MEET

THOR

Meet Thor Phillips, the Australian singer-songwriter and guitar virtuoso, who’s powerful performances are stirring-up storms across the nation.

A professional musician for over 14 years,Thor has played countless solo and band
gigs across the country

His new self-recorded, self-produced album, Higher Ground (released September 2018), is his second full album; showcasing a musical style that is rich and varied, with songwriting that goes straight to the heart.

Thor’s music refuses to be pigeon holed; most call him ‘Alt. Country’ or ‘Roots’... but with a nod to folk, a stomp of bluegrass, and dusting of Americana.

What sets Thor apart is his dynamic energy, his confidence with the guitar, his rich voice, and his willingness to be both powerful and vulnerable within the same song.

Thor’s audience - from the small halls on dirt country roads, to the mains stages of city music festivals - connect with his integrity and depth.

They are songs that stay with you long after the guitar strings have stopped humming.

THOR

has performed at:

THOR HAS PERFORMED AT:
• Tamworth Country Music Festival 2018, ‘17, ‘15, ‘14
• Ballina Country Music Festival 2017,2018 and 2019
• Broadbeach Country Music Festival 2017, ‘15, ‘14, ‘13
• Jacaranda Festival (headline for upcoming ‘18 festival)
• Bluewater Country Music Festival 2017, ‘14, ‘13
• Dorrigo Bluegrass Festivals 2017, ‘12
• Blues on Broadbeach Festival 2014
• Karuah Bluegrass and Folk Festival 2013
• Gympie Muster and Woodford Folk Festivals (guitarist)
• Urban Country Music Festival 2014
• Performance at National Rodeo Finals, Gold Coast 2014
• Other performance highlights include Arts in The Olives
Festival (QLD), Big Scrub Bush Bash (NSW), Q-Song Music
Awards Oodies Bundaberg, Bundaberg Crush Festival
• Regular performances as part of regional touring, in NSW
and QLD

Other performance highlights include

Arts in The Olives Festival (QLD)
Big Scrub Bush Bash (NSW)
Q-Song Music Awards
Regular performances at Casino RSM, The Rails (Byron Bay), The Byron Bay Brewery, Dorrigo, Armidale and Macksville RSL’s
And many, many more

BIOGRAPHY

Born and raised in the Northern Rivers dairy farming community, Thor’s musical roots took hold in the red dirt of country and blues.

He first picked up a guitar at age 4 and
this was to be the beginning of a lifelong relationship with music.

Over 14 years professional performing experience has seen him play guitar for many artists, from golden guitar winners, to Aussie rock icons but whilst also working on his solo career; singing, song writing and establishing a name for himself as a
talented multi-instrumentalist.

Thor is currently a Part time professional Firefighter for Fire and Rescue NSW

Thor is also an experienced sound engineer and producer, recording albums for several independent artists through his studio.

A qualified tractor mechanic and jack-of-all trades, Thor also spent four years serving
in the Australian Army.

He now lives with his wife and high-school sweetheart, Jasmine (who also performs by his side in duo and band shows) and their three young children in the beautiful Northern Rivers of NSW.

In 2013 he released his first independent album ‘Home Grown’ on which he played all instruments, recorded and produced each track. And in September 2018 he followed up with his second album. Higher Ground; also self recorded and produced.

In 2017 and 2018 he performed more than 150 live gigs each year, from small halls in country towns to big city stages. He is attention grabbing, whether he performs solo, with Jasmine as a duo, or with his experienced band members behind him.

Thor has also been recognised as a talented song writer, with his song ‘Freedom Now Begins’ (co-written with fellow country singer Adam James) nominated for best country song at 2010 Q-Song Awards.
Thor has also co-written with many artists in the country and rock scene.

2020 will see the release of Thor’s third album and he will be touring all over Australia