Kial Malone is an award winning songwriter from the Southern Tablelands of Australia (Gundungurra Country). 

Since starting out on his journey as a singer/songwriter in 2024, Kial has established himself as one of Australia’s emerging alt-country artists, releasing two singles and securing rotation on CMT Australia, performing two headline tours and a number of festivals, and supporting the likes of Ash Grunwald and Adam Newling on their National tours. 

At the 2025 Tamworth Country Music Festival, his song ‘My Old Man’ won Best Song in the Fretfest songwriting competition, which has previously featured artists such as Pete Murray and Daniel Champagne. 

His southern Americana and Country influences are deeply rooted in his music, and best showcased in his captivating live show, with Kial and his band engaging crowds with their eclectic country rock, high octane blues, and slow tormenting ballads. 

A humble storyteller, Kial weaves deep imagery and unapologetic honesty, with his brooding vocals and gut-punching acoustic guitar, to tell a unique tale of the human experience.