Victoria Crosby: Music with Heart, Heritage and Hope

Australia has always had a rich tradition of storytelling through song, and few new voices embody that spirit as strongly as Victoria Crosby. The Far North Queensland singer-songwriter grew up in Chillagoe and Cape York, and those landscapes of red dirt, cattle country, and close-knit community have left an unmistakable mark on her music.

Her songs draw from the heritage of Australian bush ballads — tales passed down through generations — yet they arrive with a fresh sense of honesty that connects with audiences across the country. With tracks like Red Dome Dust, Flowers for Annie, and the powerful new single Bush Kids Don’t Do Well in the City, Victoria is already proving herself as an artist who can tell the stories of regional Australia in a way that feels both timeless and deeply current.

While her music carries the essence of the bush, Victoria’s story goes far beyond the stage. At the heart of her life is a commitment to community. Through her family café, The Hungry Pug, she’s created a space that reflects the same warmth and authenticity you hear in her songs.

She also serves as an ambassador for Corrine’s One More Light Foundation, raising awareness about bullying and mental health. It’s work that speaks to her belief that music and community are inseparable — that songs aren’t just entertainment, but a way to connect, to heal and to shine a light where it’s needed most.

That commitment is set to shine even brighter this month. On World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10), Victoria will release a heartfelt video to accompany Bush Kids Don’t Do Well in the City. It’s not about polish or production — it’s about honesty, connection, and carrying a message that matters.

The song itself is deeply personal. As Victoria recently shared with fans:

“It took a fair bit of courage for me to put Bush Kids Don’t Do Well in the City out there as it was so personal, and it makes me really happy to see people already connecting with it and the message it contains. To any Bush Kid OR City Kid out there who might be struggling — don’t give up. You deserve the world, to be happy, and to not have to endure any bullshit from anyone giving you a hard time. Please talk to someone — speak up, even if your voice trembles. Take it from me, a former Bush Kid who almost threw in the towel — better days will come, your life is precious, and you have an amazing future in store for you. And don’t let the bastards win like that!”

2025 is shaping up to be a landmark year for Victoria. Her debut album, North of the Range, is due for release in November, bringing together the collection of stories she’s been shaping over the last few years. It promises to be a body of work steeped in history and heart — music that captures the grit, beauty, and resilience of life in regional Australia.

And she’s only just getting started. Already looking ahead, Victoria is preparing for her first professional music video, planned for the lead single of her second album. It’s a step that will take her artistry to new heights, while keeping the spirit of her roots at its core.

From Chillagoe to Cape York, from café counters to festival stages, Victoria is proving that the best music comes from authenticity — from telling the stories only you can tell. With her debut album North of the Range on the horizon, she’s set to take those stories from the red dirt of Far North Queensland to audiences all across Australia.

✨ Aussie Wave - Fresh Off the Press proudly features Victoria Crosby — an artist with heritage, heart, and hope at the centre of everything she creates.

Her brand new single Bush Kids Don’t Do Well in the City is out now and available to stream everywhere.

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