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60s - 70s Music in Sydney, NSW
- Travels up to 100 km
- From $350 to $1,500
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Available on Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Drawing inspiration from legends like Bob Dylan, The Beatles, and José González, Francisco Xifra delivers an intimate acoustic experience that seamlessly blends folk, blues, and Latin rhythms. His performances, enriched by the sounds of Bossa Nova and Argentinian folk music, feature a mix of popular covers and original songs, offering a heartfelt journey through music that transcends borders and languages.
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Francisco Xifra is a Sydney-based indie musician originally from Argentina, known for his heartfelt acoustic performances that blend original compositions with multilingual covers. Over the past six years, he has honed his craft busking across Europe, South America, New Zealand, and Australia, bringing a worldly depth to his music.
Francisco’s live performances are intimate and soulful, featuring songs in Spanish, Italian, and English. His musical influences include legends like Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Jack Johnson, The Cure, Elvis Presley, José González, Fleetwood Mac, as well as Bossa Nova, Argentine folk, and tango. This diverse inspiration results in a rich, genre-blending sound that resonates with a wide audience.
He frequently performs at venues across sydney and the blue mountains, where audiences can enjoy his acoustic sets in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Francisco can provide full production for small to medium venues using professional-quality, battery-powered equipment, including a compact amp and mic stand. The setup is quick and simple—just 15 minutes—and only requires 2 square meters of space. With an autonomy of 3–4 hours without external power, it’s perfect for restaurants, pubs, and outdoor performances, both intimate and medium-sized.
Some of the most requested songs during Francisco’s shows include Perfect by Ed Sheeran, Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles, Banana Pancakes by Jack Johnson, Can’t Help Falling in Love by Elvis Presley, and Wake Me Up by Avicii. The playlist can vary depending on the venue, offering a more acoustic and chill vibe or a more upbeat, lively energy to suit the atmosphere.
Full playlist: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10YrEltwINU4L8JeWvN62r1eVohsV_nsEuCgcrwuyLns/edit?usp=sharing
The show includes professional-quality equipment suited for small to medium-sized venues. Francisco is also happy to learn new songs upon request in advance and enjoys interacting with the audience by taking live song requests during the performance.
INSURED ACTIVITIES: Performing, busking, rehearsing, recording, exhibiting, adjudicating and teaching (subject to Workshop Extension
Endorsements 4 & 5) for the following Insured activities:
Musician / Singer
Public Liability $30,000,000 per Occurrence
Product Liability $30,000,000 per Occurrence and in the aggregate during any one Period of Insurance