Artists 2024

3 Miles From Texas are a 7 piece multi instrumented and vocal group from Brisbane. Over the past 10 years they have released 2 albums of original songs and performed at many venues around Brisbane. They have a new collection of songs released this year. Described by...

Albi & The Wolves - "As a proud albino man with a big bushy white beard, Chris Dent (Albi) makes for a striking figure. With his smooth, almost angelic voice and warm gentle demeanour, he naturally captures and holds his audience's attention by just being the man...

Gypsy Punk Mayhem with just the right amount of CRAZY...Blending elements of high energy Celtic punk, unpredictable gypsy strings, pirate shanty folk rock and a circus sideshow extravaganza; the genres used to describe ASA are endless. With soaring Eastern-European...

Embark on a musical journey that transcends continents with the unique sound of Amaidí - a dynamic group blending the rich traditions of Irish and Australian music into a vibrant, modern tapestry of sound. Amaidí is not just a band; it's a celebration of diversity in...

Andrea Baldwin is a dyed-in-the-wool folkie - she sings, she sessions, she even Morris dances. Andrea weaves songs out of life's everyday adventures, from motherhood to tall ship sailing to forgetting people's names. Her songs are simple, touching and usually true....

Archer is a folk musician. A country blues crooner poet. Singing by the Rivers, in the Nursing homes, singing for the children. He is an author, has written hundreds of songs, and spends most days feeding delicacies to a giant Cow....

As shadows lengthen and the day's colours deepen into an amber glow... the twilight tunes of 'at Dusk' will caress your soul, singing it sweetly into the evening. Sunshine Coast Femme Folk original music. Soaring vocals & strings melodically weave a tantalising...

This is a band with nothing to prove other than how beautiful it truly is to pour love into the creative rivers of life, love, and loss. Tightly arranged odd time signatures dissolve into soaring choruses which unapologetically push the boundaries of genres, whilst...

Adored throughout Australia and beyond for their "bent" Irish sound, the Barleyshakes are winners of the Queensland Music Award for World Music. Recently returned from their tours of NZ, Outback Queensland and FNQ, the Shakes are keen to air lots of fresh material as...

Belly Savalas is a tight-knit soul-ship sailing through an ocean of jazz and belly laughs. The Bellies' mission has been to share their sophisticated gentle-funk in community and on the stage - which they have done time and time again, from Honk! Oz, to Folk Rhythm...

Inspired by his childhood growing up surfing, fishing and playing music with his family at home at Booningbah (Fingal Head) in Northern NSW, Birren's ocean-inspired rhythms, soothing voice and rootsy sounds take his audience on a journey of discovery and reflection,...

Broken Creek weave compelling musical reimagining's of Australiana for banjo, guitar, fiddle and voice that tell stories from Australia's past and present. They perform original songs about small-town Australia, tunes inspired by the land and subversive...

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Born of love, myth and traditional folklore, Day of Embers is an Australian-based duo of Celtic and global seafaring rhythms interlaced with age-old family tales of love, survival and justice. Combining the multi-instrumental talents of singer-songwriters, Welshman...

After more than a decade releasing albums and touring with award winning indie-folk darlings Tinpan Orange, Emily Lubitz has stepped out on her own. Her debut EP, 'Begin Again' was released in 2022 to critical acclaim. https://www.emilylubitz.com...

Felicity Lawless stimulates the senses and elevates the soul with music fusing world, rock, reggae and folk elements. From deep in the forest she creates genre-defying music to heal and remind people of their connection to nature. Her sound is characterised by flashy,...

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...

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...

2023 Australian Folk Music Awards finalists Haystack Mountain Hermits transport you to an old-time bluegrass acoustic world of sensational blood harmonies, coupled with the band's fine musicianship, leaving you spellbound as they weave traditional favourites and...

Hoozatt? Have been performing throughout Qld for 30 years! Come and join us in the Kids area for fun shows with our colourful characters. Kids workshops in puppets or kite making! Come play in the games area.   https://www.facebook.com/HOOZATTEntertainers

Poet at large, witty wordsmith, capable too of channelling dead poets bringing them to life for memorable poets' breakfasts.

Indie-folk duo JC & the Tree writes melodies from the mountains to sea and life between. Incorporating violin, vocal harmonies, piano and self handmade acoustic guitars. This duo takes their audiences on a journey through genres including folk, singer-songwriter...

A collection of rebel folk songs, woven into Caribbean grooves, laced with salty-pacific psychedelic-dub. Flavours of reggae, afro-beat, soul, funk and dancehall.   https://onepagelink.com/jessemorrisband   https://www.facebook.com/jessemorrisband  ...

Australian progressive-roots and folk artist Jordan Mac has fast become known for his honest voice and virtuosic ability on the twelve and six-string guitars, performing Middle-Eastern and Celtic infused riffs over live and electronic percussion. Fresh off a handful...

The Judy Small Songbirds came together in January 2024 to bring back to prominence the heartwarming, thought-provoking and entertaining songs of iconic Australian singer-songwriter, Judy Small. We include well-known, longstanding Brisbane folk performers along with...

Kate lives and breathes a life of song. A performer, music lover and choir leader, she shares original songs and chants that touch the soul and uplift the heart on Harp, Guitar & Uke, always with the open invitation to join in and sing along!  ...

Come and dance along to the infectious tropical grooves of Life Is A Myth! Like a Fatboy Slim and Marc Rebillet love child, Life Is A Myth is singing, ripping keyboards and bass lines, live looping, and creating a complete groove machine phenomenon full of funky tunes...

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.  ...

Milena Luna, award winning singer-songwriter, lost her home in bushfires on New Year's Eve 2019. In Phoenix style, Milena Luna has risen with lush, intimate songs of hope and recovery. Performing to acclaim nationally for over a decade, Milena Luna was awarded top ten...

Multi-Award-winning Musician Mitch King is a multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter from Queensland. His original music has climbed to the top of the Charts and also garnered over 70 million global streams. His captivating live performances blend...

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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...

Kooky cabaret songwriter, inventor & seed-saver Niq Reefman is a somasonic wizard who performs in a trio with "Morpheus" (his synth accordion) & "Victor" (brass pitch-bender). Interwoven with musical games, his storytelling explores the rabbit-holes of...

This group of talented local constituents combines guitar, bass, mandolin, drums with award winning lyrics, rich emotional vocals and beautiful harmonies to create an engaging and original sound. Noel's 'Strong Messages In A Velvet Glove Of Music' have the capacity to...

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Mt Nebo based a cappella choir singing contemporary songs and drawing on a range of vocal and cultural traditions. https://fb.watch/uvRral1blD/ https://www.facebook.com/PeacenChoir/

Meryn Cooper, author of children's books, and Frank Frikker, songwriter and frontman of Wolf's Tales, have teamed up for the Pretzel Poem Project. The PPP is a family entertaining program.

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...

Ours is a Bedlam Border style from the borders of England and Wales- Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire counties. Our commitment is to present a colorful, interesting and traditional street performance for an audience to the best of our ability.  ...

You'll dance, you'll laugh, you'll fall in love. 100% improvised, and using the audience as co-songwriters, guarantees freshness that no amount of vacuum sealing could hope to match. Big funk, blended with whatever else falls into the cooking pot for optimal flavour...

Rosie Waters is a Gamilaroi woman and poetic storyteller living on Jinibara Country. Rosie’s entertaining and thought-provoking tales speak of personal and cultural healing, and they focus on the experiences of women and First Nations people. Rosie has drawn on her...

Sam's style draws from a wide range of influences. Jazz, country and everything in between, Sam plays it all, blending styles to make a sound that's distinctly his own. Career highlights; 2005 National Jazz/Blues Guitarist of the year, Opening act for 'Diesel' in...

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...

Shanleigh Rose is a dedicated young musician from Maleny QLD who passionately and vividly captures narratives and emotions in her songwriting. Some of her achievements include graduating the 2023 CMAA Junior Academy of Country Music, winning the 2023 Junior Gympie...

Multi-award-winning singer/songwriter Dr Shellie Morris AO creates music and sings in around 17 Australian Aboriginal languages, preserving and promoting culture. A celebrated international touring vocalist, feature performer in Black Arm Band and part of the...

Jem and Tim lead an old timey style sing'a'long with a twist. Featuring classic covers, a bit like Karaoke meets Pub Choir.   https://facebook.com/SING.malenylane

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.

Sunni is a young talented musician from the Gold Coast. His handpan music captured the hearts of millions at just 10yrs of age. Unaware of the transformative path his handpan melodies would pave, Sunni now 12yrs old is more than a promising musicians, he is one of the...

From the crucible of infamous Brisbane West End music venue The Burrow comes The Borough, four bluegrass obsessives ready to bend your brain with blisteringly fast precision picking, blended harmonies and a serious helping of fun. The band: Innes Campbell (Mandolin),...

The Pleasant Coucals have sung together as choristers and a cappellists for over 30 years. Mainly a cappella, some light guitar or banjo on some songs. The repertoire includes parodies, originals, Trad folk, shanties, some Britpop ( yes, really ) and a sprinkling of...

Hoist the anchor and limber up those sealegs – these really aren’t your grandpa’s sea shanties! The Salty Sirens and The Irate Pirates are sailing into Maleny Musica Festival to bring you raucous sea shanties and folk-rock mayhem. These Sapphic sailors and their...

The Salty Sirens Shanty Choir is a motley group of shanty enthusiasts led by The Salty Sirens. These swell shipmates share traditional and original sea songs with their crew accompanied by accordion, harmony and storytelling. The Shanty Choir brings a range of...

Featuring multi-award-winning songwriters and musicians Nadia Sunde on vocals, Paul Henderson on banjo, and Marcus Church on guitar, this modern folk and Americana trio shine their brilliance on the threads that bind us together. Songs of hope, longing, love and death...

Performing an eclectic original repertoire built on nostalgia for folk, blues and country, the Trespassers are a fun 6-piece band from Brisbane with sweet harmonies, backed by a groovin' rhythm section.The Levee: Hailing from the Sunshine Coast, The Levee brings...

One man band Tim Scanlan teams up with fiddler Mana Okubo from Japans 'John John Festival', mixing ancient tunes and drones with modern beats and sounds. Guitar, fiddle, harmonica, foot percussion, mixing original and traditional tunes and songs, recently described as...

Wolf's Tales is a contemporary folk band. Their witty songs take a humorous look at today's life.Their program is a mix of heart-warming stories, humor, and satire using folk, blues, jazz, country and world music elements. All band members are looking back on over 40...