Woody Campfire
Larrikin fireside singer.
Spinner of tall tales.
Officially Australia’s 2nd Best Busker at the National Busking Championships.
Woody Campfire, eh?
Woody Campfire stirs up good-time chaos wherever he lands, armed with his dinkum tenor, trusty instrument and a swag of songs.
His original songs are cheeky snapshots of the characters he’s met while roaming rural Australia. Stories of dusty highways, sticky pub nights, and the unpredictable magic of life on the road. With a songwriting style that doffs its hat to Aussie legends like Slim Dusty and John Williamson (with his own bent twist, of course), Woody brings warmth, wit and a healthy dose of wildness to every show.
Though he may be about to release his first album, Woody’s no newcomer to the stage. Behind the beard is award-winning performer and songwriter Tomás Ford, whose two decades of international touring and cult-favourite character shows fuel Woody’s big-hearted, high-energy performances.
But Woody’s more than just a persona, he’s where Tomás feels most at home. What began as a playful bit of busking soon sparked something real, reconnecting him with his voice through a fresh take on classic Australian storytelling. There’s mischief in every verse, but also a deep affection for the places and people who shape his songs.
Woody is on a bit of a roll, having just won the title of Australia’s 2nd Best Busker at the Australian National Busking Championships. An acoustic record in December 2025 will lead into a more fully arranged LP in 2026. You can see him on tour at high profile festivals including Woodford Folk Festival, Fringe World in Perth and the Tamworth Country Music Festival.
For Woody, his current success is the payoff of a long period of hard graft. He’s spent the last few years paying his dues the hard way, as a folk vagabond touring street corners, comedy gigs, pub gigs and festival spots around Australia.
So pull up a camp chair, grab a pint, and settle in around Woody’s bonfire. Who knows where you’ll end up by last drinks?
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Woody’s original songs come from a deeply personal place, telling stories from his life and folks he’s met on the road.
Sure, there’s moments of chaotic fun in his shows, but there’s always heartfelt songs like this, too.
His raucous nights around his fake campfire on Peel St are building their own legend at the Tamworth Country Music Festival each year.
Woody’s original music sets are full of great yarns, warm humour and his gentle hyperactivity.
On nights where the crowd is keen to go there, Woody busts out his woolier stories.
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