Artists 2023

Amaidí (AM-uh-jee) ~ “Folly; Nonsense”. (Brisbane, Australia) A band steeped in Irish traditional music. Four exceptionally talented and award winning multi-instrumentalists combine forces to produce a spectacular performance. Whether it's a beautiful slow air, or a...

Amanda Gilmour is a singer songwriter from Brisbane who lives on the sunshine coast. She has an amazing voice, spellbinding. She writes songs with emotional depth crafted with relatable stories from the heart. With her guitar and beautiful melodies she welcomes you...

Ampersand (&) is an entertaining, energetic and ever evolving funk/fusion band based on the Sunshine Coast. https://instagram.com/ampersandbandnoosa   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNMENuX538k&ab_channel=Ampersand

Andrea Kirwin is an Australian-Fijian Singer-songwriter who has become a much loved local artist and live music advocate since moving to the coast 10 years ago. With a warm stage presence, soulful sound and a knack for storytelling, Andrea creates beautiful original...

Songs of Medicine, Transformation and Healing from many traditions… presented by Maleny-based visionary musician, sound healer, sound and video artist, shamanic practitioner and recording producer Andy Copeman. Listen, sing along, dance, meditate, or just enjoy… under...

At Dusk is a Sunshine Coast femme folk original music ensemble. Soaring vocals and strings melodically weave a tantalising tapestry of tunes. Accents of rhythmic & lyrical heart kick in to move you to sit back-relax-stretch & sway towards the night’s pleasures...

Barry can incorporate in a performance innovative scatting, interwoven with the unmistakable sounds of Tuva singing with influences here from [the late] Paul Pena as well as exploring the technique of split harmonics. He has performed in the UK at the world renowned...

Bella the Bookworm is a travelling librarian, wandering the country with her spotty blanket and library bag full of books. Bella loves to tell stories and brings the pages to life Come along if you love good old fashioned story time. Great for big and little people...

Brodie is an authentic Australian character who lives and breathes folk music traditions in his daily life. With a voice rugged but sure, his songs distill an essence of our time and place that is too often lost to the hum of progress and modernity....

Canta La Tumba weaves Spanish song with Afro groove. With a blend of vocal, which sweeps with striking strings on pulse of drums and bright brass interludes, they evoke the playful vibe of the tropics. This ensemble shares a passion for rhythm, soul and the beaming...

Carl Lynch is a popular local original artist recognized as an exceptional guitarist and singer. Joined by long time collaborators Trent Bryson-Dean on drums and Tim Finnigan on bass, Carl Lynch & Friends present an eclectic combination of Blues and Soul, Folk and...

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...

Dennis Duigan picks and hollers songs of broken love, enduring hardships, joy and sorrow. His tales are woven atop layers of banjo, guitar, bull fiddle and other jangly folk devices, and delivered with a soulful lonesome warble. Dennis will be joined on stage by the...

Come raise the roof with Don Jarmey and friends in the song sessions. 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. https://www.facebook.com/don.jarmey  ...

Electric Apes is made up of Hayden Hack, Lee Hardisty & Mark Gray.. combining their loop stations and live drums to bring a Sound never heard before. https://www.facebook.com/electricapes   https://youtu.be/2UdNmif3Lyk

Enda Kenny is an Irish-born songwriter who has made his home in Australia since the late 1980's. His thoughtful, descriptive stories of his adopted homeland have struck a chord with festival audiences here and beyond. His songs are always memorable and spiced with...

Michael Fix, Sarah Calderwood and Mark Cryle present Timelines, a suite of skillfully crafted original songs telling tales of Australia’s chequered history - the good, the bad and the ugly. These are vibrant musical narratives, variously peopled by heroes, heroines...

This dynamic 4 piece integrates exotic Greek and Balkan melodies with modern Funk grooves to create a sound that is both unique and highly danceable. With drums. bass, sax, flute, and electric resonator bouzouki (the Rezouki) this ensemble brings together the best of...

David De Santi has been accumulating ‘good’ tunes for over 30 years and wants to share them! Be ready for a musical tour around Australia, Italy, Quebec, Scotland, Scandinavia, Spain, France, Ireland, England and beyond! Sheet music available or use your ear to join...

Gosti is a world music trio including Tunji Beier (Sth Indian percussion), Philip Griffin (oud, laouto, rabab + bass ) and Linsey Pollak (self designed + made winds). At the age of ten was Tunji was studying Yoruba drumming in Nigeria, Philip’s extraordinary and...

Hayden Hack, the award-winning South African songwriter and musician, is a trailblazing maestro crafting sonic wonders. With his unique blend of guitar and vocal soundscape, Hayden seamlessly incorporates live looping techniques into his performances, captivating...

Hoozatt? Entertainment, Rob & Deb Bowen-Saunders perform surprising interactive comedy characters. Marsupial Madness: Rodney Roo & Katie Koala try to help Sally Goodysocks the scout find a Bunyip! Join in for interactive Aussie songs and a lot of Silliness...

Joe Lynch and Nicole Murray offer a rare and beautiful blend of songs and stories. https://www.irishjoelynch.com/   https://youtu.be/BlFER8DG4es?si=FUhAe64Ra46mkBxJ

Jessie Lloyd is an Australia Indigenous Songkeeper. A singer, social historian and cultural practitioner of Indigenous song, she is founder of the award-winning Mission Songs Project. An Australian Cultural Ambassador, Jessie takes audiences on a profoundly-moving...

Karen Law writes story songs about things that matter. These songs have a knack of leaving you feeling a little better, a little more hopeful than you did before. Equally at home on stage or singing round the kitchen table, she is joined by her son Murray on guitar...

With a combination of lyrical honesty and charming melodies, Lizzie Flynn writes songs that blend a little satirical storytelling with a lot of joyful emotion. www.lizzieflynn.com   https://youtu.be/2ceiW_5PNZk

Maleny Ukulele are a uke-driven ensemble from the rolling hills of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Led by musician and music teacher Tom Richter, the group is known for its clever arrangements, quirky song choices and heavenly vocal harmonies....

Mama Buluku is an exhilarating display of music, dance and song, inspired by the living traditions of West Africa. Innovative choreographies led by director Pascale Richy fuse movement with the playing of big bass “doun doun” drums, whilst percussion divas Natalie...

Red-hot jazz and blues with Melody Graves and the Hokum Redemption is like stepping out in old New Orleans, swinging yah feet to the snappy beat and dancing the blues in a smokey bar. Renowned for their musicianship, energetic performances and authentic but edgy...

Award winning singer-songwriter Mo McMorrow is a Canadian born Australian with an Irish lilt and Texas twang. This transatlantic concoction creates a nuanced brand of Celtic-Americana. Her songs can have you laughing one moment and contemplating emotional depths the...

Listening to the soaring voices of the a cappella vocal group, Mouth Orchestra, can provide a deep sense of musical enjoyment and human connection. Listening to their soaring voices leaves audiences with an experience of vibrant rhythms and shining harmonies. Brian...

A group of inspirational traditional musicians, the artists behind MunsterBucks have earned their reputation as a talented band to look out for. From live gigs to festivals and tailored weddings, they continue to be one of the most sought after bands in Australia and...

Curious cabaret musician, inventor, quirky songwriter & seed-saver Niq Reefman is an odd carnivale character who performs in a trio with “Morpheus” (synth accordion) & “Victor” (brass pitch-bender). Intervals of riddle-crafting and storytelling spin his...

Noel Gardner’s evocative, Award-Winning songs of life, social justice, politics, and the Australian landscape touch people’s hearts in an insightful way. With added instrumentation from Jem Dunlop, mandolin and Andrew Higgins, piano to the vocals, beautiful harmonies...

One Tribe is a collaboration of talented and unique musicians from different backgrounds coming together to create a dynamic sensory experience through total dance immersion. They call their musical genre “Organic Trance'', entirely improvised with percussion and...

Paul Fogarty was born on the Southern Downs of Queensland and is a prolific singer-songwriter. Paul spent most of the past 20 years wowing acoustic music purists across Europe with his intense and intimate solo concerts and showcase performances. Dozens of Paul’s...

Piasawello's music draws on the cultural influences carried by members of the band - West African, Eastern and Classical European, dedication to discipline, and a sense of humour. The music is rhythmic enough to be loved by Tango dancers, sweet enough to be a balm for...

Ragged Band Border Morris formed in 2005. We are a group of mixed (men and women) Morris dancers and musicians based in Brisbane. We aim to bring ancient traditions, magic and mystery to life in our enthusiastic presentation of dance spectacle. This dance form...

Rubatuba is an accordion-tuba duo who perform a variety of traditional music styles with their origins connected to dance, including Klesmer/Balkan, Gypsy, French, Italian, Celtic, Latin. Rubatuba’s performance is lively, fun and visual. Based on the Sunshine Coast,...

Rusty & The Saints is a swag of long-time musical acquaintances finally come together on stage to present an eclectic selection of contemporary folk-influenced songs that will appeal to a wide audience. Rusty is Russell Churcher and the older Saint is David De...

S Sorrensen lives in a cloud of words – funny words mostly, poetic words sometimes. He observes our spinning world from his shack under the cliffs at the end of the world (near Nimbin). From there he ventures forth to entertain the masses at festivals, comedy clubs,...

From the world of alternative country, blues and balladry come Shaky Razor, alias Tom ‘Shaky’ Ryan and John ‘Razor’ Roza. Together, this masterful duo complement each other’s storytelling skills, with Razor’s deep bluesy vibes contrasting with Shaky’s soaring notes...

Jem Dunlop and Tim Hall lead an old timey sing'a'long featuring classic covers. A bit like Karaoke meets Pub Choir   https://youtu.be/VtfozMlHkxc?si=pgqPy-WRn_QUPxR9

Seasoned folk musician, Sue Ferrers plays the hauntingly beautiful Swedish nyckelharpa, an instrument dating back to the Middle Ages. Her music “in its simple beauty can go straight to your heart and can make you yearning for more”. Presenting European folk melodies...

Taranta Meanjin is teaching and performing the dances of Southern Italy in Meanjin/Brisbane. facebook.com/taranta.meanjin

The Goodwills’ are a South-East Qld based folk trio (Bob Wilson-guitars, harmonicas, vocals; Helen Rowe- fiddle, vocals; Laurel Wilson - lead vocals). Expect Bob Wilson’s award winning, witty Aussie-flavoured story songs and fine 3-part harmonies, along with the...

The Inadequates are an award-winning trio known for their unusual instrumentation and innovative acoustic sound. Growing rapidly within the Australian folk scene, They have been likened to bands such as Nickel Creek and Mumford & Sons. With a catalogue of...

The Jar commenced in 1999 as a vibrant Irish influence folk band based in Brisbane. Membership has changed over time, but the current line up continues the high energy performance of jigs reels and songs with soaring vocal harmonies....

Sapphic Sailors Kristy Capstanfield and Elyse Fishpatrick have been performing together since someone handed them a beer at the circus in 2019. They've since been hauling on the harmonies and heaving on the accordion at their Meanjin event Shanty Club with The Salty...

Seven of Ska pledge to get you rockin’ in the spirit of ska. Inspired by the Jamaican sound of great ska bands such as The Skatalites ,The Seven of Ska continue the tradition of combining ska with other influences like soul and jazz to give a new, exciting sound using...

The Swing Beans have developed their own take on old school early jazz and Texas Swing songs from Fats Waller to the Texas Playboys. Incorporating acoustic arch top guitars, fiddle, and double bass with harmony vocals, they swing along and have fun....

‘Those Folk’ are a husband & wife musical duo comprised of songwriters and multi-instrumentalists, Lawrence Menard and Clare Quinn. A partnership forged in the fires of folk music, their songwriting explores love, hope, belonging, and the human condition....

Brisbane trio Tin Star combine folk/country originals, 3 part harmonies, guitar, fiddle, accordion, banjo and trumpet, to craft a sound that is completely their own. They have often been compared to The Waifs and even Crowded House. The three members of Tin Star have...

The triceps ain’t what they used to be, but the funny bone has only gotten sharper. Armed with a pair of ukuleles and the sharpest of wits, Australian folk music darlings Sam Lohs and Rosie Burgess share an intimate selection of their hilarious, but always harmonious,...

With an onstage vibe that's purely contagious 'The Slick Chix' live show, is one crowd-pleasing, foot-stomping bluesy experience not to be missed. This energetic, 4 piece all-female band boasts a BIG sound, with tight grooves, smoking vocals & a double helping of...

Masters in the art of connection, this troubadour duo interweave effortless strings, soulful vocals and driving rhythms to form a singular, intense musical voice. The couple have been called contemporary folk, alt-country and acoustic pop, but words don’t capture...

Wolf’s Tales is a contemporary folk (-rock) band (tap, listen, laugh, smile, sing along) around story telling songwriter Frank (Wolf) Frikker. Their program is a mix of storytelling, ballads, humour, poetry, and satire performed using a blend of folk, folk-rock,...

Be transported with this ensemble to forgotten fishing villages, moonlit olive groves, and a hard life under a hot sun where peasants play music to celebrate life with a fierce sense of humour. They provide the sounds and energy of folk, gypsy and Italian world music...