Savannah in the Round 2024 Lineup

Check out this huge crop of Aussie legends and rising stars! This year we are set to rock the region with multiple stages, dozens of acts, and one huge long weekend of endless live music.

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If you're bumping in on Thursday, make sure to get amongst our Campers Concert. A prelude of what's to come, we're setting the stage for a fantastic weekend at Savannah in the Round.

Stay across all stages with our programme breakdown during the three days, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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FRIDAY 11 OCT

THE CAPE STAGE 4:15 PM Welcome to the Cape, Kairos Kin 4:40 PM: The Wolfe Brothers 6:00 PM: Troy Cassar-Daley 7:20 PM: Lee Kernaghan 8:55 PM: Tyler Hubbard 10:30 PM: The Living End BIG TOP MUSIC HALL 8.30 AM: Line Dancing 10.00 AM: Hillbilly Goats 11.15 AM: The Viper Creek Band 12.30 PM: Bondi Cigars 1.45 PM: Glenn Shorrock and Brian Cadd 3.15 PM: Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley 11.00 PM: After party with DEE JAYE BUX BULL BAR 10.00 AM: Chris Mathews 11.15 AM: Tim Woodz and the Dirty Shoes 12.30PM: Roshani 2.00 PM: Brooke Schubert 3.15 PM: Darlinghurst 11.45 PM: 19-Twenty BACKYARD STAGE 9.00 AM: Workshop with Julian James 10.00 AM: Backyard Sessions 11.15 AM: Jeremy Fletcher 12.30PM: Blue Reed 1.45 PM: Julian James 3.00 PM: Katie Richards Band

Kip Moore (Sat)

Last visiting Australia for his sellout 2023 headline tour, Kip Moore’s southern charm is as smooth as ever. With fans craving more of the genre-blending songsmith, this highly anticipated return is sure to blow roofs off arenas across the country.

Tyler Hubbard (FRI)

With 21 No. 1 singles on country radio, countless awards, and sold-out tours, Tyler Hubbard has already had a remarkable career as a songwriter and as one half of multi-platinum duo Florida Georgia Line.

Lee Kernaghan (FRI)

Lee Kernaghan burst onto the Australian music scene over three decades ago with a fresh approach of synthesising traditional country themes with his own experiences growing up in regional Australia. His unique style of Australian country music struck a chord with a younger generation of fans paying homage to our great nation, its people, culture, and the hard-working lifestyle. Classics including The Outback Club, Boys From The Bush, Hat Town, She’s My Ute and Australian Boy are the modern day anthems for generations of Australians living and working on the land. With 13 Studio albums and 3 Greatest Hits packages under his belt, Lee has sold over two and a half million albums in Australia from his amazing catalogue: The Outback Club, Three Chain Road, 1959, Hat Town, Rules Of The Road, The Big Ones, Electric Rodeo, The New Bush, Ultimate Hits, Spirit Of The Bush, Planet Country, Beautiful Noise, Spirit Of The Anzacs, 25th Anniversary Album and Backroad Nation all achieving gold, platinum or multi-platinum status. Lee is a four-time ARIA award winning artist and in 2015 he was presented with the Australian Record Industry Award for Outstanding Achievement based on the success of Spirit Of The Anzacs which was the highest selling Australian album of the year – a feat no other country artist has achieved. In 2017 Lee was named alongside the all-time greats of Australian Country Music with his inclusion into the Australian Country Music Roll Of Renown for his lasting and significant contribution to country music, and in 2018 he was inducted into the CMC Hall of Fame. Lee also received the CMC/ARIA Award for Highest Selling Australian Album of 2018 for his 25th Anniversary Album. Another recent milestone event during his 30th Anniversary year, 2022, was the release of a concert based documentary film written and directed by Kriv Stenders who also directed the Go Betweens and Slim & I docos. Kriv was also the director of the two Red Dog movies and numerous other Australian productions. The movie is called “Lee Kernaghan - Boy From The Bush”. The director takes the audience on a journey through Lee’s career that also features a full live concert along with visual stories about the songs, the people and places that inspired those songs. Lee is a long-time passionate supporter of rural and regional Australia. His Pass The Hat Around Australia Tours, Spirit of the Bush Tour and Farmhand concert have raised millions of dollars for drought, flood and bushfire relief, hospitals, schools, ambulance and volunteer organisations nation-wide. In 2004 Lee was the recipient of an Order of Australia Medal and was named the 2008 Australian of the Year for his service to outback and regional communities. Lee has achieved a staggering 40 #1 chart hit songs over his career and has been awarded 38 Golden Guitars. He has been named Hitmaker of the Decade twice, in 2001 and 2011. This accolade is in recognition of Lee having more chart hits in Australia than any other country music artist in the world. A trailblazing country-music icon, Lee continues to deliver exciting live performances, fusing arena-rock bravado with country music’s heart and soul – depicting traditional stories of life on the land with the sensibilities of the modern day. Lee’s prior sold-out tours have cemented him as one of the greatest live entertainers in Australia, and after a four-year hiatus from touring, Lee is heading back out on the road for a series of live concerts in 2024! It’s time for Boys From The Bush – The Concert to come back to town for what will be Lee’s biggest and most epic career showcase to date. Lee said “After what has been a very challenging few years for everyone I have to say I have never been more ready and pumped to get out there and celebrate living in the lucky country with my mates all around Australia on this tour. I have an amazing new band working with me and we have put together a show that is for the fans. It will be a musical journey live on stage going back to where it all began and culminating with some new music I have been working on. I am so looking forward to seeing everyone out on the road at these concerts. It is these interactions with people that inspire my music and after what we have all been through I reckon there is a whole heap of new song ideas waiting for me out there to bring back home and record. After a long five years away from touring I can tell you one thing - the boy from the bush is most definitely back and ready to rock”.

Glenn Shorrock & Brian Cadd

Aussie music legends, Glenn Shorrock and Brian Cadd have reunited on stage over the past few years with sell out shows across the East Coast. Our very own “Two Amigos” will be joined onstage by their 5-piece band to present an evening full of wonderful music, poignant memories

The Whitlams Black Stump (SAT)

Tim Freedman's alt-country project The Whitlams Black Stump sees him and longtime drummer Terepai Richmond joined by an A Team of roots musicians, reconstructing the best of their repertoire with a smattering of new songs and classic Americana.

Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley

Australia’s favourite duo Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley’s are hitting the road up and down the country in 2024. The tour named in recognition of their latest album is the foundation for 5 Golden Guitar nominations!

19 Twenty

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.

Hillbilly Goats

The musical twist on traditional songs The Hillbilly Goats are renowned for big harmonies and a heavy presence of hard fiddle and fast harmonica have seen them carving their own niche at major festivals nationwide. They’ve won several awards and have released 3 studio albums specialising in Mountain Music.

Tim Woodz & The Dirty Shoes

With his comical, heartwarming, and inspiring perspective on life, Tim Woodz creates stripped-back storytelling folk songs with nostalgic imagery, cinematic plot twists, virtuoso musicianship, and an unwavering child-like imagination. His band, The Dirty Shoes, are masters

Eddie Skiba

Eddie Skiba is a singer/songwriter creating his own infectious brand of indie rock. He has earned himself a stellar reputation as a songwriter and live performer exuding a natural chemistry and sincere presence with his five-piece band or as a solo performer. Inspired by bands like Midnight Oil, Eskimo Joe, Inspired by bands like Midnight Oil, Eskimo Joe, The Killers, The Cure, Powderfinger, Coldplay and Muse, his lyrics are an amalgam of thoughtful, personal, social and political imagery. Skiba’s latest release ‘Off the Wheel’ is full of well crafted, hook-laden melodies and driving sounds conjuring up a sixteen-track journey of light and shade. The ‘Off the Wheel’ album adds to previous highly acclaimed releases, 'Bullet De Bloom' “World Class” Cairns FM, 'Dig It' “A freshly produced gem” Top of the Trops, and ‘Blend on the Border’ "Explodes with upbeat tempos beautifully contrasted with thoughtful and hard-hitting lyrics that will have you taking notice from the first listen" Mitch Sullivan NQ Music Press. Skiba’s recording has bounced between producers Matt D’Arcy at Basic Studio in Melbourne and ARIA award winning producer Nigel Pegrum at Pegasus Studio Cairns, with tasteful keys additions from the talented Hue Blanes (The Melodics, Illy, Deborah Conway). Eddie Skiba’s music is available online through Spotify, Bandcamp, YouTube and at shows. Highlights to date include supports for Hoodoo Gurus, Diesel, Ian Moss, Jon Stevens, The Break, Black Sorrows, Colin Hay, Mark Seymour, Nick Barker, Jim Mogine, Dragon, 10CC, Chocolate Starfish, Clint Boge, tours to Ireland and Austria with long-time friend and musical collaborator Warren Smith, Cairns Blues Festival, Mission Evolve Festival, Cairns NYE concert, Tanks Arts Centre, V8 Supercars Concert, Metricon Stadium, Brisbane Powerhouse, Tablelands Festival, Rail Jam Concert Mt Buller, Gershwin Room at the Espy, Cairns Festival, and Carnival on Collins Festival. Skiba has enjoyed airplay on Triple M Melbourne, Marn Grook Footy Show, ABC Radio, UGFM Victoria, SEA FM, Cairns FM, Plenty Valley FM, 4CA, Radio Port Douglas, Smokestack Radio UK, Night Flight Radio South Africa, as well as having songs from his ‘Bullet De Bloom’ CD feature on Channel Sevens ‘Suns TV’ and his song ‘Cold Feet’ feature on Mt Buller Souvenir DVD Cold Front. Skiba is also a 3-time nominee for solo artist of the year in the Time Out HIT Awards.

Darlinghurst

Made up of Cassie Leopold and Pagan Newman, Darlinghurst is an ARIA #1 and Golden Guitar Award winning act from Melbourne VIC, Australia. Darlinghurst created a new sound in the Australian country sphere that is as accessible as it is unique. Hits include “Gotta Go Rodeo”, “Hangman”, and “Pretty Don’t Make You Good”.

Melanie Dyer

Melanie Dyer lives and breathes country music. Growing up on her family farm in Mount Russell, Australia, she began telling her stories through song at age twelve. Her autobiographical song, "Life on the Land," was chosen as the anthem of the National Drought Appeal. Ever since, she has always put her truth, her life, and her whole self into her music, from the cheeky infatuation of the pop-infused "Memphis T-Shirt" (a multi-million streaming crossover smash) to the stunning honesty of her latest single, "Fences," which bares the wisdom of her young heart. Melanie’s authentic blend of her farm girl roots with dynamic stagecraft and hooky contemporary songwriting chops has won her performance slots at the biggest country festivals around the world, from CMA Fest in Nashville to CMC Rocks in Australia, and many more. Numerous trips to Nashville have seen her embraced by the Music City songwriting community, leading to collaborations on some of her most popular songs and a duet with rising US country star Troy Cartwright. Her albums, Fresh (featuring a Morgan Evans co-penned title track) and Between You and Me, have earned her Golden Guitar nominations and the APRA Professional Development Award. "Memphis T-Shirt" saw her cross over into the mainstream, played on NOVA, SCA, and Grants, as well as spending six weeks at #1 on the Australian Country Hot 50 Chart and earning her an APRA nomination for Most Performed Country Work. Melanie (known as “Mel” to her mates) has always kept herself grounded and her heart open, writing songs as if she was your best friend taking your hand and leading you to the next adventure, the lessons learned from a broken heart, or the sorry-not-sorry “regrets” of a night out that lead to a great story. It’s this down-to-earth perspective and warm charisma that has made her such a sought-after collaborator, both on stage, in the studio, and as a songwriter. "Dumb Decisions," her duet with Caitlyn Shadbolt, became a fan favorite, and its popularity led to a national co-headline tour. After an action-packed 2023, which saw her rocking festival stages around Australia, returning to the US once again to perform and write, and releasing three hit standalone singles, Melanie has set the stage for her biggest year yet in 2024. She is set to return to the studio for her next record and relocate to Nashville for the next stage in a career already packed with milestones.

Julian James

Julian James has established a prominent presence in the Australian live music scene over numerous years. His shows combine authentic energy with sincere storytelling, delivering an engaging experience.

Stu Harcourt

Stu Harcourt has been a solo touring artist for over 3 decades seeing him perform all over Australia and internationally, in that time has 10 releases to his credit.

Pelicana

A soul infused jazz-funk collective of some of FNQ's most well respected and experienced performers. The insanely memorable compositions will linger, as the songs greet you like an old friend, with new melodies that are beguilingly familiar.

Joan & The Giants

Renowned for their emotional lyricism and powerful stage presence, Boorloo (Perth) favorites Joan & The Giants have been captivating audiences with their distinctive brand of alternative-pop.

SATURDAY 12 OCT

THE CAPE STAGE 4:40 PM: The Whitlams Black Stump 6:00 PM: John Williamson 7:35 PM: James Johnston 8:55 PM: Kip Moore 10:30 PM: Hoodoo Gurus BIG TOP MUSIC HALL 8.30 AM: Line Dancing 9.45 AM: Route 33 11.00 AM: Melanie Dyer 12.15 PM: Max Jackson 1.30 PM: Lane Pittman 2.40 PM: Great Northern Bullriding Series (BTMH adjacent) 11.00 PM: After party with DEE JAYE BUX BULL BAR 8.00 AM: Walkamin Country Music Club Showcase 10.00 AM: Julian James 11.15 AM: Bondi Cigars 12.45 AM: Eddie Skiba 2.00PM: Hillbilly Goats 3.15 PM: 19-Twenty 11.45 PM: Roadtrippers BACKYARD STAGE 9.00 AM: Workshop with Chris Matthews 10.00 AM: Backyard Sessions 11.15 AM: Katie Richards Band 12.30PM: Kairos Kin 1.45 PM: Pelicana 3.00 PM: Joan and the Giants

Hoodoo Gurus (Sat)

The Hoodoo Gurus formed in Sydney on January 1, 1981 to play their first "show" in an inner city lounge room. Founding members Dave Faulkner and Brad Shepherd have been joined along the way by Rick Grossman (’89) and Nik Rieth (’19). The legendary Hoodoo Gurus. By any measure, one of Australia’s greatest, best loved, most enduring rock bands of all time. “What’s My Scene”, “I Want You Back”, “Miss Freelove ‘69”, “Like Wow – Wipeout!”, “1,000 Miles Away”, “Bittersweet”, “My Girl”, “Come Anytime”, “I’m Crackin’ Up” – tracks that represent the unmistakeable sound of the irrepressible Hoodoo Gurus; but those are just a sample from their canon of instantly identifiable songs that have helped provide a soundtrack to Australian and international fans right through the 80’s to today. The band’s debut Stoneage Romeos, full of garage punk songs and pop references, was named Australian Debut Album of the Year and was released in America where it stayed at number 1 in the Alternative / College charts for 7 weeks, becoming one of the most played albums for the year on the college network. Mars Needs Guitars, the band’s second album, topped the charts and went gold within three weeks and platinum shortly afterwards. Blow Your Cool, released in 1986, was a massive pop hit propelled by the band’s highest charting single 'What's My Scene”. Album 4, Magnum Cum Louder, reaches Number One on the American College and Alternative charts. Followed by albums Kinky, Crank, Blue Cave, Mach Schau and Purity of Essence the band continued to tour regularly through Europe, North America, Australia and Brazil. The massive best of compilation album “Gold Watch” was released in 2011. To celebrate 30 years of Gurudom that year they put together the Dig It Up national tour, featuring a line up of some 24 artists that had been part of the band’s creative life including The Sonics, Redd Krosss, The Fleshtones, Died Pretty and the 5,6,7,8’s among other. The shows sold out in all of the capital cities. In 2012 the Dig It Up II festival included The Blue Oyster Cult, Flamin’ Groovies, The Buzzcocks and the Sunny Boys. Through the span of their international triumphs with sold out tours, 9 gold and platinum records and accolades including being inducted into the Australian Music Hall of Fame, the Gurus have remained one of the most popular and successful musical acts Australia has ever produced.

Max Jackson (SAT)

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

Vika & Linda

After three classic albums with The Black Sorrows, Vika & Linda have released eight studio albums, two live albums and a chart-topping anthology. They have also sung on number one albums by Paul Kelly, Kasey Chambers and John Farnham. And in 2022, Vika & Linda were awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia.

James Johnston (SAT)

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.

The Wolfe Brothers (FRI)

It has been an amazing 12 year ride for The Wolfe Brothers. They first found fame on Australia’s Got Talent, and after placing second they were signed to a management company, followed by a recording contract and opening for Lee Kernaghan.

Chocolate Starfish

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.

Mahalia Barnes & The Soul Mates

Mahalia Barnes has been in and around music her entire life. Throughout her childhood years she was exposed to everything from Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett to Ike + Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Donny Hathaway and Stevie Wonder, all of which shaped her into the powerhouse vocalist she is.

Bondi Cigars

Rarely has an Australian band received as much consistent and widespread acclaim from critics and music fans alike as the Bondi Cigars. With ten albums under their belt and over thirty years of constant touring, this award-winning quartet have well and truly worked their way into Australia’s musical heart.

Chris Matthews

Returning to the Savannah stages for the 2nd time, Chris Matthews is uniquely Australian, with some jaw dropping guitar exploits and impeccable songwriting to go along with it. A troubadour and artist in the truest sense of the word this multi-instrumentalist

Kairos Kin

Drawing on a range of genres including dub, hip-hop, dance-hall, house, you name it. These two accomplished performers are focused on elevated lyrics, vocal harmonies and tight dance choreography. Kairos Kin brings together two powerhouse songwriters, their ethereal voices, and bass heavy beats.

Route 33

Australian Country Duo and ARIA #1 recording artists Route 33 is comprised of the charismatic Jock Barnes (Vocals, Guitar) and the dynamic Trent McArdle (Vocals, Keys). In an unusual start to a music career, the two connected not through song but on the sporting field. However, it only took one unplanned jam session after a game for that bond to become a multi-million streaming partnership. The band has become a fan favorite on the Aussie festival circuit. Since their first single release in 2016, Route 33 has been featured at CMC Rocks, Tamworth Country Music Festival, Gympie Music Muster, Savannah in the Round, Charters Towers Country Music Festival, Groundwater Country Music Festival, and many more. That first single, "Last First Kiss," was their first song to crack #1 on the charts, and their debut album, The Switch, went to #6 on the ARIA Country Album Chart, establishing Route 33 as a serious player on the scene. Come 2019, Route 33 stepped it up a notch with the release of their second album, Coro Drive. The album raised the bar on the ARIA Chart, seeing the band achieve a #1 Australian Country position on release. It also gave the duo their first ever million-stream song (now 1.51m as of 09/02/24), with the single "Showing Off" hitting the milestone. The record attracted heavyweight industry names like Sarah McLeod (The Superjesus) for a duet, Mark Williams (Dragon) on backing vocals, as well as members from Reba McEntire and Rascal Flatts bands, rounding out the release. The guys made the most of downtime during the pandemic, writing and recording tracks for 2021-22. Fans welcomed them back with open arms. The singles "Quarter Past You," "She Knows What She’s Doing," and "Troublemaker" combined for over half a million streams (now 531k as of 09/02/24). The tracks received support via Spotify’s ‘Fresh Country Playlist’ and ‘Country Chill’, as well as Apple Music’s ‘Today’s Country’ and ‘Aussie Country’. Jock saw out 2022 by marrying his long-time sweetheart and releasing the track "Free" to celebrate. Entering 2023, the guys set their sights on their third studio album, slated for release in 2024, and the momentum they created was next level! A production switch to Matt Copley (Delta Goodrem), and a collaboration with vocal powerhouse Brooke Schubert for the single "Simple Things" catapulted them towards their summer hit "Summer You" that was named by Countrytown as #1 on their “10 Summer Country Songs You Need To Hear” editorial. The track has become the most streamed single that Route 33 has released over a 3-month period (now 224k as of 09/02/24). With effortlessly catchy tracks, over 3.2 million streams, infectious energy on stage, and a knack for crowd interaction, the sky is the limit for Route 33. Add them to your playlists and enjoy the ride... You won’t be disappointed.

The Viper Creek Band

Introducing one of Australia’s favourite country-rock acts The Viper Creek Band. Since 2011, the Newcastle band have been extensively touring bringing seamless live performances, complimented with an exciting and evolving sound to their loyal following both nationally and internationally.

Carinda Christie Band

Carinda Christie calls the Atherton Tablelands home, and has been kicking butt for 3 decades. Six Albums and opening acts for the likes of Ash Grundwald, Wendy Matthews, Collective Soul, Jeff Lang, Tex Perkins and many more.

Blue Reed

Passion, swing, and fire are some of the emotions you will encounter while enjoying the songs from gypsy swing trio Blue Reed.

Koalition feat Djarraway

Djawarray is Bertie Riley, a Djabugay and Western Yalanji traditional custodian and singer-songwriter from Ngunbay (Kuranda) and Gimuy (Cairns). Djawarray's music is deeply rooted in Djabugay and Western Yalanji

Jeremy Fletcher

A breath of new air in the country music scene, Jeremy Fletcher is an Australian native from the charming town of Mareeba. In the field of contemporary country music, Fletcher has made a name for himself with his genuine sound and moving lyrics.

SUNDAY 13 OCT

THE CAPE STAGE 4:40 PM: Roadtrippers 6:00 PM: Graeme Connors 7:35 PM: Sheppard 8:55 PM: Hindley Street Country Club 10:30 PM: Jon Stevens BIG TOP MUSIC HALL 8.30 AM: Line Dancing 9.45 AM: Chris Matthews 11.00 AM: Caitlyn Shadbolt 12.15 PM: Mahalia Barnes & the Soulmates 1.45 PM: Vika and Linda 3.15 PM: Chocolate Starfish BULL BAR 8.00 AM: Walkamin Country Music Club Showcase 10.15 AM: Jeremy Fletcher 11.30 AM: Joan and the Giants 12.45 PM: Route 33 2.00 PM: Eddie Skiba 3.15 PM: JC Stylles Boogaloo 3 11.45 PM: Brooke Schubert BACKYARD STAGE 9.00 AM: Workshop with Tim Woodz 10.00 AM: Backyard Sessions 11.15 AM: Tim Woodz and the Dirty Shoes 12.30PM: Stu Harcourt 1.45 PM: Koahlition Feat Djawarray 3.00 PM: The Brazilians

The Living End (Fri)

The Living End are an Australian punk rock band formed in 1994. Since 2002 the line up consists of Chris Cheney, Scott Owen and Andy Strachan. The band rose to fame in 1997 after the release of their double A-sided single Prisoner of Society.

Sheppard (SUN)

Sheppard are back! This marks the start of a whole new era for one of Australia’s most successful musical exports with millions of record sales and they have now clocked up 1.2 billion combined streams! Written and recorded in Sweden with producer (and fellow Eurovision alum) Robin Stjernberg, the brand new single sees the band return with a wildly catchy track that isn’t your standard party anthem. In classic Sheppard style, “Good Time” is fueled by an undeniable singalong chorus that will soon be lodged in the heads of millions across the world, as well as a whistle hook that instantly brings out the sunshine and makes you want to dive head first into a margarita somewhere on the coastline. “It’s the idea that true happiness lies within the people you love.” George Sheppard explains. “It’s not where you are or what you’re doing, it’s who you’re with. I’m one of those people always wanting to go on an adventure. I’ve always chased the wonders of life. Tried to find all the fun things to do. But the older I get, the more places I’ve been, the more I’ve begun to realise that the best view I’ve ever had anywhere on Earth, is right back at home. That old saying ‘home is where the heart is’, it’s true. It’s always been about the people you love. This is a song about the fact that no matter where you are, it's not the same unless you’re with the people you love. Some people find that happiness with family, friends, their cat, or better yet - in themselves! At the end of the day, after everything we and the rest of the world have been going through over the last little while, we just wanted to write a feelgood, singalong pop song about having a good time with the people that you love” The accompanying music video was directed by Josh Harris from Welcome the Machines (Illy, Gang of Youths, Mia Rodriguez) and was recently filmed in South-East Melbourne. Says Amy Sheppard “Turning a remote Melbourne beach into a European summer’s day was quite the challenge but on our filming days, the clouds parted, the sun came out and the whole production team did an incredible job!” “Good Time” is the first taste of new music since their third album, “Kaleidoscope Eyes”, and their Christmas song, “Christmas Without You”, both released in 2021. Sheppard have now clocked up 1.2 billion combined streams of all their songs, including 2014’s global hit “Geronimo” plus classics like “Coming Home”, “Let Me Down Easy”, “Learning to Fly", Eurovision entry “On My Way”, and “Die Young". Those streaming figures demonstrate Sheppard truly are an international band, with their biggest audiences in the USA, as well as dedicated fan bases in Japan, Mexico, China, South Africa and most of Europe. They now have over four million monthly listeners on Spotify alone, while their videos are about to crack 250 million combined views on YouTube. “We’ve been very fortunate,” George says. “And it’s hard to put those figures into quantifiable numbers, but we feel it through our fans. Both online and at our live shows, it’s so cool to see such a diverse and multi-generational crowd. Honestly, we just feel so grateful. So many incredible things have had to go just right, and wrong, for us to have been lucky enough to call this our job, but it does also show the hard work we put into this early on has paid off. In the early days, back in 2014 and 2015, we’d be on tour for four or five months at a time, living away from our family and partners, missing important life moments and events, living out of a suitcase. International touring sounds glamorous, but it can be a real struggle. Especially when you’re just starting out and you suddenly have a worldwide hit and have to try and be everywhere at once. It was intense, but looking back now, we’re so grateful we had those opportunities and made the most of them because they’re paying off now, today. People all over the world are still hearing our music and discovering our band.” Kaleidoscope Eyes (their third consecutive Top 2 album on the ARIA chart) eventually became home to all the tracks from their one-single-a-month experiment to keep themselves busy during the pandemic. “Thank goodness we did that, because otherwise I think we would have gone crazy in 2020.” Emma Sheppard says. “We just set ourselves the challenge, bunkered down and got it done.” Sheppard also did regular live gigs online, even managing to shoehorn in that Christmas song amid those monthly song drops to cater to eager fans and omnipresent algorithms. “We did struggle at times to make the deadlines, submitting a song for release is quite the process, but we always got there. We made sure we always had something coming out.” Amy Sheppard admits of the prolific streak of music. ”Maybe it was ambitious but it definitely kept us on people’s minds and on their playlists” “It was pretty cool that it was an episodically released album.” George adds. Our fans knew they’d be getting a new Sheppard song every month. It gave people something to look forward to in a time when there wasn’t a lot to look forward to.” Amy Sheppard even managed to launch a side solo career as a country artist with a string of acclaimed singles and live shows. “It’s been interesting switching hats.” Amy says. “Honestly, it’s been nice figuring out who I am as an artist outside of the band. Country came naturally to me. If you take the production away, I don’t think the songs we write for Sheppard are much of a stone’s throw away from country songs. George and I actually started as a more folky, acoustic duo. It definitely feels natural putting the hat and boots on.” The plan is to keep her solo country career while still being a member of Sheppard. “The juggle has been intense so far, but this is my dream. There’s nothing else I’d rather be doing. I think it’ll go hand in hand with Sheppard, one seems to complement the other.” Sheppard are pacing themselves for a slightly less hectic run into album number four, planning to drip-feed fans with a handful of diverse tracks from the record in advance. All the videos will have a cohesive theme, with the band keeping to their trademark of running the themes through stunning visuals. “The art and aesthetic of an album is there to add to the world of the music. Once the songs are done we love bringing everything together into one piece of art,” Emma says.

Jon Stevens (Sun)

After a sell-out tours in 2022 and 2023 Jon is back tributing the legendary bands that catapulted him into Aussie Rock Royalty! Jon Stevens - The Noiseworks & INXS Collection Tour brings hits Take Me Back, New Sensation, Touch, Don't Change and more. This show is an assault of the senses, with nothing but hits!

John Williamson (SAT)

John Williamson’s career now spans an incredible 54 years. With his audiences continuing to grow it’s hard to consider retiring, but 2024 will see John travelling less and performing at larger and more selective venues. John’s musical journey started in 1970 when he left the farm. He wandered into Melbourne’s GTV9 studios with a guitar under his arm and the chance to perform his first ever song ‘Old Man Emu’ on Channel Nine’s New Faces program. John walked away with a recording deal and a number one single followed. ‘Old Man Emu’ topped the charts for five weeks. John said it took the next 16 years of honing his skills in pubs and clubs before he ‘made it’ when his ‘Mallee Boy’ album was released. It went triple platinum, won Golden Guitars for Album of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year and an ARIA for Best Australian Country Record. The album included the enduring classics of ‘Mallee Boy’, ‘Galleries of Pink Galahs’, ‘Raining on the Rock’, ‘Cootamundra Wattle’ and ‘True Blue’ all songs that John can’t leave out of his concerts to this day. John’s accolades are too many to mention, but include induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame, Australian Roll of Renown, an Order of Australia, 4 ARIAS and 28 Golden Guitar Awards. He has sold over 5 million albums and an astonishing one billion music streams in 2022. He has performed thousands of shows across this vast country and been called upon by Prime Ministers to sing at some of Australia’s most significant events, including the first and the tenth Bali Memorial Services. He has inspired crowd support at numerous Bledisloe and Rugby World Cups. With a catalogue of over 500 self-penned songs, 52 albums, including 20 original studio albums, few have accomplished as much. In January 2022 John was honoured with a life-sized bronze statue in his image in the main street of Tamworth; a significant reminder of his contribution to our country’s music and the national psyche, long after the last note has been played. From being heralded as a striking new talent in 1970, John Williamson has become an unofficial custodian of Australian stories. His songs encapsulate the beauty, wonder and, sometimes, heartbreak of life Down Under, deftly moving between larrikin humour and touching pathos. His most recent achievement was an ARIA for his song ‘Voice of the Sea’ written for the Australian Marine Conservation Society.

Troy Cassar Daley (FRI)

Hailing from a long line of storytellers and a proud Gumbaynggirr/Bundjalung man, Troy Cassar-Daley has shared his extraordinary musicianship with a diverse array of artists, leaving an indelible mark on the country's musical landscape.

Graeme Connors (SUN)

Graeme Connors takes My Lyrical Life on the road “One of the greatest pleasures as a performer, is to tell a story in time, in the moment, and feel that emotional connection between you and your audience” he says. As a master singer-songwriter, he this year is celebrating 50 years in the music industry. ‘My Lyrical Life’ the book, contains 217 songs from the Mackay artist’s pen, recorded by himself, or by artists including Slim Dusty, John Denver and Jon English, plus autobiographical reflections from various phases of his long, colourful career. The ‘My Lyrical Life’ live show allows the APRA, ARIA and multi-Golden Guitar Award winner to showcase the lyrical element of his career, particularly the story songs that he wouldn’t normally do with his big band at a festival. “In some ways it’s like I’m starting again with a massive repertoire behind me, 20 albums, 200-plus songs, and still feeling like a 30-year-old, though it is now 50 years since I left my hometown and went off with Sherbet to play the Capitol Theatre in Sydney straight out of school. “I pinch myself sometimes and wonder ‘how did that happen?’. But when you’re passionate about something, and do it every day, you can’t help but win. “I love the re-connection with an audience that has made my life the life it is, and it’s a reminder that there is no end point really; we can keep doing these things as long as we have our vital energy and can still contribute to the human spirit.” Due to the sheer number of Graeme’s songs that have been recorded over the years, the book took longer than expected to complete, but also gave him the chance to discover gems he hadn’t revisited for decades. “I had sort of forgotten just how many songs I’d written, maybe it’s because I am always focussed on the future, rather than the past,” Graeme said. “But it has been a wonderful trip down memory lane, albeit exhausting. “I couldn’t hand over the book until the miscellaneous section was complete and that took some detective work. Thank goodness for Discogs. You think you have a good archive, then you do something like this!” Ranging from the ’70s through to now, the songs showcase an incredible career that continues to shine a light on the Australian psyche, life and love, and world events. “I rediscovered one song I wrote called ‘I Love You Always, Sometimes and Maybe’ recorded by both Nev Nichols and Darcy Le Year,” he said, “and it reminded me that at the beginning of my song writing career being so hungry for a cut, I would often write to order. If you heard an artist was going into the studio you would call his producer and ask what they were looking for - I’m amazed by some of the songs that came out of that period.” Graeme is looking forward to performing in as many places as possible in 2024.

Hindley Street Country Club (SUN)

HSCC are no weekend warrior hobbyists, these are professional touring and session musicians held in high regard by their peers. Many of the musicians recording for HSCC have played with, or supported the musicians they recreate, which only adds to the authenticity in the sound produced by the band.

Brook Schubert

In the ever-evolving landscape of Australian music, Brooke Schubert stands tall as a shining beacon of versatility with no regard for the confines of genre. With 3 successful singles under her belt in 2023, and a handful of collaborations, Brooke has cemented her status as one best new live acts in Australia.

Roshani

Hailed as the 'Breakthrough Artist' of last years Byron Bay Bluesfest, ROSHANI is a star-on-the-rise. Born into a musical family in Sri Lanka, at 6 weeks of age she was adopted and grew up in Tamworth, where she had the opportunity to nurture her gift.

Caitlyn Shadbolt

Caitlyn Shadbolt, the girl from Gympie has been lauded by many as ‘one to watch’. A finalist in the sixth season of The ‘X Factor’ Australia (2014), Caitlyn secured a recording deal with ABC MUSIC and released her debut album, Songs On My Sleeve (May 2017). .

Roadtrippers

The Roadtrippers are an acclaimed ensemble from Far North Queensland that present a pastiche of country ballads, garage rock and post punk raves all anchored in the myths and mires of the savannah tropics. Praised by Richard Fidler of ‘The Conversation Hour’

JC Stylles/Clayton Doley Boogaloo Band

Guitarist JC Stylles was introduced to the world of jazz in the most unlikely of places in the rainforests of Kuranda, Far North Queensland, and soon moved to Sydney, followed by New York City, to perform and record. In 2005 he released the recordings “Chillin’ at Home” and “Live and Unveiled”

Katie Richards Band

Katie’s smooth poetic vocals bring life to her sass & sauce styled Indie Folk music. Mixed in with both Pop & country licks, Katie & the band will have your audience moving with a fine festival swagger in no time.

The Brazilians

If you got the bands AC/DC, Rose Tattoo, Led Zeppelin, The Angels, Rival Sons, and The Doors and put them in a blender full of lysergic acid, well...

Lane Pittman

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.

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