Stars on the Lake

Dubhessa Bryant is returning to Koroit for her 10th Lake School and is overjoyed to be participating in Stars on the Lake. Since her first Lake School in 2016, Dubhessa has been captivated by the traditional Irish music scene, travelling to traditional and folk music festivals in Australia and Ireland. After jumping between a few instruments, she picked up the banjo during the pandemic and hasn’t looked back. She also sings and has begun learning traditional Irish songs. Her banjo inspirations include Brain McGrath, Elaine Reilly and Kieran Hanrahan. Dubhessa is very excited to collaborate with her sister Tadhg, and talented musician and close friend Ailish Moran in this year’s Stars on the Lake.

Tadhg Bryant is a young fiddle player from Melbourne. Over the years she has played many musical styles, but after picking up the violin at age 8, she soon developed a love for traditional Irish music. This is Tadhgs 10th year at the Lake School, and she is looking forward to being a part of Stars on the Lake. She is excited to be taking to the stage alongside her older sister Dubhessa, and close friend since meeting at the lake school at age 12, Ailish Moran. Tadhg particularly loves the playing of Sorcha Costello, James Kelly, and the Kane sisters, and is excited to share her passion for Irish music with the Lake School.