Wombats Crossing
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.