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"... equally at home in front of 30 or 30,000, his quiet manner and wry humour work magic with the crowd ..."
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.. Intrinsically AustralianLeighton B. Watts - Australian singer, songwriter and poet - has racked up an impressive array of accolades over the years, especially in the USA where he lived and worked for more than ten years. Now back in Australia, Leighton revels in touring the countryside, sharing his magic with bushies, townies and city-folk alike. Simply put, he is a festival performer 'extraordinaire' with a style that is intrinsically Australian. With his heart in the Outback and a baritone as rich and authentic as the leather on his RM Williams boots, Leighton B. Watts writes and sings about Australia - the desert spaces, the rivers, the towns, and the colourful characters who become indelibly marked on our memories. He is a unique and powerful performer, committed to a heartfelt brand of original Australian music and storytelling.
Don't miss Leighton starring as "Alexander Molokov" in Chess The Musical at Sydney's Theatre Royal, 5-18 May 2008. Featuring hits such as "One Night in Bangkok" and "I Know Him So Well", this independent Sydney production has a cast of 29 plus a full 25-piece orchestra. View Leighton's schedule for ticket info.
The Year of the OutbackThe Outback by Leighton B. Watts was selected as the official poem for the Year of the Outback 2006. "We do not define 'Outback' geographically. It is a word that symbolises the national spirit," said Chairman and Founder, Bruce Campbell AM MBE. "Leighton B. Watts' poem The Outback captures this feeling ideally.... Bush poetry holds a very special place in Australian life and culture."
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It's a place they call The Outback
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