Artists 2025

Born and raised in Barbados and now living in Australia, Alexander Mills has been entertaining international audiences with his unique blend of acoustic folk and pop infused with a little bit of rock. During his career, Alex has opened for Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds...

Since making waves across the UK/Euro dance scene, Andy V brings his world-class one-man band to heart of Australia's vibrant festival scene.  This master live looper and multi-instrumentalist crafts an entirely unique sonic landscape – a mesmerising blend of deep...

3AFMA Youth Artists of the Year 2024, Apolline is a lively trio of young folkies combining fiddle, cello, double bass and an extensive collection of colourful socks. The group views folk music through fresh eyes with foot-stomping sets and original songs to bring a...

Asleep at the Reel are a genre hopping Brisbane-based 5 piece who have produced 3 albums of original music since founding in 2017. Their music is powered by the deft song writing of Mark Cryle whose tunes joins the dots between Celtic music and contemporary Australian...

Alt-folk band Bella Frankie perform original, unhinged Aussie folk yarns of love, flood, country and community on cello, uke, guitar and Autoharp with three part harmonies. Bella Frankie are Michael Turner (Wild Pumpkins at Midnight) on guitar, the sweet vocals,...

Boi and Eskae are known for their quintessentially unique take on life and their passion for getting it right. Often working together in multi-faceted roles, always supporting and inflaming each other. Their performance overflows with experience, tenderness and...

Out of the ashes of going to too many lame Blues Jams, Brisbane Brass Jam was created out of a guy's desire to play some cool tunes with other brass musicians.. Bring your Trumpet, Trombone, Eupho, Baritone, Tuba etc and join in the fun of playing some cool music at...

Brisbane Combined Unions Choir are passionate about singing to inform and entertain about issues important to working people and the broader community. We are a community choir open to all who believe in social justice and union values.  We sing in harmony and with...

The band of around 35 players, under Musical Director, Peter Blyth, enjoys providing entertainment at charity and fundraising events and local festivals.  We have ongoing commitments to the Anzac Dawn Service at Cotton Tree and Mudjimba.  We also play free concerts at...

Singer-songwriter & story teller, Caroline Hammond, is a natural weaver of song stories, playing with the tapestry of life and spinning joyous music from the grace and beauty of the overlooked, the everyday and the commonplace. This is music for the feet and the...

Fusing the passion of folk music, the precision of classical, and the spontaneity of jazz, 'Cigány Weaver' create a rich and vibrant atmosphere for both the heart and mind. Front woman, Jo Davie's soaring vocals and enchanting gentle demeanour combine with the fiery...

CJ Shaw is an Australiana folk musician distilling storytelling, poetry and school yard hip-hop into a rich pot pouri of family entertainment. Nominated for ARIA Music Teacher of the Year in 2020, his songwriting resonates with audiences of all ages, beginning with...

Enjoy the sweet sounds of Cosmic Honey, an original folk-rock, blues blended musical experience.  Their storytelling style takes you on a journey into the heart, exploring life and love.  ...

Deline Briscoe, a talented singer-songwriter from the Yalanji people, has been making waves in the Australian music scene with her powerful voice, heartfelt lyrics, and collaborations with industry legends. As a proud Indigenous artist, Deline's music weaves together...

Bringing a tidal wave of reggae grooves, soulful harmonies, and unstoppable energy, Dojo Rise are here to make you move! With award-winning music, festival-smashing performances, and support slots for legends like Michael Franti & Sons of Zion, this trio delivers...

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Noel, Alex & Jem create a mesmerizing blend of harmonising voices, sensitive acoustic, bass guitars & dynamic mandolin. Noel's Award Winning songs carry powerful messages that can motivate your social conscience, evoke laughter or tears, but ultimately can...

Gary has performed at clubs, pubs and festivals throughout Queensland over decades. A skilled guitarist and singer in multiple genres Gary's performances offer a musical and humour-filled journey through different musical genres. Gary has delighted his audiences over...

David De Santi has spent over 40 years gathering a treasure trove of ‘good’ tunes—and now he’s inviting you to play them! Bring your instrument and join a musical journey through Australia, Italy, Quebec, Scotland, Scandinavia, Spain, France, Ireland, England and...

Loosen your suspenders, tighten your shoelaces and get ready to flap your extremities! Greshka is a seven piece neo-gypsy/klezmer ensemble not unlike a chipotle and cocaine kebab: you’re not sure where it’s from, but it sure knocks you off your tits. A torn canvas of...

Excited to return to the Maleny Hinterland, Gus blends smooth, hip-hop inspired beats into soulful chords, for a jazz-influenced, fresh reggae soundscape with powerful horn lines. Created from scratch, looping keyboard, trumpet, vocal and samples, his tunes make for a...

Henry is a 14-year-old artist from Conondale making waves on the festival circuit. With standout performances at Tamworth, Gympie Muster, and Caloundra, and two singles released in 2024, Henry is also a CMAA Junior Academy Graduate an emerging talent bringing...

Tales from the toybox. A lively interactive show from the toy box with Lulu, Raggedy Andy or Raggedy Annie.   www.facebook.com/HOOZATTEntertainers

Veteran of many poets' breakfasts, a great way to start a festival day. Poet, environmentalist who asks audiences to ponder what are words worth?s

JB Paterson is a roving blue-collar songwriter and producer. Inspired by traditional folk & blues music, appropriating ancient melodies with a strong focus on lyrics performed on guitar and piano. Compared to songwriters Neil Young, Townes Van Zandt and Bob Dylan....

An 893rd-generation Dunghutti man and masterful storyteller, Joey weaves together folk, heavy blues, and country into music that tears your heartstrings then stitches them together again. His lyrics are steeped in cultural heritage and the vast landscape of human...

With singing in her bones, Kate has shared her songs for many years on festival stages, at special events and community choirs. She offers soulful originals to uplift the heart on Celtic Harp, Guitar & Ukulele supported by her band, the Joyful Noise! Come to...

Katie Wighton is the guitarist/vocalist in ARIA-award winning folk outfit All Our Exes Live in Texas. Her debut album The End released in June 2023 was nominated for an ARIA award for Best Blues and Roots Album and was also shortlisted for the Australian Music Prize....

Emotional and witty, Kay is a Wollongong raised writer, performer and all round creative with a remarkably agile, engaging, honest, soul-bearing voice and a wry, dry-ice sense of humour. With a live performance style that is much like being invited into her lounge...

Combining lyrical honesty with enchanting melodies, Lizzie Flynn crafts songs that mix a touch of satirical storytelling with abundant joyful emotion. Together with The Runaway Trains, they venture off the beaten path to play folk music that resonates with everyone,...

Mama Buluku is an exhilarating display of African inspired music, movement and song, with contemporary offerings of big bass Doundoun drums fused within the dance. This Maleny based all-women's ensemble raises a high vibration with feverishly intricate beats,...

A passion for the broader 'folk' genre unusual in Australia. A songwriter with a guitar, Connell has an edge more like Margaret Roadknight or Norma Waterson than Joni Mitchell. Having worked with trad band Stray Hens and An Otherwise Quiet Room, Connell is at home...

Some fantastic originals, some Celtic joy and a few covers incorporating vocal harmony, guitar, flute, tin whistle and percussion. They’ve been doing this together since Adam was a boy!

Mark Easton has a long history in music, he travelled through Asia in 2018 and 2019 he discovered Nomadic Music and had a whole new vision which required learning a few exotic folk instruments like Morin Khuur from Mongolia, Dombra from Kazakhstan, Jaw harp and Throat...

Melody Graves and the Hokum Redemption deliver a hot and vibrant take on early jazz and blues, fusing traditional sounds with a fresh, dynamic energy. Featuring two powerhouse vocalists and a smoking six-piece band, MGHR brings the spirit of juke joints, dance halls,...

Multi-award winning acoustic guitar virtuoso Michael Fix tours internationally presenting an eclectic mix of original instrumentals and distinctive arrangements. His influences are diverse, and his music is enhanced with stories and humour. Michael's unique style –...

Be dragged headfirst into a world of rugged mountains, stormy oceans, fearsome battles, unrequited love and a dram or two of whisky. If you like singing boisterously, stamping your feet, dancing like a loon, or just wallowing in guilt-free revelry, then jump on board...

Award-winning singer, multi-instrumentalist and patient teacher Nicole Murray has toured and recorded internationally for 20 years with Cloudstreet, run two choirs for many years and now leads singing adventures (the next one's in France in 2025) and teaches at...

Eclectic-songwriter, inventor & tinkerer - Niq Reefman is a sonic wizard who has developed a unique trio with “Morpheus” (his synth accordion) & “Victor” (his emotive trumpet). He is the unrivalled pioneer of simultaneously performing these instruments and can...

With a soulful voice that empowers and inspires, Phil Barlow is a dynamic artist known for his versatile performances. Blending heartfelt healing songs with earthy blues rock, he captivates audiences at both intimate gatherings and festivals. A passionate advocate for...

With a voice that blends soulful vulnerability and unwavering strength, she captivates listeners from the very first note. Her songwriting is deeply rooted in storytelling, rich with emotional depth and genuine connection. Effortlessly fusing classic country with a...

PopProperly defies musical categories, blending rock, pop, and folk with passion and originality. Known for energetic performances and sharp social commentary, the band returns after 25 years. With renewed relevance, their infectious, thought-provoking sound once...

This project came about almost by accident. Meryn met Frank and his wife, Renee, at the Redcliffe markets. The couple purchased her books, and later Frank contacted Meryn asking if she’d like to work on a children’s album. She sent him some poems, he put a tune to...

Queensland Youth Folk Orchestra The Queensland Youth Folk Orchestra (QYFO) is a gathering of young folk musicians and singers (13-30yrs) from across Queensland meeting to learn, teach each other and perform traditional and contemporary folk songs and tunes from...

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Rob Barratt is a Dudley-born and Cornwall-based British comic poet, humourist and singer. His brain-tickling, word-mangling performance combines clever word play, verse and song with satire, parody and audience participation. Rob has appeared at folk, literature and...

A night out with Round Mountain Girls is like a good night in with your partner. They'll leave you hot and sweaty, exhausted but exhilarated, sonically bruised, maybe even a little tender... and yet you'll still end up begging for more.  ...

If you look past the ‘all hat no cattle’ of it, and push down that 'they're not country... they're not really folk either though...." feeling in the pit of your stomach, then good news! Rusty Pickups are coming to a stage near you this year. From Tamworth to the...

SOLUA is an uplifting world music band merging styles of AfroBrazilian and Caribbean Zouk music. Creating their own tropical blend across genres of jazz, funk, soul, bossa nova, hip-hop, dancehall and reggae. Emitting a warm feel good loving vibe filled with exotic...

Come raise the roof with Don Jarmey and friends. Bring along your voice, your instrument, your friends and all of your energy for open sessions of acoustic songs with a few tunes thrown in for fun. www.facebook.com/brisbanesaturdaysession/

For more than twenty years - at festivals, private ceremonies or  community events, the women of  Sweet Chilli have sung their way into the hearts of Maleny. They are thrilled to share their unique programme of songs of unity, peace and justice; combined with the...

Blending indie-folk storytelling with raw, unfiltered emotion, Tessa Devine creates a space where vulnerability and joy collide. One moment, you’re wrapped in the warmth of her soaring vocals; the next, you’re stomping along to a rhythm that feels like it was made...

Brisbane's Friday night Sea Shanty and Folk Song Session! We meet on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month at the The Rose and Crown in South Bank. Join us after a hard day's work at The Fo'c'sle for a drink, a song, and some great company!     ...

Brisbane based Irish band.      www.facebook.com/share/1B15tBPMnQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

The Kinfolk Orkestar is where folk music meets jazz meets a groove that moves body and soul.  A band of 5 musicians playing traditional & contemporary tunes from their backgrounds of Eastern Europe to Latin America to the Celtic world and beyond.  ...

This Brisbane trio, collectively Penny Boys, Cathy Bell and Dan Grant is hard to pin down - country folk perhaps with a fragility and spaciousness, much like their music idols Gillian Welch and David Rawlings. Their strength is the intimacy and passion of the three...

Meanjin 8-piece powerhouse TYDE brandishes a rich soundscape that ebbs and flows between jazz, prog, pop, funk, and folk. The majority female 8-piece have a truly genre-fluid sound, and their energetic live show has been described as a "dynamic prog odyssey". TYDE...

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