2025 Performers
2025 Performers
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Axe & The Ivory
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.
The Beggars
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.
The Bennetts
The Bennetts
World
The Bennetts are a family of talented musicians who occasionally perform together as a musical family. The chemistry on stage when they perform together is hard to match.
Parvyn Kaur Singh is a Punjabi-Australian singer best known for her work in the band The Bombay Royale. She’s performed globally since childhood with her father, Dya Singh, and has trained in classical Indian music and dance.
Josh Bennett is a versatile musician who has performed globally and is a regular at Australian festivals like WOMADelaide. Equally at home on guitar, sitar, dilruba (bowed sitar), fiddle, mandolin and tabla, he's one of Australia's most versatile musicians. His ability to attain such expertise across many instruments and blend his music into many genres is astonishing. He has performed worldwide, on guitar at guitar festivals, on mandolin at Bluegrass festivals, and on sitar for Pandit Ravi Shankar at his home in Delhi.
Tim Bennett is a multi-instrumentalist and bassist known for his work in genres like jazz, funk, and roots, with notable performances at the Adelaide Fringe. Tim is known for his versatility and contributions to the local and international music scenes. Tim is particularly recognised for his mastery of bass and looping techniques.
A Blanket of Stars
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.
Hot For Joe – Border Morris
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.
Kaurna Cronin
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.
Lilac Cove
Lilac Cove
Folk Rock
Lilac Cove, a vibrant indie dream-pop band from Adelaide’s southern suburbs, captivates listeners with their nostalgic, hauntingly beautiful soundscapes and infectious, hip-moving anthems. This five-piece collective weaves big, dreamy melodies with playful energy, drawing comparisons to Kate Bush and London Grammar. Their 2020 single Through The Walls showcases lush electronic textures and soaring vocals, earning them a South Australian Music Award nomination.
A festival favourite, Lilac Cove’s dynamic live performances create an unforgettable connection with audiences, making them a must-see act.
Naomie Keyte
Naomie Keyte
Contemporary Folk
Naomi Keyte, an award-winning Adelaide Hills singer-songwriter, enchants audiences with her evocative alt-folk and indie-pop, blending intimate storytelling with a powerful yet sensitive voice. Naomi uses the vehicle of contemporary folk music to explore multiple ways of connecting; connection to self, connection with others, and connection to personal and collective narratives. Keyte's intimate and detail-rich lyrics, sensitive yet powerful voice, and her band's intuitive and painterly accompaniment, this collective humbly offers up a truly beautiful set. Drawing inspiration from artists like Big Thief, Maple Glider, Feist, Gillian, Naomi Keyte brings to life songs in a nuanced and singular way. There isn't anyone who sounds quite like this.
Pete Titchener
Pete Titchener
Folk and Comedy
Pete Titchener is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who brings his rich experience from the Hastings, UK folk scene. Renowned for his work with the Adelaide band Colcannon and as a long-time accompanist to folk legend Eric Bogle, he delivers a mix of thoughtful, humorous original songs and witty banter. His solo performances, often infused with comedic flair, have earned praise at music festivals, where audiences are always captivated by his storytelling and musicianship. Titchener’s discography showcases his folk roots and distinctive voice. A versatile performer, he continues to grace stages across Australia, including Trinity Sessions, while collaborating with artists like Mike McClellan.
Siobhán Owen
Siobhán Owen
Celtic and Classical
Welsh-born Australian Siobhán is a Celtic / Classical singer and harpist with a unique vocal style – blending her ethereal soprano voice with heart-wrenching Celtic lilts. Performing at festivals and concerts around Australia from an early age, Siobhán has gained recognition on the international stage. She has enthralled audiences in the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, USA, Japan, and Siberia, performing in solo concerts, festivals and shows. Siobhán was born in the Anglesey village of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch.
The Timbers
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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