Mesmerising Central Queensland-based roots artist Kate Mahood is getting ready to captivate the Agnes Blues Roots & Rock Festival when she opens this stellar live music event on the Marquee Stage in February 2025.
Blending folk stylings and country storytelling, Kate Mahood‘s songs portray an honesty and vulnerability that resonate deeply with her listeners. Heartfelt and often haunting lyrics coupled with stirring vocals and beautifully crafted guitar melodies, give Mahood a unique and original sound that is truly her own.
Growing up with artists like Neil Young, Gillian Welch and Paul Kelly on high rotation, this self-taught guitarist & songwriter refined her craft for over ten years before ever taking to the stage. Currently based in the coastal town of Yeppoon, Central Queensland, Kate Mahood is best known for her captivating and intimate live shows
Mahood has made regular appearances at festivals such as the Agnes Blues, Roots & Rock Festival, Rockhampton River Festival and Wintermoon Folk Festival. She has opened for artists including Busby Marou, Harry Manx, The Whitlams, Alex Lloyd and Amber Lawrence.
Mahood’s much anticipated debut single ‘Man Of Honour’ was released in 2022 followed by ‘Silver and Gold’ (2022), ‘Changeling’ (2023) and ‘Not Afraid Of The Dark’(2023). Her most recent release ‘Little Finch’ (2024), an ode to the beauty of nature and humanity’s impact upon it, has further unveiled the regional singer-songwriter to a wider audience around the world.
Be captivated by Kate Mahood opening #AgnesBluesFest on the main Marquee Stage at 4.00pm Friday 21 February 2025. This will be a stirring journey in song that will mesmerise your eyes and ears with pure roots beauty.
#AgnesBluesFest 2025 Pre-NYE Tickets are currently on sale for $169pp, until 31 December 2024. RRP is $184pp from 1 January 2025, so get your tickets now at this final discounted price via www.agnesbluesandroots.com.au/tickets
Rocking out since 2008, the Agnes Blues, Roots & Rock Festival is a 3 Day Annual Event held in the Great Barrier Reef’s Sensational Deep South. Follow @AgnesBluesFest on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Each and every year the #AgnesBluesFest is not only focused on delivering a fantastic live show for ticket holders, it also ensures a positive impact on the local community and environment. In 2025, profits will go directly to local community groups, including the Agnes Water SES, Discovery Coast Environment Group, local Lions Club and the annual community event established in 1992, the 1770 Festival, held every May.
