We respectfully acknowledge the Jaara people, traditional custodians of the land on which the Town Folk Festival takes place.
Artists
In alphabetical order…
A. Savage
Frontman of Parquet Courts, Savage brings his striking solo albums to Australia, blending folk, country, and rock with introspective lyricism. Expect an honest hour of fun.
aplegate
This 5-piece band from Castlemaine blends psychedelic rock, jazz, and experimental jams, evoking Pond and MGMT with dreamy pop vocals.
Don’t Thank Me Spank Me!
Nitida Atkinson and Esther Henderson’s band combines sublime songwriting, 80s bangers, and garage-girl-group harmonies.
Felicity Cripps Band
Delivering folk-pop with an ethereal dark edge, their newest album, ‘Chasing Volcanoes,’ offers a transformative musical journey.
Grace Cummings
Her third album RAMONA, recorded with Jonathan Wilson, is a masterwork of theatricality and emotion, featuring poetic lyricism and singular vocals.
Harmony Byrne
Australian singer/songwriter Harmony Byrne explores folk, alt-country, blues, and gospel with her introspective debut album, Heavy Doors.
Kid Sam
Kid Sam’s reunion continues to delight with the duo dusting off their cult classic late-00s self-titled debut album and reminding us all why their percussive, alt-folk sound was so moving in the first place. A must-see for the uninitiated.
M79
Castlemaine’s cherished electronic funk-rock dance band brings sass, beats, slide guitar, and vocoder to Boomtown Winery for late-night entertainment.
Marlon Williams
New Zealand’s Marlon Williams draws on folk and country traditions with his distinctive tone and heartstring-plucking vibrato.
Merryn Jeann
Merryn Jeann’s debut album DOG BEACH showcases her creativity and rich instrumentation. Check her out at Town Folk for an unforgettable experience.
Ngaiire
Papua New Guinea-born Australian R&B and future soul singer-songwriter Ngaire Laun Joseph, known as Ngaiire, brings her unique style to the stage.
Queenie
Eloise Thetford’s alter-ego Queenie delivers fiery charisma and freewheeling stagecraft, shaking and smouldering with her top musicians.
Ruby & Loretta
Inseparable besties Ruby & Loretta combine exquisite vocals, stage presence, and storytelling prowess over a full-band soundtrack.
Tek Tek Ensemble
TEK TEK performs energetic music inspired by jungles, discos, 60s chic, and desert rituals, captivating audiences with their wild, eclectic performances.
The Maes
Sisters Maggie and Elsie Rigby, immersed in folk traditions, are respected songwriters and instrumentalists.
The Teskey Brothers
The headline act delivers soulful music to Castlemaine, blending Josh Teskey’s vocals with Sam’s Stratocaster for an epic performance.