Scott Darlow

About

Singer-songwriter, guitarist, didgeridoo player and public speaker/activist best known for his role in the Australian Indigenous and independent music scene. He has released music both with his band The Darlow Show and as a solo artist. He has toured around the world headlining his own shows and opening for musical artists such as rock singer Jimmy Barnes and alternative rock group Eskimo Joe. Since 2020, he has been signed to Reclusive Records, which is the personal record label of music entrepreneur Michael Gudinski.

Before Fame

He was born in Melbourne and spent his youth living in both Australia and China. After graduating from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology with a teaching degree, he taught music for 2 ½ years before resigning to focus on making his own music. He released his debut album, "Be with You" in 2003, which included the hit song "Sorry."

Trivia

Outside of his music career, he is an Indigenous educator and activist who speaks at over 100 schools around the world each year. He speaks about his First Nations culture, Australian history, racial tolerance, and important social issues. His trademark acronym FLUTE, which stands for Forgiveness, Love, Understanding, Tolerance, and Empathy, has been widely incorporated into school curriculums and business charters.

Family Life

He is an Aboriginal man born in Melbourne. His mother is from Yorta Yorta country and his father is of convict descent from Tasmania. Both of his parents were Salvation Army Officers. With 3 siblings, he was the 2nd born of four children. He has a son named Emmanuel, who appeared in the music video for his song "Down Like Flies" in 2016.

Associated With

He was mentored by gospel artist Paul Colman before recording his debut album. He collaborated with country music singer Adam Brand on his recording of the song "Rain," from which all net proceeds were donated to farmers suffering from the Australian drought in 2018.