The Water Runners

Hello! Thanks for stopping by — it’s great to have you here.

We were thrilled to be awarded Runners Up for the People’s Choice Award at the 2025 Australian Folk Music Awards (Folk Alliance Australia). We know many of you voted for us, and we’re incredibly grateful for your support.

We’re also proud to share that at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, the band came away with three major awards 🌟 — the Country Blues Award from the Tamworth Songwriters Association for “Viking”, the National Songwriter of the Year Award from the Capital Country Music Association for “Last Train from Central”, and the Music Excellence Award from the Australian Bush Balladeers Association for our “Shelter” video, filmed at Jamberoo Pub and the surrounding area.

Our latest album, Shelter, is our fourth release and was recorded with Syd Green (ex-19Twenty, now with Kasey Chambers) at his Jervis Bay studio. Head to our Music page to listen and order a copy — available as a hard-copy CD or digital download.

Be sure to watch the Shelter film clip below, featuring a special guest appearance from Dom Littrich (The Inspired Unemployed, Pacific Avenue).

Take a look around — this is your one-stop shop for all things Water Runners. Check out the Shows section for upcoming gigs, and join our mailing list to stay up to date.

We hope you enjoy our bluegrass-infused brand of Australian folk music and we’d love to see you at a show soon. Thanks so much for your support. 🎶