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. Stay tuned for more announcements coming soon.

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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.

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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

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The Whitlams Black Stump

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, including the debut album "Kookaburra" out in March.

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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!

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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

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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.

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Tim Woodz & The Dirty Shoes

Tim's music is unique, spontaneous and insightful. Combining storytelling and witty humor with clever sing-along songs, inspired by the classic folk singers and tale spinners. Tim leaves you feeling energised and enriched, with a fresh take on the traditional travelling troubadour.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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James Johnston

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.

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The Wolfe Brothers

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Chris Matthews

An Australian story teller; a unique guitarist of extraordinary ability; a man whose touring exploits almost redefine the word “troubadour”; an artist with more energy on stage than a hessian bag full of souped-up Wolverines. There’s no doubt that Chris Matthews is one of the country’s great musical acts,

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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.

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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.

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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 and theatres across the country.

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John Williamson

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.

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Troy Cassar Daley

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.

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Graeme Connors

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.

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Hindley Street Country Club

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.

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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.

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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.

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