About Enda
Enda Kenny is an Irish-born songwriter who has made his home in Australia. Through ten independent albums, his thoughtful, descriptive stories have struck a chord with festival audiences worldwide. A string of early songwriting awards have led to a full time career as one of the best entertainers in the world of folk and acoustic music. His songs are always memorable, often hard-hitting and spiced with plenty of humour.
Now residing near Mount Beauty in the Victorian Alps, Enda is touring extensively throughout Australia and is a regular visitor to New Zealand, UK, Ireland, Holland and Germany. Enda is the latest Artist of The Year at Newstead Live Music Festival.
"On small stages to intimate audiences or large stages to festival audiences he always holds the crowd in the palm of his hand. Witty and intelligent songwriting and a brilliant night's entertainment"
Eleanor McEvoy
His latest release After The Interval is being launched this month at Yackandandah Folk Festival.
For a full list of concerts check out the Gigs page.
"The finest Irish songwriter living overseas"
Colum Sands
“Enda Kenny is one of the new generation of singers and songwriters in Australia who is attracting international attention. He writes of the world in Australia, of his personal journey, of his desire for peace and the conservation of our environment. His songs are gentle as well as hard hitting when he tackles difficult subjects. He commands our respect. As a singer who depends on writers I am delighted to have discovered his work. If you get a chance go and listen to him, for above all you will have a stimulating and enjoyable evening's entertainment.” - Roy Bailey
Discography
- Signature (1991) - Cassette
- Twelve Songs (1994) - CD
- Bakers Dozen (1995) - CD
- Six of One (1997) - CD
- Cloud Lining (2001) - CD
- Here and There (2005) - CD
- The Lomond Collection (2006) - Song on Compilation CD
- Pearler (2007) - CD
- Heart Tattoo (2013) - CD
- Until (2013) - Song on compilation CD with Cam MacDonald "Festival Folk Sing Judy Small"
- The Maritime (2017) - John Beavis song on Alanna & Alicia CD "Songs I'm Singing With Me"
- Minstrel of the Dawn (2016) - Song on compilation CD "Festival Folk Sing Gordon Lightfoot"
- Assorted tracks on Festival Compilation CDs, Illawarra, Trad & Now, National FF, Wintermoon, Ranges FM, Live at the Clifton, Macca's Top 100 and many more.
- Kitchen Ballads (2019) - CD
- Hooked (2022) - Song on compilation album "Melbourne in 60 Seconds"
- After The Interval - (2024) CD and Download
Awards and Recognition
- Artist of The Year 2023 - Newstead Live Festival
- Twice winner Lawson-Paterson Port Fairy Folk Festival Songwriting Award. (Rainbow's Friend 1989 & Rabin 1996)
- Roddy Read Songwriting Award - Maldon Folk Festival (My Own Road)
- Redcar Festival Songwriting Award UK - 1995 (Baker's Dozen)
- Finalist in National Folk Festival Songwriting Award - Declan Affley Award 1993 (Colours of Australia)
- Album of the Year Award - Australian Folk Alliance - "Presenter's Choice Award" for Here & There 2008
- Best Workshop on an Australian Theme - National Folk Festival/ABC Radio National - The Pearling 1992