudly brought to you by AlburyCity, Johnsons MME and Murray Conservatorium.