Judy Small

Judith Margaret Small AM is an Australian folk music singer, songwriter and musician and retired judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, as a performer she has been hailed as "The Grand Dame of Australian Folk Music"

Small, during her singing career was known for her feminist and political songs, usually following a traditional theme. She produced twelve albums, hundreds of songs and has been described as being among the most popular political singers in Australia, with many such songs based on topical factual events like the Montreal Massacre. She enjoys singing about real people and issues, stating "If an audience comes away thinking about issues and having had a wonderful time it is a worthwhile performance". She toured the country and internationally, playing primarily in clubs and pubs, and at various folk festivals and conventions.