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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.
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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.
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Claire Hooper

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    One of Australia’s most beloved comedians, Claire Hooper has been entertaining kids and adults for 20 years on-stage and on-screen.

    Her 2024 comedy show So Proud won her the Piece of Wood Award at the Melbourne Comedy Festival. Claire is currently touring her latest comedy show, Nothing To See Here.

    Claire has written books, columns and articles and had a lot of fun on television including as a co-host of The Great Australian Bake Off; team leader on Good News Week; a panelist on The Project, and as a guest on various shows such as Have You Been Paying Attention?, Spicks and Specks and The Weekly with Charlie Pickering.

    In 2025, Claire made history as the host of the first international adaptation of the UK’s Richard Osman’s House of Games, aptly named Claire Hooper’s House of Games for ABC TV.

    Claire is also an experienced broadcaster having presented radio shows on Nova 937, RTRFM and Mix 106.5. Claire has also hosted the Qantas In-flight Smile High Club, and has been a regular guest on Melbourne’s ABC, Triple M and Triple RFM. Claire is an accomplished podcaster, with 3 seasons of ABC’s acclaimed show The Pineapple Project under her belt, plus her own podcast I’m the Worst with Claire Hooper where she delves into the darkest secrets of her comedy mates.

    Claire is also a comedy director and (though it’s unlikely to be relevant) a qualified garden designer.

     
  • Video Link (YouTube / Vimeo): https://youtu.be/mAIjT3z67kQ

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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Cool Out Sun DJs

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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.

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...

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

Donavon Frankenreiter

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    For nearly two decades Donavon Frankenreiter has been traveling the globe, first as a professional surfer and now as a musician. Born in Southern California, Donavon spent most of his youth chasing waves, turning pro at the age of 16.

    These days instead of surf competitions, it’s concert halls that bring Frankenreiter to town, where he entertains audiences with his unique blend of laid-back grooves, philosophical lyrics and soulful delivery.

    Frankenreiter recently released his first studio album in 9 years. Entitled 'Get Outta Your Mind' the album marks the 20 year anniversary of his self-titled debut album. 
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Ella Hooper

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    Ella Hooper is an iconic Australian singer-songwriter who first shot to fame as the vibrant frontwoman of Killing Heidi. The teenage band from country Victoria defied the odds, dominating the early 2000s with a No.1 album, multiple hit singles, sold-out tours, and Rolling Stone covers. Ella made history as the first woman and youngest person to win APRA’s Songwriter of the Year Award.

    Now an acclaimed solo artist, Ella’s genre-spanning work—across synth folk, rock, country, and Americana—has further cemented her legacy. Her latest album, Small Town Temple, written in her hometown of Violet Town during a time of deep personal loss, has been lauded for its raw emotion, authenticity, and distinctive Australiana perspective. The record debuted at No.1 on the Australian Country chart and was nominated for the Australian Music Prize.

    Currently in her “country era,” Ella is working on a new album with Grammy-winning Nashville collaborators including Jim Lauderdale, Steve Poltz, and Clare Reynolds. With her trademark candour and charisma, she continues to push boundaries while staying rooted in heartfelt storytelling.
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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.
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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.

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.

Kit Genesis

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    Kit Genesis (they/them) is the non-binary queer champion of moody folk/rock. Over the years, they’ve learned that giving a voice to their inner demons is much more cathartic than letting them fester and rot. Through intimate and energetic live performances, audiences are given the opportunity to connect and relate with Kit’s personal journey of growth and owning their queer identity.

    The alt-indie artist's latest EP Romanticism delves into self-love, queer identity, and modern romance, blending delicate ballads with gritty indie rock. Romanticism reflects on Kit’s personal journey, showcasing the complexities of love and identity. Each track tells a unique story, from the vulnerability of queer love in Pride to the excitement of Explode at the Thought, inviting listeners to embrace their own whirlwind of emotions.

    With each release, Kit Genesis continues to build momentum, receiving airplay on Triple J, PBS, and editorial support from platforms like Spotify’s New Music Friday Australia and Apple Music’s Indie & Chill playlists.
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Kook Joey

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    Kook Joey is the musical project of Joanna Kozbanis, blending introspective folk with 60s-inspired textures and a cinematic flair. Her songs explore themes of change, connection, and emotional release, often grounded in vivid natural imagery. With a sound that's both nostalgic and deeply personal, Kook Joey invites listeners into moments of reflection, play, and letting go.
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