William Jack - Australian Cellist - Derry 2026

'Pay What You Can' concert - Donations welcome on the day

William Jack is an Australian multi-style cellist and songwriter, based in London. He is best known for incorporating his jazz guitar background into an unconventional style of cello playing, with a passion for breaking boundaries between genres and cultures. His music transitions seamlessly from virtuosic folk & bluegrass compositions, to non-Western sound worlds.

Since his classical studies in Vienna, William has forged his own cello pathway, touring Europe, Australia and the UK extensively. He has recently performed his solo compositions from his album collection ‘This Old Cello Box’ live on BBC Radio 3 and was selected to perform as a ‘New Folk’ songwriter at the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas. William received the best music award at the 2025 Adelaide Fringe. He has been fortunate to work with numerous world-renowned artists, both as a session musician and collaborator. William is passionate about redefining the cello possibilities, bringing the instrument into exciting new territories.

This is William's first gig in Londonderry, following his showcase performance at Ireland's Folk Conference (Showing Your Roots) in Belfast.

"A master of unconventional cello playing" - 2025 Adelaide Fringe Review - https://glamadelaide.com.au/adelaide-fringe-review-this-old-cello-box/