Sir Richard Bishop live in Sydney

Experience Sir Richard Bishop live on October 23rd

Sir Richard Bishop will perform at Marrickville Bowling Club in Sydney, Australia on October 23, 2026. Bishop is an American guitarist and composer known for his distinctive fingerstyle guitar work, drawing heavily from international folk traditions. His music often incorporates elements of Hawaiian slack-key guitar, Indonesian gamelan, Indian ragas, and various Eastern European and Latin American styles. Characterized by intricate melodies and a largely instrumental approach, his compositions frequently evoke a cinematic and atmospheric quality. He began recording in the late 1980s and gained prominence within experimental and avant-garde music circles.

Marrickville Bowling Club is a heritage-listed social club located in the inner west suburb of Marrickville, New South Wales. Established in 1928, it has operated continuously as a bowling club since its founding. The club building itself represents an example of Inter-War Functionalist architectural style. Beyond its core function as a lawn bowls facility, the club has increasingly become recognized as a live music venue hosting both established and emerging artists across diverse genres. It maintains its operational status as a registered bowling club alongside its entertainment programming, serving as a community hub for local residents.