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Beginning as a side hustle from their already established indie-folk band, The Little Stevies, in 2015, inspired by the need to teach Byll’s three-year-old about the challenges of toilet training, sisters Byll & Beth started playing around writing children’s songs.

What began as a side-hobby became so fun and effective that before they knew it, their debut album ‘Useful Songs for Little People’ had become a word-of-mouth sensation around Australia.

They’ve since released 4 albums through ABC Music, won an ARIA and two AIR Awards, appeared on Play School & Gardening Australia Junior, been commission to write for Sesame Street in the US & signed a book deal with Harper Collins.

Their first book, Boss of Your Own Body, was nominated for the 2022 ABIA Best Children’s Book Award and has become a bestseller. They’ve also licensed countless music videos to ABC Kids TV, which are played on air regularly and racked up over 21 million streams on the ABC KIDS iView app.

Their live shows are the ultimate live gig experience for young families. The old feel young, the young feel like grown ups and everyone just meets somewhere in the middle for a rocking good time.

The Badloves became a household name in the 90’s with their debut album Get On Board. It spent a massive 69 weeks in the charts, peaked at No. 5 and went on to achieved double platinum sales. The critically acclaimed album delivered four hit singles: Lost, Memphis, I Remember and Green Limousine. The band then went on to be nominated for five ARIA Awards – Album of The Year, Single of The Year (Lost), Breakthrough Artist – Album, Breakthrough Artist – Single (Lost) and Best New Talent. The band secured two awards for Breakthrough Artist – Album and Breakthrough Artist – Single.

After extensive tours in Australia and Europe, they released their second album in 1995, Holy Roadside. It was a Top 15 chart debut, received further ARIA nominations, and another string of hit singles in Slave, Barefoot Bride, Living Thing and Caroline, establishing them as one of this country’s premier acts.

Whilst The Badloves wagon has rarely left the road in 30 long years, their recording output has been sparse. The drought finally broke in late 2019 when the band released the superb soulbrothertruckinsong – their first new single in 17 years.

The Badloves continue to build on their legacy with the arrival of their recent single, Tribal, which has already received strong support from Australian radio. The song was inspired by one of Michael Spiby’s recurring dreams. Spiby explains “I don’t usually remember dreams, they’re so hard to catch. But often enough I wake up disturbed by this one recurring theme…how will I keep my little tribe together in tough times, am I up to the task? ‘Tribal’ is my recurring dream, caught in the light of day.”

The Bebop Circus is a dynamic and interactive play space that invites kids to embark on an exciting journey of learning circus. In this whimsical haven, children are encouraged to explore and play with an array of circus toys. Here, young adventurers can master the art of balance and coordination with Hoola Hoops, Juggling balls, Flower sticks, and even discover the magic of balance with a spinning plate.

This imaginative space not only entertains the kids, adults are encouraged to join in the fun as well. Join "The Bebop Circus" and watch your child's curiosity soar as they discover the enchanting world of circus play!

Have you ever made music with a marigold? Composed with a chrysanthemum? Or listened to some lavender? Connect with nature! Reach out and touch real plants to play these unique organic instruments.

The Musical Plants are new experimental instruments that combine organic matter and bespoke digital sensors developed by Playable Streets. For the first-time these plant-based instruments are available for the public to play and create new live compositions.

Swelling with textural waves and phasing rhythmic movement, The Musical Plants will be unlike any musical instrument you have ever seen, heard or played. The Musical Plants installation is open to everyone to interact with, explore, and make new collaborative compositions.

Released in 2014, Blue Planet Eyes introduced The Preatures to the world with its infectious blend of 60s R&B and country-inflected pop-rock. The album garnered widespread critical acclaim, and a devoted global following crossing genres and generations, thanks to its irresistible hooks, timeless sound and standout tracks like ‘Is This How You Feel?’, ‘Better Than It Ever Could Be’ and ‘Somebody’s Talking’. Debuting at #4 on the ARIA charts, Blue Planet Eyes also earned four ARIA nominations and a J Award nomination, with a further two songs placing in triple j’s Hottest 100 in the year of their release (‘Is This How You Feel’ #9 in 2013 and ‘Somebody’s Talking’ #29 in 2014). 

With their songs ringing out around the world, it was clear The Preatures had found ‘it’: an inexplicable but totally identifiable thing. Suddenly, they had gone from playing clubs for hundreds of people to performing in front of tens of thousands. Their quick rise to fame as one of Australia's most exciting acts had earned them a reputation for their boundary pushing song writing and magnetic live shows which saw them play countless shows, including a fifty-date regional tour of Australia, two shows at Sydney Opera House, triple j’s Beat The Drum concert, Splendour In The Grass and Falls Festival, as well as huge international spots on Jimmy Kimmel Live, mainstage Coachella, SXSW, Bonnaroo and Glastonbury. 

However, having reached dizzying heights that most artists could only ever dream of, the five friends from Sydney also found themselves facing mounting pressures. Non-stop touring, financial troubles, personal relationships and the pandemic took a toll on the band and much to fan’s disappointment, they decided to call it quits. 

Fortunately, in the years since, band members have flourished, with frontwoman Izzi Manfredi releasing her remarkable debut solo record, izzi, while pregnant during COVID, while her bandmates Jack, Thomas, Luke and Gideon have gone on to start families, run their own businesses and perform with the biggest artists in the country. 

With a newfound stability, and time to grow, heal and reflect, that magnetic energy that defines The Preatures was fatefully pulling them back together. 

Excited to resurrect the band, The Preatures explain,” We dedicated our entire young lives to this group and to the music we made, falling in love with playing to crowds, however big and brash or small and sweaty. It was insane and we loved it all. Our decision to break up was never because of the music. Sometimes you really need to let go of everything to realise and appreciate what you have. For us, it’s about recognising and letting go of mistakes, allowing adversity to strengthen us, and trusting our game. We don’t know exactly what’s going to happen, but the idea of a comeback has an almost mystical ability to capture our imagination in a cynical world, and we can’t wait to relight that fire and remind ourselves what a privilege it is to play for you.” 

The Smith and Western Jury will make you feel like you’ve just been hit by a rolling freight train. An Alt-Country band from Naarm/Melbourne, making their mark with a distinctive take on country music, their debut album ‘Hotel Texas’ has gained attention from both country music fans and newcomers to the genre. 

Hotel Texas was named ‘Feature Album Of The Week’ by ABC Country and has received strong support from programs like ‘Saturday Night Country’ with Beccy Cole, ‘Edge Of Country’, and Double J’s ‘Tower Of Song’ with Henry Wagons. Their videos for Button That Collar and Hotel Texas have also been featured on CMT Australia.

With strong festival & show experience under their belt, including appearances at Out On The Weekend, Tamworth Country Music Festival, Meatstock and supporting Aussie rock royalty such as Ella Hooper & Henry Wagons, The Smith & Western Jury put on a live show not to be missed!

Sometimes whimsical, sometimes romantic and sometimes rockin'. Victoriana Gaye describe their sound as a combination of indie folk-rock and new-wave pop, but performed in a singer-songwriter style. The couple play a mix of acoustic and electric guitars, trumpet, harmonica, and take it in turns to sing lead or harmony. Vicki Gaye Philipp and Jeff Raglus live on the Surf Coast of Victoria and have packed a lot into the 12 years since they formed. They have recorded six albums, the latest being ‘Happy Abduction’ They have toured and played their original tunes at festivals and venues in Japan, Europe, New Caledonia and Australia. 

Word’s out on the bush telegraph—Woody and his kooky pals are staging a cabaret experience like no other! Get ready to sing, dance, and strum your heart out in a laugh-out-loud adventure that’s as wild as a Year 3 campfire singalong. Think Dr. Seuss at a bush festival—minus the mud—or a school assembly if the principal had a ukulele and zero rules!

Meet Froggie Snow, Ralph the Tiger Snake, and maybe even a flying emu or two, as you discover that everyone—no matter their age—can jam on a uke. Packed with silly songs, puppetry, and comedic chaos, Woody’s Bush Cabaret brings families together in a high-energy celebration of music and imagination. 

A hybrid of gentle yoga & live music. All levels are welcome to come and flow. This fusion spans genres and moods, sometimes leading to laughter & joy, other times inviting soulful moments of quiet contemplation. It's a natural connection between two arts that, at their core, are designed to bring about freedom from within & a sublime state of mind. This merging of sound and flow, while not devoid of playful moments, brings much depth to beginners & advanced yogis alike.