Artists 2016

A longstanding collective of Brisbane musicians with a diverse history in the local music scene. Playing all original music in the style of alternative folk with a hint of the blues. The band features two highly acclaimed song writers in Tony Mockeridge and Michael...

All Strings Attached combine soaring violin melodies over fast and furious rhythms to create a melting pot of world music influenced contemporary tunes that are guaranteed to get the dance floor moving. Their song writing draws influence from a range of world musical...

Hip Hop, Funk and Soul with an Island Style Roll from Australian/Fijian singer-songwriter Andrea Kirwin. Each song is crafted in a way that allows the listener to subtly enter into the space between words and really experiencing the story. Her music crosses into...

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 alongside percussionist Suzanne Hibbs and Angela on guitar, stomp and vocals the sound is very full...

Get aboard that gospel train, brothers and sisters, because we're bound for glory with gospel songs old and new.. Everyone is welcome - drinkers, gamblers, midnight ramblers, banjo players, accordionists and other poor lost souls! A true ‘session’ rather than a...

Annie J and FUSION are a group of awesomely diverse musicians collaborating with a equally awesome chic who writes some amazingly diverse original songs, mixing up Funk , Rock, RnB and Reggae into a unique dance groove we like to call FUSION . ...

Melbourne based Scottish born singer/songwriter Ben Smith released his first album in London in 1997.  He has been a main stay at festivals such as St Kilda fest, Folk Rhythm and Life, Apollo Bay and Cool summer fest (Mount Hotham) to name a few. From melodic heart...

Bernard O'Scanaill combines his twin loves of Folk and Jazz Music to present a show full of originality, humour and some wild stories. Bernard's original music is haunting and his arcane piano style will enchant as he and some musical friends cut loose.

Iain Mckenzie and Emma Nixon have joined forces to play fabulous Scottish music for Scottish dances and concerts. They bring together a deep love of Scottish music and years of experience playing for dances and concerts. Spirits will soar and feet will fly.

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...

Described as having the working-class grit of Springsteen and the tender expressions of Ray Lamontagne, with over 20 songwriting and professional development award nominations in the past 3 years, and along with a host of tours and supports alongside Troy...

Brian Martin spreads harmony with harmony, by helping people to experience music of different cultures and empowering people around the world to share their voices and instruments with others in community and unity. The Joy of Singing Choir will share the joy of those...

Caroline has performed as a fiddle player for such acts as Jigzag, Angus & Julia Stone and Dave Flower. Exploring themes of love, loss, betrayal and healing through sensitive vocals, fiddle and guitar Caroline will take you from a moment that is whimsical to an...

Cherry Ripes is a Musical Comedy Duo. They are 2 menopausal twin sisters Cherry and Ruby who sing songs about Older Ladies; Ex-husbands, On-Line Dating Blues and the old sing-a-long songs, while playing keyboard, ukelele, drums, kazoo and plastic chicken....

Colin was the first non -Gibb brother to become an official member of the Bee Gees. He played on the Albums. - Bee Gees' 1st, Horizontal, Idea, Odessa, and Cucumber Castle. He was an equal partner in the group from early in their period in the UK, and the Gibb...

Formerly known as Mr. Upfront Club,  on vocals / guitar, Maleny's 'Consultant of Swing' tributes the Great American Songbook, 1920's-50's. Museum pieces of stage and film. Uplifting, romantic, timeless anti-depressant music for the masses. 'They Don't Call Them...

Dva” is Tunji Beier and Linsey Pollak. Linsey and Tunji first performed together at the “Border Crossings Festival” in Germany in 1996 and have played together ever since. They create improvisations and compositions that draw on the traditions of Macedonia and South...

Brisbane's own Roots & Funk outfit, Fat Picnic have built a reputation for creating music that is fun, high energy and keeps you dancing from start to finish. Funk, Reggae, Ska and Hip Hop are served up with fat bass, a hot horn section, and rocking lap steel...

Fettler’s Yard create thoughtful music from the best in contemporary folk that features lyrical story telling and delicate touch.  Sensitive playing styles from guitar and fiddle blend melody and voice together in a way that will mean something to everyone in...

Gallie’s  1970’s Dublin childhood is transcribed into song with no more lucidity than in his debut release ‘The Occoquan River  which  has received  international acclaim. His songs contribute his own colour to a significantly rich canvas that echo the influence of...

Gretta’s  name may have more meaning at this stage in her career to the Australian Country scene but just like Lucinda Williams she is as much a folk/blues/country singer songwriter, and her placing in the finals of the “Americana” category of the 2014 Unsigned Only...

The Hillbilly Goats ( trad. folk on steroids) strip back the layers of modern music and transport you on a journey through roots and old time blues.  These guys aren’t just a band – they’re a show featuring stories and song combined with tap dancing, bones, big...

Ian took up writing and performing poetry more than 2 decades ago and since then has been a regular at Poets’ Breakfasts and other events all around the place. His poetry has been described as “quirky” and even ‘bent”. He is a master at it and he loves doing it....

With an array of traditional and modern instruments such as sitar, lap steel guitar, keyboards, flutes, didgeridoo, guitar, bass, percussion and vocals, IndiaJiva,  Ron Ragel and Vicki Hansen are multi-instrumentalists, in Indian/World Fusion  Music. They create a new...

Canned Heat is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1965. Ohio born, James Thornbury (slide guitar and lead vocals)  was front man from 1985 for  the next ten years. As a soloist he now plays acoustic folk and blues originals. Can often be persuaded to bust...

Scottish born entertainer John Colville grew up in an environment steeped in tradition. His repertoire, rich in the culture, folklore, ballads, songs and dance music of his heritage, merges naturally with his skill as a professional performer. John is a leading...

With a vocal poetry and guitar virtuosity, John is able to captivate and hold an audience through a technical prowess and the sheer diversity of his music, with hands that surge and flourish over every part of the fretboard. At M.M.F in 2015 he received a standing...

Upbeat original folk with guitars, trumpet, bass and soaring harmonies. Karen has been writing songs for 30 years, which is twice as long as her son Murray has been alive. Together they form the core of this band, with Jenny Fitzgibbon adding harmony vocals, and Rob...

Kim’s music is reminiscent of 60s-70s singer/songwriter style and have been compared by other musicians to Joni Mitchell’s, and her voice to Joan Baez, Karen Carpenter and Sinead O’Connor, ranging from sweet and pure to rich and full.  If you're a lyrics person this...

Lee Hardisty is one of Australia's finest saxophonists, a skilful multi-instrumentalist, an innovative improvisor, and a really nice guy. Along with his saxophones, he plays guitar, flute, keys and kalimba, using live looping to create a beautiful tapestry of sound....

USA guitarist who has played on and produced hits for Boz Scaggs, Lionel Richie, Marvin Gaye, The Carpenters, Joe Cocker, The Monkees, Jackson 5, John Lennon, Ella Fitzgerald, Whitney Houston, Neil Diamond, James Brown, and Barbara Streisand just to name a few. Louie...

"Multi Instrumentalist" well known for his unique and dynamic performances which showcase an ability to simultaneously blend vocals with electric and acoustic guitars, harmonica, kick drum and tambourine to create his Australian Folky Blues and Roots Sound. Mitch was...

Murray brings a mix of jazz rock and instrumental compositions in his performance, delivering a vocal and acoustic guitar sound that is engaging and unique. His guitar virtuosity is one of the reasons why he is such a respected musician across the sunshine...

The pulsing music of percussion group Obi Abata draws its inspiration from African and Afro-Cuban Folkloric ensemble music. Multiple drums singing rich polyrhythm ,weaving melody and song and dance, creates an irresistible  energy that gets everybody moving to the...

Oskar Campbell is an excellent young, local singer/songwriter with an great voice and real talent. With the help of some fine, young musicians, his band produces a solid reggae/rock vibe. Their performances consist of Oskar’s energetic originals blended in with...

Paul has produced three albums of original material (some trad and one or two covers) accompanied mainly by acoustic guitar with some fiddle and a little bass on the first album. It is mainly do it yourself though as I pursue a solo music career.  

Red Crow is a band of contrary themes. Americana roots music shares a whiskey with wide ambient soundscapes; concise, lyrically rich songs swap cigarettes with longer ambling works that only end when it seems right to do so. Moonlight keys and chiming guitars, tight...

Richo’s songs have an eclectic old school Alt Country feel fused with catchy melodies and  powerful vocals. His Debut EP, Troubled Man is enjoying strong air play across the country. His songs cover the full range of human emotions from delicate to destructive and...

The only performer ever to have won both the Woodford Poetry Slam and the Woodford Storytelling Award. He’s co-founder of the Nimbin Performance Poetry World Cup, founder of Sunshine Coast Spoken Word, and a multi-festival feature performer, slam winner and workshop...