Queenscliff Music Festival 2014 Official Program

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CONTENTS MINISTER’S MESSAGE + MAYOR’S MESSAGE POSTER ARTIST + MERCHANDISE ARTIST BIOS FRIDAY TIMETABLE SATURDAY TIMETABLE SUNDAY TIMETABLE SITE MAPS FOOD STALLS KIDS QUARTER ARTIST BIOS (CONTINUED) WELCOME TO QMF HANDY STUFF TO KNOW ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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MINISTER’S MESSAGE Welcome to the Queenscliff Music Festival, one of Victoria’s favourite regional music and cultural celebrations and a major tourism drawcard.

Renowned as the first major all-ages festival on the Australian summer music festival calendar, the Queenscliff Music Festival has earned a reputation for showcasing high calibre international and Australian performers, as well as emerging artists.

Since 1997, this iconic family-friendly event has attracted thousands of visitors to the picturesque Bellarine Peninsula ahead of the traditional summer peak holiday period, delivering significant economic and social benefits to Queenscliff and surrounding towns.

Evaluations have found that almost 40 per cent of visitors to the festival stay in and around Queenscliff for two nights driving increased trade for local accommodation, tourism and hospitality operators, as well as retailers.

The Victorian Government is proud to be supporting the 18th Queenscliff Music Festival as part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring regional Victoria shares the economic benefits of our thriving tourism and events sector.

I wish you a highly enjoyable time at the festival and also encourage you to take time to experience Queenscliff’s and the Bellarine’s many other attractions.

The Hon. Louise Asher MP Minister for Tourism and Major Events

M AYO R ’ S M E S S A G E On behalf of the Borough of Queenscliffe it gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to the 2014 Queenscliff Music Festival. This incredible musical event has grown to become an annual highlight of the region’s events calendar.

Now in its 18th year, the festival returns once again to Princess Park overlooking picturesque Port Phillip Bay and festival-goers have the option of low-cost camping accommodation, enabling a bigger and more diverse audience to enjoy the festival.

Queenscliff’s grand buildings and stunning coastal environment provide the perfect backdrop to this three-day celebration of contemporary Australian

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and world music, and for the first time a comedy line up.

I encourage you to take time out from the musical feast to taste the many other delights of the region including our great beaches, boutiques, galleries, cafes, hotels and harbour. I also encourage you to return over the summer to further enjoy the region’s attractions and hospitality.

Congratulations to the organisers of the Queenscliff Music Festival for a spectacular program in 2014.

The festival certainly continues to get bigger and better than ever. Let the music begin!

Cr Helene Cameron Borough of Queenscliffe Mayor

P O S T E R A RT I S T : M E R E D I T H E A R L S Meredith Earls is a Melbourne based designer and artist who grew up on the Bellarine Peninsula. She is represented by Boom Gallery, Geelong. More of her work can be viewed at www.meredithearls.com or www.boomgallery.com.au

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Live Music Saturday 6-9 Sunday 12-3 Lounge Bar Opens @ 11am Barefoot Bowls Everyone’s Welcome QMF’s

Newest Venue

QB T&C

Queenscliff Bowling Tennis & Croquet Club

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From haunting acoustic ballads to big band rock’n’soul guaranteed to make you move, Dan Sultan delivers a dynamic live set. The two time ARIA award winning artist returned this year with his fourth album Blackbird. Recorded in Nashville with acclaimed producer Jacquire King (Tom Waits, Modest Mouse, Kings Of Leon), it debuted at number 4 on the ARIA charts. It took out the coveted spot of triple j’s feature album and earned plenty of positive reviews. Earlier this year, Sultan supported Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, and then followed it up with a huge national tour this winter with sold-out shows around the country before heading off to perform in London, New York and Los Angeles. In 2010, along with the two ARIAs for Best Blues And Roots Album and Male Artist of the Year, Sultan also scooped up two Deadly Awards and two AIR Awards. Dan Sultan’s star is swiftly on the rise.

Friday ‐ Lighthouse Stage ‐ 10:45pm ‐ 12:00am

THE JEZ ABEL S

P Too few bands inspire listeners to dance from dusk until dawn, but The Jezabels, with their own brand of bold pop, have never had that problem.

Their latest single Time to Dance from their latest album The Brink has been getting people up and moving across the globe in the past couple of months, from the muddy fields of Glastonbury Festival to London Calling Fest, T In The Park, to Montreaux Jazz Festival, Firefly Festival and New York’s legendary Bowery Ballroom and all points 10

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Saturday ‐ Lighthouse Stage ‐ 11:00pm ‐ 12:00am

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Every so often a band comes along that captures the collective imagination. A band that has all the essential elements in place to become a musical movement. The music of Hiatus Kaiyote strikes the perfect note, merging poetry and polyrhythms.

On the band’s debut album Tawk Tomahawk, it’s as if the vast desert landscape has opened up, borrowing ingredients from far-reaching lands to concoct a distinctive flavour that is the essence of all its parts. Each song whispers of delicious, ancient stories untold. Hiatus Kaiyote has a style that can’t be easily pinpointed. Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding, Tupac Shakur, Flying Lotus, traditional flamenco and music from Mali and Colombia have influenced the group. “You’re eradicating labels of barriers,” says Nai Palm.

“The words are important, but the way they’re shaped makes them malleable for the listener to absorb. How you proceed involves a larger activity, and I love that.”

Friday ‐ Lighthouse Stage ‐ 7:00 ‐ 8:00pm

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R The Church continue to redefine what it is to be a band. Guiding the band though their career has been a combination of chemistry, talent and a desire for excellence. Their unique and distinctive guitar sounds paired with their thought-provoking lyrics have succeeded in inspiring both the audience and the critics’ imagination the world over. In recent years the band have continued on their creative trajectory, and with their induction into the 2010 ARIA Hall Of Fame, they have been

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able to reflect on their huge body of work as they continue to be prolific and pursue their artistic aspirations both live and in the studio. Rolling Stone Australia gave their last album Untitled #23 an unprecedented 5 star review - “a stunningly ambitious album of shimmering rock”. A comment that underpins the band’s ability to continue to produce progressive and engaging music to this day.

Saturday ‐ Lighthouse Stage ‐ 9:00 ‐ 10:15pm

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P E R F EC T T R I P O D AU ST R A L I A N S O N G S

P Inspired by their celebrated rendition of Paul Kelly’s Meet Me in the Middle of the Air, Air the harmony super group that is Eddie Perfect and Tripod have re-united to craft a collection of gorgeous vocal arrangements of iconic Australian hits across the ages. In its Australian debut performance, Australian Songs is a hand-picked playlist of fair-dinkum winners, filtered through four of the most idiosyncratic voices and musical brains working on the Australian stage today.

Perfect Tripod delivers a veritable zodiac of Australian music – star signs you should expect - the Crawl,

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Saturday ‐ Lighthouse Stage ‐ 1:00 ‐ 2:00pm

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Australian Funk/Soul/Hip Hop legends Skunkhour come to Queenscliff Music Festival to perform a special ‘classic album’ set. Playing their internationally lauded self-titled debut from 1993, song by song. Fused with sinuous grooves, magnetic rhythms, brass hooks, and compelling interwoven dual vocals, the debut album sold world-wide and introduced the band as a wholly original force on the Australian music landscape. Known for their energetic 12

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sets as well as the depth and diversity of their music, the band reforms for Queenscliff Music Festival to bring a classic back to life. Few Australian bands have crossed as many genres or opened as many doors as Skunkhour. The first Australian funk hip hop soul rock band to gain a national and international audience and, in the process, blaze a trail for contemporary Aussie hip hop and groove music.

Friday ‐ Lighthouse Stage ‐ 8:45 ‐ 10:00pm

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The past three years of living life in different countries, hemispheres and timezones have seen touring take a backseat for The Waifs. Individually, Donna, Vikki and Josh have been busy traveling, relocating and nesting with family, however music has always remained an essential part of everyday life. The Waifs will be temporarily reunited on home soil this November.

They’ll be performing favourite tracks spanning their 20 year career plus a few new songs thrown in for good measure. From a journey that began in 1992, with two sisters and a friend traveling in a van playing gigs for anyone and anywhere, to half a million record sales locally and multiple ARIA awards, The Waifs have plenty of tales to tell through their music.

Sunday ‐ Lighthouse Stage ‐ 2:30 ‐ 3:30pm

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When he debuted in 2002 with the album To Let, Xavier Rudd began a journey that would see him become one of the most iconic voices in Australian music, literally and figuratively. With each new album, this journey has wound like a river making its way toward the ocean - twisting and turning, flowing and cascading as it relentlessly pushes forward. Introducing himself as an artist of both imagination and conscience, Xavier Rudd’s ability to marry uplifting melodies with thought-provoking themes and concepts produced music that, one way or another, made you feel good. With an array of guitars, yidakis (didgeridoos), stomp box and percussion, Rudd re-introduced a lot of Australians to the sounds and stories of the land’s original owners, while introducing the rest of the world to an entirely new sound altogether.

Sunday ‐ Lighthouse Stage ‐ 4:00 ‐ 5:30pm

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ÁINE T YRRELL

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Áine Tyrrell’s songs smell of the saltiness of her home on the west coast of Ireland. She grew up sitting amongst Irish traditional music royalty, learning early the craft of storytelling through song from her father. Her travels have been as extensive as her influences, and her infectious melodies have won her loyal fan bases in several pockets of the globe. She has quickly established herself an artist to watch in the Australian music scene with the amazing outcome of her recent crowd funding campaign which has brought support from all across the scene and world. It’s no wonder that the Queenscliff Music Festival has recently awarded her the Emerging Artist Grant with her live performances full of honesty and passion for her music.

To group 21 year old Alister Turrill in with other young roots players would be a mistake. His playing style blends a true form of blues with complex song writing seldom seen in someone so young.

Alister won the 2011 Melbourne Youth in Blues award, and as a result has been taking guidance from Australia’s most respected blues artists. He’s shared the stage with Jeff Lang, Geoff Achison and Lloyd Spiegel on several occasions and has supported the likes of Ash Grunwald, Tim Freedman, Shane Howard and Charlie Parr. It’s the raw, uninhibited honesty of his song writing, evident on his debut album Reverence & Resonance, that has seen him charm crowd after crowd at each of his performances. A young man wise beyond his years.

Saturday ‐ QMF Express (Carriage C) ‐ Departs 11am, 12mid, 1pm Saturday ‐ Stoked On Hesse ‐ 3:30 ‐ 4:15pm Sunday ‐ Salt Lounge ‐ 1:30 ‐ 2:15pm

Friday ‐ The Pavilion ‐ 9:30 ‐ 10:30pm Saturday ‐ Queenscliff Inn ‐ 11:00 ‐ 11:45am Saturday ‐ QMF Express (Carriage B) ‐ Departs 2, 3, 4pm Sunday ‐ Bowling Club ‐ 1:00 ‐ 1:45pm

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Aluka, want to share with you the majesty of the human voice. After releasing their debut album in April 2013 to critical acclaim, Aluka head back to Queenscliff to once again beguile audiences with their unique take on pop infused vocal experimentation. Since forming in 2008, Aluka have honed the art of writing music specifically for the human voice. It is this ingenuity and fresh take on the a cappella genre that has seen them make fans the world over. Aluka’s sometimes dreamy, sometimes epic live show will knock your socks off, and these ladies will do so using only what they came into the world with, their voices.

Saturday ‐ Salt Lounge ‐ 12:45 ‐ 1:30pm Saturday ‐ Queenscliff Inn ‐ 2:45 ‐ 3:30pm Sunday ‐ Stoked On Hesse ‐ 12:30 ‐ 1:15pm

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At just 22, award winning singer/songwriter Andrew Redford has gained experience which belies his years. The multi-instrumentalist has won the Teen QSong Award, Billy Thorpe Scholarship and the Telstra Road to Discovery. Recognized internationally, he has been winning over hearts everywhere with his unique blend of acoustic indie/ pop. Andrew has been touring with and supporting Australian acts including Pete Murray and Shannon Noll. His Telstra Road To Discovery win afforded him the opportunity to head to Song Studios in Nashville, as well as perform at iconic venues and music festivals. Andrew’s music has earned him a loyal band of youtube followers, while his lyrics and live performances have been likened to Ben Gibbard (Death Cab For Cutie), Chris Martin and Ed Sheeran.

Sunday ‐ Glaneuse Stage ‐ 12:45 ‐ 1:15pm

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Angie McMahon is a 20 year old soulful folk singer/songwriter from Melbourne. In 2013 she won the opportunity to tour with Bon Jovi across Australia and perform as the band’s opening act, thanks to the Telstra Road to Discovery program.

Though still extremely young, Angie has also supported Matt Corby, and completed a music performance program in Los Angeles. She is now gigging across Melbourne and recording her first EP. Sunday ‐ Glaneuse Stage ‐ 12:00 ‐ 12:30pm

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Archer is an old-time sing song man. Others note that he’s an ‘outsider’. He lives out there for sure, somewhere with no fixed address, anywhere or nowhere. Archer is hard to pin down. Born in North Carolina, he’s found a roaming home in Australia. He plucks guitar, writes and plays country bush blues, and every new song from Archer sounds 100 years old. His music is stripped back and simple. His influences skip back generations to the traditional country singers.

Tex Morton, Smilin’ Billy Blinkhorn, guys like that. He learned to sing up North with the Pacific Islanders. He’s a musical drifter, picking up stories wherever he goes, polishing them into honest songs. There’s a sense with Archer that his music exists outside of time. Which makes sense, because he exists outside of place.

Saturday ‐ Glaneuse Stage ‐ 12:00 ‐ 12:45pm Saturday ‐ Salt Lounge ‐ 3:15 ‐ 4:00pm Sunday ‐ QMF Express (Carriage A) ‐ Departs 11am, 12pm Sunday ‐ Stoked On Hesse ‐ 2:30 ‐ 3:15pm Sunday ‐ Bowling Club ‐ 1:00 ‐ 1:45pm

B EC G O R I N G & THE ELWOOD WINTERS

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Somewhere wandering the streets of Brunswick is a jazz guitar student with a baby face, a ‘what you lookin at mate’ haircut and chops any young muso would die for. She hails from the Surfcoast, but her recent migration has seen her popping up on bills around Melbourne and oversees. With soulful vocals coupled with a never-ending bag of blues infused riffery, Bec Goring maintains a striking contrast among songs. Backed by a trio with equally as much grunt and talent, Bec swings between songs about relationships, adversity and all the important stuff that keeps the world going round.

Australian Blues and Roots band Blue Shaddy are a band with connections. Founding members, Jim McClelland, Graham McClelland and Sandy McClelland are all family, born and bred in the Western Australian town of Kellerberrin. These three have not lost that rustic, relaxed country charm that has endeared them to so many over the years.

Known for their infectious amalgamation of blues, roots and country that’s played with an energetic physical presence and power that leaves you with a broad smile. An infectious family band with an energy that’s tough to beat.

Saturday ‐ Stoked On Hesse ‐ 12:30 ‐ 1:15pm Saturday ‐ The Pavilion ‐ 5:15 ‐ 6:00pm Sunday ‐ QMF Express (Carriage C) ‐ Departs 1 & 2pm

Friday ‐ Hippos Stage ‐ 8:00 ‐ 9:00pm Saturday ‐ QMF Express (Carriage D) ‐ Departs 2, 3, 4pm Saturday ‐ Glaneuse Stage ‐ 10:15 ‐ 11:15pm

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Saturday ‐ Hippos Stage ‐ 6:15 ‐ 7:15pm Sunday ‐ Hippos Stage ‐ 3:30 ‐ 4:30pm

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The Bombay Royale are purveyors of vintage Bollywood inspired sounds. From lonesome spaghetti to surf rock to spine-bending space disco, all overlaid with the voices of protagonists ‘The Tiger’ and ‘The Lady’ singing in Hindi, Bengali and other languages. Originally conceived by ‘The Skipper’, The Bombay Royale have travelled far from their home in the suburban wilds of Melbourne and taken their unique sound to audiences in Europe, UK and the USA, where their performances have been met with astonishment and critical acclaim.

The Bombay Royale’s debut album You Me Bullets Love reached number one on the iTunes World Music charts. In June 2014, the band unleashed its trademark sound yet again and set off on an extraordinary musical safari on their new album The Island of Doctor Electrico.

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Charles Jenkins is a Melbourne songwriter and performer with more than 25 years experience in the industry. Starting out with the rockabilly/punk outfit The Mad Turks from Istanbul and moving through to power-pop band Icecream Hands, Charles is now forging a successful solo career and receiving critical acclaim. Charles has recorded and released 14 albums, both locally and internationally, including his solo albums Bungalow and The City Gates and with his band The Zhivagos, Blue Atlas, Walk This Ocean, Love Your Crooked Neighbour With Your Crooked Heart and earlier this year Too Much Water In The Boat. With all this experience comes a refined style and a strong understanding of himself as a musician.

Saturday ‐ Vue Grand ‐ 12:00 ‐ 1:00pm Saturday ‐ Stoked On Hesse ‐ 2:30 ‐ 3:15pm Sunday ‐ QMF Express (Carriage A) ‐ Departs 1 & 2pm

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The Christopher Coleman Collective have been selling out shows around the country since releasing their debut album in March this year. Known for his exuberant and charming stage presence, Coleman and his Collective traverse folk, blues and rock, weaving evocative, narrative driven songs, banter, and audience sing-a-longs for a show that has been described as “an incredible hour of organic, seemingly effortless, and inspiring music” (Aphra Magazine) and “captivating and mesmerizing, making it easy to become lost in Coleman’s world” (The AU Review). The self-titled debut album opened at number three on the Australian iTunes Singer/ Songwriter charts, and has been met with rave reviews across Australia.

Claire Hooper is best known across Australia for her role as a Team Captain on Network TEN’s Good News Week, which she did for four years, but for comedy fans it is her wonderfully inventive, skilful and completely engaging stage shows that set her apart. She has appeared on Rove Live, ABC TV’s The Sideshow, The Comedy Channel’s Stand Up Australia and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Great Debate with Stephen K Amos and Greg Fleet.

Claire still regularly performs in comedy rooms across the country. Since then she has written and performed six brilliant solo shows, released her first book, Love Bites through ABC Books and also written, directed and performed in a number of theatre shows, though not necessarily all at the same time.

Saturday ‐ QMF Express (Carriage B) ‐ Departs 11am, 12mid, 1pm Saturday ‐ Queenscliff Inn ‐ 4:00 ‐ 4:45pm Saturday ‐ Vue Grand ‐ 8:30 ‐ 9:30pm Sunday ‐ Glaneuse Stage ‐ 3:15 ‐ 4:15pm

Sunday ‐ Hippos Stage ‐ 12:15 ‐ 1:30pm

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Colin Lane is best known as the Lano from Lano and Woodley, Australia’s best loved comedy duo.

In almost 20 years together Lano & Woodley won the coveted Perrier Award for best show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, starred in their own television series and toured sold out shows across the country. Since the farewell tour in 2006, Colin has appeared in Don’s Party for the Melbourne Theatre Company, followed by a season with the Sydney Theatre Company. He presented Wine Me, Dine Me and Kings of Comedy for the Nine Network and has made numerous appearances on ABC TV’s Spicks and Specks and Network Ten’s Good News Week. 2014 saw Colin return to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival with his live show Colin Lane Presents, which all but sold out its festival season.

With his accessible humour and free flowing style, Dave’s success as a comic has quickly broadened into a range of performance credits in TV, radio and on stage. Dave hosted the first 3 seasons of Channel 31’s Studio A in Victoria, seeing the show through to win ‘Best Live Show’ and ‘Most Outstanding Program of The Year’ at the 2009 Channel 31 Antenna Awards. Since then he has been a guest on Network Ten’s Talkin’ ‘bout Your Generation, a regular guest on Good News Week, The Circle, Agony Uncles, Spicks and Specks and even The Project. He has even been seen on two Melbourne International Comedy Festival Galas. His solo debut performance at the 2007 Melbourne International Comedy Festival garnered a nomination for ‘Best Newcomer’ for his show Euromission and he has returned to the Comedy Festival each year since. It’s been a meteoric rise to fame in a very small period of time for someone who is sure to become a household name in Australian comedy.

Sunday ‐ Hippos Stage ‐ 12:15 ‐ 1:30pm

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Australia’s hottest bluegrassers, the Davidson Brothers, are fast becoming well known on the world stage for their high powered acoustic performances and extraordinary musicianship.

The Davidson Brothers live and breathe bluegrass.

Making music together for over 20 years, Hamish and Lachie have developed into extraordinary musicians, mastering instruments such as the fiddle, banjo and mandolin. Having toured the United States, Europe and Australia, their outstanding ability to entertain has seen the highly awarded brothers release seven studio albums and lead the way for a new acoustic wave on the Australian music scene.

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D.D Dumbo is the most exciting artist to come out of Castlemaine, Victoria in quite some time.

D.D’s debut release is a five-track self-titled EP, which is aptly described as ‘experimental blues loop pop’. It is available as a limited edition 12” and a digital bundle via The Blue Rider, a Trans-Atlantic singles label responsible for introducing the likes Jagwar Ma and Kilo Kish to the world. Lead single Tropical Oceans has already made its mark on numerous blogs around the world, including Line of Best Fit, Abeano, The Guardian and NME. D.D Dumbo is really an Australian export to be proud of.

Saturday ‐ Hippos Stage ‐ 1:45 ‐ 2:45pm

Friday ‐ Glaneuse Stage ‐ 6:00 ‐ 7:00pm Saturday ‐ Stoked On Hesse ‐ 1:30 ‐ 2:15pm Saturday ‐ Bowling Club ‐ 6:00 ‐ 6:45pm Sunday ‐ QMF Express (Carriage D) ‐ Departs 11am, 12pm

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Renowned for pumping out high-energy jams & ferocious live shows, Melbourne genre benders The Delta Riggs have recently dropped Supersonic Casualties, the deliciously groovy 1st cut from their forthcoming 2nd album Dipz Zebazios. Where Hex. Lover.Killer drew highly from darker earthbound energies & ethereal journeys, Dipz Zebazios provides a more boisterous, off the cuff and tripped out party atmosphere. Supersonic Casualties seems an apt title for these intrepid musical wanderers & the accompanying clip sees them embark on an epic odyssey through intergalactic psychedelia.

Supersonic Casualties is a bold step on this young band’s career, and an insight into what we can expect from the forthcoming Dipz Zebazios.

Friday ‐ Hippos Stage ‐ 9:30 ‐ 10:45pm

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Emma Swift and Chris Pickering are two compadres that both grew up in rural Australia, yet it took the creative furnace of Music City, Nashville, USA, to bind them together as musical souls and collaborators. Both based there independently a few short years ago, it wasn’t long before they found each other and bonded over music during a night in an East Nashville bar neither of them can remember.

Saturday ‐ Glaneuse Stage ‐ 4:15 ‐ 5:15pm

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Georgia Rodgers is at the beginning of her musical path. When you hear her play guitar, you will ask yourself how can she only be 15? It is just not possible! Every ounce of passion and intensity she has mustered in her short life goes into every note she plays. Georgia leaves nothing on the stage.

Then she opens her mouth and sings and that’s it, mind blown. She’s been a long time guitarist with renowned local act Sweethearts. Now it’s time to check out her solo show, it won’t disappoint.

Saturday ‐ Queenscliff Inn ‐ 12:15 ‐ 1:00pm

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Mia Dyson, Liz Stringer and Jen Cloher are three names synonymous with great song writing and powerful live performances. In 2013 Dyson, Stringer and Cloher claimed their place on the Australian live music scene with an extensive 35 date tour of Australia. To commemorate the shows, they released an EP of brand new songs making many reviewers ‘Best Of’ lists.

With eleven albums, ARIA Awards, Australian Music Prize short listings and countless other accolades between them, all three songwriters have forged careers in Australia and overseas to an ever growing audience. Sharing one band, they’ll play songs from their critically acclaimed albums as well as new songs they’ve written especially for these shows.

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The Good Times Band needs little more description than the names of it s members who are each long-standing household names: Daryl Braithwaite, Richard Clapton & Russell Morris. From Russell Morris’s Award-winning 2012 album Sharkmouth, to Richard Clapton’s recent release Best Years 1974–2014 40th Anniversary Collection and Daryl Braithwaite’s 2013 album Forever the Tourist, these three stalwarts of the Australian music landscape bring their decades of experience and the good times as a super-trio (plus band), the combination is one to witness.

Saturday ‐ Lighthouse Stage ‐ 4:00 ‐ 5:15pm

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The ink lines that would shape Australian singer/ songwriter/producer Hayden Calnin and his musical career were drawn in his teen years after his father gave him a guitar at age 14. He hasn’t gone a day since without playing it. Dabbling in bands through his teens led him to add drums and piano to his repertoire, and at age 17 he finally decided to take on vocals. Since releasing his independent debut EP City in 2012, Hayden has supported the likes of Tom Odell, Matt Corby, Willy Mason, Oliver Tank and Missy Higgins. Hayden released his sophomore EP Oh, Hunter in early 2014. The result was a new set of songs beautifully crafted, driven by Hayden’s unique vocals and progressive folk production. Led by singles Coward’ and ‘Comatose, Oh, Hunter was met with critical acclaim and followed with various sold out single and EP launch shows.

Sunday ‐ Glaneuse Stage ‐ 2:15 ‐ 2:45pm

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Hailing from Wisconsin USA, Hayward Williams returns to Australia in support of his fifth studio album, The Reef. The 10-track LP traces Williams’ journey back to creativity and performance following a medical diagnosis of exhaustion and a period of self-doubt, and it showcases both his Americana roots and his rich, soulful voice. Williams will be joined at Queenscliff by South Australian duo The Yearlings (Robyn Chalklen and Chris Parkinson) and their band, with Chalklen’s sublime vocals and Parkinson’s moody and masterful lead guitar offering the perfect setting for Williams’ rambunctious and engaging style.

Saturday ‐ Glaneuse Stage ‐ 2:45 ‐ 3:45pm Saturday ‐ Bowling Club ‐ 7:00 ‐ 7:45pm Sunday ‐ Vue Grand ‐ 3:15 ‐ 4:00pm

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Hurray For The Riff Raff is Alynda Lee Segarra, but in many ways it’s much more than that: it’s a young woman leaving her indelible stamp on the American folk tradition. If you’re listening to her new album, Small Town Heroes, odds are you’re part of the riff raff, and these songs are for you.

Segarra came to international attention in 2012 with Look Out Mama. The album earned her raves from NPR and the New York Times to Mojo and Paste, along with a breakout performance at the 2013 Newport Folk Festival. Segarra, a 26-year-old of Puerto Rican descent whose slight frame belies her commanding voice, grew up in the Bronx, where she developed an early appreciation for doo-wop and Motown from the neighborhood’s longtime residents. Since then she’s gone on to earn her place at the forefront of a new generation of young musicians celebrating and reimagining American roots music Sunday ‐ Hippos Stage ‐ 2:00 ‐ 3:00pm

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Helen Shanahan is a 25-year-old singer-songwriter from Perth. Helen’s songs ride the joys and sorrows of love and life, and draw the listener into an articulate and heartfelt world of story, melody and guitar. Helen’s thoughtful observations and introverted reflections of everyday situations are beautifully captured in her music, which can best be described as contemporary folk/pop with a strong acoustic feel. Helen graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts majoring in voice in 2011, while honing her confidence and skills in the Perth pub and festival circuit. She has since won the ‘Telstra Road to Discovery’ in 2014, and supported artists such as Matt Corby and Passenger.

Sunday ‐ Glaneuse Stage ‐ 1:30 ‐ 2:00pm

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F R I DAY N I G H T T I M E TA B L E LIGHTHOUSE STAGE

6PM 6.15PM 6.30PM 6.45PM 7PM 7.15PM 7.30PM 7.45PM 8PM 8.15PM 8.30PM 8.45PM 9PM 9.15PM 9.30PM 9.45PM 10PM 10.15PM 10.30PM 10.45PM 11PM 11.15PM 11.30PM 11.45PM 12AM

HIPPOS STAGE

OPENING CEREMONY

GLANEUSE STAGE

THE PAVILLION

DAVIDSON BROTHERS 6.00PM-7.00PM

BLUES, ROOTS & BEYOND FOOT-IN-THE-DOOR 6.45PM-7.00PM

SWEETHEARTS 6.30PM-7.30PM HIATUS KAIYOTE 7.00PM-8.00PM

7.15-7.30 THE LITTLE STEVIES 7.30PM-8.30PM BLUE SHADDY 8.00PM-9.00PM

7.45-8.00 8.15-8.30 8.45-9.00

SKUNKHOUR 8.45PM-10.00PM

SKYSCRAPER STAN & THE COMMISSION FLATS 9.00PM-10.00PM ALISTER TURRILL 9.30PM-10.30PM

THE DELTA RIGGS 9.30PM-10.45PM

WILSN 10.30PM-11.30PM DAN SULTAN 10.45PM-12.00AM

THE KITE MACHINE 11.00PM-12.00AM

GENRE LEGEND (INTENDED AS A ROUGH GUIDE ONLY) ROCK

WORLD

BLUES & ROOTS

HIP HOP

SOUL

POP

COUNTRY

COMEDY

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KIDS ENTERTAINMENT AINMENT

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S AT U R DAY T I M E TA B L E LIGHTHOUSE STAGE

11.00AM 11.15AM 11.30AM 11.45AM 12PM 12.15PM 12.30PM 12.45PM 1PM 1.15PM 1.30PM 1.45PM 2PM 2.15PM 2.30PM 2.45PM 3PM 3.15PM 3.30PM 3.45PM 4PM 4.15PM 4.30PM 4.45PM 5PM 5.15PM 5.30PM 5.45PM 6PM 6.15PM 6.30PM 6.45PM 7PM 7.15PM 7.30PM 7.45PM 8PM 8.15PM 8.30PM 8.45PM 9PM 9.15PM 9.30PM 9.45PM 10PM 10.15PM 10.30PM 10.45PM 11PM 11.15PM 11.30PM 11.45PM 12AM

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HIPPOS STAGE

GLANEUSE STAGE

THE PAVILLION

QMF EXPRESS DEPARTS 11AM, 12PM & 1PM CARRIAGE A KARL S. WILLIAMS

THE LITTLE STEVIES 11.30AM-12.30PM

ARCHER 12.00PM-12.45PM YIRRMAL & THE YOLNGU BOYS 12.30PM-1.15PM

PERFECT TRIPOD AUSTRALIAN SONGS 1.00PM-2.00PM

ROCKSTAR ACADEMY 12.15PM-12.45PM

CARRIAGE C AINE TYRRELL

MARLON WILLIAMS 1.15PM-2.15PM

WILSN 1.15PM-2.00PM

D.D. DUMBO 1.45PM-2.45PM DYSON STRINGER CLOHER 2.30PM-3.30PM

HAYWARD WILLIAMS 2.45PM-3.45PM

KRISTY LEE 4.45PM-5.45PM

MURDENA 2.30PM-3.15PM

CARRIAGE C RESIDUAL

EMMA SWIFT & CHRIS PICKERING 4.15PM-5.15PM

JORDEN RAKEI 5.45PM-6.45PM THE BOMBAY ROYALE 6.15PM-7.15PM

TKAY MAIDZA 4.00PM-4.45PM

ROCK FOOT-INTHE-DOOR 6.30PM-8.45PM

7.30PM-7.45PM 8.00PM-8.15PM

THE SHAOLIN AFRONAUTS 8.00PM-9.15PM

8.30PM-8.45PM STELLA ANGELICO 8.30PM-9.30PM

THE CHURCH 9PM-10.15PM

RESIDUAL 9.15PM-10.15PM TIJUANA CARTEL 9.45PM-11.00PM BLUE SHADDY 10.15PM-11.15PM

THE JEZABELS 11PM-12AM

CARRIAGE D BLUE SHADDY TRAINS LEAVE ON THE HOUR

7.00PM-7.15PM JESSE VALACH & BLUES MOUNTAIN 7.15PM-8.00PM

NAHKO & MEDICINE FOR THE PEOPLE 7.15PM-8.15PM

CARRIAGE A THE KITE MACHINE CARRIAGE B ALISTER TURRILL

BEC GORING 5.15PM-6.00PM STONEFIELD 5.45PM-6.45PM

CARRIAGE D JESSE VALACH & BLUES MOUNTAIN DEPARTS 2PM, 3PM & 4PM

STEVE SMYTH 3.15PM-4.15PM GOOD TIMES BAND FEAT. RUSSELL MORRIS, RICHARD CLAPTON & DARYL BRAITHWAITE 4.00PM-5.15PM

CARRIAGE B CHRISTOPHER COLEMAN

SAGAMORE 10.45PM-11.45PM

S AT U R DAY T I M E TA B L E KIDS QTR.

11.00A 11.00AM 11.15AM 11.15A 11.30AM 11.45AM 12PM 12.15PM 12.30PM 12.45PM 1PM 1.15PM 1.30PM 1.45PM 2PM 2.15PM 2.30PM 2.45PM 3PM 3.15PM 3.30PM 3.45PM 4PM 4.15PM 4.30PM 4.45PM 5PM 5.15PM 5.30PM 5.45PM 6PM 6.15PM 6.30PM 6.45PM 7PM 7.15PM 7.30PM 7.45PM 8PM 8.15PM 8.30PM 8.45PM 9PM 9.15PM 9.30PM 9.45PM 10PM 10.15PM 10.30PM 10.45PM 11PM 11.15PM 11.30PM 11.45PM 12AM

VUE GRAND

SALT LOUNGE

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BOWLING CLUB

ALISTER TURRILL 11.00AM-11.45PM MARIMBA TATERS 11.30AM-12.00PM

THE KITE MACHINE 11.30AM-12.15PM CHARLES JENKINS 12.00PM-1.00PM

BIKERINA 12.45PM-1.15PM

JORDAN RIDDLE 11.30AM-12.15PM

GEORGIA RODGERS 12.15PM-1.00PM ALUKA 12.45PM-1.30PM

SKYSCRAPER STAN & THE COMMISSION FLATS 1.30PM-2.30PM HOOP FUSION 2.15PM-2.45PM

LULUC 3.00PM-4.00PM

MATT KATSIS 1.30PM-2.15PM

DAVIDSON BROTHERS 1.30PM-2.15PM

JORDAN RIDDLE 2.00PM-2.45PM

ALUKA 2.45PM-3.30PM ARCHER 3.15PM-4.00PM

MR QUIRK 3.45PM-4.15PM

CHRISTOPHER COLEMAN 4.00PM-4.45PM KARL S. WILLIAMS 4.30PM-5.30PM

BEC GORING 12.30PM-1.15PM

CHARLES JENKINS 2.30PM-3.15PM

AINE TYRRELL 3.30PM-4.15PM

THE LITTLE STEVIES 4.30PM-5.15PM

RED THE CLOWN 5.15PM-5.45PM

DAVIDSON BROTHERS 6.00PM-6.45PM

MARLON WILLIAMS 6.00PM-6.45PM

HAYWARD WILLIAMS 7.00PM-7.45PM

STEVE SMYTH 7.15PM-8.00PM

MURDENA 8.15PM-9.00PM

CHRISTOPHER COLEMAN COLLECTIVE 8.30PM-9.30PM

GENRE LEGEND (INTENDED AS A ROUGH GUIDE ONLY) ROCK

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S U N DAY T I M E TA B L E LIGHTHOUSE STAGE

HIPPOS STAGE

GLANEUSE STAGE

THE PAVILLION

QMF EXPRESS

W H AT I S T H E FO OT- I N-T H E- D O O R? FOOT-in-the-DOOR is a vibrant youth program that is supported by FReeZA and runs for the duration of the Queenscliff Music Festival.

Its purpose is to help emerging young artists showcase their talents, and as the name suggests get a ‘foot-in-the-door’ in the music industry. It gives young artists the chance to perform live in front of an audience at a nationally acclaimed music festival, which is a very valuable and rewarding experience for those selected artists.

There are three sections of the FOOT-in-the-DOOR competition: Pop/Acoustic, Blues Roots & Beyond, and Rock. Five bands/artists will play in each section battling it out in front of a panel of industry judges and spectators for a cash prize.

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The 2014 FITD competition featured some upand-coming stars. We received a record number of applications last year, and the competition for a spot was stronger than ever.

Check Blackboard outside the Pavilion for FITD playing times

“You’d be crazy not to drop in for a few of these acts, as very shortly some of these artists will be selling out venues, and filling our Mainstage”.

Andrew Orvis, Festival Director

SU N DAY T I M E TA B L E KIDS QTR.

VUE GRAND

SALT LOUNGE

QUEENSCLIFF INN STOKED ON HESSE BOWLING CLUB

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GENRE LEGEND (INTENDED AS A ROUGH GUIDE ONLY) ROCK

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BLUES & ROOTS

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SITE MAP

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STEEL DRUM POPCORN CO

GOZLEME TURKISH CAFÉ

Gozleme is an ancient Anatolian flat bread, made from hand-rolled dough cooked on a hot-plate. A healthy yet very satisfying dish. There are several types of fillings including; cheese and spinach, lamb, chicken, mushroom.

Steel Drum Popcorn Co makes snack foods from whole foods on site. Authentic American-style, slightly salty, salty-sweet kettle popcorn and lemon “shake ups” - icy cold drinks made from whole lemons. Cooked on site with lots of great smells, noise and spectacle!

HOTTIES EAT ROTIS

THE FLYING CALAMARI BROS

Catch...clean...cook...It can’t get any simpler.

Once we have rounded up enough calamari it’s off to market we go.On demand we apply our magic, providing fried calamari in a light batter, tossed in some salt and pepper and served with special sweet chilli mayo or squeeze of lemon on the side.

A festival staple, serving up their take on the traditional curry roti wrap, including Indonesian Beef Rendang Curry, Thai Green Chicken Curry, Indonesian Satay Vegetable Curry and their festival favourites; the Breakfast Roti.

NEM N NEM

WUN HUNG LO DUMPLING CO

Home made dumplings and dim sims ready to go! Perfect for a mid-festival snack or meal! Pork, Chicken, Veg or Prawn.

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Nem N’ Nem is a family run business bringing the taste of Vietnamese street food to you. The Nem N’ Nem trailer is a newbie to the Melbourne food truck scene having only been running since April this year. From their passion and love of cooking combined with their rich Vietnamese heritage, Nem N Nem are excited to bring the taste of Vietnamese street foods to QMF.

KOMBI CRUSH

RICE BOX JAPANESE

Rice Box Japanese Cuisine seek to provide the tasty, healthy alternative that everybody is seeking.

Their philosophy is to fuse Japanese themes with the Australian palate and provide a little twist to keep you coming back for more. A healthy balance is provided with bento boxes that have a choice of three meats, seasonal salad, vegetarian tempura (or croquette) and vegetable pickle served with rice. (vegetarian options available too).

Kombi Crush is a mobile beverage catering company operating out of an iconic 1976 Volkswagen Kombi van serving juices, smoothies and non-alcoholic mocktails. They use quality, local produce in our drinks to ensure they are fresh and tasty.

AFROFEAST

Afrofeast is the brainchild of Dennis Grace who noticed a distinct lack of African street foods in the Melbourne food scene. A former street child, Dennis wanted to take the delicious street foods of his youth and make them available and affordable to the public of Melbourne. So was born Afrofeast! The result is a different experience from your average food truck! Fresh, healthy and affordable street food, cooked in front of you and served with a smile, a chat and some free knowledge about Africa!

PERLA TACOS

Perla Tacos was set up by Torquay residents Will and Elyssa, the pair set out to replicate not only the flavours and traditional cooking methods of Mexico but also the essence of fun and culture they encountered whilst travelling. Perla Tacos sell soft tacos and salads that are gluten free, healthy and super tasty.

ROUND THE WAY

Round the Way offers high quality, cooked to order products based around the traditional boiled bagel, to suit any time of the day from breakfast through to late night. Included in the diverse menu are deli style classics such as Reuben Bagels, Smoked Salmon bagels – taking influence from the streets of New York, where bagels are part of day to day life.

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SOUL KITCHEN WOODFIRED PIZZA

Soul Kitchen wood red pizza truck serves up the nest wood red pizza to the streets of Melbourne, private functions, events and festivals. The impressive custom built food truck enables the great Soul Kitchen crew to deliver the best quality Pizza at minimal time, using only the best local and imported produce. Their pizza dough proves for 15 hours or more and is hand stretched to order, then topped with the’ famous’ San Marzano tomatoes, artisan cheese’s & amazing produce.

ROYAL ROAD COFFEE & PIES

Keep an eye out for Royal Road this summer as we roll her Regal Rump into town for the 18th Queenscliff Music Festival!! Owner/Operator Ned has spent his professional career in Melbourne’s competitive coffee industry, emerging as a highly regarded barista. Royal Road homemade pies are nothing to sneeze at either. Not your average pie, these gourmet beauties are made with organic/ free-range/biodynamic produce using old family recipes, including mum’s home-made tomato sauce. And something for the sweet-teeth, Ned’s sister Genevieve makes a mean lemon tart.

THE KAISERS SAUSAGES

Founded in 2008, The Kaiser’s Sausages serve a variety of premium Viennese grilled and boiled sausages including their famous cheese krainer!

All products are handmade and are free of artificial ingredients. Keep an eye out for the little red trailer at this year’s QMF!

NANDO’S

TIMBOON ICE CREAM & WAFFLES

Timboon Fine Ice Cream is an all natural, premium boutique ice cream for everyone to enjoy. Milk and cream are sourced locally and all ice cream is made fresh to order. no artificial flavours, colours or other additives are used in our ice cream. Belgian Waffles are served with cream, ice-cream, strawberries and syrup.

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The ORIGINAL flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken!

Nando’s famous cockerel landed on Australia’s shores in 1990, providing a taste of Portuguesestyle flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken.

SIMPLY VEGAN CUISINE

Simply Vegan Cuisine is a culmination of owners Steve & Lisa Brand’s efforts to supply healthy and delicious food alternatives at festivals and markets throughout Victoria. Only pure vegan food is offered. All food is GMO free, Gluten Free, Pesticide Free, Herbicide Free, Dairy Free, Meat Free and Organic wherever possible (organic ingredients not always being available). Both cooked and raw dishes are offered. Simply Vegan Cuisine make/cook all their food from high quality ingredients in their own kitchen and all recipes are Lisa’s own creations.

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K I D S Q UA RT E R BIKERINA

The Bikerina Show is something different. Can you get out of your trousers while balancing on a unicycle? Yes! Ina does all what seems to be impossible and is warming up with some contortion/ handstands while you read this!

Ina is a professional German circus artist with more than 19 years of performance experience. She began her remarkable career at a young age, competed several times at German and European unicycle championships and perfected her circus skills at the Dutch Circus School Codarts. Ina has miraculously managed to squeeze all this experience and skill into one 30 minute action-packed circus extravaganza – The Bikerina Show! The Bikerina has performed worldwide in more than 13 countries!

Saturday ‐ Kids Quarter Flag Circle ‐ 12:45 ‐ 1:15pm Sunday ‐ Kids Quarter Flag Circle ‐ 1:00 ‐ 1:30pm

MARIMBATATERS

The MarimbaTaters are middle and senior primary students from Tate Street Primary School in East Geelong who love to play the marimba! They perform a range of tunes including African-inspired pieces and funky grooves. The MarimbaTaters are kept busy with regular performances, including shows at Pako Festa, Geelong After Dark and the Port Fairy Folk Festival. This year they also found time to go into the studio to record their first album.

The MarimbaTaters are led by Dani Rocca and accompanied by Adam Burke and Andy Rigby. The MarimbaTaters are mallet-wavingly excited to be at the Queenscliff Music Festival for the very first time.

Saturday ‐ Kids Quarter Flag Circle ‐ 11:30am ‐ 12:00pm Sunday ‐ Kids Quarter Flag Circle ‐ 2:45 ‐ 3:15pm

MR. QUIRK POP!

Armed with a suitcase full of surprises, an insanely huge unicycle, and a wacky sense of humour - Mr Qwirk POP! will leave you dumbfounded, and asking yourself... what just happened? Skillful object manipulation, precarious acrobatics and a dash of magic...Ping pong balls, rubber gloves, 4 meters of PVC tubing and a bicycle pump! Add a 2 meter unicycle, audience volunteers and 3 machetes into the mix, what could possibly go wrong.

Saturday ‐ Kids Quarter Flag Circle ‐ 3:45 ‐ 4:15pm Sunday ‐ Kids Quarter Flag Circle ‐ 12:15 ‐ 12:45pm

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ROCKSTAR ACADEMY

They’re back! They have been pirates, rock stars, roadies and soviet postal workers but now Pirate Ship productions want to make YOU the leads of their new show, “Rock Star Academy: Star Makers!” The gang will put you through a series of tests and trials to see if you have what it takes to become the “The Theatre Sports Champion of the Universe!” Can you keep a straight face? Think on your feet? Be the centre of attention? Yes?!

Then come on down!

Saturday ‐ The Pavilion ‐ 12:15 ‐ 12:45pm

RED THE CLOWN

Red the Clown has become a familiar face at Queenscliff Music Festival bringing his own special blend of clowning to delight audiences of all ages.

Performing shows, workshops and roving entertainment Red’s diverse range of circus skills include magic, juggling, devil sticks and unicycle.

There’s many a trick up Red’s sleeve as well as a wondrously, infectious sense of humour.

Red is also renowned for his rapport with his audience and loves to involve them in most aspects of his show, sharing the limelight and the joy of performance with many a willing volunteer.

Saturday ‐ Kids Quarter Flag Circle ‐ 5:15 ‐ 5:45pm Sunday ‐ Kids Quarter Flag Circle ‐ 11:30am ‐ 12:00pm

HOOP FUSION

Hoop Fusion offers dynamic and unique hoop programs fuelled with fun sparkle and creative movement, aimed to have students engaging in a physical activity with an emphasises on creativity and expression.

Hooping combines many physical benefits for children it aids in increasing cardio vascular endurance, balance, co-ordination and spacial awareness as well as a great tool for boosting confidence and creative expression.

Saturday ‐ Kids Quarter Flag Circle ‐ 2:15 ‐ 2:45pm Sunday ‐ Kids Quarter Flag Circle ‐ 1:45 ‐ 2:15pm

BELLARINE KIDS

The Bellarine Kids community group will be running free activities; face painting, coloured hair spray, craft, colouring in and drawing, Card games and kids music and movement sessions throughout the festival period.

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“George Orwell said that writing should be transparent – like a clear window pane,” says Husky Gawenda, frontman of folk-inspired band Husky from Melbourne, Australia. Gawenda feels the same way about music. “You shouldn’t notice the music or the art of it; you’re just transported to another place.”

After winning Triple J Unearthed, the Husky debut album, Forever So, was nominated for an ARIA award, an AIR award and Husky Gawenda was awarded the national APRA PDA Award for his songwriting in 2013. The band continues to reach new heights, winning hearts with every sold-out show around the country. Husky have just finished recording their second album and release the first single, I’m Not Coming Back on June 30. The album will be released in the spring of 2014.

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Weaving together intense guitar and soulful vocals, Mr Valach takes you on a journey from lights down low soul ballads to energetic shuffle romps delivered in demanding fashion. With his unique ability to seamlessly develop a deep connection with his audience, Jesse Valach and Blues Mountain have produced one of the tightest and most riveting live shows within the Australian Blues/Roots scene.

Their fiery debut album coming in at #3 on the Australian Blues and Roots Radio Airplay Charts has proven that anyone with humble beginnings can be destined for the international stage.

Saturday ‐ QMF Express (Carriage D) ‐ Departs 11am, 12mid, 1pm Saturday ‐ Glaneuse Stage ‐ 7:15 ‐ 8:00pm Sunday ‐ Bowling Club ‐ 2:15 ‐ 3:00pm

Sunday ‐ Lighthouse Stage ‐ 1:10 ‐ 2:00pm

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Brisbane based artist Jordan Rakei, who only began performing for audiences nationwide with his experimental blend of lo-fi soul at the end of 2013, is a raw and rare commodity. Rakei has been making waves internationally with his inventive and refreshing blend of soulful tones, turning everything he touches (from Hip Hop to Dub, Deep House to Reggae) to gold. After starting piano at a young age, his love for music intensified, which allowed him to translate his ideas into his own music.

Through years of hard work and focus he’s been able to define and perfect a sound that is uniquely his own, whilst gaining recognition and respect from seasoned musicians and tastemakers across the globe. In a world that divides art by genre, and constantly seeks to quantify cool, he is impossible to miss.

Saturday ‐ Glaneuse Stage ‐ 5:45 ‐ 6:45pm Sunday ‐ Vue Grand ‐ 11:30am ‐ 12:15pm

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Geelong’s Jordan Riddle grew up surrounded by a variety of musical influences and experiences.

Having music in the family from a young age, forming bands and undertaking different musical ventures, Jordan developed an understanding of how the industry works. Jordan’s solo music grew from an extended two month trip to The US. It was here that he was inspired to write his first song California, and then go on to write debut EP, Beyond The Pines.

Influenced by artists such as City and Color, Matt Corby and Simon and Garfunkel. Jordan’s sound is a mixture of heartfelt lyrics and airy falsetto, winding through simple guitar where vocals are prominent and fill the empty space left. With catchy melodies, honest lyrics and a hauntingly beautiful voice, Jordan creates an ambiance that is hard to beat.

Saturday ‐ Stoked On Hesse ‐ 11:30am ‐ 12:15pm Saturday ‐ Salt Lounge ‐ 2:00 ‐ 2:45pm Sunday ‐ The Pavilion ‐ 12:30 ‐ 1:15pm

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‘Gospel, folk, blues and all at once’ could be used to describe the eclectic sound of Karl S. Williams.

With Ida Belle, Bettie Mae and Beatrice (his acoustic guitar, banjo and keys players respectively) Karl S. Williams delivers his songs with utter conviction, weaving beautiful ballads, stomping delta hollers, soulful rhythm and knee slapping blues. August 2013 saw his debut release, the album Heartwood, a diverse collection of songs which has earned the praise of peers such as Kira Puru and Sarah Howells of Triple J, placing the so-far reclusive singer firmly in the blues limelight.

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Kelly Menhennett is a South Australian singer songwriter of the alt-county, roots, soul variety.

Since quitting her ‘real job’ as a winemaker in late 2007 to pursue music, she has gone on to perform at iconic national festivals, won the national Telstra Road To Discovery award for her stunning songwriting and captivating live performance, and in June 2014 released her 2nd LP, Small Dreams, recorded in Nashville with producer Neilson Hubbard and an all-star band featuring Kim Richey and Carl Broemel. Kelly is definitely one to watch.

Sunday ‐ Glaneuse Stage ‐ 11:15 ‐ 11:45am

Saturday ‐ QMF Express (Carriage A) ‐ Departs 11am, 12mid, 1pm Saturday ‐ Vue Grand ‐ 4:30 ‐ 5:30pm Sunday ‐ Bowling Club ‐ 12:00 ‐ 12:45pm Sunday ‐ Queenscliff Inn ‐ 2:15 ‐ 3:00pm

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The Kite Machine delivers tight, riff-driven funk-rock that sits somewhere between the sounds of The Black Keys & The Red Hot Chilli Peppers. Dexterous guitar, a dancing bass and crisp, unique vocals flood the senses in their 6 track EP The Crook and the Skank. Their sound is sparse and clear, yet powerful in its feel and passion. The Kite Machine offer an invitation into their funky world, an opportunity to share their addictive sounds. Hailing from Geelong, Levi Anderson, Ev Smith and Kane Sheriff are undoubtedly a must see outfit.

Friday ‐ The Pavilion ‐ 11:00pm ‐ 12:00am Saturday ‐ Salt Lounge ‐ 11:30am ‐ 12:15pm Saturday ‐ QMF Express (Carriage A) ‐ Departs 2, 3, 4pm Sunday ‐ Queenscliff Inn ‐ 11:45am ‐ 12:30pm

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That mighty rumble you hear coming out of Alabama is none other than Kristy Lee. Her voice like thunder rolling in before the sweet southern rain, instantly washes the world away. This woman means it when she takes her voice out to play. By the time Kristy Lee reached 18, she landed her first nationwide exclusive record deal with Target Stores in the states. The album received high acclaim and gave her an early jump on, what is now, a flourishing career. This Alabama girl can pack a house in any US state, and this year will see her tour Australia for the first time. Kristy Lee is a music lover’s musician, she often shares stages with G Love, the Zac Brown Band, Michael Franti and has opened for Dr John, Leon Russell, The Allman Brothers, Dickey Betts, The Indigo Girls, Brandi Carlile and many more.

Saturday ‐ Hippos Stage ‐ 4:45 ‐ 5:45pm Sunday ‐ Vue Grand ‐ 2:00 ‐ 2:45pm

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With their unpredictable on-stage banter, exquisite sibling harmonies, irresistible pop melodies & songs that are akin to your favourite stories put to music, The Little Stevies have built an exceptional reputation as a must see live act, drawing keen fans wherever they go. They’ve toured Australia, Canada & the USA extensively and have released three studio albums. Their most recent release, Diamonds For Your Tea, was received well across Australia, with the Sydney Morning Herald writing “incredibly wellhoned, gorgeous songs rip out of the speakers with a deep, warmly polished sound that is better than just about anything I have heard in recent history”.

Friday ‐ Glaneuse Stage ‐ 7:30 ‐ 8:30pm Saturday ‐ Lighthouse Stage ‐ 11:30am ‐ 12:30pm Saturday ‐ Salt Lounge ‐ 4:30 ‐ 5:15pm Sunday ‐ QMF Express (Carriage C) ‐ Departs 11am, 12pm

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In a world where instant gratification is the norm, patience has become a rare commodity. But for Zoë Randell and Steve Hassett, who make up indie-folk duo Luluc, letting things unfold in due time not only defines their career trajectory, it also works as a pretty good description of their approach to making music. Music that Sub Pop co-founder Jonathan Poneman describes as “bracing, subtle, tender and magnificent”. So while it may seem like Randell and Hassett’s history is littered with all kinds of good luck - from their initial meeting, to their relationship with The National’s Aaron Dessner, to their deal with Sub Pop, to grabbing the attention of Nick Drake’s producer - being in the right place at the right time isn’t just about fate, it’s about knowing when something feels right and having the confidence that people will respond when they’re ready.

Saturday ‐ Vue Grand ‐ 3:00 ‐ 4:00pm

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Described as “the impossible love child of Elvis, Roy Orbison and Townes Van Zandt”, Marlon Williams is a 2-time New Zealand Music Award winning singersongwriter touted by Rhythms Magazine as the “Artist To Watch” in 2014. Living up to the hype, Williams has already released a live album, featured on SBS’ Rockwiz, been invited to support First Aid Kit, and performed at the Sydney Opera House for TEDx Sydney. He is doing over 30-dates around Australia and New Zealand to support the release of Strange Things, the first single from a debut album due to be released in November. Lilting, quirky, beautiful and haunting, Strange Things offers a taste of Williams innovation, dark sense of humour, and ability to find magic in the morbid.

Saturday ‐ Glaneuse Stage ‐ 1:15 ‐ 2:15pm Saturday ‐ Vue Grand ‐ 6:00 ‐ 6:45pm Sunday ‐ QMF Express (Carriage B) ‐ Departs 11am, 12pm Sunday ‐ Salt Lounge ‐ 2:45 ‐ 3:30pm

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A relentless work ethic has seen Melbourne born and raised singer-songwriter Matt Katsis take on the Australian market with an ease and quality that parallels his music. Fusing folk, blues and reggae influences, Katsis’ solo performances bestow his raw vocals. Chic 6 & 12 string acoustic guitars paired with an array of effect pedals and a thumping stomp box, these are all used to create his rich and lively sound, which has been heard on numerous Australian stages, iconic venues and festival lineups. Last year’s QMF saw Katsis taking out the title as Queenscliff’s favourite Busker.

Saturday ‐ Queenscliff Inn ‐ 1:30 ‐ 2:15pm Sunday ‐ QMF Express (Carriage B) ‐ Departs 1 & 2pm

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Crafty and youthful Australian songwriting meets strong American blues and roots influences in this super-tight jam band from Victoria. The Max Rudd Band are some of Australia’s youngest musicians with musical influences uncommon in those of their generation. Conceived more than a decade ago by inseparable Torquay brothers Max and Iggy Rudd, these boys have been busy etching their unmatched sound within the local musical landscape. With their debut self-titled album release in 2014, the Rudd brothers’ connection is deeply embedded in the music, rounded-off by mature song craft, creativity with sound and a contagious passion for live music.

Sunday ‐ The Pavilion ‐ 1:45 ‐ 2:30pm

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Murdena erupted from the Bellarine Peninsula to create an eclectic, punchy, lyrics-driven songfest.

This unique group combines toe-tapping country dance hall fun with urban blues and folk-rock, taking audiences from the hay bales of the Victoria’s wild west to the leather retro-chic lounges north of the Yarra. Murdena has seen great success already winning the Foot in the Door competition at Queenscliff Music Festival 2012 as well as winning the Tamworth Music Festival’s Battle of the Bands Competition 2013. Murdena may take influences from Justin Townes Earle, Shovels and Rope, Mason Jennings and Dawes, but their individuality shines through.

Saturday ‐ The Pavilion ‐ 2:30 ‐ 3:15pm Saturday ‐ Bowling Club ‐ 8:15 ‐ 9:00pm Sunday ‐ QMF Express (Carriage D) ‐ Departs 1 & 2pm

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Nahko, an Oregon native born a mix of Apache, Puerto Rican, and Filipino and adopted into an American family, suffered an identity crisis from an early age. When he took up the piano at age six, the unifying power of music entered his life and brought him harmony. Armed with his new found talent, he set out to bridge the cultural gaps dividing his own psyche. He began producing a public, musical journal of his journey toward personal, spiritual, and communal healing, and thus Medicine for the People was born. Recently, Nahko discussed his successes, his philosophies, his music, and his life with Huffington Post, who called Nahko’s music “beautiful and stirring,” comparing him to Bob Marley and proclaiming him a “musical prophet.” Sincerity and earnestness are rare qualities in contemporary music, but they’re qualities possessed by Nahko.

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In just 10 short months, Residual have shown their home town of Geelong, Victoria exactly what they are capable of. With supports spanning the likes of Lurch and Chief, The Jungle Giants and British India, this young and committed four-piece are quickly making an impact on their local and national scene.

With an APRA/AMCOS song writing award under their belt, an east coast single tour now behind them and their debut EP now released, it is obvious that this band of alt rockers have no intentions of slowing down anytime soon.

Saturday ‐ QMF Express (Carriage C) ‐ Departs 2, 3, 4pm Saturday ‐ The Pavilion ‐ 9:15 ‐ 10:15pm Sunday ‐ Queenscliff Inn ‐ 10:30 ‐ 11:15am

Saturday ‐ Lighthouse Stage ‐ 7:15 ‐ 8:15pm

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As a pioneer of stand up comedy, Rod has more than thirty years experience working in cabaret, theatre television, radio, advertising and the corporate sector. For an old boy, Rod is still doing extremely well, thank you very much. His live shows are predictably box office hits at the Melbourne Comedy Festival and the Adelaide Fringe Festival, and he is an evergreen favourite at corporate events. The truly remarkable thing about Rod is that for more than forty years he has remained a contemporary stand up comedian, evolving and staying at the forefront of the craft. His contribution to Australian cultural life was rewarded when he received the Individual Award at the 2004 Sydney Myer Performing Arts Awards, putting him in the company of such arts luminaries as Geoffrey Rush, Robyn Nevin, Nick Enright, Lucy Guerin & Paul Grabowsky.

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Sagamore are a collection of long time friends from Victoria’s Surf Coast who have grown up playing music together in various bands including Sambrose Automobile and the Periscopes. Their soulful, hook ridden debut EP released in 2013 featured some of Melbourne’s finest musicians, including members of the Perch Creek Family Jugband, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard and the Eagle and the Worm. Their latest EP Longer was produced in its entirety by the band and will be released in time for the 2014 Queenscliff Music Festival. Recipients of this year’s QMF Emerging Artist Grant (which they will use to record their debut album) Sagamore are an up-andcoming band not to be missed.

Saturday ‐ The Pavilion ‐ 10:45 ‐ 11:45pm Sunday ‐ Queenscliff Inn ‐ 1:00 ‐ 1:45pm

Sunday ‐ Hippos Stage ‐ 12:15 ‐ 1:30pm

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From deep within the sonic landscape of the cosmos come the Shaolin Afronauts with their unique brand of interstellar futurist afro-soul. Drawing on a diverse array of musical and other worldly influences, the Shaolin Afronauts began their quest in late 2008.

The Shaolin Afronauts dynamic live performances and unique stage presence have garnered a cult following in Australia and earned them praise from around world with performances across Europe, including the iconic Glastonbury festival in 2014. The new double album Follow the path showcases both sides of the groups unique personality with two records packaged as one album. The first album sees the band return to their roots with a heavy dose of West African Afro-Funk. The second album is more introspective and draws and can be viewed as an evolution on the concept from their 2013 release Quest Under Capricorn. The album is due for release on Freestyle records in June 2014.

Saturday ‐ Hippos Stage ‐ 8:00 ‐ 9:15pm

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“Call it Troubadour Rock ‘n’ Roll” Says Skyscraper Stan of the music he makes. At times gentle and soothing, at others, tough and grinding, it’s a heartfelt, lyrically driven expedition through the world as it appears to a six and a half foot walking skeleton who “sings like wet cement channeling Nick Cave” and ”dances like a drowning huntsman”.

His band, the Commission Flats, is an incestuous family affair comprising his cousin, the beautiful Sharard sisters, and possibly the hottest rhythm section in Melbourne today. The songs are what brought them together and the performance is what sets them apart.

Friday ‐ Glaneuse Stage ‐ 9:00 ‐ 10:00pm Saturday ‐ Vue Grand ‐ 1:30 ‐ 2:30pm

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Stella Angelico is a woman who sings because she must. Her voice and violent hip shaking performance is an explosion of the untamed femininity. The daughter of cult cabaret darling Peaches La Crème and internationally renowned magician Sam Angelico, the world of music and performance course through Stella’s veins. Stella Angelico, Dan Sullivan and Ben Sullivan formed their tight knit trio just under two years ago and have been making their mark on Melbourne’s live scene as well as recently playing at Barrio as part of Adelaide Festival and emerging from a cloud of pink smoke in a gold sequined caftan on a motherf*ckin’ boat for MONA FOMA in Tasmania while playing the bongos strapped to her hips with a scimitar balanced on her head. Stella’s music moves through psych/exotica, lounge and soul with her rich and powerful voice that feels like it might break at any moment leading the trio.

Saturday ‐ Glaneuse Stage ‐ 8:30 ‐ 9:30pm

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After a breakout 2013, this year Stonefield released their highly anticipated self-titled debut album, winning the Best Regional Act award at the inaugural The Age Music Victoria Awards, and establishing their single Love You Deserve as a ubiquitous radio favourite, Amy, Hannah, Sarah and Holly - known collectively as hard-hitting alt-rock four piece Stonefield - are well on their way as they continue to take steps in their already impressive career trajectory.

Saturday ‐ Lighthouse Stage ‐ 5:30 ‐ 6:30pm

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Hailing from New South Wales, Smyth’s hazy, itinerant life has taken him across North America, Europe and through Asia, never pausing long enough to take root, all the time registering experiences in his songs.

Eventually returning to Sydney, Smyth’s first Ivy League Records release is the rollicking Shake It was released earlier this year. Recorded in Echo Park, in the shadow of the Hollywood Hills, and drawing upon the services of Joey Waronker on drums (Atoms For Peace, Thom Yorke, Beck) and Gus Seyffert on Bass (The Black Keys, Norah Jones). Shake It binds a slice of blues with a clattering of staggered rhythms, punctuated by abstract guitars.

A voice churned up in Bourbon soaked Louisiana gravel that soars to the heavens…after experiencing Steve Smyth, it’s tempting to compare him with some of the great vocalists of the past few decades.

Saturday ‐ Hippos Stage ‐ 3:15 ‐ 4:15pm Saturday ‐ Vue Grand ‐ 7:15 ‐ 8:00pm Sunday ‐ Salt Lounge ‐ 11:00 ‐ 11:45am Sunday ‐ Stoked On Hesse ‐ 1:30 ‐ 2:15pm

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Sweethearts are the present and future of soul music. Playing nu-soul, a fusion of styles based around classic soul, Sweethearts is the most exciting band of young female musicians in the world. Their all girl power show (25 piece) includes a mixture of originals and re worked classic sounds.

Sweethearts have redefined what is possible, being the only school based band in the world that plays exclusively in professional settings. They tour the world and are a festival hit performing at big music festivals. There is even a TV series about them; in 2013 “Heart and Soul”, a 13 episode documentary series that features the girls was screened on ABC TV. Sweetheart’s latest EP, “Bar Roma” was nominated for “Best Soul Album of the Year” in The Age/Music Victoria Awards.

Friday ‐ Hippos Stage ‐ 6:30 ‐ 7:30pm Sunday ‐ The Pavilion ‐ 11:15am ‐ 12:00pm

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The Tides of Welcome, Queenscliff’s own Community Choir, are all about musical expression, local community spirit and the sheer joy of singing. The choir generates a collage of voices, as individuals of varying ability find a niche where they can sing their heart out. There is something special about singing together in seamless harmonies, hearing an individual voice belt out a solo, an amazing improvisation, or perhaps float above the main body of the choir with ethereal purity. A synergy of sound that is much greater and more beautiful than the sum of the parts. The feeling is exhilarating and we are keen to share this with our audience at Queenscliff Music Festival.

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From the Australian East Coast, to the venues of London, the metros of Paris and the clubs of Mumbai, India, Tijuana Cartel have been on a journey through musical styles, studying and absorbing the origins of music in a wide range of cultures.

Tijuana Cartel introduce a somewhat intelligent and original sound to the ear, bringing Flamenco guitar, slide guitar, emcees, percussion and scratch DJ’s to the live forum. Their list of nationwide shows and residencies proves just how well their beguiling sounds cross boundaries. In an era where appropriation is worn almost like a badge of honour, these Gold Coast locals buck the trend and continue to expand, experiment and draw influence from an ever-widening circle of world and club sounds. You are sure to get a good dance in to the crazy Mexican flavours and mashed up beats of the Tijuana Cartel.

Saturday ‐ Hippos Stage ‐ 9:45 ‐ 11:00pm

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‘Life is a journey, not a destination’. So said sage American writer Ralph Waldo Emerson. For evidence of that old chestnut’s enduring truth just look at Tim Chaisson’s passage between his last record, 2012’s award-winning album, The Other Side, and his forthcoming release, scheduled for the fall of 2014 produced by Bill Reynolds (Band Of Horses). As journeys go, the rootsbased singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist’s trail through 2013-2014 was a blaze of highpoints, including (but not limited to) an East Coast Music Award for best Roots/Traditional Solo Recording of the year, a finalist spot in the Canadian Country Music Association’s Discovery Program, and a nomination for Singer/ Songwriter Discovery of the Year Award presented by satellite radio SiriusXM’s lauded Coffee House channel.

Chaisson also notched up three visits to Australia, bringing to five the total number of tours the P.E.I.-based musician has performed to eager crowds Down Under.

Sunday ‐ Vue Grand ‐ 12:45 ‐ 1:45pm

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Adelaide rapper Tkay Maidza launched onto Australia’s hip-hop scene only six months ago, and she is already making waves around the nation.

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Brontosaurus was released late last year, and after enjoying airplay around the nation fans rushed to purchase the track forcing an impressive ARIA singles chart debut of #89. Shortly after, Maidza was also included in triple j’s annual Next Crop list alongside the likes of breaking artists Dustin Tebbutt and The Kite String Tangle and as ‘One To Watch’ in News Ltd’s annual predictions. In The Mix are also predicting a big year ahead for Tkay.

Saturday ‐ The Pavilion ‐ 4:00 ‐ 4:45pm

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Trevor Hall realized at a very young age that music was more than just a passion. As an eleven year old playing harmonica beside his father in the cradle of the weeping willows of South Carolina, music quickly became his most intimate companion, guide and creative outlet. In his elementary years, he began to write his own songs and perform them locally. At sixteen he recorded his first record, and the following year he left South Carolina to study classical guitar at Idyllwild Arts Academy, an international boarding school east of Los Angeles. In 2013 at the age of 26, after touring consistently for ten years, Trevor decided to take a break from the stage and go on an extended pilgrimage to India. There he spent many weeks studying under a classical Baul musician born and trained in the villages of Bengal. Trevor’s most recent album, Chapter of the Forest, was released in June 2014 and debuted at #2 on the iTunes singer-songwriter chart and #17 on the iTunes overall albums chart.

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Friday ‐ Glaneuse Stage ‐ 10:30 ‐ 11:30pm Saturday ‐ The Pavilion ‐ 1:15 ‐ 2:00pm

Sunday ‐ Lighthouse Stage ‐ 11:45am ‐ 12:40pm

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A lot can happen in twelve years. Some relationships grow weary and worn, but for Adelaide duo The Yearlings (Robyn Chalklen and Chris Parkinson), passing time has only distilled their unique brand of Australian alt. country, steeped in Americana traditions. After spending the past four years sharing their brooding ballads, rolling roots and haunting harmonies with local and international audiences, The Yearlings have returned with their fifth studio album, All The Wandering, a ten-song collection which showcases their quiet evolution, an album that will sweetly haunt you far beyond its end.

Sunday ‐ Salt Lounge ‐ 12:15 ‐ 1:00pm

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Yirrmal Marika, who fronts the group, is an aspiring songwriter and guitarist with a beautiful voice; singing songs about his homeland and culture with feeling and depth beyond his years. The Yolngu Boys - Dion and Jerol Wunungmurra, Mabo Mununggurritj and Raven Marika have extensive knowledge of ceremonial Manikay songs, and are excellent singers, dancers and didgeridoo players. Yirrmal and the Yolngu Boys are connecting a newfound sound and engaging the hearts of all who are lucky enough to hear them.

Saturday ‐ Hippos Stage ‐ 12:30 ‐ 1:15pm

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W E LCO M E TO Q M F 201 4 Welcome to our Eighteenth edition of the Queenscliff Music Festival. As always, we are proud to be bringing you the best contemporary Australian music from across the country, across genres and across generations. Some favourites are back; Xavier Rudd, The Waifs, The Church and Dan Sultan, and an incredible line-up of QMF first timers including; The Jezabels, Skunkhour, Perfect Tripod, Husky, The Bombay Royale and many more!

We also welcome back the addition of International Artists to the 2014 program including Nahko, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Kristy Lee, Trevor Hall, Tim Chaison, and Hayward Williams. A big pat on the back to Andrew for another stellar programming achievement, and the struggle to decide which artists we must see and which ones we would like to but may not get to.... They will all have CD’s for sale so buy them and take your Festival experience home with you.

A little reflection is called for this year on how far we have come. From our first Festival 18 years ago orchestrated by a handful of local, community minded music lovers and attended by a few hundred people, to a Victorian Hallmark Tourism Event attended by 8,000+ people and still growing.

As a not-for-proft organisation we aim to manage our growth in a sustainable way to ensure we don’t lose our long term supporters and festival goers, continue our commitment to our community groups, and make our Festival more attractive to campers and younger audiences.

Volunteers play an integral role in making QMF a success each year. This year we will again be recognising more volunteers who have given us 15 years service. We are grateful for the efforts and energy put in to the Festival by all our regular volunteers and I look forward to raising a glass with you this weekend and celebrating your contribution.

Our long term volunteers are the backbone of our event and they are the ones who inspire us to continue our own volunteering efforts. Each year of course we also have a band of new volunteers who step up to help us out.

I would like to acknowledge the contribution which Lisa Meyers has made to the Festival. Lisa stepped down this year after 7 years as chair of

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the QMF Board. Her leadership and contribution over that time has been outstanding. Thanks Lisa!

Fortunately for us, Lisa has stayed on as a member of the Board for this year.

Our partners and sponsors also deserve recognition for their long term commitment to our Festival. We are particularly grateful to our major partners, the Borough of Queenscliffe, Tourism Victoria, FReeZA, and Searoad Ferries for again partnering with us and supporting our role in promoting high quality live music in one of the most beautiful places in Australia.

Congratulations to the 2014 QMF Emerging Artist Grant recipients: Aine Tyrrell and Sagamore.

We thank all our ‘Friends of the Festival’ for supporting our efforts with this program. We wish both acts all the best with their careers. If you too want to help support the careers of aspiring professional musicians consider becoming a Friend of the Festival. Details are on our website. Your membership goes directly into the QMF Grant and is distributed to the grant winners each year by the QMF Board.

I know we will all have a fantastic weekend thanks to the hard yards put in by our staff, Board members, and key volunteers throughout the year and during this weekend. The festival weekend is a great opportunity to showcase our town and for the local community to welcome the many visitors who will join us. See you there!

Cheers

Geoff Mutton Chairman - QMF Board

H A N DY ST U F F TO K N O W G E T T I N G A RO U N D

Buses - Timetable and tickets online via qmf.net.au. All buses are operated by McHarrys Bus Services. Bus stop is located on Wharf Street across from the entrance to the Festival. Look for the Bus Signs. Schedules available from the Box Office and at the Bus Stop.

Access - Drop-off point and limited Disability Parking Permit Only is located on Symonds Street between Gellibrand Street and Wharf Street. With the exception of Salt, all venues are wheelchair friendly, although access to the Vue Grand is via an external walkway left to the main entrance.

The Lighthouse & Hippos stages have a viewing platform. Look for the Access signs at each venue. Full QMF Access Plan at www.qmf.net.au Parking - All local parking restrictions and local by-laws will apply during the Festival.

Street closures - will take place over the weekend – from Friday 9am until Monday 9am – refer to Festival Map. Queenscliff-Sorrento Ferry - These leave on the hour, every hour, 7am-6pm every day.

MARKETS

Queenscliffe Community Markets - Saturday and Sunday 9am-4pm, near the train station.

QMF - Select market stalls also within the Festival site.

FA M I L I E S

Parents’ facilities - Inside the Kids Quarter. A change table is available. It will operate all weekend. Toilet facilities inside Kids Quarter area. A family toilet is also located inside The Pavilion.

Lost Children / Parents - Head to the First Aid Shed for lost people. If unattended children in the Kids Quarter become in need of adult supervision, they will be treated as lost and escorted to the First Aid Shed. Police will be called if children are lost for an extended period. Please report lost people to the Box Office, Security Officer, Venue Warden.

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Non-Smoking Venues - Smoking is only permitted in designated Smoking Areas - look for the signs.

Smoking is not allowed in any indoor venues, INCLUDING LIGHTHOUSE & HIPPOS TENTS, all Bars, Pavillion and Kids Quarter Dry Zones.

Sunscreen - Available free from the First Aid Shed and from the Box Office.

Emergency Procedures - In an emergency, look for the nearest Area and Venue Warden wearing yellow & red hard-hats respectively and a hi-vis vest. Please listen to stage announcements for directions to the three designated Assembly Areas in case of evacuation.

Water filling stations - Located throughout the festival. Look for the signs and Barwon Water Station near the Lighthouse Stage.

First Aid - Operated by St John Ambulance & located in the Shed between the Lighthouse and Glaneuse Stage. Look for the First Aid signs/refer to the map/mobile app. Open during Festival hours.

SAFET Y

Lost Property - If you’ve found, or lost, personal items report to the Box Office.

Alcohol - It is illegal to drink in public areas. Law enforcement authorities will issue immediate on-the-spot fines for consuming alcohol in public places. Within the Festival precinct, No Alcohol is to be consumed or taken into the Pavillion and Kids Quarter Dry Zones) OR taken out/into the Festival – bags will be checked at the Festival entry/exit points.

Emergency Situations - For all emergency situations, ring 000.

Community Respect & Noise - Please respect our Neighbours when leaving the Festival precinct.

Chairs - No chairs in venues after 7pm. Small beach chairs only before 7pm, subject to venue capacity. Be prepared to stand or have people stand in front of you if venue is full.

Heritage Train Rides  Private Carriage Hire  Easter Bunny & Santa Specials Day Out With Thomas events  Locomotive Cab Rides  Train Driver Experiences

www.bellarinerailway.com.au

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AC K N OW L E D G E M E N T S Board Of Management Geoff Mutton - Chairman Peter Callahan Dennis Farrugia Robert Hurley Wayne Jury Stephen McEwan Lisa Meyers Alison Sinclair

Bruce Calder – Finance Committee

Festival Office

Festival Director: Andrew Orvis Admin Manager & Volunteer Coordinator: Jan Hodge Operations & Production Manager: Lee Rosser Office Admin Volunteers: Anne Molloy, Sam Callahan FReeZA & FOOT-in-the-DOOR Coordinator: Louise Roberts School Based Apprentice: Hayley Sechtig

Artist Services

Artist Services Group Leaders: Vivien Fogarty, Nicki O’Brien Backstage Host: David Child Accommodation: Angie Smith, Jane Pigdon Lighthouse Stage Artist Liaison: Erin Marshall, Steven Nichols Hippos Stage Artist Liaison: Lui Lipari Kids Quarter: Tracey Rickard Production Volunteer Coordinator: Anthony Lucato

Customer Services

Customer Services Group Leader & Box Office: Monica Clemow Information & Guests Registration: Jane Wager Ticket Exchange & Wristbanding: Anne Horsley, Jodie Kemp Volunteer Registration: Geoff Mutton Bar Tickets: Ross McDonald Schools Concert Coordinator: Kathy Coutin

Off Site Venues

The Bellarine Railway Queenscliff Bowling Club Queenscliff Inn Queenscliff Uniting Church Salt Contemporary Art Vue Grand

Off Site Venue Services

Vue Grand, Queenscliff Inn, Salt Gallery, Bowling Club, Stoked On Hesse: Amanda Sutherland QMF Express: Greg Parry Buskers: Gabi Billing QMF Campground: Monica Nitz Weekend Markets: Queenscliffe Community Market

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Marketing Services

Festival Publicity & Media Relations: Penney & Logan PR Photography: Lisa Kenny, Rodney Nicholson Merchandise Shop: Nick Ohlson Poster & Merchandise Design: Meredith Earls Surveys: Margaret Canaway

Site Services

Site Services Group Leader: Stuart Miller Site Manager: Buster Herman Signage: Graham Ryan Site Volunteers Coordinator: Tom Adair Bar Manager: Simon O’Keefe Area & Venue Wardens Coordinator: Jason Mehegan Electrician: Roger McCormack Waste Management: Queenscliff Cricket Club VIP & Artist Catering: Piknik

To all our volunteers, staff and crew who make it happen – THANK YOU! Thanks to Jill Ingham for completing 15 years of Volunteer service this year.

Life Members

Hugo T Armstrong, John Barry, Ruth Beard, Robyn Bir rell, Jill Boyle, Marilyn Brown, Richard Bull, Michael Carrucan, Ian Curtis, Ross Ebbels, Margot Farman, Alan Farman, Vivien Fogarty, Steve George, Kim Goodall, David Hutchison, Rob Hutton, Lynne Huxley, Lynne Knight, John Lesser, Neil MacPherson, Jude McCudden, Colleen McEwan, Lisa Meyers, Stuart Miller, Jenny Moon, Barbara Moss, Geoff Mutton, Jacky Porter, Gary Price, Alan Quaife, Sally Riddle, Graham Ryan, Jane Wager, Julie Walker We lost a great friend, and treasured volunteer this last year. RIP – Leanne McDonald