2025 Performers

Axe & The Ivory

Indie Folk

Axe & The Ivory is an Adelaide-based indie-folk band known for their intricate guitar and banjo melodies, enchanting harmonies, and heartfelt songwriting. They’ve built a strong reputation in South Australia’s music scene. The band has performed at major Australian festivals like Woodford, Cygnet, and Wingham, captivating audiences with their emotive performances, and showcasing their signature blend of country, bluegrass, and pop influences. 

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The Beggars

 Folk and Country

The Beggars are an old-school acoustic folk and country trio from South Australia, known for their crystal-clear harmonies and Australian storytelling. Their music blends traditional folk with modern Australian sounds, celebrating iconic Australian artists and themes. They have gained international acclaim, topping European country music charts and performing at festivals and theatres across Australia and Europe. Their strong connection to the Australian landscape and history and engaging performances have made them a beloved act for everyone.

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The Bennetts

World

Parvyn, Josh and Tim Bennett are a family of extraordinary musicians, and when touring schedules allow, they perform as The Bennetts. The chemistry on stage when they play music together is hard to match. They’ll perform anything from Bluegrass to Bach, including songs from Parvyn’s recent albums Sa (ARIA nomination for best World Album 2022) and Maujuda (Independent Jazz Album of the Year 2025). With a love of three-part harmony and a plethora of instruments, Josh Bennett (AFMA Instrumentalist of the Year 2024) and his brother Tim provide a rich sonic landscape for Parvyn’s pure and soulful voice.   

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A Blanket of Stars

Folk, Celtic, Americana, World

A Blanket Of Stars is a trio with a unique instrument combination of Guitar, Cello and English Concertina. They bring varied musical backgrounds from Americana folk music, Classical music, Celtic music, Latin American, European and Australian Folk music.  They perform original work composed by Karen Magno; an evocative blend of folk, classical and contemporary influences. The beautiful combination of instruments produces a warm, rich sound and the trio delivers a performance that is sometimes lyrical and uplifting, sometimes poignant and melancholy, sometimes dynamic and driven, and at other times mischievous and playful.

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Hot For Joe – Border Morris 

Morris Dance

Hot For Joe is an Adelaide-based women's border Morris team formed in 1993 by Mary McFadden. The team has developed a highly styled, truly unique form of Morris dancing, which essentially emphasises the importance of precise and energetic dancing while at the same time presenting a mysterious, wild and dramatic performance. The dance repertoire has been choreographed within the team, and some of the tunes used are also originals. When performing in public, Hot For Joe wear a 'kit' that consists of black tunic dresses, black and white striped leggings and black 'Doc Marten' type boots with bells on the feet. 

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Kaurna Cronin

Folk Rock

Kaurna Cronin is a multi-award-winning folk-rock singer-songwriter known for his emotive storytelling and rich musical tapestry blending folk, country, and rock. As a revered songsmith and storyteller he has an uncanny ability to weave poignant narratives and moving melodies, capturing the essence of the human experience whilst delivering a sonic tapestry that resonates with authenticity and introspection. Kaurna Cronin's musical odyssey is as unconventional as it is enchanting. Raised in the nomadic embrace of a beat-up van, his childhood was a whirlwind of travel as his father, a clown, and his mother, a textile artist, traversed Australia. His unconventional upbringing immersed young Cronin in a world of creativity and expression, providing the perfect landscape for Cronin to absorb the diverse influences that would shape his distinctive sound.

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Jen Lush & The Field

Folk and Art-Rock

Jen Lush is an acclaimed singer-songwriter from Adelaide, crafting music that is dynamic, intimate, and beautifully adventurous. Drawing inspiration from artists like Feist and Anaïs Mitchell, her work blends tender folk with evocative, experimental rock with storytelling at the centre.  Jen Lush is a voice of fierce tenderness, weaving poetry and sound into luminous, untamed songs. 

Performing with her band The Field (James Brown, Paul Angas, Sam Cagney, Mark Seddon), Jen has toured widely across Australia, bringing to life songs that explore landscape, poetry, and the human experience with emotional depth and striking honesty.

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Rob Edwards Band

Soul, Blues, and Folk

Adelaide-based Western Arrernte singer-songwriter Rob Edwards blends soulful melodies with powerful storytelling, creating a uniquely authentic sound inspired by nature and his family’s journey as part of the Stolen Generation. His music, a seamless fusion of soul, blues, and folk, resonates deeply with listeners.  The vocal delivery is intimate and expressive, with a tone that carries both vulnerability and quiet strength. Lyrically, the song seems to explore themes of hope, change, and forward movement—looking out toward what lies ahead, metaphorically framed as “the horizon.” This gives the track a gentle but powerful sense of purpose and uplift.

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Siobhán Owen

 Celtic and Classical

Siobhán Owen is a Welsh-born singer and harpist known for her unique vocal style, blending an ethereal soprano voice with heartfelt Celtic lilts. Her vocal versatility has enabled her to perform across a wide range of musical genres. Having performed at festivals and concerts across Australia from a young age, Siobhan has since gained international recognition, captivating audiences in the UK, Europe, the USA, Japan, and Siberia through solo concerts, festivals, and stage shows.

With her sublime vocals and lyrical harp, Siobhan delivers a truly captivating performance—an experience not to be missed.

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The Timbers

 Folk Rock

The Timbers are a melting pot of folk, roots and Celtic bushman brassy storytelling. Their big misty mountain melodies, rousing rhythms and vast harmonies will transport you to every corner of the globe. They rollick, hammer, and feel their way through live gigs, thus becoming festival favourites throughout Australia.  Known for their infectious live performances, they’ve become festival favourites across Australia, sharing stages with acts like John Butler Trio and The Audreys at events like the National Folk Festival. Hailing from diverse regions like Mount Gambier, Tasmania, and Ireland, the band’s intricate banjo, mandolin, and trumpet lines, paired with rich vocal harmonies, create a dynamic, danceable sound. Winners of the 2013 APRA Emily Burrows Award, The Timbers continue solidifying their place in Australia’s vibrant music scene with their passionate, genre-defying performances.

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Tin Town

 Folk Country

Tin Town is the new collaboration between seasoned Australian artists Courtney Robb and Snooks
La Vie.  Tin Town delivers grounded, folk-country melodies and unfiltered storytelling. Their songs feel vulnerable but intentional, the kind of music that doesn’t need to raise its voice to be heard.
Robb’s textured vocals are arresting in their honesty, textured and expressive, carrying the weight of the lyrics without overselling them. La Vie’s harmonica is a vital thread in the Tin Town sound - melancholic one minute, cutting the next - adding colour and character in all the right places. It gives their songs a sense of movement and mood that lingers long after the final note. 
It's clear that Tin Town values space, clarity, and emotional truth. Their music is not polished to a shine, and that's the point. They sound like real life: a bit weathered, a bit tender, always authentic

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