02/10/2026
In the spirit of Active Ageing Week, we thought we’d skip the usual questions (that we've been asking of others this week) and go straight to the music – the first gig, the creative journey, the Adelaide scene, inspiration, influences and what comes next; sometimes you simply pick up a guitar, write a song and see where it takes you.
But we did sneak in this...
Q when you look at where you are today, what is a chapter of your life story that people might not expect just by looking at your age?
"That I only started writing songs and performing them within the last 10 years."
Glenn's artist origin story began with a simple challenge: in 2018, he decided to write a poem every day to get back into the habit of writing. Before long, some of those poems started asking for music.
He says, "I am inspired by John Prine, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, The Everly Brothers. Any time I hear a great song, by anyone, I am inspired to try and match the feeling it gives me, to do better every time I write a song."
[side note; Glenn has a gig at the Magill Club on 10.10.2026 7.30]
This is the final part of the GreyMatter International Day of Older Persons on 1 October campaign. Who are you becoming? We've enjoyed bringing it to you 🙏🏼
https://greymatter.gallery/2026/10/03/still-becoming-glenn-butcher/
GreyMatterStudioLife.com
In the spirit of Active Ageing Week, we thought we’d skip the usual questions (that we've been asking of others this week) and go straight to the music – the first gig, the creative journey, the Adelaide scene, inspiration, influences and what comes next; sometimes you simply pick up a guitar, write a song and see where it takes you.
But we did sneak in this...
Q when you look at where you are today, what is a chapter of your life story that people might not expect just by looking at your age?
"That I only started writing songs and performing them within the last 10 years."
Glenn's artist origin story began with a simple challenge: in 2018, he decided to write a poem every day to get back into the habit of writing. Before long, some of those poems started asking for music.
He says, "I am inspired by John Prine, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, The E
