2025 Bands

  • 5:20pm Friday, Town Square

    Melbourne’s Anna Scionti captivates with her gravel-infused vocals and powerful guitar work, creating an electrifying world of blues and rock on resonator, cigar box, and lap steel guitars.

  • 6pm Saturday, Town Square

    Better Than the Wizards deliver an electrifying mix of funk, soul, and rock, creating a powerful, feel-good experience with every performance.

  • 12:30pm Saturday, Commercial Place

    Chocolate Lilies Choir celebrates the joy of singing, with a diverse repertoire and uplifting performances that connect audiences through harmony and community spirit.

  • 5pm Saturday, Commercial Place

    Award-winning Damon Smith delivers blues, rock, and folk with virtuosic piano skills and a dynamic stage presence, making every show a must-see.

  • 4:30pm Saturday, Town Square

    Firefly Horns, a high-energy seven-piece band, brings New Orleans-inspired grooves, chants, and singalongs to get everyone on their feet and dancing.

  • 6:30pm Saturday, Commercial Place

    Funk De Vue delivers a groovy mix of funk, soul, and disco that brings everyone to the dance floor with a fun, retro-inspired vibe.

  • 9pm Saturday, Commercial Place

    Get ready for 70s funk, RnB, and soul with Groove Dimension—a ten-piece band bringing classic hits and disco vibes to close out the festival.

  • 8pm Friday, Town Square

    Hey Gringo combines blues, soul, and roots with humour and energy. Over 30 years, they've captivated audiences worldwide with their catchy, lively tunes.

  • 3:30pm Saturday, Commercial Place

    Juicebox blends rock, pop, and punk into a fresh, high-energy sound that keeps crowds on their feet and the atmosphere electric.

  • 6:40pm Friday, Town Square

    Miss Lizzy & The Night Owls deliver vintage-inspired Rock, Blues, and Soul with a modern twist, filling dancefloors with their infectious grooves and high-energy show.

  • 3pm Saturday, Town Square

    Nightbeat, lead by local jazz stalwarts Kimba and Ryan, brings the energy of rhythm and blues, swing, and mambo rock 'n' roll, featuring some of Melbourne’s brightest jazz allstars.

  • Roving Friday and Saturday

    Out of Nowhere Band lights up events with a versatile range of classics, delivering feel-good hits that keep audiences dancing and entertained.

  • 2pm Saturday, Commercial Place

    Get ready to stomp, strut, shake and shimmy, as the Red Rattlers play old jazz with fresh energy. Melbourne’s best young jazz musicians will bring New Orleans to you and make the 20’s roar again!

  • 8pm Saturday, Commercial Place

    Rifle Birds create a soulful, roots-rock experience with deep grooves and melodies that resonate, bringing a fresh take on classic rock influences.

  • 4pm Friday, Town Square

    The St Helena Secondary College Stage Band, featuring top young musicians aged 14–18, performs jazz standards and big band classics with energy and skill, bringing jazz to life in every note.

  • 9:20pm Friday, Town Square

    Big, brassy, and bold, The Hornstars are a quirky, danceable band dedicated to delivering an unforgettable, high-energy funk experience.

  • 9pm Saturday, Town Square

    The McNamarr Project brings powerhouse soul, blues, and R&B, led by award-winning vocalists Andrea Marr and John McNamara, delivering a timeless, electrifying performance.

  • 12pm Saturday, Town Square

    The New Orleans Pelicans Brass Band delivers classic jazz and swing with flair, bringing audiences back to the 1930s and ’40s with irresistible rhythms.

  • 7:30pm Saturday, Town Square

    The Shuffle Club brings high-energy swing, jazz, and blues, delivering danceable rhythms and a lively stage presence that never fails to entertain.

  • 1:30pm Saturday, Town Square

    The South East Gents celebrate New Orleans jazz, funk, and soul with high-energy, Mardi Gras-inspired performances that bring Crescent City magic to life and will keep you dancing all afternoon!