The Seduceaphones

Since bursting onto the scene in 2014, Seduceaphones has been redefining brass band music with their electrifying energy and pioneering sound. Based in Melbourne, this 8-piece ensemble has become a crowd favourite at festivals across Australia, delivering a genre-defying fusion of brass party beats.

Seduceaphones have a proud history of captivating audiences at some of Australia’s most iconic events.

The High Street Drifters

The High Street Drifters, a bluegrass quartet based in South Australia and Victoria, are making an indelible
mark on the music scene. Drifting across the country since 2021, they have quickly earned a reputation by
blending their commitment to the traditional bluegrass sound with a love for the Australian bush, redefining
what it means to play bluegrass in the southern hemisphere.

Featuring Mae Traeger on fiddle, Daniel Watkins on guitar, Justin Vilchez on mandolin, and Gage Stead on
bass, this dynamic ensemble weaves intricate melodies and rich harmonies, showcasing their instrumental
and vocal prowess while pushing the boundaries of the genre.

Their self-titled debut EP, released in 2024, has cemented their status as one of Australia’s premier
bluegrass acts. The lead single, Back to the Hills —a reflection on resilience and a returning to a place of
belonging— earned a 2025 Golden Guitar nomination for Bluegrass Recording of the Year and with a packed
festival season ahead, The High Street Drifters continue to solidify their reputation as a must-see act shaping
the future of Australian bluegrass.

Robyn Martin Band

Robyn Martin presents an intimate and soulful live music experience.
Her distinctive voice and thought-provoking folk and indie-leaning
arrangements wrap the listener up and invite them on a journey into the
beauty, complexity & fragility of the human experience.

With a sound that is distinctly Australian, her music traverses a wide
terrain from deep pocket soul, mixed with heart warming, thought
provoking folk sensibilities, to the occasional country hoedown singalong
and a sprinkle of grungy angst rock.

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.

The last five years have seen Norwood play to audiences across the country,
supporting beloved local artists such as Mick Thomas, The Slingers, Hana & Jessie
Lee’s Bad Habits as well as rising Irish folk star Dani Larkin.

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.

Malibu Spacey

Melbourne/Naarm band Malibu Spacey makes music that’s all washed-out 12 string acoustic
guitars, intricate lead lines, three-part vocal harmonies and noodly bass grooves. The sound
takes pieces of 60s and 70s rock and folk, classic pop, glam, garage and dreamy psych. Slot
the band somewhere between contemporary artists Angel Olsen and the Lemon Twigs, and
the poppy, lush sounds of old guard bands like the Byrds and the Beatles.

In 2022, Malibu Spacey released debut four track EP Something To Do In The Desert,
produced by Rohan Sforcina at Head Gap and mastered by Joe Carra at Crystal Mastering.
2023 singles Electrocutie, Old Soft Shoe and Danger Danger have received regular airplay
across community stations, including PBS, RRR, 2XX and 2ser. The band’s debut album,
Good In Small Doses, is out now.

Malibu Spacey is Evan Jones, Zoran Lasich, Antony Tatangelo, Tim Clarke and James
Howlett.

Jem Cassar-Daley

As the enchanting siren of Australia’s indie-pop realm, Jem Cassar-Daley has been a radiant fixture on the music stage since her debut in 2021. With a voice that lingers in your soul and lyrics that transcend time, Jem’s musical journey has been nothing short of spectacular, amassing a trove of accolades and acclaim that have firmly etched her name as a rising star of the Australian music scene.

Jem’s magnetic stage presence, celestial vocals, and her ability to craft timeless songs have catapulted her to the forefront of the industry and earned her a constellation of nominations and awards, notably the prestigious title of NIMA New Talent of the Year in 2022 and the esteemed QMA Indigenous Artist of the Year also in 2022 along with being named 2024 Queensland Music Awards – Best Pop Award winner and 2024 Queensland Music Awards – Song Of The Year winner – King of Disappointment. AIR Music Awards 2024 – Song of the year – King of Disappointment.

Jem’s music has resonated far and wide, propelling her into the spotlight as she took center stage during Thelma Plum’s national tour in 2022 and graced five coveted showcases at The Great Escape in the UK in May 2023. This year also saw her shine brightly as she wove her magic on Triple J’s Like A Version, presenting a mesmerizing rendition of “The Sweet Escape.”

In the world of live performances and a long side national festival appearances, Jem has been the guiding star as she provided her enchanting support for Busby Marou’s national tour in 2023, Kita Alexander national tour and King Stingray’s national regional tour in 2024.
Beyond her musical prowess, Jem stands as a proud Gumbaynggirr/Bundjalung woman, inheriting a legacy of storytelling that informs her artistry. Her music seamlessly weaves together the influences of musical luminaries like Missy Higgins, Phoebe Bridgers, Angus and Julia Stone, Joni Mitchell, and Carole King, culminating in a transcendent fusion of indie pop grooves.

In the ever-evolving tapestry of Australian music, Jem Cassar-Daley’s star shines ever brighter. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness this extraordinary talent in action, for her music is nothing short of an ethereal experience that resonates deep within the soul.

Dojo Rise

Forging their own unique footprint in the music world, Dojo Rise brings a vibrant uplifting sound; an award winning eclectic
fusion of alternative reggae, rock, pop and indie soul.

From Aldinga, South Australia (Ngaltingga, Kaurna Yerta), Dojo Rise have been firing up crowds since their first show in
2021.

“the band had the audience in the palm of their hand from the opening number, ‘A Little Love’. The crowd packed the front
of the stage, something unusual for supporting bands at Gov gigs” – Geoff Jenke, Hifiway.live

Influenced by the new wave of reggae, dub, soul outfits such as Fat Freddy’s Drop, The Black Seeds, Stick Figure and L.A.B.
The trio – Adam Blesing (Vox, Bass), Sean Dedrick (Vox, Guitar, Production), and Anthony Sherwood (Drums) – have gone on
to release 9 singles and 3 EP’s with airplay on Triple J, Double J, ABC Radio, Community stations Australia wide, and recently
won the People’s Choice Award in the Blues and Roots category at the 2023 South Australian Music Awards.

“Really sinking into that Dub Reggae and Soul sound. They are building the foundation, I think within this country, for that
sound, and I absolutely love it” Tyrone Pynor, Triple J.

Benji & The Saltwater Sound System

As the saying goes, a dash of salt brings out the best in everything. And when it comes to music it doesn’t get more appetising than Benji And The Saltwater Sound System. Since their formation a couple of years back, this tangy tribe of groove merchants have hit the shoreline swimming.

Like all of the greatest live acts, their sound is ever revolving – responding to the audience and the room, taking bold new turns and venturing into new territory. It was this willingness to grow and develop that led to the band’s infectious debut album, Coming Up For Water, featuring much loved live favourite Top Bunk Trait – garnished in sweet guitar licks and feet-pounding horns.

In addition to their debut album, Benji And The Saltwater Sound System has also released a second EP titled Ripples of Thunder, which has garnered critical acclaim. The EP features a more mature sound that showcases the band’s growth and evolution as musicians. With tracks like “Guess It’s Safe” and “Fortune Ate,” the EP is a testament to the band’s ability to create music that is both powerful and thought-provoking.

Benji And The Saltwater Sound System fuse Pacific flavours with the raw rolling sounds of the Australian Pacific coast. Add to this poignant lyrics and a will to transcend genre and you are part the way there. The band has graced some of the most iconic stages of the country.

www.benjiandthesss.com

Festival Orchestra Performance

The Festival Orchestra performs what they’ve been working on all weekend. Come and see amateur & professional musicians join forces in presenting an EPIC song at the closing ceremony of the festival.