Taylor Henderson is coming to the Bellarine to ‘Light Up the Dark’ during a night of great music at a picturesque location.
The Geelong singer-songwriter rose to fame in 2013 after he came runner-up during The X Factor and has since had two number-one albums and two number-one singles topping the ARIA charts.
“I loop songs, and it sounds like a mini band’s up on stage when I do this, so I loop all percussion, base, piano and guitar and I’ll be doing a bunch of my own songs as well as other songs,” Henderson said.
“I’ll play old ones like ‘Borrow My Heart’ and ‘When You Were Mine’. I’ll also be playing some new ones that people haven’t heard before, which I’m excited to do.
“It’s a very folksy, up-tempo, fun and interactive vibe where if you want to sit with your friends and have a drink, you can, or if you want to get up and have a boogie, it’s very much tailored to that as well.”
Henderson said playing music helped him feel more confident in himself and was the one time when he felt secure and knew what he was doing.
“When I put my lyrics to a guitar and start playing it, something happens where I don’t really have to think and it’s the one time where my mind isn’t scattered or blurred, and it all makes sense,” he said.
“It’s not just about the music when I’m writing, it’s about creating a safe place for people to come and enjoy and express themselves through singing along, having a good time and feeling good.”
Henderson will perform at Bellarine Estate on January 18. Visit bellarineestate.com.au for more information and tickets.
