A POPULAR Australian singer song-writer swooned the audience in Bournemouth with his guitar skills and variation of love songs.

Ziggy Alberts entertained crowds at the O2 in Bournemouth on Tuesday, August 6, with hits such as 'Stronger' and 'Simple Things'

Renowned for his authentic storytelling and dynamic folk-pop performances, Ziggy’s gig in Bournemouth formed part of a nine-date UK tour.

He was supported by Australian singer, Steph Strings who warmed up the crowd before his show.

In a pre-show interview with the Daily Echo, Ziggy said: “I've always played seaside towns and I try and play as much regional UK as I can.

“It's my first time playing in Bournemouth tonight. I played Southampton last year and everyone was saying to come to Bournemouth.

“It's been great to be able to play more than just a major city.

“I've already had a look inside the venue and I think it's a classy venue considering it’s a small town but it's got that kind of coast vibe.”

When asked about which artist Ziggy thought he most resembles, he said: “I think Ben Howard paved the way for a lot of us in Australia.

“He was one of my biggest inspirations, he shaped a whole generation of us as musicians.

“I'm way more folky than Jack Johnson, but I’ve listened to him since I was around six and have been lucky to tour with him over the last couple of years.

Speaking about the comparison between a British and Australian audience, Ziggy added: “The craziest thing about coming back to the UK, is how mind-bogglingly good the shows were.

“The first difference I've noticed is I've never seen more couples in the crowd, which makes me very pleased, I've never seen more girlfriends and boyfriends banging out the songs together.

“There’s more families here which is incredible.

“There’s also been a lot of blokes just banging out the words and that's so great to see, to be validated by other men in this very emotive music is so wonderful.”

Ziggy appeared at the Bournemouth O2 in Boscombe on Tuesday, August 6, as part of his New Love World Tour.