The Waifs live in concert.
ON TOUR

The Waifs

13
critic concert reviews
folk

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

78
%
Based on 
13
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
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Critics Consensus

Based on 13 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that The Waifs is rated as an impressive live performer, with many notable strengths. The Waifs concert reviews describe live shows and performances as predictable, confident, and provocative.

How long are their concerts?

How long are The Waifs concerts? The Waifs concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to two hours.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book The Waifs? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for The Waifs range from $25,000 - $40,000, with The Waifs's current estimated booking fee to be around $25,000.

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Artist Info

Genre
folk
Origin
Albany, Australia (1992 - present)
Bio
The Waifs (originally styled as The WAiFS) are an Australian folk rock band formed in 1992 in Albany, Western Australia, by Josh Cunningham (guitar, vocals), and sistersVikki Thorn (nee Simpson) (harmonica, guitar, vocals) and Donna Simpson (guitar, vocals). Their tour band includes Ben Franz (bass) and David Ross Macdonald (drums).
Has Performed With
Mama Kin
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Backseat Mafia

August 6, 2023
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The Waifs and special guest, Jordie Lane at The Odeon Theatre, Hobart, 04.08.2023

The Music (Australia)

March 19, 2017
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The Waifs Live In Concert In Australia

The AU Review (Australia)

November 6, 2015
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It seems a curiously long time ago that “London Still” peaked at number 3 in the 2002 triple j Hottest 100. Not least because it’s so hard to imagine a song of similar sound getting anywhere near the top 10 these days, but also because The Waifs still feel so familiar – an integral part of the Australian musi

The Music (Australia)

November 5, 2015
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Backed by driving drums, Dyson showed us what it's like to let go and step confidently into the dark, exploring hard truths and diving into the mess of life with simple-yet-provocative lyrics in songs like When The Moment Comes.

The AU Review (Australia)

September 20, 2015
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There was wolf whistling mass sing-alongs and I’m pretty sure I spied some dancing in the aisles – not your typical concert hall crowd at all.

The AU Review (Australia)

February 28, 2011
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Enmore Theatre, Sydney on February 28, 2011

Silver Tiger Media (Australia)

June 10, 2023
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The Waifs at Northcote Theatre, Melbourne 08/06/2023

Past critic reviews published in

Parklife DC (USA), The West Australian (Australia), The West Australian (Australia), Faster Louder (Australia), Faster Louder (Australia) and more

Image Credit

Jarrah Tree [CC BY 2.5] via Wikimedia Commons

Latest Release

Ironbark (24 February 2017)