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Sons Of Atticus - Headline Act
Sons Of Atticus is the brainchild of Dylan Wright and Matt Joyce. What started in a rowdy hometown bar has grown into one of Australia’s most exciting modern alt-country duos—where gritty storytelling meets undeniable hooks.
Since their debut EP Jack’s Motel, the boys have toured the country, become Pratley Guitar ambassadors and played some of the country’s biggest stages, including Gympie Music Muster, Groundwater and Tamworth Country Music Festival.With nearly a million streams on their 2023 breakout single LIAR, Sons Of Atticus followed up with fan-favourites BE SET FREE, TENNESSEE TIPSY and their latest single BORN TO ROAM which saw Matt and Dylan win their first Golden Guitar Award for Bluegrass Recording of the Year. The track also reached #1 in Tamworth Country Radio.Their sound is anchored by Dylan’s raw, haunting vocals and Matt’s dynamic guitar work, all wrapped in lyrical honesty and barroom grit. Their shows are foot-stomping and full of heart.With new music on the horizon and festival stages calling, Sons Of Atticus are just getting warmed up. Follow these guys @sonsofatticus
Since their debut EP Jack’s Motel, the boys have toured the country, become Pratley Guitar ambassadors and played some of the country’s biggest stages, including Gympie Music Muster, Groundwater and Tamworth Country Music Festival.With nearly a million streams on their 2023 breakout single LIAR, Sons Of Atticus followed up with fan-favourites BE SET FREE, TENNESSEE TIPSY and their latest single BORN TO ROAM which saw Matt and Dylan win their first Golden Guitar Award for Bluegrass Recording of the Year. The track also reached #1 in Tamworth Country Radio.Their sound is anchored by Dylan’s raw, haunting vocals and Matt’s dynamic guitar work, all wrapped in lyrical honesty and barroom grit. Their shows are foot-stomping and full of heart.With new music on the horizon and festival stages calling, Sons Of Atticus are just getting warmed up. Follow these guys @sonsofatticus
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Open Season Band
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Agius BrothersJamie and Jacob Agius, known together as The Agius Brothers, are a dynamic country band whose music is steeped in family tradition and heartfelt storytelling. Growing up in a home filled with the sound of strumming guitars and classic country tunes, the brothers were introduced to music at an early age by their father, who would sing and play guitar with them in the family lounge room.Those formative nights spent harmonising with their dad sparked a lifelong love for the genre and shaped their authentic, down-to-earth sound that took them from the lounge room to supporting acts such as Jimmy Barnes, James Morrison and Shannon Noel. Blending rich harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and a modern edge on traditional country roots, The Agius Brothers have become known for their ability to connect with audiences through songs that honour the past while looking to the future.Whether performing original songs or timeless classics, Jamie and Jacob carry on the family legacy every time they take the stage, keeping the spirit of country alive — just like they did all those years ago in the family lounge room.
Follow them here @jacobagiusmusic @jamiecharlesagius
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Maddie Cail
Maddie Cail is a Gold Coast-based country singer-songwriter and one of our favourite local primary school teachers, known for her authentic storytelling, clever lyrics, and engaging live performances. After taking time away from the stage to start a family, she has returned with renewed passion and is quickly re-establishing herself as one of Queensland’s emerging country artists. Recently, Maddie was selected as a finalist in Country Stars Australia and received the prestigious Matt Perin Development Award, recognising her originality, creativity, and artistic potential.
Before her break, Maddie built strong momentum on the Australian country music scene, performing on the main stage at Meatstock Toowoomba, the Gympie Music Muster, opening for The Wolfe Brothers, and appearing at the Ekka, Gold Coast Show, Woodgate Music Festival, Gladstone Country Music Festival, and as a headline act at the Mudgeeraba Show. With new music and live shows ahead, Maddie continues to make her mark on the Australian country music scene. Follow her here @maddie_cail_music
Before her break, Maddie built strong momentum on the Australian country music scene, performing on the main stage at Meatstock Toowoomba, the Gympie Music Muster, opening for The Wolfe Brothers, and appearing at the Ekka, Gold Coast Show, Woodgate Music Festival, Gladstone Country Music Festival, and as a headline act at the Mudgeeraba Show. With new music and live shows ahead, Maddie continues to make her mark on the Australian country music scene. Follow her here @maddie_cail_music
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Bo'Ness Brothers
Identical twins Callum and Jackson McPartlane, better known as the Bo’Ness Brothers, are the Gold Coast duo taking Australian country-rock by storm. With their signature sibling harmonies and electric energy, the brothers first captured hearts on The Voice Australia 2020 and have since shared the stage with icons like Jimmy Barnes, Paul Kelly, and Hunters & Collectors on the Red Hot Summer Tour. Now performing as a four-piece band, Bo’Ness have been lighting up venues across Brisbane — from Lefty’s Music Hall and Honky Tonks to Chattahootchie Joe’s and The Coolangatta Hotel — bringing crowds to their feet with their powerful mix of rock, country, and soul.
Follow here @bonessbrothers
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Greer Sullivan
With her soulful country twang, heartfelt songwriting, and a powerful blend of country, rock and blues, Greer Sullivan is one Gold Coast musician really making her mark. After over a decade performing solo gigs locally and a stint in Texas, USA, where she released her debut Americana EP, Greer now takes the stage backed by her newly formed band. With these talented boys backing her all the way, Greer’s genuine stage presence and clear love for her craft shine throughas she tells a story with her lyrics and sings straight from the soul.
Make sure you give her a follow @its.me.greerzy
Make sure you give her a follow @its.me.greerzy
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Rhys Crimmin
Rhys Crimmin is a world travelling multi-instrumentalist one-man band, singer-song writer and teller of Australian stories. He covers genres from folk to country, blues to reggae and Celtic to bush music. Rhys has been touring and collecting music from different countries for over 20 years, blending it together with his own original music in a uniquely Australian style. He uses instruments such as guitar, didgeridoo, harmonicas, foot percussion and vocals. Rhys is an engaging performer who thrives on making a special connection between himself and the audience. A singer-songwriter on the cusp of roots music glory – Matt Neal – The Standard Rhys Crimmin – Aussie Country Folk & Celtic Bush Music.
Make sure you follow @rhyscrimmin
Make sure you follow @rhyscrimmin
Donald James Waters OAM
Art must always remain an adventure; to Don it is spiritual, always beautiful and somewhat naïve. He assimilates this with the emotion of driving into a new land and looking down into a valley you have never seen before where the experience can be hallucinatory.Donald’s career has taken his art to every corner of the globe and his distinctive style has made its way into the catalogues of many private and corporate collectors alike, including that of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s art collection which is now King Charles III’s. Having judged many major Art Shows throughout Australia he has also tutored art in Australia and OverseasMore recently Donald has concentrated his efforts closer to home completing several commissioned, government, art projects and participating in community programs within Queensland. In 2016, Donald was awarded with an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for services to the Community and the Arts, in 2022 was awarded the Rotary International phf (Paul Harris Fellow). He was previously recognised as Gold Coast Citizen of the Year (2010), Winner of the Fine Arts Section in Festival of Elegance Gold Coast and was a Queensland Government’s Cultural Champion. Over the years he has been mentioned in Queensland Parliament Hansard
Erin Connor & Adam De Vries
Erin is an Australian and International actress, her recent movie “Double Or Nothing” opposite Vince colosimo and John Jarratt a great success. Adam De Vries has been entertaining the Gold Coast and beyond as a professional MC, event and entertainment manager and Radio Announcer for over 20 years. Adam has also been a featured extra in feature films including Elvis, Scooby Doo, Young Rock and Nautilus.
Jake Whittaker, an emerging force in the country music scene, has a passion for live performance and songwriting. His music intertwines country influences with a contemporary flair that’s uniquely his own.In 2025, Jake took the leap of faith and auditioned for Australian Idol, making it into the final Top 10 and garnering a legion of new fans around the country.His debut country singles, “Round Here”, “Drink To That” and “Later” have not only captured the ears of devoted listeners but have also piqued the interest of radio and key figures within the music industry. These tracks have played on stations such as KIX Country, ABC Country, and 94One Today’s Country, resonating not just locally but also internationally and not to mention their inclusion in playlists on Apple Music, Spotify and consistent rotation on CMT.The South-East Queensland singer-songwriter has remained steadfast in his adoration for country music. A beacon of authenticity, Jake Whittaker pays homage to his roots by embracing influences from the likes of Brothers Osborne, Zac Brown Band, Lee Brice, and Luke Combs.
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Billie-Jo Porter
Gypsy soul, Billie-Jo Porter, is pure sunshine. The singer-songwriter’s rootsy sound flirts with Country, Americana and Indie Folk to create music that heals.‘Billie-Jo’s music is heart and sunshine wrapped up in great melodies and soulful vocals’
–Sophie Hamley – Sunburnt Country Music.‘Like many of her contemporaries, BJP isn’t following the traditional or formulaic path set out by country music’s main stayers, instead opting to remain true to her artistic nature, underpinned with a melodic purity of pop, folk and country lilting eclectic artists before her, such as The Waifs, Frente, and Melody Moko.’
- Album of the Week - ABC Country.
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Matty Rogers Band
Northern Rivers based Matty Rogers doesn’t play music so much as he becomes possessed by it; a conduit for the musical muse. He taps into the depths of his heart and weaves it into a dynamic musical experience of Americana blues-rock drenched in soul.Renowned for his authenticity in both songwriting and performance, this passionate singer-songwriter approaches his craft from a place of pure vulnerability, a quality that garners him fans of the diehard variety.
Agius Brothers
Jamie and Jacob Agius, known together as The Agius Brothers, are a dynamic country band whose music is steeped in family tradition and heartfelt storytelling. Growing up in a home filled with the sound of strumming guitars and classic country tunes, the brothers were introduced to music at an early age by their father, who would sing and play guitar with them in the family lounge room.Those formative nights spent harmonising with their dad sparked a lifelong love for the genre and shaped their authentic, down-to-earth sound. Blending rich harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and a modern edge on traditional country roots, The Agius Brothers have become known for their ability to connect with audiences through songs that honour the past while looking to the future.Whether performing original songs or timeless classics, Jamie and Jacob carry on the family legacy every time they take the stage, keeping the spirit of country alive — just like they did all those years ago in the family lounge room.
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Pete Cullen & The Hurt
From humble beginnings in Queensland to stages across Australia and the U.S., Pete Cullen’s music tells a story of grit, soul, and heart. Influenced by blues legends, country icons, and Aussie rockers, Cullen has released acclaimed albums like Saltwater Cowboy and High Tide, earning national airplay and QMusic Award recognition. His residency at Lefty’s Music Hall spanned a decade, and he’s played festivals from Tamworth to Groundwater. Whether writing protest songs or heartfelt tributes, Cullen’s sound blends outlaw country with raw emotion. In 2024, Gone Country Again marked another milestone in a career built on honesty, passion, and powerful storytelling.
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Col Finley
The Legendary Outlaw of Country Music For over three decades, Col Finley, affectionately known as “The Original Outlaw,” has been a trailblazer in the country music scene. In recognition of his exceptional contributions to the genre, he was inducted into the Country Music Hands of Fame, and his career is cemented alongside some of Australia’s Great Artists, musicians and industry folk. This honour celebrates a lifetime of dedication, resilience, and unwavering passion for country music. Throughout his illustrious career, Col has touched the hearts of many with his soulful songwriting and electrifying performances.
Agius Brothers
Jamie and Jacob Agius, known together as The Agius Brothers, are a dynamic country band whose music is steeped in family tradition and heartfelt storytelling. Growing up in a home filled with the sound of strumming guitars and classic country tunes, the brothers were introduced to music at an early age by their father, who would sing and play guitar with them in the family lounge room.Those formative nights spent harmonising with their dad sparked a lifelong love for the genre and shaped their authentic, down-to-earth sound. Blending rich harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and a modern edge on traditional country roots, The Agius Brothers have become known for their ability to connect with audiences through songs that honour the past while looking to the future.Whether performing original songs or timeless classics, Jamie and Jacob carry on the family legacy every time they take the stage, keeping the spirit of country alive — just like they did all those years ago in the family lounge room.
Pete Cullen & The Hurt
From humble beginnings in Queensland to stages across Australia and the U.S., Pete Cullen’s music tells a story of grit, soul, and heart. Influenced by blues legends, country icons, and Aussie rockers, Cullen has released acclaimed albums like Saltwater Cowboy and High Tide, earning national airplay and QMusic Award recognition. His residency at Lefty’s Music Hall spanned a decade, and he’s played festivals from Tamworth to Groundwater. Whether writing protest songs or heartfelt tributes, Cullen’s sound blends outlaw country with raw emotion. In 2024, Gone Country Again marked another milestone in a career built on honesty, passion, and powerful storytelling.
Col Finley
The Legendary Outlaw of Country Music For over three decades, Col Finley, affectionately known as “The Original Outlaw,” has been a trailblazer in the country music scene. In recognition of his exceptional contributions to the genre, he was inducted into the Country Music Hands of Fame, and his career is cemented alongside some of Australia’s Great Artists, musicians and industry folk. This honour celebrates a lifetime of dedication, resilience, and unwavering passion for country music. Throughout his illustrious career, Col has touched the hearts of many with his soulful songwriting and electrifying performances.
Katelann Maree
A small town girl with a big voice and story to tell Katelann Maree is a Country Singer based on the Western Downs in Qld. Katelann is a former respected graduate of the CMAA Academy of Tamworth. This year Katelann and has recently released 4 new singles since the start of January all showing her individual diversity and flavours in her music and abilities as a producer and writer in her own right. Katelann has plans to hit the road and tour with her all Originals Show called the “Story So Far Tour” that she will take into 2026.
Donald James Waters OAM
Art must always remain an adventure; to Don it is spiritual, always beautiful and somewhat naïve. He assimilates this with the emotion of driving into a new land and looking down into a valley you have never seen before where the experience can be hallucinatory.Donald’s career has taken his art to every corner of the globe and his distinctive style has made its way into the catalogues of many private and corporate collectors alike, including that of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s art collection which is now King Charles III’s. Having judged many major Art Shows throughout Australia he has also tutored art in Australia and OverseasMore recently Donald has concentrated his efforts closer to home completing several commissioned, government, art projects and participating in community programs within Queensland. In 2016, Donald was awarded with an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for services to the Community and the Arts, in 2022 was awarded the Rotary International phf (Paul Harris Fellow). He was previously recognised as Gold Coast Citizen of the Year (2010), Winner of the Fine Arts Section in Festival of Elegance Gold Coast and was a Queensland Government’s Cultural Champion. Over the years he has been mentioned in Queensland Parliament Hansard
Erin Connor & Adam De Vries
Erin is an Australian and International actress, her recent movie “Double Or Nothing” opposite Vince colosimo and John Jarratt a great success. Adam De Vries has been entertaining the Gold Coast and beyond as a professional MC, event and entertainment manager and Radio Announcer for over 20 years. Adam has also been a featured extra in feature films including Elvis, Scooby Doo, Young Rock and Nautilus.