Enda Kenny and Lindsay Martin

Thoughtful and insightful songwriting with some of the finest accompaniment you're ever likely to hear, served up with plenty of Irish wit and humour, is what you can expect from Enda Kenny and Lindsay Martin. The pair has been making memorable music together for 20 years and have released six critically acclaimed albums, the latest being Pearler. No wonder they've earned a reputation as one of Australia's favourite festival acts.

Award-winning West Australian singer-songwriter Andrew Winton specialises in lap slide guitar and is known for his on-stage warmth, infectious live shows, humour, stellar musicianship and quirky-meets-poetic lyric writing. Andrew is also recognised for his diverse musical styles, with influences ranging from blues & roots, folk, jazz, gospel, funk, and country/bluegrass.
A genius on an array of weird & wonderful lap style guitars, Andrew also plays beautiful/lyrical acoustic guitar, infused with a range of intricate rhythms thanks to his background as a drummer. His voice is a blend of sweet and strong, perfectly suited to the wide range of styles he writes and performs.

Kerrianne Cox is an internationally-renowned independent Aboriginal performing artist. Her signature song, “Beagle Bay Dreaming” has brought her beloved home and country - Beagle Bay in the remote North West Kimberley region of Western Australia - into the hearts and minds of people all over the world.
As Kerrianne says, "I'm deeply passionate about my music and the love that is created into form by music. For me, music is about healing and building bridges."

 
Five Point Turn is Andrew and Karen Winton, Steve and Ros Barnes and Bob Thomson. This combination, of two national award winning songwriters, three great singers and some hot acoustic string instrument picking, is guaranteed to delight “Oh Brother Where Art Thou” fans and all lovers of acoustic roots music.
A stimulating selection of superlative songs of generally bluesy-bluegrassy-rootsy persuasion, sung the old-time string-band way with seriously splendiferous vocal harmonies with accompaniment on guitar, dobro, mandolin, guitzouki, wintonbeast, double bass and sundry implements of percussive enhancement. Plus very nice frocks and some fairly dodgy jokes.

This stylish musical package conceals subversive wit and wordcraft on intelligent design, Tupperware obsession, the aphrodisiac power of the common vacuum cleaner and ridding your home of excess adult offspring. These original a cappella comedians storm the intellectual barricades of right-minded folk. Anticipate the unexpected, plus classic musical mischief from Python to Lehrer and Flanders to Swann. The Ballpoint Penguins have toured music festivals and clubs around Australia including the Port Fairy Folk Festival, the National Folk Festival, Cygnet Folk Festival, the Illawarra Folk Festival and more.

A powerful alchemy took place when Bec and Dave met in the northern territory a few years back. Simply said, these two were meant to sing together. Their unique voices, in harmony meld like a soothing velvet drink for the soul. Now, as a family they travel the country, in their eco friendly home on wheels, singing up stories that inspire a campfire in the heart. This folk/blues, featuring open-tunings, slide guitar, mandolin and bouzouki is imbedded with an easy honesty that’s infectious and intimate.

Rory's fourth album SONGS FOR SOONER, was co-produced with renowned Irish music veteran Gavin Murphy and released in 2010. According to Bruce Elder, "This is a sublime, heart-stoppingly beautiful album" (4 STARS). Anthony O'Grady noted in THE AUSTRALIAN that, "His message is that all shades of experience can be metamorphosed into positivity and individualistic growth...layers of meaning are revealed gradually" (4 STARS).
Rory currently divides his time between Dublin and his home in Vasse on the West Australian coast, not far from famed wine country Margaret River. Until recently, Rory has flown largely under the radar of the music scene. Mesmerising Festival performances - at Port Fairy, Yungaburra, Maldon, Nannup, Tarerer & Lake Bolac - are changing things.

The combination of a unique voice, a wealth of songs and stories, a warm friendly approach and a fine didgeridoo style make up the talents of one of Australia's favorite performers; Greg Hastings.

As an entertainer Greg has an instinctive rapport with his audience and that ability to create an interesting and light hearted atmosphere. His Welsh origins are betrayed by a lilting accent and this, accompanied by his wry sense of humour, guitar and didgeridoo, draws his audience into the show.

Picture two girls, moved and inspired by the same musicians and music with a 'secret' dream to create a sound of their own... Introducing Them Little Secrets, comprised of Latiesha Boucher and Fiona Rea.
From humble beginnings, the girls have embarked on a whirlwind tour or Ireland with one of their songs picked up for a compilation CD returning the spirits of the convict women sent to Australia, home. The song 'Take Me Home' has just been named MOST POPULAR SONG in the Wami Song of the Year competition.

Part of our support for young and emerging artists is via our
‘Short n Sweet’ sets. ‘Short n Sweet’ acts perform one 20 minute set on the main stage.

You can hear a lifetime of influences running through the melodic music of The Fallen - acoustic duo Nick Long and Peter Blankendaal.
When all those influences are channelled through the creative talents of The Fallen you get something unique.
There is power and driving rhythms, majestic harmonies, beautiful melodies and catchy lyrics – a musical landscape painted with guitars, banjo, harmonica and soaring vocals.

Local singer/songwriter Bec Bradley is celebrating that she has lived with brilliant musicians by bringing together the genius of past and present housemates Erin Patrick and Marie O’dwyer. Performing as a Trio for the first time, they are excited to be back in the lounge/kitchen/bathroom, creating a repertoire of homegrown melodies. Together, with their worldly flavours, rich instrumentation, and stunning harmonies, these “Housemates” will bring you home.

Although both aged over 40, Karen 'Curly' Hunt and Steve 'Short' Packer are rising newcomers in the acoustic roots music scene. They started writing and performing their own songs after moving from Sydney to Bridgetown, WA, four years ago and recently recorded 11 of them for their first CD, Where Our Paths Cross.