The long story…

LJ Parks is a Tasmanian troubadour with a powerful voice, dynamic guitar riffs and playfully wry lyrics. Her music combines elements of contemporary folk, outlaw country and alternative rock with roguish charm and whimsical irreverence.

Born and raised on the coast of Victoria, LJ was drawn to the convict city of nipaluna (Hobart) to be immersed in its natural surroundings, history and creative community. She completed a Bachelor of Music (Hons) at the University of Tasmania and is a graduate of the CMAA Academy of Country Music in Tamworth.

LJ has performed at many esteemed festivals across Australia’s east coast - from the depths of Tasmania’s Huon Valley to the northern tropics of Queensland and the outer reaches of Western Australia.

The last few years have been full of highlights for LJ. She received the Emerging Artist Award at Cygnet Folk Festival, was a featured Future Folk Artist at Port Fairy Folk Festival, finished as a top 10 finalist in the Gympie Music Muster Talent Search and attended the CMAA Country Music Academy. She was also nominated for Youth Artist of the Year in the Australian Folk Music Awards two years in a row.

Up next, LJ will be a guest artist on select sailings of the Spirit of Tasmania and has several exciting gigs lined up in her home state. She is also working some new music with award winning producer Matt Fell for release in 2026.

LJ has released two EPs into the world, the most recent of which was recorded and produced alongside ARIA award winning artist and producer Monique Brumby.