Drawing from a diverse palate of alt country, folk, soul and bluegrass, to the bold, smoky undertones of blues and hill country deeply infused in Julian’s musical origins, the spirited duo artfully distills this complex mash of influences down to create a prime blend of Americana. Surprise and delight await as listeners are whisked away on an audial adventure through the lively streets of New Orleans and the sweaty juke joints of Mississippi, to the honky-tonks of Tennessee and the whiskey-drenched porches of Appalachia. Julian’s high-energy musicianship is a show in itself, showcasing his resonant voice and unique style of guitar finger-picking, alongside spirited slide and harmonica playing. The addition of Beci Kate, his vibrantly talented wife, elevates the show to new heights with captivating harmonies, groove-driven percussion and their palpable on-stage chemistry.
Festival: 2026
Kerryn Fields
Fuelled by reverence, integrity and a deep spiritual connection to the human experience, New Zealand songwriter Kerryn Fields paints timeless musical portraits that do what others rarely can: bring us home to ourselves.
With several awards and nominations to her name, Fields’ trademark warmth of character, evident in both life and music, fuels a creative offering that expands well beyond her mastery of guitar, voice and audience.
“Folk Singer, Magician, Empress” Sunburnt Country “There’s no storyteller quite like Kerryn Fields” Countrytown
Les Thomas
Award-winning songwriter and storyteller Les Thomas delivers songs with heart, authenticity and meaning. With a soulful voice and lyrics that cut to the truth, his music blends raw honesty with poetic grace. Expect beauty, depth and a steadfast commitment to humanity in every performance.
Lloyd Spiegel Trio
Fourteen time Australian Blues Award winner began performing at age 10 and has dedicated his life to creating a signature style that honours the traditions of the music he loves, while creating a link in the chain of its evolution. That dedication has seen him become one of this countries most celebrated guitarists and a trailblazer for Australian blues.
Lucy Wise
Effortlessly blending acoustic, traditional folk and pop sounds, Lucy Wise is a multi award-winning musician with a voice that pulls hearts out from the shadows. Lucy masterfully articulates things we don’t often say loud, her intricate guitar work providing a vibrant backdrop. Brimming with heart, Lucy is a captivating performer.
Marcia & Damian Howard’s Homemade Jam
Australian singer-songwriters and siblings Marcia and Damian Howard’s Homemade Jam is a rich blend of harmony, heart, heritage, and healing. Blending folk, country, and roots with heartfelt harmonies, Homemade Jam is a return to what matters—family, connection, and music that feels like home. With new originals and reimagined classics, it’s about stories that heal, songs that connect, and music made with love.
Mast Gully Fellers
Renowned for their unique, but familiar ‘Australiana Bar-Room Folk’ sound, meandering through alt-country, celtic, and folk, telling stories of heartfelt ballads, bush life, and traveling adventures.
Their high-energy shows are filled with distinctly Australian yarns, and genre-crossing original music that draws the audience in with humour, melody, and foot-stomping fun
Norwood
Norwood is the project of Naarm/Melbourne based singer-songwriters Olivia Bolmat and Nathaniel Peacock. Formed through a shared admiration of upfront lyricism and inseparable harmonies, the pair have always aimed to create songs that find weight in their unassuming tenderness.
Drawing influence from artists like Neil Young, Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch, the duo fuses Americana inspiration with the alt-folk sounds of their home city, piecing together tentative vulnerability with candid self-awareness to craft their own take on observational songwriting.
Pans on Fire Steel Orchestra
“Pans on Fire” , a steelband founded after the 2009-bushfires , love to surprise their audiences with a variety of music styles, including Calypso, Latin, Samba, Jazz or classical. Experimenting with unusual instrumental combinations, some of their compositions also include a Swiss Alphorn, a medieval psaltery or a Celtic harp.
Patrick Thurtell
Yackandandah-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Patrick Thurtell creates introspective, narrative-driven music spanning folk, country, rock, and soul. His debut album ‘To The Fore’, produced by Nicky Bomba, showcases a decade of songwriting. A classically trained pianist and skilled guitarist, Patrick has performed extensively across North East Victoria festivals and venues.
