could best be described as indie folk/blues, but it’s best to expect the unexpected with these guys, as no two releases sound the same! Their dedication and infectious stage-presence has landed them several noteworthy gigs and festival slots across the country, including Initiation Festival, Wallaby Creek Festival, Woodford Festival of Small Halls and Dragon Dreaming Festival. Harding’s House have performed alongside impressive local and international names like Bootleg Rascal, Blair Dunlop and more.

Karen Thomsen is not just a singer but a storyteller; a woman who has lived life and experienced the best and worst of what the universe has to offer. Her dulcet, bluesy tones make her easy to listen to, no matter what genre she delivers.

Commanding audiences with soulful tones and an engrossing stage presence, Piper Butcher always delivers the shivers. Hailing from the Hunter, Piper has paved her music pathway by supporting acts including Robben Ford (US), Ryan McMullan (UK), Kasey Chambers, Nathan Cavaleri, GRAACE, Ash Grunwald, Tori Forsyth, Kav Temperely (Eskimo Joe), Casey Donovan, You Am I, Karise Eden, Diesel and many more.

Alex Kosenko is an independent traveling artist from Brisbane, Australia with a music style best described as a unique mix of Australian Folk and Blues Rock, accompanied by an inventive electric sound. His one-man band performances include a thumping kick drum and tambourine, howling harmonica solos, bluesy acoustic-electric guitar and soul driven vocals.

Texas-born, NYC-made Bret Mosley is a singular artist who blends Americana, blues, and soulful folk into a uniquely potent sound that is introspective, raw, and emotional, Mosley’s stirring vocals, intricate lap slide guitar work, and stomping groove deliver deeply personal and poetic songwriting that explores the complexities of love, longing, belonging and the crux of the human adventure.

With songs about dogs at the beach, Chicken Parmy’s, getting paid, just being yourself and the importance of not just getting a beer for yourself when it’s your shout, Burger Joint really are the people’s band. Whether it’s their hard-hitting song lyrics or the fattest, funkiest tunes you’ve ever heard getting you on the dance floor, one thing is certain that this is where you’ll meet your new best mates.

Is Man Kind is a limitless Queensland trio all about providing an unforgettable experience for their audiences. Imagine the love child of The Doors, Jeff Buckley, Pink Floyd, Santana and Chris Isaak. Their songs don’t just offer a soundscape, but an escape for a unique moment in time.

An outfit with nothing to prove, August River Band offers a wild and beautifully juxtaposed chemistry between the tortured singer-songwriter, the classically trained violinist and the hard-hitting rock and roll drummer, across Folk Rock, Roots Rock N’ Roll and Alternative/Indie Rock. A cinematic lyrical noir journey, with dark tales full of imagery from a lost Cohen Bros script, odd-time metal riffs played on acoustic guitars, soaring, and swooning classical violin layers underpinned by heavy dub rock basslines, harmonies and a heavy dose of poetic romance.

Stu Harcourt has been a solo touring artist for over 3 decades, performing all over Australia and internationally. During that time, he has amassed 10 releases to his credit. Stu’s toasty warm vocals and at times burning guitar work are all grounded with some soulful didgeridoo, creating an earthy experience in good humour as he embraces life through music. An earthy, heart-warming experience in humour and music on the patio of life that you’ll never forget!

David Flower is a singer-songwriter and musician from the East Coast of Australia; playing progressive roots, folk funk and blues. Known for spirited and engaging performances, filling dance floors with his trademark acoustic guitar feels and dynamic rich vocals. From solo to full band, David Flower’s live shows are uplifting and brimming with atmosphere playing progressive roots, boogie blues, funk and reggae, making for an acoustically groovy show rich in rhythm and soul. The energy is contagious!