The Settlement are a collective of creatives forged in the pubs of southwest Victoria, where cover bands once laid the foundation for their restless pursuit of originality. Emerging from those roots, the group has grown from a foot-stomping, folk-rock outfit into a band intent on weaving bold, immersive sonic journeys.
Their upcoming album, When the Cracks Appear, represents that evolution — leaning into how music can both express and amplify emotion, combining atmosphere and intensity to create something bigger than the sum of its parts.
Though they’ve faced the hardships of balancing artistry with the demands of modern music culture — the endless cycle of posts, platforms, and digital appearances — The Settlement have fought their way back to what matters most: creation. They are explorers of extremes, from love and loss to resilience and rebellion, and they deliver it all with unflinching honesty.
FESTIVALS: Port Fairy Folk 2022 & 2019, Great Australian Beer Festival 2022, Yackandandah Folk Festival 2019, Dashville Skyline (twice), The Grampians Grape Escape Festival (many times), Mondo (NYC) 2017, Moomba Festival, Peak Fest., Illawarra Folk Fest, Kiama Folk Fest, Gympie, Placed in the Bluesfest Busking Comp.
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