Queenscliff Music Festival

Lime Cordiale

Lime Cordiale are an Australian pop rock group formed in 2009. It consists of brothers Oli and Louis Leimbach, with additional members James Jennings, Felix Bornholt and Nicholas Polovineo. They released their debut studio album Permanent Vacation in 2017. The group have performed at Groovin' the Moo and South by Southwest. At the 2020 ARIA Music Awards they were nominated in eight categories and won Breakthrough Artist – Release for their second album, 14 Steps to a Better You.

Meg Mac

'Is It Worth Being Sad'?

This brilliant rhetorical question sets the scene for the introduction to Meg Mac in 2022.

For those familiar with Meg’s impressive past releases, it hints at what has occupied her in her time out of the spotlight. And for those unfamiliar, it epitomises the thoughtful artistry of this inimitable artist as she takes her craft to a new, higher level.

Her new single 'Is It Worth Being Sad' is a stunning offering, bold in its scope and execution, yet humble and intimate at the same time. Produced by electrifying producer duo The Donuts – Kendrick Lamar, H.E.R. – it finds this maverick delving into the depths of inner darkness to chart a forward path.

Kate Miller-Heidke

From opera, to indie-pop, musical theatre, and TV - Kate Miller-Heidke is a superstar.

She is the only artist in the world to have performed on stage at Coachella, the New York Metropolitan Opera, and the Eurovision Song Contest.

She has released five top 10 studio albums and had multi-platinum sales for songs such as The Last Day On Earth and Caught In The Crowd.

Her work has been nominated for ARIA Awards in categories as diverse as Best Pop Release, Best Adult Contemporary Album, Best Classical Album, Best Soundtrack, Best Comedy Release and Best Australian Live Act.

With her collaborator Keir Nuttall, she wrote the music and lyrics for the Sydney Theatre Company’s acclaimed production of 'Muriel’s Wedding: The Musical’, which is currently being re-tooled for a Broadway run.

She represented Australia at Eurovision in 2019 with her original song Zero Gravity - her heartfelt performance and out of this world staging winning her 1st place in her semi-final and a top 10 placing in the grand final.

She released her latest studio album ‘Child in Reverse’ during the early days of the pandemic, and is – finally! – touring it around the country in July. On Thursday she releases her new single ‘You Can’t Hurt Me Anymore’.

Here is Kate Miller-Heidke.

Baker Boy

Baker Boy aka Danzal Baker OAM is a dancer, artist & actor. From Milingimbi in North East Arnhem Land (Australia).

Steph Strings

Steph Strings is a 24 year-old guitarist/singer-songwriter based in Melbourne, Australia.

Peter Garrett & The Alter Egos

Mia Dyson

www.miadyson.com

Peter Garrett

Sunday Lemonade

Tys & Loz form ‘Sunday Lemonade’; a melodic, folky, ray-of-sunshine duo any day of the week!

Kerryn Fields

"Folk Singer, Magician, Empress"

Sunburnt Country

“Personal, tender and passionate at once”

NZ Musician

"Utterly irresistible"

Beat Magazine

www.kerrynfields.com

The Bamboos

The Bamboos are a Melbourne 9 piece Soul / Funk act formed by Lance Ferguson. Ferguson has reunited with Tim Rogers (You Am I) as The Ferguson Rogers Process. The album 'Substance And Or Style' is out 15/11 and they'll be on tour from 22/11.

Hussy Hicks

A musical tour de force featuring Leesa Gentz’s powerhouse vocals& Julz Parker’s iconic guitar skills

Kaiit

The Babe Rainbow

loverboys of bourgeois AUS rob@selectmusic.com.au EU Adele.Slater@codaagency.com

Tim Rogers

Tim Rogers is best known as the guitarist, singer, and primary songwriter of the Australian rock band You Am I, who were the poster boys of alternative rock within Australia during the '90s, though largely unknown overseas. The elegantly wasted Rogers also became known for his roguishly charming persona and rock star antics to rival Ryan Adams both on and off the stage. Rogers was born in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, in 1968, although he moved several times in his youth. His older brother had a collection of imported American records, which Rogers would break into his room to listen to while he was out. The first lineup of You Am I consisted of Rogers, his brother Jaimme (the initial frontman), and a school friend of theirs. While living in the city of Canberra and studying law and arts, Rogers met Andy Kent, who became You Am I's sound mixer. After a fight between the Rogers brothers, the lineup changed completely and Kent was invited to play bass. You Am I went on to win many Australian fans in the '90s, releasing three albums in a row, all of which debuted at number one. Rogers is said to keep all of their trophies in his outdoor toilet. In 1999 he released his first album outside of You Am I with a backing band called the Twin Set, the popular What Rhymes with Cars and Girls. The songs took a low-key, acoustic approach that contrasted with the rough-and-ready rock sound of You Am I, many of them inspired by a breakup with his long-term girlfriend. Several of You Am I's tunes had featured on the soundtrack to David Caesar's homage to Quentin Tarantino, Idiot Box, with Rogers helping to select the songs. When it came time to record the soundtrack to his 2002 movie Dirty Deeds, Caesar turned to Rogers to assemble an album's worth of material with his band as well as collaborators such as Dallas Crane and Billy Thorpe, obviously including the AC/DC classic, "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap." After Rogers' marriage (to a girl met while touring Europe), he began splitting his time between her home in Spain and his in Australia. His time in Australia was marked by headline-grabbing bad-boy behavior. After You Am I was dropped by their label, BMG, Rogers confronted Australian Idol judge Mark Holden at Adelaide Airport with claims that his band was removed to make way for albums by winners of the program. A scuffle ensued and the two were reprimanded by airport security. Rogers admitted that he had been drinking before the confrontation occurred. His behavior was again the focus when You Am I played at the Falls Festival in Tasmania. A visibly intoxicated Rogers stumbled and slurred through several songs before apologizing and abandoning the set halfway through. Backstage, he accidentally knocked over fellow performer Missy Higgins, causing her to briefly lose consciousness. The result was Rogers' admission of his drug and alcohol problems. Rogers formed a new backing band, ironically named the Temperance Union, with whom he released Spit Polish in 2004 and the double album Ghost Songs/Dirty Ron in 2005. The sound was raw and gutsy, in comparison to the gentleness of his previous solo outing. Ghost Songs featured several duets with singers including Higgins (who apparently holds no grudge) and Rebecca Barnard and the song "Ridin' from My House to Ours," inspired by the divorce he was undergoing at the time. Rogers' next marriage was a musical one. He teamed up with Tex Perkins, frontman of the Cruel Sea and the Beasts of Bourbon, to form a duo called T'n'T. Initially formed as a joke, they played pub gigs with acoustic guitars, using material from both their lengthy careers. Interest was such that T'n'T became a going concern, and went on to play shows with a full orchestra and record an album, My Better Half, in 2006. In 2007 Rogers released another solo album, The Luxury of Hysteria, through his own label, Ruby Q. Although all of the members of the Temperance Union contributed, the album was credited to Rogers alone. ~ Jody Macgregor, Rovi

Cousin Tony's BNF

De Porsal

mutt music. on wadawurrung and wurundjeri country

Magic Dirt

Magic Dirt, the seminal female fronted alternative rock band from the 90's, comprised of Adalita, Dean Turner, Raul Sanchez and Adam Robertson (past members Daniel Herring and Dave Thomas). Formed in Geelong in 1991, it wasn't long before the band was packing out pubs in Melbourne and supporting bands like Pavement and Sonic Youth. Their 2nd EP, 'Life Was Better' (1994), debuted at #1 on the alternative charts staying there for a staggering 75 weeks. They then released their super heavy 1st album 'Friends In Danger' in 1996, followed by the blistering, 'Young And Full Of The Devil' (1998). In 2000 the band released 'What Are Rockstars Doing Today' which included anthemic hit, 'Dirty Jeans', followed up by the multi-ARIA Award nominated 'Tough Love’ (2003). Magic Dirt continued to blitz the live music circuit cementing their status as one of Australia's best loved and highly respected bands. In September 2006 they released their 5th studio album, 'Snow White' and after parting ways with Warner Music Australia later that same year the band released all noise album 'Roky's Room', 'Beast' and their 6th studio album 'Girl' on their own label, 'Emergency Music'. In 2009 the band suffered the devastating loss of founding member and bassist, Dean Turner and consequently went on an indefinite hiatus. Nearly a decade later, after a chance reunion in their hometown of Geelong, the band have decided to hit the road again, in honour of their bandmate and their long and extensive legacy.

Maes

Owelu Dreamhouse

Jordie Lane

The much loved Australian indie roots artist, from Melbourne via LA to Nashville, offers up first teo singles, The Changing Weather and Blame Me If You Want To from his forthcoming album, Tropical Depression.

Azure Ryder

Jesse Valach

Matt Corby

Matthew John Corby is an Australian singer-songwriter. He achieved his commercial breakthrough with his fourth EP, Into the Flame, which peaked at No. 3 on the ARIA Singles Chart, and by April 2012, was certified 6× Platinum by ARIA. His 2011 single "Brother" and his 2013 single "Resolution" both won ARIA Music Awards for Song of the Year. Corby has released three studio albums, Telluric, Rainbow Valley and Everything's Fine.

Kitty, Daisy & Lewis

Mika James

Wayne Jury

The Listies

Podcast, Insta, tiktok, bandcamp, iview, phonebook @thelisties

The Gnomes

The Gnomes (fka Gnome) is a four-piece rock band from Frankston, Australia, known for their tight sound, classic songwriting, and energetic live shows. Originally a solo project, The Gnomes has grown into a louder, sharper outfit with a full band lineup and a harder edge. Taking influence from The Kinks, The Easybeats, and The Lemon Twigs, The Gnomes blends catchy melodies with driving beats, mixing the spirit of the ’60s with a fresh edge. Their sound pulls from Merseybeat, power pop, and vintage rock ’n’ roll, with a modern feel that’s punchy and direct. The Gnomes early recordings leaned into lo-fi indie and slowcore, but now as a band their recent works mark a clear shift toward a more energetic, Rock'n'Roll guitar-driven approach. Their shows are full of energy, heart, and a little bit of chaos. With a growing list of gigs under their belt and a more focused sound, The Gnomes are carving out a space in Melbourne’s rock scene, one punchy set at a time.

Queenscliff Music Festival 2026

Queenscliff Music Festival 2026

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