William Crighton & Beans on Toast in Eltham

William Crighton is an Australian singer-songwriter from the Riverina region of New South Wales who plays folk-rooted country, blues and rock. His catalogue includes the albums William Crighton, Empire and Water and Dust, as well as songs such as “Priest,” “Jesus Blues” and “Your Country.” Water and Dust received the ARIA Award for Best Blues & Roots Album. In 2022, he opened for Midnight Oil on dates of Resist: The Final Tour and also toured Europe supporting The Dead South. He later performed at Glastonbury Festival in 2023.

Beans on Toast is the stage name of British folk singer-songwriter Jay McAllister, who comes from Braintree, Essex, and began performing under the name in 2005. His lo-fi acoustic folk and folk-punk songs address politics, relationships and everyday life. He is known for releasing albums on 1 December, his birthday, a tradition that began with Standing on a Chair; his songs include “M.D.M.Amazing” and “The War on War.” Beans on Toast first played Glastonbury Festival in 2007 and has returned many times. Five years later, he opened for Frank Turner at Wembley Arena. He has also performed at both Boomtown Fair and Beautiful Days.