These exceptional performers connect and capture audiences all over the world through the power of song!

Doors 6 pm, Band at 7.30 pm

Duke of George presents

Gina Williams & Guy Ghouse with Russell Holmes

Kalayakoori, Ngalak warangka (Forever, we sing)

Guitar brilliance and incandescent vocals. These exceptional performers connect and capture audiences all over the world through the power of song. It’s made even more special when it’s sung in rare Noongar language. 

Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse bring a fresh, modern take on ancient traditions; merging evocative sounds, natural acoustic instruments, poignant stories with that incredible, beautiful voice. 

Gina is a Balladong (Noongar) daughter, covering the south west corner of Western Australia. She has connection to the Kija people of the East Kimberley through her grandmother’s line. 

By official records, Noongar language is critically endangered, with only a few speakers left. 

As well as four albums, they have released three major works; Koort for the Festival of Perth, Koorlangka: Reimagined for the inaugural Perth International Cabaret Festival and Koolbardi wer Wardong for a sell-out season for the West Australian Opera. 

In February 2024 they premiered their most recent major work, Wundig wer Wilura, commissioned by the West Australian Opera, at the Festival of Perth. 

Currently they are working on the third instalment of their Kalyakoorl song cycle, Moort, to be released in 2025. 2024 also included the first sighting (Awesome Festival - September) of Aliwah Bardinar! a work for young people, and a tour of the the UK including performances and a major workshop with local Cardiff youth for the Llais Festival.

Performing with the all-important blessings of Gina’s elders and community, this duo will leave you breathless!

Gina & Guy will be joined on stage by the always amazing Russell Holmes on piano.