Andrew Farriss

Andrew Farriss AM, is one of the most respected songwriters of his generation. Revered globally as the co-founder, key songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist for INXS, Andrew’s contributions have cemented his place in music history. With INXS, he achieved international acclaim, boasting 90 million records sold, Grammy nominations, a BRIT award, and ARIA Awards, including an induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame. Andrew alone has received an ARIA Producer of the Year Award, an induction into the Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2016, a SESAC Songwriters Award, an APRA Billion Stream Award , Golden Guitar nominations, and recognized as a Member of the Order of Australia in 2020. In 2024 Andrew was honored to make his Grand Ole Opry debut, continuing his evolution as an artist on the global stage. Andrew’s journey into a solo career has been met with critical acclaim, with a 2020 EP and a 2021 self-titled debut album showcasing his ability to blend a rich musical heritage with contemporary Country/Americana sounds. It produced several high-rotation radio hits, including Come Midnight, Good Momma Bad, and You Are My Rock achieving a Top 100 Billboard Indicator chart hit in the US. Looking ahead, Andrew will release his much-anticipated new album, The Prospector, in 2026, further expanding his creative horizons and reaffirming his place as one of Australia’s most enduring and innovative musical voices.