In this intimate episode of Australian Story, celebrated singer-songwriter Missy Higgins opens up about her remarkable music career and the personal struggles she has faced in recent years. The episode airs on ABC and ABC iview on Monday, 2 September 2024, at 8:00 pm.
Missy Higgins, one of Australia’s most accomplished female artists, shares her journey from winning triple j’s Unearthed while still in Year 12 in 2001 to becoming a household name with her debut album, ‘The Sound of White,’ which remains one of Australia’s biggest-selling albums.
Now, twenty years later, Missy finds herself at a crossroads following a difficult divorce. She turns to music once again to express her emotions, and in her latest album, she doesn’t hold back, baring her soul in a way that is both powerful and vulnerable.
Speaking to Australian Story, Missy candidly admits, “I’m definitely not pretending to have any of the answers, or to be strong or to even like myself much at the moment.” This sentiment is echoed by her mother, Margaret Higgins, who describes her daughter’s music as a public diary, sharing Missy’s innermost thoughts and experiences with her fans.
Australian Story: Missy Higgins on ABC and ABC iview, Monday, 2 September 2024, at 8:00 pm.
