bio

Australian singer-songwriter Dan Challis melds lyrically-driven acoustic music, with a story-telling focus. His songs centre on the lived-experience, and befit his journeyman ethos; living out the very life he tells stories about through his music. Dan has captivated audiences both here and in North America, where he spent 4 years and released his sophomore album there in 2020; ‘no lonely road’. He has just released his latest single ‘forever on my mind’; a track he collaborated on with Melbourne singer-songwriter and producer Stephen Grady. Dan’s music has been described as:

"rich, authentic acoustic folk... (that) should make you feel something raw and timeless." 

--Ear To The Ground Music Blog --

"Country singer Dan Challis is a man with a tender voice and story to match."

--Happy Mag TV--

"He has made himself admirably vulnerable for the sake of his craft, and his work deserves attention."

--Andrew Brown, Barely North Entertainment (album review)--

Dan connects to the hearts and minds of audience’s through his deft guitar playing, intimate story-telling, as well as smooth vocal delivery. He is a dedicated songwriter who cares deeply about his craft.