Wombats Crossing are a part of the modern chamber folk movement. A talented trio of
accomplished soloists, they combine to weave rich arrangements of music from across the
ages and from around the world. Equally at home in the renaissance as with the modern
Celtic revival and other contemporary styles, the Wombats create unique, beautiful
atmospheres that combine the tight harmonic blending of three strong voices with virtuosic
instrumentals.
Wombats Crossing was brought together in 2012 by Christine Wheeler, a leading light in
Australia’s traditional music scene and choir master, woodwind player, guitarist and singer.
She is joined by Rebecca Daniel and Leigh Birkett. Rebecca is a virtuosic violinist, singer,
orchestra leader and composer whose credits range from the Australian Chamber Orchestra to
sharing the stage with INXS and Barbra Streisand among many others. Leigh has been a
touring accompanist on the festival circuit for many years. Specialising in rich altered tunings
on the guitar, he provides inventive backing on a range of stringed instruments including
bouzouki and mandolin.