2024 Artists Announcements...!
Raechel Whitchurch
Raechel Whitchurch writes songs about things that matter. Her childhood spent performing in a travelling family band instilled a connection to rural Australia; it was also how she fell in love with writing songs.Regional life, chasing your dreams, family and finding yourself are themes that shaped her debut album ‘Finally Clear’ (produced by Matt Fell), released in April 2021. It debuted at #1 on ARIA Australian Country Chart, #3on AIR Independent Albums Chart, #5 on ARIA Country Chart, and received two Golden Guitar nominations (including Best New Talent), landing her a record deal with Compass Bros Records (Universal).
Greg Nunan & The General Jacksons
GNGJ’s are an upbeat, crowd engaging four-piece Australian Rock-Blues band from the Northern Beaches of Sydney.
The Parle Brothers
Introducing The Parle Brothers, a live performance cover duo that transcends musical genres and takes audiences on journey through music of the past and present. Consisting of two brothers, Shayne and Jesse, this duo combines their unique musical backgrounds to deliver performances that leave crowds wanting more.
The Tuck Shop Ladies
Their live show is an insight into the relationship of touring musicians, and the result of what happens when everyday life is a Broadway musical. The Tuck Shop Ladies invite you into their hilarious world and leave you wanting to run away on tour with the band.
Old Melbourne Road
Old Melbourne Road are a 7 piece Irish-Australian folk rock band from Dunnstown, just outside of Ballarat. The band has been playing at festivals, pubs and functions for over 12 years and toured Ireland in 2017 and 2023. Old Melbourne Road are a certainty to get the crowd dancing. The band are all family members and have all grown up learning and embracing the Irish music, and their passion of this culture can be seen onstage.
Mick Coates & The Tibooburra Four
The Allnitelongers have been performing their Johnny Cash show around Victorian festivals and pubs for the past 6 years and have turned heads with their authenticity everywhere they’ve played. Now comes The Tibooburra Four with Kenny Joe Blake
Danny Walsh Banned
The Danny Walsh Banned have been playing fever-pitched shows and jumping on tables for over a dozen years. Danny and his trusty band of half a dozen including effervescent and iconic keyboard player, The Weed, serve up country-soul and rock’n’roll flavours infused with some 70s Aussie boogie that will probably have you dancing on the tables, too.
Ally Row
Ally Row are an indie pop-folk/country-folk duo that are breaking the barriers of genres with toe-tapping yet emotive music.
Roy Kossena & Sarah Hadley
Local Indie Folk Pop Rock artist Roy Kossena is a prolific songwriter with multiple independent albums and theatre productions under his belt
Mayfair Lane
Mayfair Lane is married couple Rhys and Esther Duursma from Albury/Wodonga. Rhys is the drummer and lead singer of indie-rock band Lowline and Esther's unique singer/songwriter style was formed growing up on the South Coast. Their commitment to combining their different musical backgrounds and finding a new sound together has led to a growing fan base and well received debut album ‘Go Again’ which launched in February 2019.
Nicole Matthews
Nicole is a multi-talented performer from Mildura having studied opera and classical music and is a qualified music teacher.
Sam Fletcher
Sam Fletcher is a musical story teller, weaving timeless melodies of folk and country. Through skillful acoustic guitar and smooth vocals, Sam’s performance creates a rich tapestry of narrative and emotion. With the belief that authenticity is the heart of great music, there is an old soul feeling to Sam’s performance style, yet his youthful optimism shines through with magnetising energy.
Jeremy Beggs
Jeremy Beggs, hailed as 'rich, expressive, and emotional' by Sunburnt Country Music, emerges from a transformative journey to embrace his true musical calling. After years shying away from authentic expression, this self-taught artist now finds solace and connection on stages once cloaked in dread. Instead of succumbing to fear, Jeremy harnesses it as a wellspring of strength, solidifying his position as an emergent talent to watch in Australian Americana.
Col Driscoll
In his bush poetry Col strives to capture the colours, the humour, the hardships and the spirit of Australia.
Krazy Koala Puppet Show
The Krazy Koala Puppet Show combines music and puppetry to produce a truly unique show for kids aged 2 to 8 years old.
Gayle Newcombe
Gayle will have her fine art exhibition in the Railway Station across the road from the music arena https://www.facebook.com/gaylenewcombefineart/ https://gaylenewcombefineart.com/
Sunraysia Arts & Learning
Sunraysia Arts & Learning will be back again to provide entertainment for the children
Past Artists
Here are just some of the amazing artists who have performed at past Patchewollock Music Festivals:
Sara Storer • Eric Bogle • Neil Murray • Mick Thomas • Greg Champion • Sal Kimber and the Rollin Wheel • Jeff Lang • Pete Denahy • Michael Waugh • Davidson Brothers • Rich Davies and the Low Road • Liz Stringer • The Hillbilly Goats • Lloyd Spiegel • Cat Canteri • Enda Kenny • The Hog Stompin Zydegators • Genevieve Chadwick • Missy Raines Trio (USA) • Nick Charles • Bill Jackson and Pete Fidler • Melody Pool • Fred Smith • The Lazy Farmers Sons • Mile Twelve (USA) • Jeff Tynan • Jed Rowe