Artists 2025

Catch Beretta and Sullivan before they head to the USA! This powerhouse blues duo brings over 40 years of combined experience. With Nathan Beretta’s soaring guitar and Dan Sullivan’s soulful harmonica, they deliver raw, electrifying performances.
Winners of the 2024 Sydney Blues Challenge, they’ll represent Australia in Memphis at the International Blues Challenge.

Embodying the vintage sound of the Mississippi Delta, Australian bluesman Frank Sultana captivates audiences with his gritty voice and authentic storytelling.
In 2023, he made history by winning the Memphis International Blues Challenge, becoming only the third non-North American artist to do so in the event's 40-year history. His album 'Ghosts of Sun', recorded at the legendary Sun Studio, spent eight months on the Australian Blues Roots Radio Airplay Charts.
A respected songwriter, he has won multiple Sydney Blues Society Awards, and his track 'The Howling Dogs' was nominated at the 2023 APRA/AMCOS Awards.
Beyond performing, Frank collaborates with KJBF to curate blues performances, sharing his passion to enrich the blues community.

Don’t miss Hussy Hicks, a dynamic duo straddling folk, blues, country, and rock. Led by Leesa Gentz and Julz Parker, they’ve built a global reputation with fiery performances at top festivals in Australia, the USA, and Europe.
We’re super pumped to have talent of this calibre here!

We’re excited to welcome international blues artist Jon Hines to our festival stages!
An award winner for performance and songwriting from Canada, he is a two-time nominee for Blues Recording of the Year and a winner at the Memphis Blues Challenge.
Don’t miss his captivating new music!

Tasmanian musician Pete Cornelius captivates audiences with his virtuosic guitar skills and soulful vocals. Blending blues, funky grooves, and Americana, he leads the acclaimed Pete Cornelius Band, delivering dynamic performances.
Following the successful release of their new album in December 2024, his authentic sound continues to evolve.

Hailed as the ‘Breakthrough Artist’ of the 2022 Byron Bay Bluesfest, Roshani uplifts the soul with her genre-blurring sound. From blues powerhouse to electro house diva, she creates a unique musical experience using foot pedals, loop stations, and guitars.
Let’s hear it for this superstar who will blow you away!

Sweet Talk brings the party with their high-energy shows, blending vintage American music, improvised jams, and classic songwriting. This 6-piece Melbourne band has lit up top festivals like Bluesfest and Port Fairy, earning rave reviews.
Get ready for infectious boogie vibes and pure musical magic!