Rupert Boyd & Laura Metcalf
Based in New York, this duo pairs Australian guitarist Rupert Boyd with American cellist Laura Metcalf for an exciting musical experience. Inspired by the breadth of stylistic possibilities their instrumentation provides, the duo will perform Schubert's powerful "Arpeggione" Sonata, Manuel de Falla's flamenco-inspired Seven Popular Spanish Songs, Arvo Part's beautifully meditative "Spiegel im Spiegel" and other works by composers from South America, Europe and Australia.
Sarah Koppen
Infectious grooves, nifty guitar techniques with dashes of human beatboxing, Sarah Koppen is a one of a kind one-woman-band. Hailing from the small town of Innisfail in Far North Queensland, 27 year old Sarah Koppen is a guitarist known for blending traditional fingerstyle, funk, flamenco, two-handed tapping, beatboxing and percussive techniques into solo guitar material. She has recently built quite a buzz around herself from the ground up via busking to ever-growing crowds in Brisbane, earning herself a healthy following as well as recognition from publications such as GuitarWorld and UltimateGuitar. Following the release of her debut EP Santa Monica Street in 2018, Sarah toured around Queensland performing with renowned fingerstyle guitarists Michael Fix and Andrea Valeri.
Sunshine Coast Guitar Orchestra
Founded in 2014 on the sun-kissed shores of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia, the Sunshine Coast Guitar Orchestra (SCGO) has become a musical beacon, radiating a harmonious blend of inclusivity, talent, and community spirit. At its helm stands the awarded guitarist and composer, Andrew Veivers, whose passion for music and dedication to fostering a welcoming environment has defined the orchestra's identity.
Swingin' Martinis
Take a couple of swingers, hand them microphones, slip them into tuxedos & what do you have? The Swingin’ Martinis!! With a double scoop of comedy, a generous serving of musical mayhem and some good old slapstick...The Swingin’ Martinis have put together a cocktail that any self-respecting Swinger will not want to miss out on!
The Smashing Bumpkins
The Smashing Bumpkins are a rollicking bush dance band based in Brisbane.
The View From Madeleine's Couch
The View From Madeleine's Couch is one of the finest Brazilian music ensembles in the country, and heading into their 17th year of making beautiful Brazilian music together. With the unmistakably lush voice of Anje West, (singing in Portuguese), and the gorgeous sounds of band-leader Kym Ambrose's vibraphone in the mix, Madcouch's music has taken them from some of the biggest jazz and world-music festivals in Australia, to concert stages in Brazil, where they performed with one of bossa nova's most legendary rhythm sections; Marcio Bahia (drums) and Mazinho Ventura (bass). With a repertoire that features bossa nova, samba, Brazilan jazz and award-winning original compostitions, the band presents an intimate and joyous evening, showcasing their unique take on the music they love.
Anje West: voice/percussion, Kym Ambrose: vibraphone, Andrew Shaw: double bass, Paul Hudson: drums, Bruce Woodward: guitar
Tibet2Timbuk2
World music group Tibet2Timbuk2 takes you on a journey from the meditative to the joyous with Tenzin (Tibet), Shen (tabla), and Marcello (African guitar & further west), with special guests. Afro-Asian galloping tunes! Tibet2Timbuk2 has an eclectic repertoire including group arrangements of Tenzin’s Tibetan songs, Marcello’s English songs, collaborative songs and instrumentals and even classical tabla solo. The overall sound is full and organic, with all three musicians sharing bass, percussion, harmony and melody roles to create a solid yet easy groove.
Transformations: Old Made New
Aaron Brown’s Early Modern presents a program of contemporary Australian compositions based on early music sources. Ancient songs and dances are re-imagined in a novel fusion of early music, modal jazz and world music that delights the senses and blurs the boundaries between past and present.
Van Larkins
He started out experimenting on an egg-slicer at just ten, and now, at 32, Van Larkins is at the forefront of the fingerstyle guitar revolution in Australia. Inventing ground-breaking techniques and highly complex compositions, Van Larkins is hailed world-wide as a leading composer and guitarist in fingerstyle earning him magazine covers, a coveted spot on the CandyRat Records roster, endorsements and praise from the world’s leading artists in the genre, including Andrew White, Phil Emmanuel and Strictly Ballroom’s Antonio Vargas.
Whispering Sky
Tenzin Choegyal & Black Square String Quartet
Embark on a journey with Whispering Sky, a performance featuring Grammy-nominated Tibetan singer-songwriter Tenzin Choegyal and the Black Square String Quartet. This fusion of Tibetan music and string arrangements explores themes of impermanence, compassion, interconnectedness, and the cycle of life, all central to Tenzin’s spiritual and musical practice.