Ethan Calway with tattoos playing an acoustic guitar in a dimly lit room, with an electric guitar leaning against the wall and a framed document hanging behind him.

Ethan Calway—the singer songwriter hailing from from Gippsland, Victoria.

From Gippsland to the Kimberley, Ethan’s journey is just getting started…

With rough edges and soft lyrics, Ethan Calway’s music is honest and unpolished. Blending grit with heart in songs that live between the pub, the winding back roads, and all the spaces in between. An emerging voice in the Australian country music scene, Ethan’s sound is authentic and impossible to ignore.

Better Tomorrow out now

Built on punchy guitars and an anthemic hook, “Better Tomorrow” tells the story of pushing through long nights, working for something bigger, and refusing to stay stuck. With lyrics like “picking these strings and working for the man / is gonna pull me right out of this hollow,” Calway taps into a deeply relatable narrative - balancing passion with reality while chasing a way out. At its core, the track is about momentum and mindset. The repeated line “I’m working on a better tomorrow” lands as both a personal mantra and a universal message, resonating with anyone striving for change. Ethan Calway is quickly carving out a name in the Australian country scene with his blend of modern country-rock and authentic storytelling. Drawing inspiration from artists like Keith Urban and Vince Gill, his sound is grounded in real-life experiences, delivering songs that feel both personal and widely relatable.

Ethan’s rise within the Australian country scene has been rapid and well-earned. A 2023 Gympie NAB Talent Search Grand Finalist and 2024 Toyota Star Maker Top 10 Finalist, he further cemented his profile in 2025 as a standout contestant on The Voice Australia, turning all four chairs and joining Richard Marx’s team — with Marx using his coveted Ultimate Block to secure him.

Known for his electrifying live performances, road-worn storytelling, and rugged, authentic charm, Ethan Calway continues to emerge as one of country music’s most exciting new voices.

Discography

Channeling easy listening folk sounds through to heavy southern rock, ultimately grounding himself in country rock—Ethan’s music captures an artist confidently evolving.

Upcoming Shows

16.04

Astor theatre, PERTH WA

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18.04

The GOV, ADELAIDE SA

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25.04

THE NEX, NEWCASTLE NSW

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21.04

Altar Bar, HOBART TAS

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23.04

UC Hub, CANBERRA ACT

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24.04

Metro Theatre, SYDNEY NSW

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