Both multi-instrumentalists, they weave a rich soundscape around songwriting that is as insightful as it is heartfelt

Just as their album A Passing of Seasons was released, the world shifted. A global pandemic reshaped society and politics took stark new directions, and it was at this time Sadie & Jay made the move from Australia to New Zealand, living it all alongside everyone else

Rogue Folk is the evolution that followed. A new body of work shaped by those times, songs that reflect the changing social landscape and find the deep parallels between traditional folk themes and the realities of modern life

Across three original studio albums, Curious, Rogue Folk and A Passing of Seasons thier songs have claimed first place and finalist honours in APRA AMCOS awards, The Australian Celtic Awards and Blues & Roots Radio, with Top 10 placing in The Australian Songwriters Association Awards. Their most recent album 'A Passing of Seasons' was awarded Album of the Year at the Australian Celtic Music Awards

Born in Scotland and raised in New Zealand, Jay grew up in a musical family immersed in Traditional British folk music. For many years Jay has been a member of four-part harmony a capella group The Penmans

With Welsh heritage, Sadie's love for singing is instinctive. A natural performer, she has been involved in many music and theatre projects in several Australian states

Originating in Brisbane Australia, thier distinctive sound has travelled throughout Australia, the UK and New Zealand. with their music streaming on international folk and roots playlists worldwide

Since moving to the Waikato in the winter of 2020, they have been laying roots in the North Island, creating a beautiful lakeside home with a vision for a songwriting and recording retreat and intimate concert venue

Invited guests at Hamilton, Whare Flat, Wellington and Auckland Folk Festivals and venues throughout Aotearoa, this duo have been welcomed whole-heartedly into New Zealand's folk community