Warrnambool artist Didirri to play a festive concert in hometown as coronavirus restrictions ease

The singer-songwriter will perform at The Dart and Marlin for the Warrnambool leg of his three-show tour on December 20. He will also perform in Castlemaine on December 13 and Melbourne on December 18.

Didirri is excited to get back on the road after facing Melbourne's tough coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

"These last six months have been some of the only times in my life where I have been alone. Yes, I've had people in my life but it was the first time that I have spent truly in my own company for years," he said.

"I had to face, without distraction, all of my anxieties and worries for the world, in isolation. Yes again, I had communication over the internet and in-person but for the most part I was spending time on my own.

"I rediscovered what it is to be bored, and how happy boredom can make you. At some point during isolation I really found happiness in myself rather than from outside support.

"It's been hard to remember that this is what I'm good at, I'm a performer. It's time to get back to it."

Didirri was to perform at the Lighthouse Theatre in April before the pandemic halted events.

Since then, the troubadour has released his second EP, singles and performed in various live virtual concerts from his bedroom.

Didirri's latest release It's The Season reflects on spending time apart from loved ones during the festive period and embracing that reality.

"By the end of writing, I had accepted it," he said. "I wanted it to feel unresolved until the very end. Ending joyfully if a little bit Christmassy.

"Honestly, it has all served to remind me how much I enjoy connecting with people through my music and I couldn't be more excited to go back to my touring roots with a solo tour.

"I'm looking forward to sharing stories and songs from lockdown as well as hearing those audiences voices singing along."

With COVID Safe practices in place and known for his honest reflection on life, Didirri's December tour is shaping up to one of the most intimate experiences for his fans yet.

Tickets are available via didirri.com/

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