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Alex Kosenko

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    Alex Kosenko is an independent artist from Brisbane, Queensland and his music can be described as a unique mix of Blues, Rock and Roots, accompanied by his inventive electric sound.  Alex’s one-man band performances include a thumping kick drum and tambourine, howling harmonica solos, bluesy acoustic-electric guitar and soul driven vocals.  Alex’s dynamic live shows are high energy performances that leave audiences captivated and wanting more.
  • Video Link (YouTube / Vimeo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pf_2YsU2bDk
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Ally Row

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    Gunaikurnai/Gippsland based, Triple j unearthed winning Ally Row are a folk rock/alt country duo blending genres with their toe tapping music and heartfelt lyricism. The multi-instrumentalists incorporate electric banjo, guitar, keys, harmonica, stomp box and tambourine, creating an unexpectedly full and upbeat live experience. 

    Their honest lyricism shines a light on the darker sides of love and mental health delivered with warm vocals, velvety harmonies and an infectious beat. The duo take inspiration from Mumford and Sons, The 502s, Caamp, Sons of the East and Of Monsters and Men, while maintaining their own unique and distinct sound.
  • Video Link (YouTube / Vimeo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-rdPXm3Z-4
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Ben Searle

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    Ben has spent more than a decade making audiences laugh with his cheeky observations and story-driven comedy. He has written and performed two solo hours, Hammerhead (2023) and Punk Music (2025), across Australia and the UK, selling out shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and performing at the legendary Edinburgh Fringe. 

    A regular on stages at Comedy Republic and Basement Comedy in Melbourne, The Comedy Store in Sydney, and Good Chat Comedy in Brisbane, Ben has built a reputation as a seasoned performer with the energy of a rising star. His latest show, Punk Music, dives into the world of punk rock and hardcore culture, a hilarious mix of stage dives gone wrong, late-night festival stories, and the awkward truths of trying too hard to be cool. At its heart, Ben’s comedy is feel-good, cheeky, and endlessly relatable, turning personal misadventures into stories audiences can’t help but connect with. 

    Beyond stand-up, Ben is the co-host of Oblivious Maximus, a cult podcast with longtime friend Aaron Osborne. Focused on punk, hardcore, and metal, the show blends irreverent banter with in-depth conversations featuring guests from music, comedy, and the arts. 

    Whether on stage or behind the mic, Ben brings a warm, mischievous edge to his comedy, the kind that leaves audiences laughing, nodding, and maybe even reminiscing about that one time Blink-182 changed their life. 
  • Video Link (YouTube / Vimeo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrOg1umnulg

Bones & Jones

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    Bones and Jones are well renowned for their unique brand of song writing and impressively tight live show. With three albums and a collaborative EP with Folk Bitch Trio to their name, the band’s output matches the frenetic energy of their live performance which has seen them support notable artists including King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, The Nude Party (USA), The Murlocs, Twin Peaks (USA) and appear at festivals including Port Fairy Folk Festival and Meadow, Boogie Festival.

    Forming during highschool in Geelong and now based out of an old apple orchard on the Victorian surf coast/Wathaurong Country the band draws inspiration from the landscape that surrounds them and their decade long friendships within the band. Their blend of country tinged vintage rock is coupled with a contemporary energy that allows them to feel familiar without being stuck in a revivalist pigeonhole.

    This impressive melting pot of sounds and memorable hooks has been recognised by NME, The Guardian, Triple J and has seen the band’s second album Ginger Gold (Farm Singles) nominated for the prestigious Australian Music Prize and Victorian Music Awards.
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Chorus Club

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    Ben Talbot-Dunn and Tess Duddy run New Swell Choir, with weekly sessions in Torquay and Point Lonsdale. They’re passionate about harmony, community, and the simple joy of singing together. Chorus Club is their occasional pop-up project — and at Queenscliff Music Festival, it becomes the official Festival Choir. Back for a second year, they’ll be gathering voices of all kinds to sing something special. No experience needed — just bring your voice and a bit of spirit. Check back here closer to the time for the song choice!
  • Video Link (YouTube / Vimeo): https://youtu.be/udAO6PWcXOw?feature=shared

Chris Cavill

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    Chris Cavill is an acclaimed indie-folk artist whose evocative songwriting, soaring vocals, and unique on-stage chemistry with his sons creates a live experience that is both deeply personal and universally moving. Over the past two years, Chris has been making serious waves on the Australian music scene, captivating audiences with heartfelt performances and a string of powerful releases. His momentum has seen him grace the stages of many of Australia’s most beloved festivals including Blues at Bridgetown (2024, 2025), Cygnet Folk Festival (2024), and Good Gumnuts (2025), blending soul-stirring storytelling with moments of uplifting energy and joy.

    Known for crafting songs that explore resilience, change, and self-discovery, Chris’s work strikes a powerful chord with listeners of all ages. His 2025 LP, The Wonder Years, builds on the success of his 2021 tribute album Lionheart, delivering a rich, reflective collection of songs that celebrate life’s transitions, family bonds, and the quiet beauty in everyday moments. Later in 2025, Chris will release Dreamer—a special and deeply personal EP featuring the singles Candlelight, This Promise, and Dreamer. The record offers an intimate glimpse into his inner world, weaving themes of hope, legacy, and vulnerability.
  • Video Link (YouTube / Vimeo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG_gkudvxJU
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Cool Out Sun

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    Cool Out Sun are a unique cross-cultural project spearheaded by the super powers that are N'fa Jones & Sensible J and friends. The collective invite a range of artist's influences, including traditional percussionists to collaborate during live shows, diversifying an ever changing, seasonal soundscape in afro beat/world/roots/hip hop music. The beats provocative, the lyrics powerfully imaginative; our music lets the spirit move you. 

    Linguist N'fa Jones with a Hip Hop flavour, Sensible J brings the rhythm like no other, and guest percussion extraordinaires know how to get the party right.  

    With two critically acclaimed albums of solid afro percussive grooves under their belt, Cool Out Sun offer inclusive, unique, feet moving vibrations for all to come bounce.
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Cosmic Psychos

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    The Cosmic Psychos are (almost) an Australian punk rock institution who formed in Spring Plains, Victoria in 1982, spearheaded by founding member and bass player Ross Knight. 

    To date, the band have released 10 studio albums since their self-titled debut (1987) and their influence has been global, with UK band The Prodigy sampling their music on 1997’s ‘The Fat of the Land’ LP and Nirvana producer Butch Vig proclaiming them an influence on both Nirvana and the Seattle grunge scene of the 1990’s. 

    In 2009, Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam spoke candidly of the effect the band had on him growing up in Seattle. The band’s repetitive lyrics, fuzzed out guitar and wah-wah bass sound has remained unchanged over their 30 plus year career and continues to win over new audiences. 

    A documentary by film maker Matt Weston, released in 2013, titled ‘Blokes You Can Trust’ featured a whose who of global indie tastemakers and music makers espousing the Cosmic Psycho’s legacy in Australian musical history. The documentary has given the band new life and they currently find themselves fielding touring and interview requests as far flung as Spain, Germany and Costa Rica. 

    It’s been a wild ride for the Psycho’s mainstay Ross Knight who originally formed the band in 1982 for ‘shits and giggles’. He’s been trying to balance the demands of fronting one of Australia’s defining punk bands and managing his vast third-generation farm ever since; which includes running cattle, tending a vineyard and volunteering his time and tractor to the local fire service. 

    The Cosmic Psychos have survived the passing decades, musical trends and fashions with ease. Most fans will tell you they’re simple blokes (you can trust), just making straight-ahead, good-fun, Australian influenced punk rock.  
  • Video Link (YouTube / Vimeo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUj5avQPoGM
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Cosmic Wilderness

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    Cosmic Wilderness is an immersive installation featuring a series of animated projections created entirely from photographs of local flora and fauna taken around Queenscliff — including Swan Bay, the wetlands, the ocean, and surrounding ecosystems. The work brings to life digital collages of native animals and environments, revealing the hidden details, textures, and patterns of the natural world.

    Designed to encourage stillness, curiosity, and deeper connection, Cosmic Wilderness invites audiences to see local wildlife and landscapes through a new lens.

Dangerboots

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    Dangerboots is a dancefloor dynamo bringing infectious energy, big smiles, and genre-blurring beats to every set. She's earned a reputation as one of the hardest working DJs on the Surf Coast — lighting up clubs, pubs, and festivals including Loch Hart, White Night, and now, Queenscliff Music Festival.

    Her sound fuses electro pop, disco, and indie grooves with cheeky mash-ups and singalong moments, drawing inspiration from artists like Flight Facilities, Soulwax, Girl Talk, and DJ Koze. Whether opening the day or closing the night, Dangerboots creates high-energy, feel-good sets that bring people together — and get them moving.

    Expect bold selections, playful dance moves, and the kind of party that leaves your feet sore, your heart full, and your mind wondering how you still know all the words to that song...

Didirri & Rowena Wise

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    When two distinct artists unite, the results can be intimate and unexpected. Melbourne singer-songwriters Rowena Wise and Didirri, both acclaimed for their unique styles—Rowena’s poetic folk storytelling and Didirri’s raw, introspective songwriting—have crafted a deeply personal song exploring love, conflict, and commitment.

    Their collaborative single, "No Cure For Love", highlights their magical synergy, blending Didirri’s emotional depth with Rowena’s ethereal melodies.

    On their national tour, the duo performs together as one ensemble, presenting songs from their debut albums, solo material, and collaborative works in a special, extended band set.
  • Video Link (YouTube / Vimeo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaH_T09GrvM
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Dom Turner & The Rural Blues Project

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    Voted ‘Traditional Blues Artist of the Year’ 2022, 2024 and 2025 by the Sydney Blues Society, multi award winning Dom Turner is best known as guitarist, lead vocalist, and founding member of the legendary Australian blues group, Backsliders, as well as touring in international collaborations as The Turner Brown Band, and with Sunpie Barnes, Phil Wiggins and RL Boyce. 

    With The Rural Blues Project, Dom presents a mix of unashamedly upbeat and raw electric rural blues songs—hybrid versions of songs from Charley Patton to Lead Belly, Fred McDowell to RL Burnside—as well as originals from his extensive catalogue. Joining Dom is the shuffle king himself, legendary drummer Rosscoe Clarke (Foreday Riders, Cyril B Bunter) along with keyboard master, Johnny Gauci (Johnny G and the E-Types) 
  • Video Link (YouTube / Vimeo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLfrm1iW7fY

Emilia Fol

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    Spanish-Australian singer-songwriter Emilia Fol blends the rich heritage of Spanish folk with the soulful rhythms of modern music. Deeply inspired by the art, music, and poetry of her culture, she preserves and radiates the timeless traditions passed down through generations.
  • Video Link (YouTube / Vimeo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VJrp7X_5_8&list=RD9VJrp7X_5_8&start_radio=1
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Fee-B Squared

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    Fee B-Squared is one of the most loved and respected broadcasters in Melbourne, she was even awarded an OAM recently for her service to, and passion for community radio. After 13+ years at the helm of 3RRR’s flagship program Breakfasters, she has been producing and presenting her own drivetime show Maps for the past 11 years at her beloved RRR. Maps champions local acts, slinging you a healthy serve of your new favourite artists while revisiting classic bops from her extensive vault. She's DJ’d for Spike Jonze, written for RocKwiz, had a long cherished role as MC & DJ at Meredith Music Festival, and has interviewed everyone from Kim Gordon, Neil Finn, and Steve Coogan, to Kim Deal, Kathleen Hanna and Courtney Barnett. Fee’s DJ sets bring the fun and prove she’s a hard out room reader with bangers to burn.

Fenn Wilson & The Weather

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    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. 
  • Video Link (YouTube / Vimeo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XiHA1YCx_k
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Get Behind the Mule

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    Comprising Tex Miller on guitar and vocals and Stuart Miller on harmonica and vocals, Get Behind The Mule transforms traditional blues songs into an edgy mix of sharp, electric and acoustic compositions that will guarantee to have you singing and dancing out of your seat. 

    From Slim Harpo to Taj Mahal, Howlin’ Wolf to Charlie Musselwhite, Bellarine Peninsula’s newest duo Get Behind The Mule brings a fresh take on the classics. 

    Be sure not to miss them! 

Giant Seagulls

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    The Giant Seagulls, encased crown to crupper in costume and with no language other than "aawk" are whimsically sublime - picture, if you can, two giant seagulls trying on bobble hats and ballerina skirts...

    A pair of human sized seagulls with fully working beaks, these cheeky birds are out and about in search of tasty morsels and mischief! They will be rummaging in bags, sneaking a chip from your plate, strutting about and generally endearing themselves to all.

    A delightful and engaging roving act that will leave audiences laughing and for a wonderful blink of time will make the world's nasty bits disappear. 
  • Video Link (YouTube / Vimeo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h90ko30Ms8M

Grace Robinson

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    Grace Robinson is a Naarm-based creative chameleon, often spotted wearing one of her many hats: performer hat (amongst many groups), booking agent hat, bass player hat but most commonly her obnoxious bogan hat. Best known as the powerhouse lead singer of electro-soul outfit Empress, she’s toured extensively and lit up major festival stages like Sun Cycle, Strawberry Fields, Meadow, and Beyond The Valley. She's now turning heads with her solo project: a deliciously unfiltered blend of indie rock, emotional oversharing, and dry wit, all wrapped around her signature mint-green Danelectro guitar and all-star band.



    Her songs are part epic anthem, part open therapy session—drawing inspiration from the likes of Sharon Van Etten, Phoebe Bridgers, and Julia Jacklin. By the end of her set, you’ll likely know all about her therapy sessions, her mum, and why she still believes that if Collingwood made finals they would have had back-to-back premiership wins. With sold-out shows and festival stages already under her belt (Wonder Mountain, Brunswick Music Fest, and more), all eyes are on her upcoming debut release for late 2025.

Guru Dudu Silent Disco

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    Dance, laugh, and play with Guru Dudu’s Silent Disco Walking Tours.
    Put on a pair of our glowing Guru Dudu headsets (supplied) and groove your way through Queenscliff Music Festival.
    Our vibrant disco hosts will help you shed your shy and encourage you to dance along to your favourite tunes, leaving you smiling from ear to ear.
    Guru Dudu’s Silent Disco Walking Tours hosts are trained to bring out the most joyful in all groups. All our hosts have up-to-date working with children checks.