Here’s a bunch of adjectives any band would be happy to hitch to their star: ‘joyous, delicious, vivacious, fresh, dynamic, high-spirited, energetic, heartfelt, uplifting, illuminating, inspiring, captivating, engaging, irresistible”
They’ve all been used to describe JIGZAG ­ a name which is fast becoming an adjective in its own right, to describe anything which is joyous & insightful : an exuberant blend of acoustic folk/pop with a jazzed up, funky heart. JIGZAG is Australia’s latest ‘hot property’ in the contemporary folk music scene.

Since 1998, Liz Frencham (double bass, SASE bass, vocals), Caroline Trengove (violin, viola, percussion, vocals), and Greg Bryce (acoustic guitar, vocals) have been following the path of independent music-making together from their base in Sydney, Australia ­ appearing at every major folk festival in Australia, and everywhere else from tropical resorts to corporate conferences ­ topping CD sales, and inspiring rapturous audience responses wherever they go.

2002 marked their first milestone in international touring ­ invited to perform at the Femme Funk Festival in New Caledonia, they spread their wings across the seas for the first time. Now in 2003 they've returned from a triumphant, groundbreaking tour of festivals in UK, Denmark and Canada where they received standing ovations and accolades from the press, and festival audiences and organisers alike.

So ­ what is it you get when you see JIGZAG play? An all-too-rare opportunity to hear music that is filled with hope and passion and drive, illuminating lyrics and dynamic instrumentation, lush harmonies and joyous energy.

You really do have to see it to believe it ­ audiences ranging in age from 3-73 bopping along with their gorgeous lilting melodies, and being touched by the clarity of their musical integrity. These are folk who are not afraid to be silly, sincere, sad and slinky ­ sometimes all at once!

Festival programmers Australia-wide know that if they want to create an atmosphere of excitement and happiness at their festival, JIGZAG is the band to put on the stage. Seeing the shining faces in the audience, the crowds clearly agree.

"Sheer vivacity, musicality and inherent ability to entertain"(Tony Hillier-Rhythms Magazine)

Selected Appearances:

The Islands Folk Festival Vancouver Island Canada (2003)

The Skagen Celtic Festival Skagen Denmark (2003)

The Leamington Peace Festival Leamington Spa United Kingdom (2003)

Femme Funk Festival Noumea New Caledonia (2002)

Woodford Folk Festival QLD Australia (1998-99, 1999-00, 2001-02, 2002-03)

The National Folk Festival ACT Australia (2000, 2002, 2003)

Fairbridge Folk Festival WA Australia (2002)

Port Fairy Folk Festival VIC Australia (2001, 2003)

The National Celtic Festival Port Arlington VIC (2003)

Beechworth Celtic Festival VIC Australia (2001, 2002)

Kilmore Celtic Festival VIC Australia (2001, 2002)

Yungaburra Folk Festival Far North QLD Australia (2002)

Kapunda Celtic Festival SA Australia (2000)

The Illawarra Folk Festival NSW Australia (1999, 2001, 2002, 2003)

Festival of a Thousand Voices SA Australia (2000)

Majors Creek Folk Festival NSW Australia (2000, 2001)

Hamilton Island Resort QLD Australia (2000, 2001)

Sails in the Desert Resort (Corporate Event) Uluru NT Australia (2000)

The Basement Sydney NSW Australia (1999, 2002)

Tilley's Devine Café Canberra ACT Australia (2002, 2003)