Music

Dark / light folk tales from the heart, via voice and a very old violin.

Unique, whimsical music from the Blue Mountains—songs about home, the Nepean River, and the local netball courts, among other things.

Bär McKinnon (of Mr Bungle) and his band do shape-shifting stuff, from stadium-rock to small-orchestra-style compositions.

Formerly Tokyo-based salaryman turned pianist blending chamber pop and one-man-band energy. Has garnered 'equal parts derision and gleeful buzz' across Australia over the last year.

A jazz-cat called Linzee is joined by Steve and Ben. Cosy, nice and groovy.

Swingmatism’s usual repertoire is swing jazz (Basie, Ellington etc) but on this occasion the combo will be playing some music from Brazil, a little bit of Afro Cuban, and some originals which share these influences.

Jazz manouche, modern jazz, plus selections from film and videogame scores. Violin, guitar, double bass.

A mashup of folk, blues and roots drawn from a lifetime's experience and global grassroots traditions.

The brass rhythm section of the infamous Oxo Cubans (tuba, saxes), plus Yyan Ng doing wild taiko drumming. 'The kind of sax and violence your mum approves of'.

Sizzling, original groove-driven jazz from a quartet inspired by neo-soul, nu-jazz and psychedelic influences.

Modern takes on bush ballads and traditional roots from two real contemporary folk talents, backed by a dynamic stringband.

‘hi-tek lo-fi’: meditative, sometimes dissonant improv and noise featuring instruments both analog and electric (and voice). Maybe some poppier stuff, too.

A seasoned vet of Americana and actual America (Sam) is joined by Tassie's own singer-songwriter Seth, 'for better or worse, in no particular order'.

Folk songwriting with a bit of classic soul, decorated with blues and country licks galore.

Ambient / post-rock duo from Sydney. 'A match made in limbo'. Piano, vocals, guitar, soundscapes.

Intimate, contemporary folkish stuff inspired by the icons of the seventies. May induce giggling, crying, and swaying.

Neo-retro blues and jump-jive quartet with tinges of New Orleans and Texas roadhouse blues.

All-star funk fusion collective. Funky, freaky and full to bursting with tasty horn lines and dirty grooves.

Rattle and roll with a pair of percussionistic prodigies who've been drumming for decades.

Dancefloour favourites from West Preston. Seven-piece raucous folk.

Hannah brings home her special variety of rollicking singalong banjo originals.

A long-running experimental DIY punk band out of Portland. Released a concept album about the rise and fall of a fictional baseball player once.

FKA Hardcore Dog Penis. 'Indie thrash rap'.

Swing and latin for guitar, drums and bass.

Drums and electric guitar. Intricate, idiosyncratic instrumentals with a jazzy sensibility.

Vintage blues, drawing from the masters of the delta and modern stuff. Might involve a cigar-box guitar.