Archie Ro ach: A Retrospective Concert

In 1988 much of Australia was celebrating the Bicentennial but a young Archie Roach was expressing in song what many who weren’t celebrating were feeling. Twenty-one years later Archie launched his new album Music Deli Presents Archie Roach -1988 with a series of shows. The majority of the album recorded in 1988 captures Archie’s raw power and emotion in song. This retrospective concert honours the past and the journey through life for one of our most respected and legendary musicians.
SUN BlakTracks 8:35pm

Auriel Andrew

Celebrating over 50 years of performing in Australia, Deadlies Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Auriel Andrew began her career in the late 1960’s working with Chad Morgan. She performed at the grand opening of the Sydney Opera House, recorded iconic anthem Brown Skin Baby with Bobby Randall and sang Amazing Grace in Pitjantjatjara for Pope John Paul II. Auriel presents stories through songs in a contemporary Indigie-folk style. Auriel also shares her wisdom in the Seen Your Moments: Our Elders Take on Life and Yarnin’ ‘bout my Generation.
SAT Nomads Palace 12:15pm 1:00pm Dingo Shed 3:30pm
SUN Dingo Shed 5:45pm
MON Dingo Shed 5:45pm

B-Boy 2Ezy

Isaac Parsons aka B-Boy 2 Ezy has been performing and teaching breakdancing for the past decade. A winner of the Under 18 Victorian Break Dancing Championship and runner-up in the National Break Dancing Championship, he is originally from Brewarrina in far western New South Wales, and represents the Ngeamba nation. B-Boy 2Ezy has showcased his talents in the ring before an Anthony Mundine World title bout and as a back-up dancer for Shakaya and Ice-T.
SAT alterNATIVE Lounge 8:15pm
SUN Dancestry 7:00pm

Bayjah

Gerry Surhah from the Jiddbal Tribe and founding member of Bayjah has been writing songs for 26 years. These talented muso’s from the far north of Queensland performed at Woodford Folk Festival so listen up as Bayjah celebrates the launch of their new album at The Dreaming.
FRI Dingo Shed 10:35pm
SAT BlakTracks 10:00am
SUN Little Blak Duck 10:10pm
MON Little Blak Duck 11:30pm

Black Limousine

Black Limousine plays new blues. We say new because they are the latest in a long line of artists to reinterpret the blues but do so in an age of saturated technology where ‘R n B’ often means a pre-packaged, commercially slick product. The blues this outfit play combine pulsating originals and covers of forgotten but powerful artists such as Mississippi Fred McDowall, Slim Harpo and Howlin’ Wolf. The band comprises of Alfred Davis on slide, electric guitar and vocals, Mark Smith on bass and Darren Poulton on drums.
SAT Little Blak Duck 1:30pm
SUN alterNATIVE Lounge 10:05am
MON Dingo Shed 8:15pm

Busby Marou

Busby Marou are an alt-country duo who are quickly making an impact on the Australian music scene. Jeremy, a proud Torres Strait Islander from Murray (Mer) Island, has rare musical talent. He is fluent on many instruments including ukulele, bass, drums and piano - but it is his mesmerising ability on guitar mixed up with the smooth vocals of Tom Busby that makes this concert one you don’t want to miss. They are launching their new album here at the festival.
FRI Dingo Shed 11:35pm
SAT BlakTracks 3:15pm
SUN Nomads Palace 7:30pm Dingo Shed 10:30pm
MON Little Blak Duck 12:30am

Celestino Andean Fusion

Celestino is an instrumental ensemble consisting of Andean, Afro Cuban and western influences, fused together to form an exquisite flavour. Four members each play a wide range of percussive and melodic music. The melody is played by traditional South American instruments sikus (panpipes) and quenas (flutes) accompanied by rhythm section guitar, charango (Bolivian native string instrument) and keyboard. Passionately fusing cultures, Celestino reaches out to the diverse audience through the most understood language in the world - music.
FRI Nomads Palace 10:30pm
SAT Little Blak Duck 10:00am
SUN Little Blak Duck 2:30pm alterNATIVE Lounge 9:35pm
MON Little Blak Duck 2:30pm

Chocolate Strings

Described as one of Brisbane’s finest purveyors of grooved out dub, their soulful tracks have captured the attention of many. A range of diverse backgrounds and influences give them a smorgasbord of sounds, a veritable buffet of fresh beats, bass and acoustic grooves to please the most discerning appetite. From the rich deep Polynesian vocal styles of female vocalist Ofa Fanaika to the fresh rhymes of MC Charlie Chocolate, these cats serve up a set where the only thing you can be sure of is leaving with a smile on your dial and sore legs from non-stop dancing.
FRI alterNATIVE Lounge 11:30pm
SAT Dingo Shed 9:05pm
SUN BlakTracks 11:15pm
MON BlakTracks 3:20pm

Corey Kirk

A once shy Corey Kirk used to climb trees and sing her heart out. The songbird felt the freedom of the world as she surveyed it far and wide, the wind lifting her spirit and carrying the words of this youngster far beyond the horizon. Thankfully, Corey found her voice and a renewed freedom performing on stage. For this talented songstress, music is a way to talk about the social issues experienced by Indigenous Australia.
SAT Nomads Palace 9:15am Little Blak Duck 4:50pm
SUN Dingo Shed 8:15pm
MON alterNATIVE Lounge 12:05pm

Dakathirr

Dakathirr is a young singer songwriter living in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney. This 21- year old Torres Strait Islander will entertain audiences with a blend of acoustic contemporary folk and alternative grooves. Weaving soaring vocals together with guitar riffs that grab you by the ears and drag you in.
SAT alterNATIVE Lounge 8:40pm
SUN Dingo Shed 12:35am
MON Dingo Shed 9:10pm

Dale Robert Huddleston

Launching onto the music scene in 1999 with the debut album, Simple Things Dale Huddleston and The Riverbank Band have been entertaining audiences for decades. The group has gone from strength to strength performing and supporting artists including Jessica Maubouy, Casey Donovan, Troy Cassar Daley, Jimmy Little, John Butler, Mental as Anything, Shane Howard, Goanna Band and Yothu Yindi. Now solo, Dale performs a blend of ballads, love songs and songs of Aboriginal culture combining acoustic harmonies with some good old country rock.
SAT Little Blak Duck 3:30pm Blak Tracks 12:00pm
SUN alterNATIVE Lounge 6:05pm
MON Nomads Palace 10:45pm

Dan Sultan

Dan Sultan (Eastern Arrente-Gurindji) has been a star on the rise for quite some time and has received rave reviews for his performances. Dan’s latest album scored the very coveted Album of the Week on Triple J and is currently one of the highest selling records on the Independent Australian Album Charts. Sultan’s career is now taking the next step thanks to collaborations, touring, festivals and a starring role in the current feature film Bran Nue Dae. Here for one fantastic show only.
SAT BlakTracks 8:30pm

Dave Arden

Dave is a Gunditjmara/Googatha guitarist and songman. For the last 25 years Dave has worked with many great Indigenous acts including Hard Time Band, Koori Youth Band, Bart Willoughby, Mixed Relations, and Building Bridges. Dave has toured extensively with Archie Roach’s band, both nationally and internationally, and performs his own material on Archie’s second album Jamu Dreaming. He has also built up a body of work with other artists including Goanna, Crowded House, Not Drowning Waving, Hunters and Collectors and Weddings, Parties, Anything.
SUN BlakTracks 8:00pm

Dave Dow and the human groove

Dave Dow (Eastern Torres Strait Islands lineage) and The Human Groove will undoubtedly thrill with a musical repertoire which includes a fusion of R&B, funk, reggae, soul, and jazz. Dave’s charisma, humour, ‘iPod’ impressions of other artists, and infamous vocal trumpet impersonations, together with a groovin 10-12 piece band make this a show you don’t want to miss.
FRI alterNATIVE Lounge 12:35am
SAT BlakTracks 9:50pm
SUN BlakTracks 9:55pm
MON alterNATIVE Lounge 8:15pm

Dave West

Dave was born in Ecuador and raised in Canada. This multi-string and vocal prodigy has thrilled audiences the world over with his stunning virtuosity on his fretless nylon and steel string guitars,Tumak harp-guitar and their use in contemporary arrangements. His music is influenced with Northern and Southern Quichua, Shuar and Tsachila nations as well as coastal and andean Afro- Ecuadorian music. Current projects include the musical Ayawaska 2007 CD Choclo y la Orgia Cosmica and his ethno-blues configuration.
FRI Nomads Palace 9:30pm
SAT alterNATIVE Lounge 12:00pm
SUN Nomads Palace 3:50pm
MON Nomads Palace 5:10pm

Digging Roots

After four years touring Canada, the United States and Europe, ShoShona (Anishinabe) and Raven (Onkwehonwe) of Digging Roots gathered their friends and allies and held up a recording studio. The result is their new album, We Are which builds on the strength of their live vibe, well crafted songs, tight studio arrangements and soulful performances. Backed by their vintage styled rhythm section with their new DJ addition and recent Juno Award nomination lets give them a resounding welcome. FRI alterNATIVE Lounge 10:25pm SA T Nomads Palace 12:20am SUN BlakTracks 4:20pm MON alterNATIVE Lounge 1:10am

Dreaming All Stars Supergroup

A collaborative super-group pulled together over The Dreaming. Artists including Janet Panic, Cam Goold, Raven Kanatakta, ShoShana Kish and internationally renowned guitarist Stevie Salas will be joined on stage by a host of talent. Come see what unplanned musical madness can be created when you pull together the creme de la creme of Indigenous artists from a wide range of musical styles.
MON BlakTracks 8:15pm

Dubmarine

Firing off sonic torpedoes from the depths of Indigenous Australia, Dancehall and Drum ‘n Bass traditions, Brisbane-based and festival favourites Dubmarine are set to light up the stage with their energetic groove and infectious beats. Kazman the kool karismatic frontman dishes up an unforgettable lyrical feast on subjects from social justice to one love.
FRI BlakTracks 12:50am
SAT BlakTracks 7:10pm
SUN alterNATIVE Lounge 11:30pm
MON BlakTracks 4:20pm

Emma Donovan Band

Since 2004, Emma Donovan has established herself as one of Australia’s finest Indigenous artists and performers. Seamlessly blending genres from country, gospel, soul, and reggae with her traditional language, Gumbangiir. Originally from Northern NSW, Emma will touch your soul with her enormous capacity to connect with her audience. Emma brings her own soulful quality, backed by her band of fine musicians.
FRI alterNATIVE Lounge 8:15pm

Freshwater

A four women act including, sisters Nardi, Jilda and Lucy Simpson of the Barwon and Namoi rivers of Western NSW and best friend Kaleena Briggs of the mighty Murrumbidgee. Freshwater come together to sing traditional language stories as well as English. Nardi and Kaleena met as students through the Eora Centre in Redfern before forming the acclaimed act Stiff Gins. A smooth vocal blend to soothe the soul.
FRI alterNATIVE Lounge 9:20pm
SAT Nomads Palace 8:30pm
SUN BlakTracks 1:20pm
MON Nomads Palace 3:50pm

Grrilla Step

Grrilla Step is the world’s first Krump Band. An exciting new project for DJ Dexter (ex Avalanches), who has changed musical directions dramatically since he became disillusioned with the mainstream music scene and met Papua New Guinean log drumming master Airi Ingram (Drum Drum) on a trip to Darwin. Soon after Dexter sought out the Pacific Islander Krump crew Royal Fam from Dandenong, who interweave Polynesian culture with Krumping to create their own unique Krump characters. With Grrilla Step, Dexter and Airi are pursuing their collective vision of incorporating cultural music into hip-hop, and creating a new Australian music form which is truly boundary-crossing and groundbreaking.
SAT Blak Traks 11:10pm
MON wICKED wAY 11:00am

Gulaan

With a deep, stately and distinctive voice anchored against traditional New Caledonian guitar styles, Gulaan will captivate audiences with ballads earthed in the purest Maré Island sound with an extensive repertoire of Rap, Blues, Reggae all combined with traditional Kanak rhythms.
FRI Nomads Palace 8:30pm
SAT Little Blak Duck 11:15am
SUN Nomads Palace 9:15am
MON Little Blak Duck 1:15pm

Hikoikoi

From deep within Aotearoa’s strong Roots and Reggae scene, the conscious music of Hikoikoi is affecting the hearts and minds of Kiwis and the world. Hikoikoi add a touch of soul with soaring vocal harmonies and a vintage analogue sound. A Soul band playing originals about social justice, tackling the global issues with their music while keeping you moving with their grooves.
FRI Nomads Palace 11:30pm
SAT alterNATIVE Lounge 2:15pm
SUN Nomads Palace 8:15pm
MON Dingo Shed 10:30pm

In Need Of Sleep

With roots in the Barkindji Nation (Koori) and Western Samoa, this Brisbane based duo meld music styles ranging from Pop, Rock, Soul to Hip-Hop. Together they convey a message of equality and unity for all while advocating the urgent need for change in our treatment of the Indigenous people of this country.
SAT Nomads Palace 9:30pm
SUN Little Blak Duck 11:20pm
MON Little Blak Duck 9:30pm

Iwantja Band

If the Warumpi Band and NokturnL were to join forces they would have become the Iwantja Band. An emerging force of raw Aboriginal rock from the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjara (APY) lands that fuses elements of Desert Reggae, Blues and Heavy Metal.
FRI Dingo Shed 9:35pm
SAT Little Blak Duck 10:00pm
SUN alterNATIVE Lounge 2:05pm
MON BlakTracks 12:30pm

Janet Panic

A metis performer from central Canada, Janet Panic has been performing since 1997. Her music connects with people from all walks of life, telling stories that range from the passionate to the humorous, all backed with a raw, stripped-down, honest sound. Janet will be appearing with Apache guitar great and Native American Music Lifetime Achievement Award winner Stevie Salas. Stevie has been named as one of the Top 50 Guitarists of all time by Guitar Player magazine. Dynamic contemporary rock.
FRI BlakTracks 8:15pm
SAT Nomads Palace 10:45pm
SUN BlakTracks 2:20pm
MON alterNATIVE Lounge 11:05am BlakTracks 8:15pm

Karnage and Darknis

Karnage and Darknis and DJ Jimblah are a Hip- Hop/RnB outfit who produce and write their own material. They perform about their culture and that blakfella lifestyle of the past present and future. Combining a range of music styles with Karnage with the versatility of rapping, Darknis harmonies that make you stop and listen and DJ Jimblah’s cuts and breaks tunes like there’s no tomorrow.
SAT alterNATIVE Lounge 9:20pm
SUN Dingo Shed 11:35pm
MON Dingo Shed 3:50pm

King Kapisi

King Kapisi is New Zealand based Samoan Hip- Hop artist Bill Urale. He was the first Hip-Hop artist in New Zealand to receive the prestigious Silver Scroll Award at the APRA Awards for Songwriter of the Year for his single Reverse Resistance in 1999. King Kapisi has performed alongside Janet Jackson, Moby, Black Eyed Peas, Beastie Boys, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Red Hot Chili Peppers and many more. King Kapisi is also up for a beat boxing workshop on Monday.
FRI BlakTracks 10:30pm
SAT alterNATIVE Lounge 11:00pm
SUN BlakTracks 5:20pm
MON Dingo Shed 9:15am

Konect-A-Dot

Commonly held wisdom is that actions speak louder than words. On rare occasions though, someone delivers both. Konect-A-Dot (aka Paul Penrith) - Indigenous lyrical craftsman, performer and beat producer is one such arrival. Distinctively Australian, distinctively Indigenous and distinctively his own, Konect-A-Dot’s music offers a lyrical flow and reality rarely heard amongst today’s generic brand of Hip-Hop; it’s an honesty that has seen him break through stereotypes to set the underground buzzing.
SAT alterNATIVE Lounge 10:00pm
SUN Nomads Palace 2:15am
MON Nomads Palace 11:45pm

Leah Flanagan Band

An artist with a musical style so diverse that even the most stringent of critics struggle to pigeonhole, Leah’s captivating vocals entwined with exquisite violin of Netanela Mizrahi, leave a lasting impression. A storyteller at heart and a multi-instrumentalist by nature, Flanagan moves between guitar, ukulele and piano, specialising in personal narratives that take flight with dry evocative imagery, vocal swoops and musical pyrotechnics.
FRI Little Blak Duck 11:45pm
SAT Dingo Shed 10:25pm
SUN BlakTracks 12:20pm Nomads Palace 5:10pm
MON alterNATIVE Lounge 9:35pm

Lee Morgan

Lee ‘Sonnyboy’ Morgan, from the Gunditjmara Kirrae Whurrong clan of Southwest Victoria is the man to watch. His solo career and vivacious guitar strung tunes embrace a new phase in soulful country rock music. Talented, generous and respectful, he honours the legacy of his Aboriginal heritage.
FRI Dingo Shed 12:35am
SAT BlakTracks 11:00am
SUN Dingo Shed 7:00pm
MON BlakTracks 1:20pm

LeRoy and Samson

LeRoy Cummins is known as one of the best guitarists in the country. Bobby Sampson has been an actor, entertainer and MC for most of his life. Fusing soul and funk rhythms with a melodic acoustic pop sound and uplifting lyrics, theirs is an amazing story of spirit and music overcoming adversity and turning lives around.
SAT Little Blak Duck 7:15pm
SUN alterNATIVE Lounge 4:05pm
MON alterNATIVE Lounge 3:05pm

Liberty Songs

A stirring and honest cross-cultural performance based on the shared experiences of a group of Liberian women who arrived in the Northern Territory as refugees and Aboriginal singer songwriters: Shellie Morris (Wardaman/Yanyuwa), Lou Bennett (Yorta-Torta Dja Dja) and Leah Flanagan (Torres Strait Islands). Liberty Songs draws on the inspiring experiences and remarkable musical traditions of both cultures.
SAT BlakTracks 1:00pm
SUN Nomads Palace 6:20pm
MON alterNATIVE Lounge 10:00am

Microwave Jenny

Microwave Jenny is Australian duo Tessa Nuku and Brendon Boney. With a name that stems from classic Aussie film The Castle, Microwave Jenny’s genre-defying style is determined to bring pop music played by real musicians with real instruments back to the Australian musical landscape. Drawing influence from artists such as James Taylor, Bill Withers, Van Morrison, Janis Ian and Joni Mitchell, they promote good vibes with sincere lyrics. Their contagious melodies and unique outlooks on life, love and the world around them are hard to ignore.
FRI Little Blak Duck 10:40pm
SAT BlakTracks 2:15pm
SUN alterNATIVE Lounge 7:05pm
MON alterNATIVE Lounge 4:05pm

Narasirato Pan Pipers

The Narasirato Pan Pipers’ (Solomon Islands) dynamic performance is uplifting and inspiring. Sharing their ancient customs with integrity and haunting power they capture peoples imaginations and communicate the ancient Are’are culture.
FRI Blak Dramatics 8:15pm
SAT Dingo Shed 6:45pm
MON BlakTracks 10:00am

NGAIRE

Beautiful harmonies, great songs, sass, sincerity and soul to spare, Ngaiire brings her powerful voice to the world. Hailing from the deep jungles of Papua New Guinea Ngaiiri has such an intense presence that it’s hard not to be drawn into the world she creates on stage.
SAT BlakTracks 5:00pm
SUN alterNATIVE Lounge 10:30pm

OKA

A hybrid of feel good dance-roots, reggae-dub and jazz organic electro, OKA shines an optimistic light on the beauty of Indigenous cultures. Their smooth hi-fidelity sound is full of uplifting melodies, tones and textures, cooked over raw didgeridoo rhythms and phat dance driven grooves.
FRI alterNATIVE Lounge 1:40am
SAT alterNATIVE Lounge 1:00pm
SUN BlakTracks 6:20pm
MON BlakTracks 11:20pm

Origins

Origins is reggae, funky blues, tango, acoustic folk, the sound of skins and stones, wrapped up in stories about who we are and where we come from. The mongrel mob from Tasmania and Broome tell timeless stories and play grooves that move your heart as well as your feet. Origins ask the big questions: Do trees talk? If a riverbed were a kitchen table what would I learn there? Chilean Barnacles have the longest genitalia in the barnacle world, why? And if my grandfather was a Croatian spy, why did he start making wholemeal flour?
SAT Nomads Palace 7:15pm
SUN BlakTracks 10:00am

Propaganda Klann

A cooperative of talented musicians loosely associated into a catalytic ensemble. With a love of creating tunes n’ bangin beats, the Klann draw inspiration from world current affairs and Australian political issues. PK will be bringing after dark ambience for serious late night revellers.
SAT Nomads Palace 1:15am
SUN Little Blak Duck 12:35am
MON alterNATIVE Lounge 2:15pm

Radical Son

From hip-hop roots through to soulful social statement Radical Son is a singer/songwriter from Australia like no other. Effortlessly crossing genres and blending spoken word, tender crooning and caustic rhymes, Radical is influenced by his Aboriginal Australian Kamilaroi and Pacific Islander Tonga roots. His often poignant lyrics chart a course from hopelessness to healing, mercilessly deconstructing what is and imagining what could be.
FRI Nomads Palace 2:00am
SAT alterNATIVE Lounge 7:10pm
SUN Nomads Palace 1:05am
MON BlakTracks 5:45pm

Raven Kanatakta

Onkwehonwe Guitarist and composer, Raven Kanatakta was born and raised on a settlement/reserve in Winneway, Quebec. He grew up listening to Canadian First Nations icon, Willie Dunn, as well as traditional pow-wow music and old country, gospel and spirituals that were popular in the community. After writing jazz compositions for a big band and receiving his full scholarship degree at Berklee he still counts Son House and Jimi Hendrix as two of his musical heroes.
MON BlakTracks 8:15pm

Rhombus

Rhombus are one of New Zealand’s most original and energetic live acts and have developed a strong following among international audiences for their eclectic, energetic and funky blend of music. With hip-hop, soul, funk, dub and bass roots-reggae, spliced together with socially conscious lyrics, Rhombus have been spreading the word, touring local and international stages, spreading the values of sustainability, co-operation and peace.
SAT BlakTracks 12:30pm
MON BlakTracks 10:00pm

Rhombus in Dub

Rhombus in Dub is the creation of Rhombus collaborators Thomas Voyce, Simon Rycroft and Koa Williams. Bringing the studio to the stage, the three Rhombus producers take their unique blend of all things heavyweight and ignite the dance floor to brain-melting temperatures. With a number of sold-out shows in Wellington, Napier and an outstanding performance at Waitakere Sounds 09 to thousands of happy music lovers, Rhombus in Dub set the standard for parties nationwide.
FRI Nomads Palace 12:45am
SUN BlakTracks 12:35am

Ruby’s Tribute

Festival artists honour the life of Ngarrindjeri angel Ruby Hunter through their interpretation of her songs. This special ensemble of artists have each volunteered their time and give respect to the memory of this remarkable woman in this tribute event.
SUN BlakTracks 7:20pm

Shellie Morris

From the Wardaman and Yanyuwa peoples, Shellie has shared the bill with touring artists of the calibre of Yothu Yindi, Grinspoon, Vicka and Linda Bull, You Am I, Tiddas, Jimmy Little, Bluehouse, Rebecca’s Empire, Magic Dirt, Chris Bailey and Shane Howard. Her album Waiting Road saw her awarded an NT Music Award. One thing everyone agrees - once heard, never forgotten.
FRI Little Blak Duck 9:40pm
SAT Dingo Shed 11:30am BlakTracks 4:10pm
MON Nomads Palace 1:20pm

Shoeless Joe

A roots reggae five-piece originals band with a focus on positive social change for a better future. Singing songs that embrace the past, enlighten the present and assure the future. Introduction in Maori Tauparapara vocals with a mixture of Maori and English. Having supported UB40, Screaming Jets, Grinspoon, Jimmy Barnes and Bondi Cigars you have to catch this outfit featuring stunning vocals and great lyrics.
SAT Little Blak Duck 2:30pm
SUN alterNATIVE Lounge 3:05pm
MON Little Blak Duck 10:30pm

ShoShana Kish

ShoShona is a self-described ‘city girl’ of Anishinabe heritage who grew up in the Toronto area in a family that was part of the 70s First Nations cultural revival. She earned a University degree in Creative Writing in Penticton and was musically educated at Carleton University. She immersed herself in early recordings of ‘49ers’, pow-wow songs with English lyrics that were popular among Native war veterans. She also earned a Chalmers Fellowship and was a nominee for the H.M. Hunter Artists Award.
MON BlakTracks 8:15pm

Spankinhide

Get set to sweat! Spankinhide is without a doubt Queensland’s most dynamic and powerful drum and dance ensemble, performing ‘New Ancient Beats’ alongside traditional rhythms from West Africa, Zimbabwe and the Congo. They are an organic multicultural group who never fail to deliver an unforgettable show. They are here giving African drumming and dance workshops as well.
SAT BlakTracks 6:05pm
SUN Dingo Shed 9:00am Dancestry 1:00pm alterNATIVE Lounge 12:50am
MON Dancestry 1:00pm alterNATIVE Lounge 5:15pm

Stevie Salas

Hand-picked by George Clinton as the guitarist for Clinton’s albums, his second solo album ousted the Rolling Stones and Aerosmith for Best Album in Japan, most books name him as one of the Top 50 Guitarists of all time. Mick Jagger tapped him to be his guitarist for the Goddess In The Doorway solo album in 2000. He was in Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure, providing the fingerwork for Rufus’s stunning guitar solo. Fresh from the launch of a new album, Stevie brings his own perspective to the To Collaborate or Not? panel and is a member of the Dreaming All Stars Supergroup.
MON Dingo Shed 1:30pm BlakTracks 8:15pm

Street Warriors

Deadly hip-hop brothers Street Warriors are back and will be bursting from the speakers with their electric live energy that has made them a favourite with Dreaming festival crowds. From the steel city of Newcastle, Street Warriors have built a loyal following around the country on the back of their energy-filled live shows, poignant lyrics and their unique musical message.
SAT alterNATIVE Lounge 1:15am
SUN alterNATIVE Lounge 5:05pm
MON BlakTracks 2:20pm

Thatchworkcity

Music is an expression of soul and soul is ThatchWorkCity, the multifaceted cultivator of sonic expressions devised to release your inner hunch and aura. The nine members of ThatchWorkCity originate from various parts of the globe including France, England, Nepal and Australia.
SAT Nomads Palace 6:15pm
SUN BlakTracks 11:20am
MON alterNATIVE Lounge 11:55pm

The Huntsmen

The Huntsmen are a three-piece rock band from the Barkindji nation in Northwest NSW. They fuse old school classic rock/soul with modern day pop classics with their energetic originals. Playing music from all walks of life are Glen Lee on guitar, Allanah on bass and Glen senior on drums.
SAT Dingo Shed 8:00pm
SUN alterNATIVE Lounge 12:05pm
MON Dingo Shed 4:45pm

The Last Kinection

Stylish Australian Indigenous hip-hop that empowers listeners with a respect for culture through music and image. Weno’s energy and passion combined with his sister’s breakneck lyrics and melodies, mixed with DJ Jaytee’s turntable techniques is inspiring. Hailing from the Kabi Kabi nation of South East QLD they use backdrops and visual footage that coincides with their music.
FRI BlakTracks 11:40pm
SAT alterNATIVE Lounge 12:10am
SUN BlakTracks 3:20pm
MON Dingo Shed 12:35am

The Medics

The Medics have garnered acclaim in their hometown of Cairns, Far North Queensland, as a young energetic indie band with insightful songs wide in scope and musical sounds. Quiet ambience, epic build ups, breakdowns, light and shade, delicate and intense. Jhindu Lawrie, Charles Thomas, Andrew Thomson and Kahl Wallace arrange electric and acoustic guitars, bass, drums, glockenspiel, keyboards, percussion and 3-part vocal harmonies.
FRI BlakTracks 9:20pm
SUN Nomads Palace 11:45pm
MON alterNATIVE Lounge 10:35pm

The Steven Hart Band

Born in Cherbourg in the 1950s, Steven is a direct descendent of the Kullillee tribe and has historical connections to the Wakka Wakka tribe of Cherbourg. From the age of 10, Steven was taught by his late uncle Don Brad, an Elder from the Kookalanji tribe of Far North Queensland, to sing and corroboree dance and to play many musical instruments including the didgeridoo.
SAT Little Blak Duck 12:30pm
SUN Little Blak Duck 7:30pm

The Sunshine Reggae Band

The Sunshine Reggae band hail from Ikunji, Haasts Bluff in the West Macdonald Ranges of the Central Desert. They sing in both Luritja and English, of the old ways, their home land and the lives they lead. Accomplished musicians, they carve out solid desert reggae grooves and pump out pulsing middle-of-the-dirt-road music.
SAT Little Blak Duck 11:30pm
SUN alterNATIVE Lounge 11:05am
MON Dingo Shed 11:35pm

The Yabu Band

Multi-talented brothers Delson and Boyd Stokes, have created a powerful, unique desert rock and reggae sound. Yabu means Rock/Gold and this seven-piece group play music that incorporates Western Desert and Wongutha language.
FRI Dingo Shed 8:30pm
SAT Little Blak Duck 8:30pm
SUN alterNATIVE Lounge 1:05pm
MON BlakTracks 11:40am

Ykson

Ykson is one of the revelations of New Caledonian music. Born on Lifou, a small Pacific Ocean island in New Caledonia, Jean-Philip Katreie Ihnomadra, also known as Ykson, began to sing at the age of 12, delighting audiences with his performances. His sound is an astonishing mix of rap, blues and reggae sounds combined with traditional Kanak rhythms.
SAT Nomads Palace 5:00pm
SUN Little Blak Duck 11:50am
MON Little Blak Duck 11:30am