The second wave of artists set to join the huge 25th anniversary celebrations has been announced.
Adding even more star power to an already stellar lineup, Australia’s blues and roots scene is on show at the 25th instalment of the Winter Blues Festival.
From swampy slide guitar and gritty vocals, to soulful ballads and driving rock ‘n’ roll, these artists will descend on Echuca-Moama next month.
Winter Blues Festival
- When: 24 – 27 July
- Where: Echuca-Moama, VIC
- Entry: free!
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Winter Blues Festival second artist announcement (in alphabetical order):
- Bek Jensen
- Claude Hay & The Kung Fu Mustard
- Eddy & the Exciters
- FOOLS
- George Macfloyd Blues Band
- Glenn Skuthorpe
- Louise MacGregor
- Luke Harrington
- Mike Elrington
- Nathan Cavaleri
- Oscar LaDell
- Paul Buchanan’s Blues Xpress
- Pete Cornelius
- Phil Para
- Salt & Steel
- Smoke Stack Rhino
- Sweet Talk
- The Rory Phillips Trio
- The Windsavers
These artists join the first round of talent already announced – including 8 Ball Aitken, Checkerboard Lounge, 19 Twenty, and more (see below) for what promises to be one of the most dynamic and unforgettable festivals yet.
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Other artists already announced (in alphabetical order):
- 8 Ball Aitken
- 19 Twenty
- Bill Barber & The Holding Cell
- Cass Eager
- Checkerboard Lounge
- Collard Greens and Gravy
- Doc Halibut
- Ingrid & The Ministers
- Jimi Hocking’s Blues Machine
- Karl S. Williams & Sally Wiggins
- Kathleen Halloran
- Liza Ohlback & The Mercy Train
- Madi Colville Walker
- Marshall & The Fro
- Nick Charles
- Phil Coyne and The Wayward Aces
- Rambal
- Rod Paine and the Fulltime Lovers
- Sweet Felicia & The Honeytones
- Taya Chani
- The Mojo Corner
Festival Chair Laurelin Berick says the response to this year’s announcements has been overwhelming.
“It’s our 25th event, and we want it to be a true celebration of community, creativity and connection. This latest lineup proves that the blues in Australia is not only alive, it’s thriving,”
Renowned for its free-entry format, the Winter Blues Festival takes place in over 20 local venues, drawing more than 20,000 music fans to the region annually. What began as a local initiative has grown into a nationally loved destination event, delivering a major economic and cultural boost for Echuca-Moama.
The festival is proudly supported by community partners, local business, and national initiatives such as Revive Live; an Australian Government program supporting the return of live music.
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