Andrew Langford's interest in the didgeridoo goes back to his childhood when Australian artist and television personality Rolf Harris introduced the instrument to the world. Today, he is recognised internationally as a major exponent and interpreter of the didgeridoo. The rhythmic quality of his playing and his extensive knowledge of the history and origins of this unique instrument bring together an unforgettable performance.

At the “Sounds of Starlight” in Alice Springs, he thrills audiences from all over the world with a spectacular multi-media show that conjures up the landscapes of the desert. Andrew evokes the heart of Australia's Red Centre. Audiences are captivated by the sounds and accompanying imagery during the performance as the didgeridoo creates a pulse of life itself.

Andrew’s inspiration for Sounds of Starlight originated from the thousands of international visitors he met each year through his art gallery in the Todd Mall, and their insatiable curiosity to learn more about Aboriginal arts and culture, and in particular the didgeridoo. His artistic foresight and energetic determination transformed his vision into reality his, and dream was realised.

Andrew has travelled extensively within the Northern Territory working as a horticultural adviser on cattle stations and Aboriginal communities. It was here that his love affair with the didgeridoo began. He worked closely with traditional Aboriginal people who gave him all the insight and encouragement he needed to perfect his skills in playing the instrument.

In Andrew’s hands, however, the didgeridoo is not an ethnic curiosity but a fully-fledged member of the modern orchestra that can mix with other instruments and make music of many styles. He has developed the versatility of the didgeridoo so that it can combine with classical instruments or make exciting contemporary music.

Andrew, who at his theatre plays with keyboard and percussion artists, has accompanied John Williams, the internationally renowned classical guitarist, Tim Wheater, the British flautist, formerly of The Eurythmics and the Japanese pianist, Kenado Hannada. The performance with Hannada took place at Kakadu National Park and was broadcast live to a television audience of 17 million people. At another outdoor concert at Simpson's Gap in Central Australia, Andrew joined the Darwin Symphony Orchestra to enhance the composition “Earth Cry”.

Andrew has graced many festivals in Australia, including Melbourne’s “Didge Fest” and Queensland's Woodford and Laura Aboriginal culture festivals. For the Womad Train Festival, he travelled by train from Adelaide to Perth, playing along the way with such artists as Remmy Ongala from Tanzania, the "Bauls" of Bengal and the throat singers of Tuva, Russia.

Corporate functions and events are no stranger to Andrew. In 2004 he was invited to play at the Australian Embassy in Paris, France and during his six week European trip also performed in Germany as well as staging didgeridoo workshops in England and Scotland.

Andrew has toured extensively throughout Europe, the United Kingdom and USA and his music has been used in BBC documentaries and lifestyle programs. He has recorded with the Ten Tenors and produced four albums: “Echoes in the Dust” (with Ted Egan now the current Administrator for the Northern Territory), “Didgeridoo Tracks”, “Jedidge”and “Sounds of Starlight”. He is currently recording a new album and completing his own book on the art of didgeridoo playing.

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