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Hailing from the music-filled streets of Melbourne, Australia, Shaun Kirk is an award-winning blues and soul troubadour recognised for his exceptional talent as a born entertainer. His unique talent has not only earned him many accolades but also much praise from fellow artists, such as three-time Grammy Award Winner Fantastic Negrito, who has declared his show as “One of the best one-man shows he\u2019s ever seen!”<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Kirk’s vocals exude a gritty, soulful depth that seems to transcend far beyond his years, with critics continually acclaiming him as “one of the finest blues voices Australia has ever heard” (Buzz Mag). Complementing his vocal artistry, Kirk’s vintage guitar tones and raw grooves pay tribute to the timeless influences that have shaped his musical journey, resulting in a distinctive sound fast becoming his own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shaun\u2019s musical journey has taken him to stages all over the world, where he’s not only performed but consistently sold out shows, leaving audiences enthralled by his magnetic presence. From iconic festival stages like Bluesfest Byron Bay, where he’s become a familiar name, to sharing the billing with legends like Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin, John Mayer, Paolo Nutini, John Butler Trio, and The Teskey Brothers; Kirk’s artistic prowess is in esteemed company. Moreover, he’s also had the honour of opening for household names such as blues maestro Joe Bonamassa, soul sensation Allen Stone, and the indomitable Beth Hart; further solidifying his place in the landscape of contemporary music. This remarkable journey is a testament to Kirk’s unmatched talent and ability to connect with audiences across genres and generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tickets link: https:\/\/events.humanitix.com\/shaun-kirk-live-old-lodge-theatre-hokitika-nz\/tickets?h=RDpN6yju_jfys3IXFeTSpsIZsTqP467x6m4UJTXLcuo&t=1785305788939<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING ABOUT SHAUN KIRK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt\u2019s rare to see someone bring down the house as an opener, but Australia\u2019s Shaun Kirk did exactly that. He connected with the crowd immediately\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Soundcheck Entertainment, Canada<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOne of the most explosive acts Australia has to offer\u201d \u2013 Mixdown Magazine, Australia<\/p>\n\n\n\n “My faith in this generation\u2019s music has been restored.\u201d – <\/em>Dearhead Press<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSimply astounding.” – <\/em>Forte Magazine, Australia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 11 November 2026 | 7pm Hailing from the music-filled streets of Melbourne, Australia, Shaun Kirk is an award-winning blues and soul troubadour recognised for his exceptional talent as a born <\/span>Continue Reading<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":707,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[12,6],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/oldlodgetheatrehokitika.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/706"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/oldlodgetheatrehokitika.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/oldlodgetheatrehokitika.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oldlodgetheatrehokitika.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oldlodgetheatrehokitika.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=706"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/oldlodgetheatrehokitika.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/706\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":708,"href":"https:\/\/oldlodgetheatrehokitika.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/706\/revisions\/708"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oldlodgetheatrehokitika.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/707"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/oldlodgetheatrehokitika.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=706"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oldlodgetheatrehokitika.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=706"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oldlodgetheatrehokitika.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=706"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}