Friday

Fenn Wilson and The Weather’s lyrics turn pain into poetry, laced with light; compassion and wisdom beyond their years imbue every line. Fenn is mesmerising on stage, either solo or surrounded by his skilled and sensitive sidemen, creating thunderstorm dynamics reminiscent of Jeff Buckley. Their songcraft is astounding; echoes of Nick Drake, Mark Lanegan and Radiohead filter through their faultless guitar rhythms and cunning doubling of vocal melodies. Memorable hooks abound, without a trace of gimmick or cliché. And then there’s Fenn’s voice. 

King Stingray deliver anthems that celebrate identity, language, place, and the pure joy of live music.

From Northeast Arnhem Land, get ready to welcome Yolŋu surf-rock band King Stingray. Renowned for their euphoric live sets, the band channels their deep connection to Country with a blended sound of surf rock, reggae, Australiana, and even shades of shoegaze and psychedelica.

Since the release of their acclaimed 2022 debut, they’ve exploded onto national and international stages, firing up crowds at Splendour in the Grass and Bluesfest, with headline tours across Australia and beyond. 

Little Birdy emerges from their hiatus with a fervour that belies the passage of time. Two decades since their chart-topping album "BigBigLove," the band's essence remains unchanged: a dedication to their craft and an unwavering bond with their fans.

With their iconic hits like "Beautiful To Me," "Brother," and "Come On Come On," they promise a revival that resonates both with longtime followers and a fresh generation of listeners. For Katy Steele, Simon Leach, and Scott O’Donoghue, this moment is a reaffirmation that today is not their final act—it's a new chapter in their storied musical journey. 

Riley Catherall is a Singer-Songwriter based in Melbourne whose patient lyricism has received critical acclaim since his emergence onto the scene about a decade ago. Fresh off the back of sell out shows across the UK and Scandinavia promoting his new record "The Light, The Beautiful Liar", Riley has built a credible status as a one of Australia's most promising songwriters through his poetic sincerity and alluring live shows.

Sex on Toast are an enigma. A 7 legged beast, a phenomenon, and an auditory and visual feast. Explorers of funk, soul, theatrical rock and beyond, with all manner of line ups, SOT are lifers, plain and simple.

From the Quincy Jones and Miami Sound Machine inspired early 80’s bangers and deep talk-box laced slow jams of their 2014 debut album to the bright, horn drenched live band yacht-funk sound of 2016’s Ready EP (which featured the break-out single “Oh Loretta” that has since amassed over 10 million streams), to the new jack swing, quiet storm, Minneapolis funk and heavy metal of 2018’s Rough EP.

Tex Perkins has been around for a while now, The Beasts, The Cruel Sea, The Dark Horses, The Man In Black, T’n’T to name a few. Tex has built his reputation on a restless sense of adventure, an ability to evolve and adapt, a dark sense of humour and a knack for teaming up with uniquely talented players who help get the best out of him. 

Matt Walker is one such player, long established as a much-respected singer songwriter and much sort after guitarist, he’s worked with many great people over his 30-year career. 

Tex and Matt finally released the self-titled album Tex Perkins & The Fat Rubber Band album in November 2021 which they wrote and produced together and was followed by the band’s second album Other World in 2023. 

Later in 2023 we saw The Cruel Sea’s long-awaited reunion for the 30th anniversary tour of "The Honeymoon is Over" album. Fans rejoiced as the band returned to the stage, delivering unforgettable performances that showcased the timeless brilliance of their music. Amidst the excitement, Matt Walker stepping in for the late James Cruickshank brought a fresh dynamic to the band and hinted at an exciting new chapter yet to come. 

As a duo Matt and Tex play co-written originals, well-chosen heart felt cover versions and classics from Tex’s back catalogue (Cruel Sea, Beasts of Bourbon, The Dark Horses etc). 

Tex and Matt shows have been described by critics as often thrilling, deeply moving and a lot of fun. 

They are Rock. They are Roots. They are Blues. They have Soul.  

Together now for more than 10 years, The Mojo Corner are a tight knit unit of great friends and musicians that are continuing to grow and develop their sound. Never sitting still, they have a reputation for tight and energetic live shows. The songs written are from a time that is theirs and are straight from the heart. Not tied down to one genre.  ​

There has definitely been ups and downs over the years with a few line-up changes along the way, but new layers of keys and backing vocals has lifted the music to a new level. The boys have released 3 albums including Whole Lotta Woman, Trouble, and Bullet On A Train. They have a live EP “Live at Manorism Studio” both as audio and as a visual experience that shows the true essence of the band. Their newest album 'Help Me Out' out now is where the ever evolving sound of the band shines.   

The Mojo Corner have toured all around Australia and have played hundreds of gigs including Echuca Winter Blues Festival, Blues On Broadbeach, Woodford Folk Festival, A Day On The Green with Chris Isaak and they are now returning to the stages of Queenscliff Music Festival. They have played alongside and supported many fantastic well known Australian artists along their journey too. 

A little rough around the edges, always up for a beer, they are ready for a good time. 

Velvet Trip is the psychedelic music project of Wiradjuri man Zeppelin Hamilton, born and imagined on Gadigal Country.  

With a mind-altering blend of psych-rock and indie-pop, Velvet Trip has mesmerised audiences across Australia, selling out headline shows and making waves on the festival scene. Highlight performances include supporting Djo, Parcels, and Ocean Alley, along with festival appearances at Yours & Owls, Bluesfest, Lost Paradise, Party in the Paddock, and many more. 

In 2024, Velvet Trip released their ARIA-charting debut album, Harmony Blooms. The record landed high rotation on triple j, #1 on the AMRAP Metro Charts, and editorial cover spots across Spotify, Apple Music, and TikTok. The group has been featured in NME, The New York Times (T-Mag), RUSSH Magazine, and was selected for Mushroom Group’s ‘First Nations Pathway Program’. 

After performing at BIGSOUND 2024, Velvet Trip kicked off the Glimmers era with the release of ‘It Don’t Matter’, a single that received critical acclaim from both industry and fans. Velvet Trip was plastered across Australia’s largest billboard on Brunswick Street (Naarm) courtesy of Spotify. Between ‘It Don’t Matter’ and follow-up single ‘Calling Out Your Name’, the band has graced the cover of two Spotify playlists, featured in countless more, and has seen a +600% increase in monthly listeners—all leading up to the highly anticipated release of their recent EP ‘Glimmers’.  

Velvet Trip are cementing themselves as one of Australia’s most exciting and forward-thinking new bands, riding a wave of explosive growth and gearing up to take on the global stage.