From Friday 17 to Sunday 19 February 2023, the rural town of Echuca on the Victorian side of the Murray River will host the Riverboats Music Festival.
Multi-award winning sun-soaked Riverboats Music Festival has announced the lineup for its 2023 event, scheduled to take place at a new temporary location at Echuca’s Victoria Park Reserve from February 17-19, 2023.
Spread across three days in mid-February and staged on Yorta Yorta country, Riverboats 2023 will present performances by the likes of Marlon Williams (NZ), Spiderbait, C.W. Stoneking & His Primitive Horn Orchestra, The Rolling Stones Revue featuring Adalita, Phil Jamieson & Tex Perkins, The Whitlams, Felix Riebl, Alice Skye, Tami Neilson (NZ), Thornbird, Katy Steele, Andy Golledge Band, WILSN, Bones & Jones, Watty Thompson, and Bud Rokesky with Rockwiz’s Brian Nankervis returning as Festival MC for yet another year, no doubt armed with his quick wit, musical trivia, and Frisbee.
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The new venue for 2023 is a notable modification to this year’s program. The festival’s traditional home at Aquatic Reserve on the banks of the Murray River has transformed into a natural wetland as a result of region’s recent flooding, resulting in a temporary relocation for Riverboats’ 11th instalment.
“Echuca-Moama has gone through an incredibly challenging period over the last few weeks, and our hearts go out to all those affected by the recent floods,” says Festival Director Dave Frazer.
“Riverboats has been part of the Echuca-Moama community for over 10 years now, and whilst we’re sad to be leaving Aquatic Reserve next year, we can’t wait to put on a spectacular show at Victoria Park in a few months time.”
In partnership with Murray River Paddlesteamers, Riverboats 2023 will once again offer a limited series of intimate sideshows aboard the historic PS Pevensey paddlesteamer. The only festival in Australia to offer this experience, music fans will be given the opportunity to cruise down the river to the soundtrack of Alice Skye, Felix Riebl, Andy Golledge, WILSN, Bones & Jones and Watty Thompson.
“Riverboats will once again deliver a remarkable lineup of Australian artists in 2023, with some award-winning Kiwi’s thrown in for good measure,” Frazer adds.
“To be able to present international acts of the calibre of Marlon Williams alongside homegrown legends including Spiderbait, The Whitlams and C.W. Stoneking is a truly exciting thing, and we can’t wait to get back to Echuca-Moama in a few months’ time”
Having sold out in just six days last year, tickets to Riverboats 2023 are likely to be in high demand. Access to the family-friendly event start from just $75 and traditionally move very quickly following the program announcement.
2023 Riverboats lineup
- Marlon Williams (NZ)
- Spiderbait
- C.W. Stoneking & His Primitive Horn Orchestra
- The Rolling Stones Revue featuring Adalita, Phil Jamieson & Tex Perkins
- The Whitlams
- Felix Riebl
- Alice Skye
- Tami Neilson (NZ)
- Thornbird
- Katy Steele
- Andy Golledge Band
- WILSN
- Bones & Jones
- Bud Rokesky
- Watty Thompson
- MC Brian Nankervis (Rockwiz)
Riverboats Music Festival takes place 17-19, 2023 in Echuca-Moama. Tickets on sale now at riverboatsmusic.com.au
