Spirited Sessions
The finest in folk music from around Australia
The finest in folk music from around Australia
Contemporary pop-indie-folk storyteller Sadie Mustoe delivers twisting melodies that will draw you into a world of magical realism.
The Queenscliff Music Festival’s ‘Foot-in-the-Door’ 2022 winner, Sadie creates something organic that could be the soundtrack for any modern fantasy story - full of colour, epic sounds and evocative lyrics.
She is the up-and-coming Australian artist to keep your eyes on and she's performing live for you at our Distillery Bar.
Led by charismatic Scotsman Rich Davies, Australian Folk Music Awards Finalists The Low Road are a force of nature, delivering trad-roots instrumentation with an intensity any rock band would be proud of.
The will charm you with wit and banter, heart-on-sleeve story-telling, then bring you to tears with a heart-wrenching ballad.
Step into the heart of classic country with Rhiannon McArthur (Rhiz) and Pete Daffy, as they bring to life the timeless duets of the 1950s and 60s.
Together with The Taggin' Along Band—featuring Pete Fidler on dobro and mandolin, Donal Baylor on fiddle, and Ross Sermons on double bass —they offer an unforgettable show from the golden-era of country music.
A Central Victorian Americana band originating just down the road from Heathcote, Paper Jane features wooden sonic tones and fragile unprocessed voices. Theirs are songs of Australian stories and life beyond the happy ending, from an era when songs weren’t rolled in tinsel.
Friday 13 February - Skiffle Party
Friday 13 March - Enda Kenny
Friday 17 April - Fred Smith
Friday 19 June - Michael Waugh
Unwind the weekend in style with free live music from Ballarat's own.
Freya and Tom McGowan are a daughter/dad duo from Ballarat who have performed at some of Victoria’s most loved festivals.
As a 15 year old songwriter living in a regional area, Freya’s lyrics provide listeners with a glimpse into themes that are central to her experiences. Combined with Tom’s emotive guitar lines, their sound is a rich tapestry that reflects the broad range of artists that Freya has grown up listening to.