Chloe and Jason Roweth with Matt Nightingale

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Chloe and Jason Roweth with Matt Nightingale

Drawing their inspiration from the warmth of old-style bush entertainment and folklore, the Roweths work with vibrant arrangements of new and old traditional Australian ballads and work songs, early country music, original music, poetry, yarns, and dance tunes, weaving together and carrying forward diverse threads of the Australian tradition. Integral to the sound is the formidable and expressive double bass of Matt Nightingale.

Liz Frencham Trio

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Liz Frencham Trio

2018 Troubadour Award Winner and perennial festival presence Liz Frencham is stepping back into centre stage supported by virtuoso multi-instrumentalists Pete Fidler and Josh Bennett. She has a BRAND new album and a swag of new songs along with favourites from her 'Jigzag', 'Jimmy The Fish' and duet album days. Come and be warmed by that cheeky grin and cradled by her luminous, generous presence.

Mammals, The (USA)

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Mammals, The (USA)

The Mammals are an Americana/folk/rock band fronted by husband-and-wife songwriting duo, Mike Merenda and Ruth Ungar, the daughter of fiddle legend, Jay Ungar. The Mammals joke that they’re “too folk for the rock show” and “too rock for the folk show”, but in reality they hit the critical emotional and sonic touchstones of both. Their performances are propelled by just the right amount of guitar grit, soothing harmony, barn-burning fiddle, retro grooves, and storytelling savvy.

RONDANIHAN

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RONDANIHAN

The Rondanihan traditional Filipino plucked string orchestra in Rondalla tradition commenced in 2002 in Canberra and has performed in the Philippines, Qld, NSW and the ACT, with regular performances in Canberra and surrounding regions. Based in Canberra, the group performs at major cultural events festivals, diplomatic and public receptions. The repertoire combines traditional and popular music from the Philippines along with classical and popular tunes arranged for plucked stings. Performances are often accompanied by dancers.

Victorian Folk Music Club’s Billabong Band

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Victorian Folk Music Club’s Billabong Band

The Victorian Folk Music Club's Billabong Band is the longest continuously performing bush band in Australia. With its emphasis on traditional Australian (European) folk song, dance and poetry, it strives to keep alive the traditions that are sometimes overshadowed by the American and Scots/Irish traditions. It performs regularly around Melbourne and country towns at local festivals, dances and various private functions.