His songs have provided the soundtrack to endless Australian summers. James Reyne is one of Australia’s finest singers and songwriters, responsible for iconic tracks like Reckless, The Boys Light Up, Beautiful People, Lakeside, Daughters of the Northern Coast, Fall of Rome, Hammerhead, Motor’s Too Fast, and Slave.Distinctly Australian, music critic Ed Nimmervoll once said, “His voice is as familiar to us as the taste of Vegemite, as essentially Australian.” James was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 1996 and honoured with the Order of Australia (OAM) in 2014. Over his career, he has achieved 19 Top 40 singles—including six Top 10 hits—and 11 Top 10 albums.
His songs have been covered by artists such as Paul Kelly, John Farnham, Mick Thomas, and Angie Hart. His latest album, Toon Town Lullaby, is his 12th solo studio album, with Rhythms magazine calling it “another fine record, which sits comfortably in his classic catalogue.”
When James Johnston released his debut single, ‘Raised like that’, he never could have anticipated the whirlwind that followed. Six #1 airplay hits, 54.5 million global streams and two Golden Guitars, and an ARIA platinum certification later, James is easily one of Australia’s most exciting Country Music artists.But there’s more. The bloke who grew up near the small town of Wingham in New South Wales, and sings of country life with an authenticity that makes a drover cry, a farmer sigh, a young jackaroo spin, a country girl smile and city folk wistful, will this Friday make Australian music history.
His album RAISED LIKE THAT (The Album) releases on Friday and will be Australia’s largest debut Country album ever, a body of work featuring 20 extraordinary tracks and a heartfelt celebration of country living. His sound is modern and unique with driving guitars, pounding drums and his gravelly vocal centre stage. He works his boots off. The stunning debut contains moments that revel in joy and nostalgia, yet dares to dwell on the real hardship and adversity that faces so many people living in the country and on the land.
There’s anthems that will fill dancefloors and raise hands in the air, and quiet stories of empowerment, hardship and love that will bring tears to knowing eyes. His words are lived-in and he sings with incredible heart because he was raised like that and he did grow up there. What’s more, James is a helluva live performer, having spent the past two years touring and performing on stages from Mount Isa to Melbourne, and all stops in between; he’s as at home in a studio as he is on the back of a semi-trailer in Deniliquin (where he happens to be this weekend).
“I wanted to share songs about the good but also the often less talked about side of country life. When it’s all said and done, I hope this album makes you feel proud of where you call home,” said James. “Music has forever been the way I can express myself in the most honest way possible,” admits the singer-songwriter. “I’ve always loved albums that allow the listener to truly get to know an artist. RAISED LIKE THAT, is that for me.”
James called on his mates and longtime collaborators to realise his epic vision for RAISED LIKE THAT. Nashville-based hit-maker, Justin Wantz, racks up production credits on a mammoth 17 tracks, alongside Australia’s Gavin Carfoot and Liam Quinn, while Ilya Toshinskiy steps in to produce the rousing, ‘WE GREW UP ON’.
While nine of the debut’s tracks were penned by Johnston alone, he shares songwriting duties with the other 11with long-time collaborator, Nolan Wynn, producers Michael DeLorenzis and Michael Paynter and fellow artists Kaylee Bell, Jared Porter, Melanie Dyer, and Zac and George, among others. The empowering, ‘A COUNTRY GIRL CAN’, even credits Johnston’s wife, Taliarose Johnston.
Songs like ‘I STILL CALL IT HOME’ and ‘GOOD TO BE BACK’ celebrate small town values, while the more intimate, ‘THIS LAND IS KILLING ME’ highlights the trials and tribulations of life on the land. Songs like ‘GOT IT GOOD’ and ‘SEEING YOU SOON’ (featuring James’ eldest son, Koda) allow listeners to have a more personal look into James’ life, in which he shares the love and admiration he has for his wife and two boys but also the struggles of being away on the road.
Life on the road has been rigorous for Johnston, having just completed a national tour with Australian heavyweight, Morgan Evans. The star has appeared at countless festivals – CMC Rocks, Berry’s Big Country, Gympie Music Muster, Meatstock, Tamworth Country Music Festival – you name it! He’s soon slated to light up stages at the rowdy, Deni Ute Muster and Far North QLDs, Savannah in The Round.
Since releasing his debut single, Johnston has amassed a jaw-dropping 54.5 million global streams. Not only that, but his six #1 airplay hits have earned him a run of 110 consecutive weeks in the Top 20 of the Country Hot 50 National airplay chart. He’s been nominated for a QMA Award, an APRA Music Award and was a 2023 Rolling Stone Australia Award nominee for Best New Talent. But all his hard work was rewarded in January when he received two Golden Guitar Awards – New Talent of The Year and Vocal Collaboration of the Year.
From growing up on a sheep farm in western NSW to playing Glastonbury, Fanny Lumsden has carved out a unique path in Australian music. With two ARIA Awards, nine CMAA Golden Guitars, and three AIR Awards, she has established herself as "one of the genre's most esteemed performers" (The Australian).Her latest album, Hey Dawn, has further cemented her reputation, winning the 2023 ARIA for Best Country Album, the CMAA Golden Guitar for Alt-Country Album of the Year, and the 2024 AIR Award for Country Album of the Year. It debuted at #1 on the Australian Album ARIA charts, was the fourth highest-selling country album of 2023, and became her second consecutive release to crack the ARIA global top ten.
Following the success of her breakthrough album Fallow—which took out an ARIA Award, five CMAA Golden Guitars, and the AIR Award for Country Album of the Year—Fanny has continued to push boundaries. Known for her regional Country Halls Tour, she recently made her UK debut with a packed set at Glastonbury's Avalon Stage, followed by two highly successful tours, including a sold-out Country Halls Tour run in Scotland.
Her Hey Dawn tour saw sold-out shows across New Zealand, Ireland, the UK, and theatres throughout Australia, proving once again why she is "undoubtedly the brightest new (country) star of the current era" (Capital News). "Fanny is a distinctive storyteller and an indelible personality who can win over fans in or outside of country music." – Doug Wallen, The Australian
Chocolate Starfish marks 30 years with a spectacular Australian tour that celebrates the best of everything – the albums, the songs, and the exhilarating shows for which the band is widely renowned. Featuring the hits of their self-titled debut album and favouritesfrom Box, Spider, Primitive and The Beautiful Addiction along with stand-out selections from their brilliant Classic Album Series - Bat Out of Hell, INXS Kick and Adam Thompson’s Bohemian Rhapsody Concert, this celebration promises – and delivers – everything and more.
Still smoking from the 2023 tour of their acclaimed Bat Out of Hell show, Australia’s most entertaining live band shows no signs of slowing down as they approach their 30-year anniversary in 2024. With audience accolades consistently pouring in, the Fish are winning new fans with every performance and welcome the latecomers with open arms.
‘Our audience is the centrepiece of the Starfish experience,’ says electrifying front man Adam Thompson. ‘We perform with them, not for them. They deserve the ‘best of everything’ – so that’s what we will give them.’ The Best of Everything tour promises audiences everything they know and love about a Chocolate Starfish show – pure, unrivalled entertainment…and the joy of the unexpected. ‘Sometimes it feels like these first 30 years, we’ve just been warming up,’ muses Thompson. ‘This truly is The Best of Everything we have to offer.’
6 x Times Golden Guitar winner, Australian singer-songwriter, Amber Lawrence is one of Australia’s most celebrated and hardest working country artists, and just been announced the 2023 Female Artist of the Year at the CMAA Golden Guitar Awards!Amber is a 2 x ARIA Nominee and 6 x CMAA Golden Guitar Award winner. The Tamworth Country music festival also saw Amber inducted into the prestigious Galaxy of Stars – alongside legends such as Kasey Chambers and Lee Kernaghan. Amber is prolific as an artist, having released 7 studio albums and 3 children’s albums. Amber is constantly creating new music and touring this wide land of ours – she’s now about to enter the 20th year of her career, a remarkable achievement.
2022 was the biggest year of Amber’s career so far – releasing her ARIA Number 1 Country Album “Living for the Highlights”, as well as going on to receive a Best Country Album nomination at the 2022 ARIA Awards, plus 6 CMAA Golden Guitar nominations, including Female Artist of the Year and Album of the Year, which she won. She was also the highest selling female artist for 2023. This is a reward for the relentless touring schedule Amber undertook in 2022, performing over 90 shows Australia wide.
Max's mother would take her to the big touring shows that came through town and by the age of 5 years old Max had been given her first guitar and was starting to sing songs she was either writing or learning for the family. From humble beginnings in the small country town of Coonamble NSW,to winning Australia’s biggest country music competition, playing national & international Country Music Festivals and a Golden Guitar nomination the last eighteen months has been quite the ride for Australian Country Artist, Max Jackson. It was in Coonamble that her love of country music blossomed.
When the family moved from Coonamble to the harbour city of Newcastle, Max’s love of country music continued as she began singing at local Country Music nights, scored her first professional gig at 13 and attended the CMAA Junior Academy of Country Music in Tamworth twice, at the age 14 & 15 years. Another important milestone in Max's growth as an entertainer was graduating from the Talent Development Project in Sydney, regarded as one of the most successful development programs in the Australian music and entertainment business.
Songwriting became Max's focus and she knew that to be a successful artist depended on having great songs. Inspired by female artists/songwriters who really have something to say, Max’s early inspirations were Dolly Parton & Shania Twain, continuing on that same pattern, today Max draws inspiration from Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Hailey Whitters, and Kacey Musgraves. As Max honed her craft, she took multiple trips to Nashville and Los Angeles, taking in everything she could learn about the art of songwriting.
Along the way Max met one of her childhood idols Gina Jeffreys and both Gina and her Producer/Musician husband Rod McCormack took Max under their wings and for the last 14 years Max has been mentored by Gina and all of her music has been produced by Rod. Additionally, Gina has taken Max out on the road to open many of her shows during this time. In February 2020, Max released her debut album Life Of The Party and Australian magazine, Country Music Capital News’ described her songs as “carefully crafted, nuanced and expertly woven together”, whilst legendary Australian songwriter, Colin Buchanan said; “It’s just such an accomplished album. The songs are sharp, the production is vivid and full of life. And Max is the star of the show, singing with assurance, spirit and sublime control.”
A well used saying in the music business is that "timing is everything" and after 3 years of turbulence in the world 2022 was destined to be the time for things to click into another gear for Max. Max became the 42nd winner of Toyota Star Maker. Australia’s most prestigious country music competition and rounded out the same year as a New Talent nominee in the Toyota 51st Golden Guitar Awards. Winning Star Maker placed Max in the company of previous winners that include Keith Urban, Lee Kernaghan, James Blundell, Beccy Cole, Travis Collins, Gina Jeffreys, Samantha McClymont, Brad Cox and New Zealand’s Kaylee Bell.
After a year of traveling the country as the 2022 Star Maker Winner and playing major Country Music festivals throughout that year as a part of the Starmaker prize, Max now finds herself in a new and exciting phase of her career again. In August Max signed a management contract with Stephen White Management, seeing her join an elite stable of artists including Lee Kernaghan, The Wolfe Brothers and Canadian star Gord Bamford. Max has recently been the Special Guest on The Wolfe Brothers Livin' The Dream Tour and is working on new songs.
In 2023, the culmination of all Max Jackson’s efforts came together. She not only signed with the prestigious Stephen White Management (Lee Kernaghan, The Wolfe Brothers); she also secured a deal with ABC Music and released her 1st single with the label, Little More Country. That single peaked at #1 on the Countrytown National Airplay Charts and held the top spot for 2 consecutive weeks. Max also was invited to perform at CMA Fest in Nashville and at SXSW in Sydney. Towards the end of 2023, Max was named the official Ambassador for the Tamworth Music Festival and also secured 2 x Golden Guitar nominations at the Australian Country Music Awards for Best Female Artist and New Talent. She won Best New Talent.
With 2024 now underway, Max has released her second single with ABC Music. The song is called Fixin’ Things and Max describes it as.... “Imagine a late night honky tonk full of people partying their problems away. Fixin’ Things is fun, high energy and sure to get you moving with its tongue in cheek, quirky lyrics, it’ll get you laughing too.”
“I wrote Fixin’ Things with Jay Knowles when I went to CMA Fest in Nashville 2023. My goal was
to bottle up the vibe of the honky tonks down on Broadway, bursting at the seams with people dancing and partying to country music. I think so many people will relate to this one about putting your problems in the “I’ll fix it later” pile and just getting on with life. After all, you've got some good friends you can count on & there’s always a bar downtown waiting for you to dance all your problems away, am I right?” All the signs are pointing to another big year is ahead for this rising star in Australian music
Born and raised in outback Queensland, Wade was raised on both a cowboy lifestyle and country music. He would often sing along to songs while travelling around the professional rodeo circuit and praised for having a good voice but didn’t pursue music until later in his life.In 2017, He left his hometown of Winton to pursue a career opportunity in refrigeration in Mount Isa. He bought his first guitar from Facebook for $50 and spent his free time learning how to play. By the end of his time in Mount Isa, he was playing for people at rodeos and Facebook viewers. In 2021 he realised music might be more than a hobby after releasing a cover of a song “Oneida” online which gained attention and listeners asking for original songs. He invested his pay and recorded a country album, The Beginning, at Simon Johnson’s Hillbilly Hut Studio and began building a fanbase of national and international cowboys and cowgirls.
In January 2023, Wade graduated from The Senior Academy of Country Music. He plays at gigs and rodeos in and around Western Queensland and played at Winton’s Way-Out West festival, before playing at the 2023 Savannah In The Round and playing with on the Tour. With the demand online and listeners eagerly wanting more, Wade has a lot more music yet to be released. His passion for music and rodeo inspires his writing process and will continue to influence his continuation in both rodeo and the music industry.
JUNO and 9x CCMA Award-winning country band The Washboard Union‘s new album WESTERLY is inspired by the wild landscapes of the west. The album is anthemic, blending gritty country and soaring choruses, underpinned by The Washboard Union’s signature three-part harmonies.Lyrically, the new collection of songs is authentic, honest, fearless, and inspiring, and the album reveals a deeper, more “country” side to the band’s sound than ever before. The 10-song collection features the latest single, “Band On Her T-Shirt” - a carefree summertime country anthem, with production that showcases the band’s ever-evolving sound. The track is currently at radio in Canada (#17 and rising) and is continuing to gain success with over 500K streams and video views to date.
WESTERLY features other recent releases including: “Drink Em Up”, "Neon Needs The Night", and hit radio tracks “I Run on Country”, which reached #13 at Canadian country radio and “Gather Round” (Top 40). The Washboard Union, composed of step-brothers Aaron Grain, Chris Duncombe and their best friend David John Roberts, are one of Canada’s top country bands, known for their signature vocal harmonies, and dynamic live performances.
Some of the band's many successes include over 85 million streams, 380,000 radio spins, one Platinum and four Gold-certified singles in Canada, nine Top 10 hits, and an awe-inspiring 35+ total award wins including JUNO and CCMA Awards. The Washboard Union recently kicked off their “Grab the Wheel and Go” fall tour and appeared in a recent episode of the CBS hit TV drama Tracker, starring Justin Hartley.
Australian CMA (Golden Guitar) winner Angus Gill stands as a seasoned veteran in the Australian music scene. With a career highlighted by five ARIA chart-topping studio albums, 14 #1s, 15 Top 10s and 39 Top 40 hits on Australian Country Radio, Gill has firmly established himselfas a powerhouse in the industry. His other accolades include an ARIA Awards nomination, and he holds the distinction of being the youngest Australian male solo artist to perform on the prestigious Grand Ole Opry stage in Nashville, Tennessee.
Gill’s prolific career features collaborations and/or song cuts with both US and Australian music royalty, including Steve Earle, Jim Lauderdale, Charles Esten, Eric McCusker (Mondo Rock), Diesel, Anne Kirkpatrick, Melinda Schneider, Graeme Connors, and many more.
2023 was a banner year for Gill, marked by the release of his fifth studio album, Departure & Arrival (as Angus Gill & Seasons of Change), which soared to #1 on both the ARIA and AIR Albums Charts. Building on this momentum, Gill has recently unveiled his first compilation album, The Songwriter…So Far. This 20-track collection features his most requested, best-loved, and thought-provoking songs that have cemented his status as a leading young Australian songwriter.
There’s no slowing Abbie Ferris down. Maybe it’s the childhood spent riding horses on her family farm in Mallala, South Australia (population 600) that has given her urge to keep pushing forward, but the Golden Guitar nominated singer-songwriter is set for another blockbuster year in 2025.A Breakthrough Artist nomination at the inaugural Countrytown awards is the latest sign that Abbie is finding her moment. After a 2024 that included performances at festivals including CMC Rocks QLD and Groundwater, breaking onto the radio charts with ‘Shut Up and Kiss Me’ and following it up with the acclaimed ‘You Don’t Live Here Anymore’ EP and whirlwind trips to Nashville, where she performed during CMA Fest and created the music that has defined her sound.
Words of encouragement from Lainey Wilson “keep holding on to what makes you stand out” when she met the superstar after they shared the bill at CMC Rocks helped push Abbie to embrace her raucous, emotional, scrappy sound – raunchy guitars, propulsive drums, lyrics that tell her story from small-town farmgirl to traveling the world, finding strength after heartbreak and delivering it all with the smoky passion in her voice.
After kicking the year off with the massive KIX Live in the Park show at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, performing alongside James Johnston and Zac & George, Abbie flew back to Nashville for a marathon of writing and recording that will make it’s way to the public throughout 2025.
Product of Queensland's Northern sugar cane fields, hot summers and cyclones, the Vixens of Fall are a reflection of their homeland. Sweet, hot and a little bit crazy! Originally from Cairns, now North Brisbane, Queensland based; the three sassy sisters Nina, Wren and Lulu established their grasp on the worldand soon discovered their love and passion of country music and continue to make strides in the Australian Country music scene.
2020 was the girls year; full of possibly and happy beginnings! Starting off their season at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, The Vixens had a successful run with achieving the Runner Up title at the Aristocrat Entertainer of the Year as a last minute entrant and then stealing the hearts and the show by winning the Battle of the Bands competition of TCMF.
Commencing 2021 with excitement and gratitude, Vixens of Fall had the privilege of being the opening act for 2021 Golden Guitar New Talent of the Year award winner - Melody Moko.
The girls were finalists in the Country category at the Queensland Music Awards and were the proud recipients of an ICMA - Independent Country Music Awards “Most Popular Independent Country Music Band 2021”. Also adding to their accumulating list of blessings, Vixens of Fall were the opening act for Australian County rock band - The Wolfe Brothers at Nightquarter’s ‘Cowboys & Country Angels BnS Ball’ in May 2021.
These three ladies have such a sassy disposition about them that you can’t help but be enchanted by the glowing smiles that draw you in and dance you through their playful but heartfelt songs. Songs that quite obviously come from a place of passion and experience and aim to connect deeply with their audience. The Vixens promise that 2022 will be a new year of growth and amazing new songs to come! They will ooze the country rock ethos that runs deep within the veins of Vixens or Fall. And let's be honest, who doesn’t want a piece of that?
A mainstay of the Queensland country music scene, Jeremy Fletcher brings an electrifying mix of classic country, rock, and blues to every stage he steps on. Known for his powerhouse vocals and commanding guitar work, Jeremy has built a reputationas both a standout frontman and an in-demand session musician. Whether he's delivering high-energy anthems or heartfelt ballads, the Jeremy Fletcher Band brings raw passion and tight musicianship to every performance. With a sound that blends country roots with a rock edge, they’re set to bring the party to Savannah in the Round.
Maverick songman Neil Murray originally sprang from Victoria’s western district but in the late 1970’s with guitar in hand he set course for the Northern Territory. He emerged at Papunya in 1980 as a founding member of the pioneering Warumpi Band which over three albums( Big Name No Blankets, Go Bush and Too much Humbug) and twenty years of performing thrust contemporary indigenous music into mainstream Australia, yielding such classic songs as My Island Home, Blackfella Whitefella, Fitzroy Crossing, Jailanguru Pakarnu, From The Bush and Waru. He has since become one of Australia’s finest singer/songwriters, enjoying a solo career since 1989. He has released a remarkable string of albums - the latest being The Telling, which marks a recording career of four decades.
His song writing is diverse- from the rollicking Good Light in Broome, the prayerful Native Born, and healing Myall Creek, the roots groove of Long Grass Band and Eddie Mabo, the journeyman monologues of Lights of Hay and Where my people go, the contemplation of place in Burrumbeep Hill, Whispering Casuarina, Bring Thunder & Rain and Fine Open Country (with Sammy Butcher) to the current single Broken Land.
Collectively, his work has done much to deepen Australia’s contemporary music heritage. In 1995, Neil Murray was awarded the APRA song of the year for My Island Home originally written for the Warumpi Band and re-recorded by Christine Anu. My Island Home featured in the closing ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympics and the opening ceremony of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth games.
In 2007, Jailanguru Pakarnu- (Out From Jail) the Warumpi Band’s debut 1983 single which was co-written with guitarist Sammy Butcher in the indigenous Luritja language- was honoured by the National Film And Sound Archives- “Sounds Of Australia” series- as a significant recording in Australia’s heritage- (credited as the first commercially released pop rock single in an indigenous language.) In 2016 My Island Home- as recorded by Christine Anu- received the same honour.
In recognition of his influence, Neil Murray was awarded the 2017 Port Fairy Folk Festival Artist of the Year
Neil Murray’s songs have been recorded by Mary Black, Jimmy Little, Missy Higgins, Liz Stringer, Christine Anu, Peter Denahy, Carus, Adam Brand, Amy Saunders, Powderfinger, The Tiddas, Ursula Yovich, Peter Brandy, Emma Donovan, Liam Gerner and the Warumpi Band. Released in April 2023, The Telling is his tenth original solo album of which Broken Land is the current single.
A fusion of gritty rock, alt-country, and blues-infused storytelling, Box Falcon delivers a sound that’s as raw as it is captivating. With heartfelt lyrics, driving rhythms, and an unmistakable edge, they carve out a space where outlaw country meets high-energy rock’n’roll.Led by powerhouse vocals and dynamic instrumentation, Box Falcon has built a reputation for delivering electrifying live performances that take audiences on a journey through heartache, resilience, and rebellion. Whether it’s a slow-burning ballad or a foot-stomping anthem, their music is steeped in emotion and authenticity. Don’t miss Box Falcon as they bring their signature sound to Savannah in the Round.
More than just another blonde country singer, Sammi Palinkas is an Australian contemporary country artist and songwriter with a powerhouse voice and an undeniable stage presence. Sammi’s journey in music began early—she started singing at age three and, by eight, had won a nationally televised singing competitioncelebrating the movie Anastasia, sending her family to Paris. Her love for performing saw her take the stage at just 11 in the Melbourne season of Annie alongside Anthony Warlow. Since then, she’s performed for national TV audiences and live crowds of up to 30,000.
Splitting her time between Australia, LA, New York, and Nashville, Sammi has worked with acclaimed songwriters and producers, including Andrew Bolooki (Selena Gomez, The Weeknd), Fiona Kernaghan (Tina Arena), Sally Barris, Sam Gay, and more. Fresh off completing her debut album with an award-winning Australian producer, Sammi’s country singles No Settlin’ and Meet in the Middle both landed on the Australian Official Country Radio Hot 50 Chart, with the latter named a 2024 International Songwriting Competition semi-finalist. Drawing inspiration from ‘90s and 2000s country, her influences include Shania Twain, Faith Hill, The Chicks, Carrie Underwood, and Miranda Lambert.
Bringing a mix of powerhouse vocals, heartfelt storytelling, and high-energy country hooks, Sammi Palinkas is one to watch.
Australian country music royalty, Kasey Chambers has spent over 25 years carving out a career as one of the most acclaimed and beloved artists of her generation. With her distinctive voice, heartfelt lyrics, and world-class performances, she continues to inspire audienceswith her authenticity and unwavering dedication to her craft. In 2025, Kasey is hitting the road for a national tour to celebrate her latest album, Backbone, taking fans on a journey through her career and life. At a time when she could easily rest on her laurels, the ARIA Hall of Famer is instead launching into one of her most ambitious projects yet, returning with both her ninth solo album and her new book, Just Don't Be A Dickhead... and Other Profound Things I’ve Learnt.
"This album is who I am, and I cannot wait to hit the stage and share some of the new songs alongside all of my favourites from across my whole career," Kasey says. "This show will essentially be like the soundtrack of my life." Hailed as the artist who brought Australian country music into the mainstream, Kasey has won 14 ARIA Music Awards, 24 CMAA Golden Guitar Awards, and 10 APRA Music Awards. Her 12 albums have sold more than 15 times platinum, including five No. 1 albums, and her double-platinum hit Not Pretty Enough remains an iconic anthem. Don’t miss the chance to experience an evening of incredible storytelling and performances from one of Australia’s finest.
Gritty. Grounded. Heartfelt. From high-octane tracks such as chart topping single ‘Countrified’ to emotive ballads ‘Dear Dad and ‘Simple Then’, heart-warming single ‘We Got This’, to songs ‘Always A Girl’, ‘Set Your Sights’, ‘The Way We Are’ and ‘Find Myself A Dirt Road’, it’s no surprise that Will Dayis making a major impact on the country music scene. With his debut album ‘Countrified’ under his belt and constant performances at festivals and shows engaging new audiences, Will has enjoyed getting back to the grass roots of touring. A favourite amongst radio stations with high rotation adds on KIX Country, iHeart Country, Triple M Country, ABC Country and Australian Country Radio, and with adds on major editorial Spotify playlists including Fresh Country, Fresh Finds Country and New Music Friday Country have cemented his success further.
Following up from his recent ballad 'Home Town', Will Day now returns with a summer anthem 'My Kinda Crowd' after performing at Deni Ute Muster and will be released in time for his Groundwater Country Music Festival main stage appearance. With a genuine gift of storytelling, combined with compelling vocals and the ability to connect with a crowd, Will Day is fast becoming one of Australia’s premier country artists and one that will undoubtedly be around for years to come.
There is nothing stopping Casey Barnes! 2025 kicked off with gold for the Australian Country Music headliner, receiving the Golden Guitar for Contemporary Country Album of the Year for his chart-topping album Mayday. 2024 saw the Gold Coast local dominate the radio charts and take his live show global.Award winning, 5th studio album Mayday hit airwaves in late May and debuted on the ARIA Charts with #1 Australian Country Album, #2 Australian Album and #2 Overall Country Album a huge accomplishment driven by the fans. Mayday has remained in the ARIA Top 20 Country Charts since release. Singles from the album such as Never Give Up On A Good Time, Boys Like Me and Summer Nights all had their moments topping the Australian Country Radio Charts. However, title track Mayday dominated the charts holding the #1 spot for four consecutive weeks.
Selling thousands of tickets headlining his own shows and a long list of festivals Casey and his band took their electric live show across the country and internationally. Appearances at widely popular festivals such as CMC Rocks, Ridin’ Hearts, Gympie Muster, Meatstock and Over Yonder made for a busy year. But, performing on the main stage of Stagecoach Festival, the largest country music festival in the United States was the icing on the cake.
The list goes on for Casey, 2022 album Light It Up was awarded ARIAs Country Album of the Year after spending 60+ weeks in the top 20, Golden Guitars for Album of the Year and Top Selling Album of the Year and an APRA Album of the Year award. Single God Took His Time On You became ARIA Gold Certified in early 2024, and won the APRA for Most Performed Country Work and went back to back the next year with single Summer Nights.
Casey’s catalogue has amassed over 65 million combined streams world-wide and his music is a fixture on television both in Australia (Light It Up used for the AFL season launch TV advertisements and Get To Know Ya featuring on the Farmer Wants A Wife launch campaign) and the U.S. (We’re Good Together on Live With Kelly and Mark; and Never Give Up On A Good Time featuring in the CBS promos for NYE Live: Nashville’s Big Bash. Casey has continued to write and prepare for new music in 2025, linking with Nashville heavyweights to produce the next evolution in Casey Barnes’ music.
Tatts are back. As Rose Tattoo approaches its 50th anniversary in 2026, frontman Angry Anderson has announced that the legendary Aussie rock band will be calling it a day. After decades of high-voltage rock and unforgettable live shows, Old Rosie will take one final bow.To mark the occasion, former band members are returning to the lineup for one last go-around, honouring the legacy of a band that has defined Australian rock for generations. First up is Stephen ‘Kingy’ King, with Gordon ‘Geordie’ Leach and Robin ‘RRR’ Riley set to rejoin the fold as Rose Tattoo gears up for this final chapter. It’s been a hell of a ride, and this is your chance to be part of it before the Tatts take their last stand. Come and get it while you can.
Best known as a member of the chart-topping band Sheppard, Amy Sheppard has made waves as a solo artist, bringing her distinctive vocals and country-pop sound to the forefront. Her debut solo EP, Nothing But Wild, landed in the ARIA Top 20, showcasing her knackfor heartfelt storytelling and powerful melodies. From global stages to homegrown festivals, Amy’s solo career has seen her carve out her own path, embracing her deep-rooted love for country music. With an undeniable stage presence and a growing collection of anthems, she’s bringing her energy and passion to Savannah in the Round 2025.
He’s released 3 ARIA #1 albums and garnered 3 CMAA Golden Guitar Awards – most recently Male Artist of the Year 2023. Accolades have come thick and fast for loveable troubadour, Andrew Swift, since his foray into Country music some years ago. A year after his appearance as a top ten finalistin the renowned Toyota Star Maker competition, his ARIA #1 debut album, ‘Call Out For The Cavalry’, cemented him as one of Australia’s most discerning storytellers. Its tales of Runaway Trains and Reckless Desires earned him a whopping 4 Golden Guitar nominations in 2019 – not bad for an upstart – from which he took home gongs for Alt Country Album of the Year and New Talent of the Year.
His sophomore effort, ‘The Art of Letting Go’, came three years later, after a signing with ABC and a whirlwind of touring alongside some of the genre’s biggest names - The Wolfe Brothers, Catherine Britt and Shannon Noll, to name a few.
The second record debuted again at #1 on the ARIA Australian Country chart and became the 5th highest selling Australian Country Music album in 2021. Hits like ‘Head Full of Honey’ and ‘Say The Word’ spun light-hearted stories of courtship and calamity through a sonic lens that pushed the boundaries of the genre.
Swift’s latest album, ‘Lightning Strikes and Neon Nights’ - which debuted at #1 on the ARIA Australian Country Chart upon its release on April 28, 2023 - is his most daring yet. Produced by the incomparable Matt Fell (Troy Cassar-Daley, Fanny Lumsden), it mixes Swift’s signature grit with retro soundscapes and contemporary rhythms. Nostalgic tales of ‘Young Lovers’, reminiscing on ‘The Good Old Days’ are what Swift refers to as “the lightning strikes”. While songs that detail Country music’s wilder side, like ‘Cheap Liquor’ and ‘Smoke ‘em If You Got ‘em’ light up like neon nights.
Adorned in tattoos, sporting a bushy beard and ball cap, he looks like someone who might be passionate about craft beer or 18-hour smoked brisket. But don’t let that rough exterior fool you. He’s not a BBQ pit master - although he can whip up some mean nachos – he’s a bonafide Country songsmith... and a real sweetheart.
Despite his meteoric ascent he’s immensely passionate about helping those following in his footsteps. “If they can learn from my mistakes, I’m always happy to help,” he smiles. It’s this same compassion that earned him the mantle of official ambassador for Gundagai’s Dog on the Tuckerbox.
Described as “... an Australian songwriting heavyweight - with a powerfully evocative voice to match” by Country Update, Swift is undoubtedly a force to reckoned with. Both a wayward vagabond and a sweetheart, his songs brood on gut-wrenching heartache and revel in limitless joy. He’s a master performer and one hell of a guy.
Meet Zac & George, two best mates from school who are on a mission to bring their country-inspired harmonies to the world stage. The Boys, who share an unwavering dream of becoming international artists, offer a blend of down-to-earth charm and a mischievous sense of humour.With each hit being written to capture life's experiences and heartfelt emotions, wrapped up in thought-provoking melodies and lyrics, The Boys bring energy and excitement to every stage they perform on. Their journey towards stardom has been nothing short of remarkable, with three top 10 Australian singles, millions of online streams, sold-out headline shows, and an ever-expanding social media presence. Zac & George are here to stay, and their artistic journey promises to be an unforgettable adventure. So, come along, embrace the magic of their music, and embark on this exhilarating ride with them!
With a voice that captivates and a down-to-earth charm that makes everyone feel at home, Denvah has swiftly become a shining star in the Australian Country Music scene since her debut EP in 2020. Her rich background in dance and musical theatre, starting at the tender age of 4,has made the stage her second home. Riding high on her success as the 2023 winner of the Groundwater Kix-Start and Gympie Muster Talent Competitions, Denvah dazzled TV audiences nationwide as the quirky Country Girl from Rockhampton, securing a spot in the Australian Idol Top 3 with a series of unforgettable performances. Now a household name, Denvah's appeal continues to soar as she enchants audiences with her natural effervescence.
Denvah has graced numerous festivals and events, including the Tamworth Country Music Festival, Country Fest Qld, Gympie Music Muster, and Groundwater Country Music Festival.
Along her journey, she has shared the stage with and supported celebrated artists like Morgan Evans, Kasey Chambers, Brad Butcher, Lee Kernaghan, Troy Cassar-Daley, and Busby Marou. An artist with songs that resonate deeply, Denvah’s vibrant persona and exceptional songwriting skills have quickly won over audiences. Her latest single, ‘Do Without’, which stayed in the top 20 of the Countrytown Official Hot 50 chart for multiple weeks, has solidified her place as one of Australia’s most promising country music talents. Denvah's newest single, 'Making Cups of Tea', transports listeners to a specific moment in time, evoking deep nostalgia and the warmth of cherished memories.
As Denvah explains, “While ‘Making Cups of Tea’ explores a very specific time, it taps into the nostalgic and reminiscent feelings of a past memory or experience. The story-oriented song gives specific details of a memory, giving listeners the feeling of involvement in the narrative, while still leaving room for curiosity. The track is a true recount of a life-changing event, told through memories, inside jokes, and personal breakthroughs, to fully encapsulate the gravity of this momentous occasion.” This latest single reached #1 on the Countrytown hottest 50 airplay charts.
An undeniable staple in Canadian country music, with over 25 million streams, five CCMA Awards and a Juno Award win; The Road Hammers are Jason McCoy, Clayton Bellamy and Chris Byrne. Forming in 2004, the country rock trio released their now certified Platinum, debut album the following year.The Road Hammers debuted at #1 on the Canadian country albums chart, won the Juno Award for Country Recording of the Year, and delivered four Top 10 singles at country radio, including “I’m A Road Hammer,” “East Bound and Down,” and “Girl on the Billboard”. The group signed with American record label Montage Music Group in 2007 and released the top 50 charting album Blood Sweat & Steel.
Known for their energetic and highly entertaining live show, The Road Hammers have become international fan favourites, touring extensively, including runs in North America, Europe and Australia. Releasing six albums to date, with six Top 10 hits and nine Top 20 singles, including “Homegrown,” “Crazy About You,” and the certified Platinum “Mud,” the trio shows no signs of slowing down. The group returns in 2021 with new music - “The Boys Are Back At It."
Kylie’s songs have been recorded by Sam Hunt, Keith Urban, Randy Houser, Alan Jackson, Danielle Bradberry, Faith Hill, LeAnn Rimes and more; Including Walker Hayes’ single “You Broke Up With Me." As a wunderkind performer in her birthplace of Australia, Kylie dazzled audienceswith her authentic grasp of country, her gorgeously expressive vocals, and her electrifying stage presence. When she won Australia’s most prestigious country music talent search, Star Maker (Keith Urban was a previous winner), she made the fateful decision to go the route of being a professional songwriter, and she hasn’t looked back since.
Now living and writing in Nashville, Kylie is adept at all facets of songwriting, comfortable writing lyrics, melodies, music, and contributing production ideas. Kylie’s songs have been recorded by Sam Hunt, Keith Urban, Randy Houser, Alan Jackson, Danielle Bradberry, Faith Hill, LeAnn Rimes and more; Including Walker Hayes’ single “You Broke Up With Me.”
Three-time Australian Blues Music Award winners and Australian Roots Music Award nominees Blues Arcadia combine the legendary soul of Stax and Motown with the heat and power of the Chicago and Memphis blues to create a unique dirty-soul sound delivered with swagger, style, and sensitivity.The band made a huge impact with their debut album Carnival Of Fools (2019) with 4.5 stars from The Australian Weekend Review, 5 stars from the Sunday Mail, a #5 debut on the AIR Independent Charts and a #1 debut on the Australian Blues and Roots Airplay Charts, and have since brought their energetic and authentic live show across the country to festivals and venues everywhere from far North QLD to Adelaide.
Now the dynamic Brisbane five-piece have taken things to a whole new level, recently unleashing their killer second album Now Or Never with fresh forays into funk and jazz, while never straying too far from their grounding in the blues. Keys player Paula Girvan brings the jazz, while the longstanding rhythm section of bassist Jeremy Klysz and drummer Casper Hall brings the funk.
Guitarist Chris Harvey fuses the fluency of Stevie Ray Vaughan with the more traditional blues stylings of the “Three Kings” (Albert, Freddie and B.B.), yet his playing sounds thrillingly contemporary. Frontman Alan Boyle sings it like he lives it, wrenching every last drop of sweat, passion and emotion from lyrics that speak to direct experience.
Blues Arcadia are five strong individual personalities working together to create something uniquely exciting. It’s almost impossible to choose which of them to watch and engage with during a show, where each player directs their energy into the most important thing – the Song, making it the best it can be. That is the power of Blues Arcadia.
Australia’s most energetic hillbilly outfit, The Pigs have been tearing up stages with their signature blend of bluegrass, country, and cheeky humour for nearly two decades. Known for their foot-stomping originals and unexpected covers, they bring a wild energy that turns every show into a party.Armed with banjos, double bass, and harmonies as tight as their denim overalls, The Pigs have earned a reputation for delivering high-octane performances that leave crowds grinning and dancing. Get ready for fast-pickin’, thigh-slappin’ fun when they hit the stage at Savannah in the Round!
Laureate Australian singer-songwriter - Luke O’Shea - carries on the proud & ancient tradition of singing up country! Drawing inspiration from the heartbreaking & the humorous, Luke crafts his award winning songs to connect with audiences on a surprising deeper level.With eight albums, numerous chart successes, a number of prestigious music awards including 16 Golden Guitars, two APRA/CMAA Songs of the Year and twice being named the Australian Independent Artist of the Year - Luke O'Shea has carved a distinct path through the dense musical landscape and has been described as; "a fitting heir to the bush troubadours of past... sitting somewhere between John Williamson and Midnight Oil' - marking him as an integral ‘link’ between the old & new." Country Update Magazine, 2018.
With a voice that carries the raw soul of the blues and a guitar style that drips with authenticity, Mojo Webb is a force to be reckoned with. A true bluesman in every sense, he’s been captivating audiences for decades with his electrifying performances, gritty storytelling, and masterful musicianship.From swampy grooves to fiery solos, Mojo embodies the spirit of the blues, drawing on deep influences while delivering something unmistakably his own. Whether he's commanding the stage solo or leading his powerhouse band, his music is heartfelt, dynamic, and impossible to ignore.
Get ready for an unforgettable set as Mojo Webb brings his signature sound to Savannah in the Round.
A powerhouse performer with a soulful voice and a commanding stage presence, Carinda Christie has spent decades crafting her own brand of blues, rock, and folk-infused music. Armed with her guitar, looping skills, and an unmistakable energy, she creates rich, dynamic soundscapesthat captivate audiences wherever she plays. Carinda’s music blends heartfelt storytelling with raw, honest emotion, drawing from her experiences touring Australia and beyond. Whether performing solo or with her band, she delivers a sound that’s both intimate and electrifying. Get ready for a performance full of passion, groove, and the kind of energy that lingers long after the last note.
An ARIA Hall of Fame inductee and true Australian music icon, Daryl Braithwaite has been a defining voice in the country’s music scene for decades. From his early days as the frontman of Sherbet to his enduring solo career, his songs have become anthems across generations.With Sherbet in the 1970s, Daryl rode a wave of local and international success with hits like Howzat and Summer Love, propelling the band to superstar status. As a solo artist, his 1988 album Edge topped the ARIA Album Chart, featuring hits like As the Days Go By and One Summer. His 1990 follow-up album Rise delivered The Horses, a song that remains one of Australia’s most beloved singalongs to this day.
Even after decades in the industry, Daryl continues to captivate audiences. In 2020, he surprised fans with the stunning new single Love Songs, proving that his ability to deliver timeless music remains as strong as ever. That same year, he took the stage at Fire Fight Australia in front of more than 70,000 people, performing alongside a host of local and international artists for national bushfire relief.
In 2023, his music reached a whole new audience when he was invited by Harry Styles to perform The Horses live at Accor Stadium in Sydney, with 60,000 voices singing along. Daryl Braithwaite’s voice and legacy are woven into the fabric of Australian music, and his live shows remain an experience not to be missed.
"Too young to know," Suze DeMarchi sang. "Too old to listen." From the moment Early Warning came blazing out of the radio, Baby Animals announced themselves as one of Australia’s most-loved rock bands. Their self-titled debut album—featuring Rush You, Painless, One Word, andAin’t Gonna Get—became one of the biggest debuts in Australian music history. It spent six weeks at #1, went eight times platinum, and won three ARIA Awards, including Best Album. More than three decades on, this is a story that’s still being written.
Baby Animals have never been a band to slow down, and it was no accident that their most recent studio album was titled This Is Not The End. Their natural habitat remains live on stage, where they still bring the same fire and energy that made them icons in the first place. Too young to know, too old to listen—Baby Animals are still proving why they’re one of Australia’s greatest rock bands.
For over 30 years, BeccyCole has been delighting Australian music fans with her unique brand of true entertainment. The South Australian star’s glowing warmth, husky tones, bawdy sense of humour and hundred-watt smile have helped make Beccy one of the nation’s best-loved and most celebrated artists.With eleven Golden Guitars [Country Music Awards of Australia] to her name [including five for Female Artist of the Year]. as well as multiple ARIA Top 10 Country and Top 40 Mainstream albums, a Top 10 DVD, three gold-certified releases, and more than a dozen No.1 Australian country singles, Beccy Cole is one of Australia’s most successful singersongwriters. She is also a most sought after live performer, having a reputation for bringing an audience to fever pitch and quite often, stomach clutching laughter!
A self-confessed ‘gig pig’, Beccy Cole is at her happiest on the road and entertaining Australian audiences. Whether singing in front of [but not for] the American President, entertaining Australian troops in the Middle East or at the RSL of a small rural town, Beccy has always given her all and we imagine, always will! Beccy Cole is the real deal, a working mother, a comedienne, an author, a passionate supporter of Aussie Rules Football and as honest, funny and genuine in real life as she comes across on stage. Her ability to laugh at herself and write her songs and tell her stories with such brazen truth is refreshing and most of all, entertaining.
With over 80 million streams to their name, Kingswood have cemented themselves as one of Australia’s most dynamic rock acts. From ARIA Platinum-certified singles like Golden to their #1 debut on the ARIA Country chart, the band has seamlessly blended rockand country influences to build a dedicated following. Their catalogue spans multiple ARIA Top 15 albums, including Microscopic Wars (#6), After Hours, Close to Dawn (#10), and Juveniles (#12), recorded in Nashville with Grammy-winning producer Vance Powell (Jack White, Chris Stapleton). Kingswood’s songwriting prowess has earned APRA nominations, six entries in Triple J’s Hottest 100, and sync placements on major international series like Shameless, Bloodline, and Grown-ish.
Known for their electrifying live shows, Kingswood have shared the stage with legends like AC/DC and Aerosmith, performed at festivals including Splendour in the Grass, Falls Festival, and Big Day Out, and taken their music to stadium crowds at the AFL, NRL, and F1 Grand Prix.
Bringing their signature sound and undeniable energy, Kingswood are ready to light up Savannah in the Round 2025.
From the Country Music Capital of Australia, Tamworth, Lane Pittman bulldozed through 2023. Now, he is sky rocketing into 2024 with a debut EP and a run of festival shows including CMC Rocks. Lane will admit that topping 2023 will be no easy task, taking his live show across Australia and New Zealandsupporting Luke Combs on his sold out arena tour will always be a personal highlight. However, starting 2024 with a Golden Guitar Nomination for New Talent of the Year and a sold out headline show at Tamworth Country Music Festival indicates that he is off to a great start. Debuting with a self titled EP is a bold statement, but an instant introduction to his new and rapidly growing audience.
The six track EP highlights moments of joy, love, good times and good people, or as Lane puts it “… this EP is me. It’s who I am at this early stage, these stories are real, authentic and relatable to me.” Recent singles from the EP have already made their mark charting in the CountryTown Hot50 Airplay Charts (Love In A Country Town #4, Ain’t Too Much To Ask #7), as well as a combined streaming count of 1.1M+ World Wide. With a list of upcoming festivals such as CMC Rocks, Meatstock and Perth Muster, Lane is excited to be taking new songs on the road and building a national audience on the way.
Since releasing her debut single in 2022, Sara has gained attention for her heartfelt storytelling, memorable melodies, and endearing presence both on and off the stage. Born in Bundaberg, Queensland and raised in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales,music was ever present for Sara growing up, mainly a mix classic rock, soul and pop. It was in her teens that Sara discovered country music and found it resonated deeply with her lifestyle and identity. Sara’s songwriting often explores themes of independence, resilience, and love, and she approaches her craft with a mix of personal experience and imaginative storytelling.
Hair flicking & flare kicking ‘felicity’ is dancing her way around peoples’ hearts with her latest single release ‘sweet tea’. felicity is no stranger to the stage with her captivating presence, sweet honey vocals & a killer rhythm guitar. With over a decade of experience at only 18she’s toured across Australia playing hundreds of shows & sharing the stage with the likes of Kasey Chambers, Troy Cassar-Daley, Casey Barnes & more. Having successfully released two singles in 2021, 2022 is looking bigger & better than ever for this queen with more songs in the works & on the way.
Jesse Daniel has been a well respected name within traditional country music fans for years. Known for his relentless work ethic, roaring live shows and true to life songwriting, he has earned his place among the heavy hitters of today’s industry. The California native is blazing the trail for a new waveof traditional artists, bringing his kind of country music to stages all over the world. With three full length studio records and a newly release live album, he continues to rival the greats of the genre with his level of creative output. There are many making traditional country music in modern times, but there is no one making it like Daniel; his sound is uniquely his own, while rooted in the tradition of his Bakersfield heroes like Merle Haggard and Buck Owens.
His new single titled “Workin’ Hard (Day and Night)” is a tip of the hat to Merle and is prominently featured on Netflix as the theme music for comic Dusty Slay’s new comedy special “Workin’ Man”. Jesse and his band have an extensive US and European tour booked for 2024 and there no telling here this new year may take him.
No one does it quite like Blue. Blue Foley is one of Nashville’s most beloved and respected writers. Most recently, in 2020, Blue was nominated for his 2nd Grammy for Ashley McBryde’s Neverwill Album, writing the title track Neverwill. In 2019 Blue received two Grammy nominations for having two songson Ashley McBryde’s ‘Country Album of The Year’ Grammy Nominated album Girl Going Nowhere. Each of those albums were also up for ACM & CMA Album of the year respectively in 2020 & 2019. In 2019, Blue was nominated for Australia’s ‘Golden Guitar Award for Best Traditional Country Album of 2019,” having the title track Welcome To My Heart by Angus Gill.
Blue was nominated for song of the year with God’s Will by the Artist Kali Rose @ the 2015 Dove Awards. Blue’s first Single, There She Goes on the album This is My Blood. was a top 20 Hit in 2008 with the band The Dirt Drifters @ Warner Bros. Records. Blue has had the chance to see several artists perform his songs on the Grand Ole Opry and has had over 100 independent and major label cuts.
The 19-Twenty lads have been performing their high-energy sonic-party nationally, headlining sell-out shows and festivals in all states and territories. Constantly on the road or in the sky, they've toured around Oz and performed throughout Europe including Belgium, The Netherlands & Germany.Performing anywhere and everywhere, this straight-up 100% independent act have been blazing throughout Europe and Australia and gaining new music fans/fiends from their live shows.
Straddling the line between Folk, Blues, Country, and Roots, HussyHicks have earned themselves a mighty reputation, growing, from festival openers to festival favourites, seeing the group now appear at the biggest blues and roots festivals in Australia, USA and across Europewhile selling out their own tours across the three continents. The band led by the duo of Leesa Gentz’ (vocals), Julz Parker (guitar) have spent the last fourteen years touring and forging their place as one the most treasured and celebrated working musical duos, whilst also being equally comfortable performing as a trio or in full band format, having taken home the Gold Coast Artist of the Year and Album of the Year honours. The band have released seven studio albums and played 1000’s of gigs, festivals, carving out a global reputation for their emotive lyricism, energetic live shows and fiery, frenetic instrumentation.
Relentlessly gigging across the globe, equipped with an old Goldtop in her hands and a revolutionary Foot Drum at her feet; Marks consistently pushes musical limits with her mind-blowing, dynamic guitar wizardry and her insanely powerful voice, that roars out her truththrough song as if her own life depended on it. And, if that’s not enough, simultaneously, creates bone marrow shaking grooves with spare limbs on her Drum kit. Finally all three beasts are married together to forge a mammoth sized wall of sound.
Here’s what a few master musicians have to say….
“BADASS” - Jennifer Batten (Guitarist for Michael Jackson and Jeff Beck)
"Minnie Marks has so much talent and soul, we sat mesmerised by her singing and playing. It was one of the most amazing shows of our lives!"- Carl Verheyen (Supertramp)
"Minnie brings undeniable musical virtuosity, a huge personality and an inspiring energy and confidence in every performance" - Joe Robinson
Over the past twelve years, Marks has paved her musical journey around the world with three studio albums and one live album recorded in Stuttgart, Germany. 2024 is looking megalithic for Minnie; with a 40 show tour throughout the US and Canada followed by a much anticipated new album drop and European Tour. The award-winning troubadour shows no sign of slowing down.
This absolute powerhouse is ready for any battlefield, be it a festival audience or a bar room packed like a can of sardines. Her monstrous show DOES NOT disappoint.
Jungaji is a First Nations songman, visual artist, playwright, social justice and mental health advocate who has been active in the Australian music industry for three decades. First appearing on the scene as a teenager with acclaimed '90s R&B vocal group Aim4More in Inalahe has since embarked on a new creative path, fusing Soul and R&B to create a unique and authentic sound that showcases his cultural roots. Formerly known as Troy Brady, Jungaji has undergone a deep cultural transformation, finding a profound understanding of his identity and dedicating himself to sharing his western songlines and artistic testimony with the world.
A fluent Gugu Yalanji speaker, Jungaji maintains the ancient fires through his smooth modern deliveries of stories and songlines. A proud Western Gugu Yalanji & Birrigubba man, Jungaji (pronounced Jun-gah-jee) continues ancient law by documenting the stories of his people through art, theatre, music, and storytelling. He has learned these traditions from his elders, particularly from his last ancient connection—a 106-year-old bush man with whom Jungaji had a life-changing spiritual initiation. He is passionate about preserving these traditions for future generations.
Jungaji has forged a reputation built on integrity, delving deep into the language and culture of his ancestral lands, talking to elders, and creating art both visually and aurally. In 2023, he was part of a moving opening ceremony performance at BIGSOUND alongside his son Dean Brady.
“Having my son creating his own musical and cultural journey is the continuation of the cultural spears,” he said.
The inspirational intergenerational musical connections continue within Jungaji’s band, which includes 15-year-old drummer Mone Hunt-Feagai, the son of Jungaji’s keyboard player and musical director, Jimmy Jam (James Feagai).
“It honestly feels like a 30-year apprenticeship. It’s a rebirth—I really feel like a musical chameleon within the many creative changes and more lows than highs, but the ancient fires within were always burning strong. To be still standing is nothing short of a miracle. I’m grateful and humbled, and to empower others within the musical and broader communities is truly a blessing,” Jungaji said.
Jungaji is also an advocate for those living with Lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that he has battled for 23 years.
“Living with Lupus is like going 10 rounds with Mike Tyson,” he said, having survived two strokes, two heart attacks, and multiple open-heart surgeries.
Jungaji’s holistic and therapeutic approach to his art, music, theatre, cultural workshops, and social activism is his spiritual medicine, and he hopes to inspire others to live a full and purposeful life despite the setbacks. He also passionately speaks on mental health, drawing from personal experience of its impacts on his own family.
Short Story...Harmonic power pop rock with an emphasis on driving guitars and melodic vocals. Sounds like a mix of Black Sabbath, Tom Petty, Wallflowers, Pink Floyd and Coldplay. Long Story...Funhouse originated in 1997 with their first release Funhouse self titled.The original band members were Clay Phillips(vox, guitars), Frank O'Meara(guitars), Ross Doughty(Bass), Brent Foley(drums) and Steve Sherman(lead guitar and keys). Their second release Silver Lining in 1999 left Clay Phillips producing and arranging with Steve Sherman with the addition of new drummer(Anthony Wintels). Both releases garnered a great deal of radio play and charting.
In 2002, Funhouse, with Clay Phillips and original member Frank O'Meara, emerged into what is now Dream Trance Invasion. Clay and Frank embarked on many studio recordings at TEA South studios(currently Cathedral Sun Studios). The new material began to take on a more ambient progressive rock sound with darker themes. In 2009 Dream Trance Invasion released their first album(self titled). In 2011 Karl Machat joined DTI bringing a classical background, keyboard skills and a pension for mixing and mastering. They continued to write together and released DTI's second album / Above the Storm in 2013. Currently Clay Phillips and Karl Machat continue to write songs on a regular basis adding many collaborations with talented artists. They are currently running Cathedral Sun Studios together and working with new and up-coming artists.
