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Kutcha Edwards

A song man with a message of hope and understanding

Songman and Victoria Music Hall of Fame Inductee 2023, Kutcha Edwards is a proud Mutti Mutti, Yorta Yorta, Nari Nari man, and a strong advocate for Aboriginal people, and is dedicated to the continuum of his traditional Songline.

Kutcha has been prolifically combining songwriting and activism since 1991, when he joined Koori group Watbalimba and began the remarkable journey that has taken him from the tiny Riverina town of Balranald to tours of Australia and the world. It is his experiences as a survivor of the Stolen Generations and his proud Mutti Mutti heritage that has shaped his diverse creative output in groups like Blackfire and The Black Arm Band. At the same time, he's been able to forge a successful solo career combining his ‘Bidgee’ blues with traditional songs of people and country.

Kutcha is now multi award winning singer/songwriter and his most recent album ‘Circling Time’ has garnered critical acclaim. He tells us that music chose him. He uses music to create connections across cultures, generations, and spaces. He draws on a profound sense of all those who have gone before him on this land, along with his own life experiences, to help his audiences understand themselves, reconnect with their culture and promote cultural understanding. His music touches the soul and through his humour and insights we realise that with recognition of the true Aboriginal history, there can be hope of reconciliation.

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Key Points for Kutcha Edwards

A member of the Stolen Generations and institutionalised at 18 months old, Kutcha Edwards is a prime example of how a person can rise from humble beginnings to auspicious life achievements.
In 2023, Kutcha was inducted into the prestigious Music Victoria Hall of Fame.
2021 Australia Council Fellowship.
Created and premiered a successful Screen Australia web series Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke at Yirramboi Arts Festival 2019, with more episodes planned. Joining Kutcha in the car in Series 1 are artists Archie Roach, Dan Sultan, Alice Skye, Bart Willoughby, Bunna Lawrie, Emily Wurramara plus Elaine Crombie and local legend and regular passenger Uncle Jack Charles.
In 2021 completed his new album, Circling Time, featuring a recently released single We Sing. The song's chorus is a choir of near 100 voices that include Archie Roach, Paul Kelly, Judith Durham, Joe Geia, Emily Wurramara, Emma Donovan, Rebecca Barnard and many, many more. We Sing is a moving anthem that sings for Love, Justice, Freedom and Peace.
Awarded the 2016 winner of both the Melbourne Prize for Music and Distinguished Musician Fellowship and a 2015 inductee on to the Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll.
Distinguished clients include speaking engagements with the Wheeler Centre, Latrobe University tutoring student teachers and master classes for the Vic College of the Arts.

Topics for Kutcha Edwards

Kutcha Edward - His life story
The stolen generations
Reconciliation
Racism
Indigenous education, health and wellbeing
Cultural awareness

Testimonials for Kutcha Edwards

Kutcha gave a wonderful and thoughtful performance to the palliative care audience, explained his songs and their impact. His voice is beautiful and Jay was an amazing support and performer.
Palliative Care Victoria

I believe very strongly that Kutcha Edwards is an exceptional creative artist, collaborator and cross-cultural educator and I commend him to you unreservedly.
Former Associate Professor
Monash University
Senior Lecturer
RMIT University
Adjunct Professor
Swinburne University

Awesome again... I must say I think he is starting to mellow with age. He is like a good red wine getting better every year. I really appreciate you booking us in and I cannot tell you how much the students get out of the experience.
Lecturer in Learning Theory and Indigenous Education
Latrobe University

...it was the giant Kutcha Edwards who had the audience by the throat. I don't think I've seen a more soulful performance in my life.
Murundak Review, Sydney Festival
The Herald Sun

I visited the First Peoples exhibition at the Museum and absolutely loved it! I saw Kutcha speak in that video presentation. The visit inspired me to continue learning about Indigenous culture.
General Manager
Sports Without Borders