Artists 2014

Named ‘Folk/ Singer Songwriter’ at the 2013 Queensland Music Awards, Ange Takats’ second album ‘Arva’ blends 60s folk with 30s jazz. Since releasing the album she has performed at Woodford Folk Festival, The National Folk Festival, Cygnet Folk Festival, Fairbridge...

Barry Charles is considered one of the most innovative vocalists around today, and his songwriting touches the soul with observations of life, love, and humour – accompanied by Peter Hudson, renowned for his creativeness, evident in his individualistic style of...

Described as energetic, genuine and undeniably Australian, Bart Thrupp captivates audiences everywhere he goes. Employing a variety of popular genres while swinging from sweet vocals to rocking acoustic guitar, his folk pop melodies always have a touch of something...

Storyteller, Bek-Jean Stewart’s richly resonant voice offers authentic, heartfelt stories of love, loss, redemption and the human condition. She is a poet with the ability to touch the soul of others. Playing alongside her is piano player Jacinta Foale.

Black Grail promotions present an outlandish mix of contemporary scripted and improvised theatre and comedy with a uniquely irreverent Australian pioneer twist. Bringing to life well known names from Australia's colionial past. The Black Grail group bring a somewhat...

A Brisbane based bluegrass band featuring Kay Armstrong, Jody Bell and Roger Brand, combine vocals, banjo, mandolin and guitar to create a lively, instantly likable sound. When all three voices merge together the resulting harmonies are impressive. Repertoire covers...

Built 4 Comfort is a Sunshine Coast based band playing classic blues related foot tapping music and ballads.  We are all experienced musicians who formed the band in 2013. Featuring: Karl guitar & vocals, Bob harmonica & vocals, Jon bass & vocals &...

Inspired by the greats like the Buena Vista Social Club, Afro Cuban All Stars and Santana,  Canta la Tumba, weave Cuban ‘son’ with Latin Jazz and Afro groove.With song and varied instrumentation they evoke  haunting and playful vibe of the Havana Bar and Café...

Chillorado bring their fresh blend of Latin rythyms, jazz harmonies & soul vocals. Featuring Kit Cotter - kbds & vocals, Ric Halstead - saxes & flute, Natalie Richie vocals/ conga,  Angus MacCready - bass and Aaron Janzs – drums.

Singer, songbird and soulful melody artist Clare Quinn is a uniquely delicate vocalist and captivating entertainer. Her tunes and tones have been lovingly crafted to gently serenade your very soul. Clare will be performing an intimate solo set at the 2014 Maleny Music...

Playing fresh Australian folk music, Nicole Murray and John Thompson take the best of the English and Australian traditions and present world-class concert performances with magnificent vocal harmonies, sparkling instrumentation and engaging humour. Accompanied by...

With feels of folk, reggae, roots ,acoustic guitars, violin, flute, harmonica, footstomp and percussion, Dave and Caroline have played at music festivals across the country and the world. With four C.D releases between them as songwriters in their own rights, this...

“Dva”- Macedonian word for “two” are a duo of Tunji Beier and Linsey Pollak. They performed first at the “Border Crossings Festival” in Germany in 1996 and create improvisations and  compositions that draw on the traditions of Macedonia and South India, their greatest...

The music from Lucy Gallant & Daniel Urbina is a blend of different world genres intermingled with powerful conscious lyrics both in English and Spanish.  They come with a positive message that brings people together, calling them to be true to themselves, free...

Singin’ it how it is, with fellow jazz musicians Angus McCready & Kitt Cotter, Gillian Love bring new life to old classics with her unique vocal style.An exquisite blend of swingin’ jazz, soulful ballads and smooth bossanovas .

Glenys Anderson, an award winning singer songwriter with top 5 in Music Oz and Australian songwriters, has performed on the QPAC concert stage and sung duets with Debra Byrne. Glenys’ songs range from hilariously funny to sensitively moving, her beautiful voice will...

The weekend wouldn’t be the same without Sisters Anne and Mary and the Sunday morning Gospel Sing-along Session. Come all you sinners … banjo players, accordionists, Morris dancers, folk rockers, raffle-ticket-buyers (and other gamblers) … to the session tent meeting...

Jacinta Foale, sings funny, poignant, original songs, well adorned by her gathering of fine musicians who hold the melodic, harmonic and rhythmic traditions of Classical and Gypsy Europe, South India, the Appalachian Mountains and West Africa in their hearts and...

Irish/Australian, Storytelling, Poetry and Song at its very best. Joe will make you laugh, cry and feel like you never imagined. He will take you back to the Fairy Forts, and back to the ancient prison in the rainy moors where future Australians sat awaiting...

Karen has been writing spirited modern folk songs for over two decades. Her new C.D. ‘Asking Questions of Your Soul’ reflects her journey  as a MS survivor. Tommy Leonard and her 13-year-old son Murray, who will both be joining her  for this festival.

KIZUNA Gold Coast Taiko Team is a community based group dedicated to learning and performing the Japanese art of Taiko – an energetic form of ensemble drumming that features many different styles and drums. www.kizuna.com.au

Based in Maleny, Lizzie O’Keefe is a singer / songwriter whose voice has been described as hauntingly beautiful. Her songs and performance’s leave audiences spellbound, as her lyrics and delivery awaken profound feelings that resonate with her inciteful stories....

An Irish singer-songwriter whose live shows strive to connect, inspire and disseminate positive messages. Heart warming lyrics, engaging stories coupled with his one-man-band acoustic guitar, vocals, harmonica and foot percussion –. Mick has toured with UK hit folk...

With songs sung in French, Spanish, Ladino and Turkish plus instrumentalists on violin, shahkesman, accordion, ney, kavan, double bass, flamenco guitar, cajon, darabuka and tapancreate, this six piece lineup will enthrall with a unique blend of music from the...

A 2013 QMusic & APRA Art Music Award winner, Nadia Sunde shares the stage with guitarist Michael Fix to deliver songs from her acclaimed new album Stoking The Fire. An accomplished singer/songwriter and comedienne Nadia’s quick wit adds a distinct flavour to her...

A concert in the round to celebrate the work  many Australians do in welcoming, supporting refugees and addressing issues of social justice in our community. Songs with messages for a compassionate and equitable world here in Australia and around the world.

Oskar Campbell on guitar / vocals,  Christy Gicquel on piano / vocals and Paris and Moriah Hudson on guitar / vocals.These three impressive acts from the Maleny High Musical Excellence Program will enthrall you with their youthful musical talents.

Paul began playing nylon string guitar at age 13 .From four decades as a composer/session-backing guitarist through Rock, Country, Ambient, Blues, Jazz, Flamenco etc.
Paul has developed his own inimitable style featuring rich vocals on award-winning originals and cool...

Pete Seeger, the most boycotted, banned and blacklisted singer in modern musical history, passed away on 28th January this year surrounded by family, friends and songs. He was 94 years old. His legacy lives on! Come and join Pat Craigie festival performers and fellow...

Vibrant All Woman – Body Percussion –Sextet –Stomping – Clapping – Rhythm Stirring – World Groove Weaving – Dancing Mandala !

RAWHINIA AND ASTAR are identical twins with identical talents. They are the youngest violinists in the Queensland Youth Orchestra and count internationally renowned violinist, Nigel Kennedy as their friend. Listening to these twins takes you past where the music is...

With voices that can instantly transport you to another  place and time, Donald’s traditional songs from his native Scotland are beautifully complemented by Rebecca’s insightful Australian originals.  Accompanied by requinto, cello, guitar and bodhran, their music...

A beautiful collision of divergent music styles. Sadie & Jay sing with earthy and soaring harmonies accompanied by a variety of instruments. Their repertoire of originals and eclectic covers is a mix of moving ballads, humorous ditties & high paced musical...

For over 10 years Sir Andum has been entertaning audiences from all over the world with his unique blend of comedy, magic and audience interaction. From the streets of the Sunshine Coast to ampitheatres, he has made his audience laugh, scream & stare in...

Moving through super-fast bluegrass terrain, across the realm of haunting folk balladry, and head first into beer-spilling, shout-along sea shanty territory, Starboard Cannons make music that sits somewhere between the Scottish Highlands and the Aussie bush.Starboard...

Tapestry sings a wide variety of acapella material, from old English madrigals to Billy Joel’s “Lullaby” and everything in between. “We take our singing, but not ourselves, seriously, and enjoy the challenge that performing in public brings, while also enjoying our...

Singer-Songwriter ~  Terence Boyd Thallon’s music has been influenced by his worldly traveled life since early childhood, through East and West….Uniquely interwoven with layered contemporary instrumental storytelling, while the love of gypsy song weaves its patterns...

The Angela Toohey Trio are edgy, energy packed, lyrical, melodic and highly entertaining.Big trio sound with Jodi Murtha on acoustic bass and beautiful backing vocals alongsidepercussionist Suzanne Hibbs and Angela on guitar, stomp and vocals the sound is very full...