Roz Pappalardo, a folk icon (Women In Docs) who draws on influences ranging from Lucinda Williams to Ryan Adams. Her effusive stage presence and endearing song writing blend nicely with some good honest country–style secret herbs and spices. 

Jimi Beavis, whose original songs draw upon the old school rhythms that gave the blues their good time danceability. “Beavis delivers a raw, sweaty set that some find sexy, some find magnetic, and which no-one forgets in a hurry…” says a local blues promoter.

Amanda Halloran: Crowned the Voice of Urban Country, this country songstress boasts big, dynamic voice and skilled song writing that have won her numerous awards and a loyal fan base across Australia.

Col Finley:  is a dynamic singer/songwriter currently touring to support his brand new album, Paradise, which has already scored several country radio hits on the board in the national charts.

Kiara Rodrigues: A talented teenager who has won a swag of awards, Kiara has been pegged by scouts as one to watch as ‘Queensland’s answer to Taylor Swift’ with her original acoustic/country/pop anthems.

Stockade: Stockade delights audiences with the fabulous original songs of Chuck and Chrissy Euston, blending danceable Queensland-style blues and folk, Celtic and gospel styles, with hints of bluegrass and gypsy jazz.

Midnight Son and the Crime Scene: Bulletproof bass lines, dirty dark drumming, western panhandle guitar picking and smooth whiskey vocals make these Fortitude Valley cowboys unforgettable artists.

Last but certainly not least is event co-manager 8 Ball Aitken, whose single Rogue Pony has been galloping up the country music charts, scoring a Top Ten hit this year. He’s been packing out venues all over Australia this year with his swampy rockabilly foot-stompin’ gumbo.