Rhiz & The Sugarplums are a five-piece honkytonk band from Victoria, Australia, reviving a retro country sound that’s as timeless as it is irresistible. With a voice as bold as her boots and a songwriting style inspired by the trailblazing women of country roots music, Rhiz (Rhiannon McArthur) brings heart, humour, and heat to every tune. Backed by The Sugarplums, the band delivers big vocals, a grooving rhythm section, and plenty of twang - A combo guaranteed to get you on the dancefloor. After turning heads with their debut album, they’re back with a second—recorded in none other than Nashville!

Ballarat local singer-songwriter Blue Ren and band return to Kilderkin Distillery to launch their new album.

Moody, authentic, and emotionally charged, Blue Ren invites listeners into her world. Based in Ballarat, the singer-songwriter writes with raw vulnerability and unflinching honesty, her storytelling cuts deep, offering a soundtrack to her unique life experience including the messy parts. 

Blue Ren’s sound is shaped by the emotive storytelling of iconic folk and alt-country artists like Jewel and Counting Crows, while her contemporary influences, including The Lumineers and dark folk sensation Paris Paloma bring a modern edge.