John Butler, The Waifs, Mama Kin Spender: Headline acts announced for Ocean Sounds Festival
A massive line-up has been announced for next year’s Ocean Sounds Festival. Find out who will be playing.
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A massive line-up has been announced for the return of Ocean Sounds Festival in 2023.
Today a massive line-up has been announced for the annual family-friendly concert, which will take place on Churchill Island, just off Phillip Island, on Saturday, January 7.
The festival will be headlined by John Butler as well as other huge acts including The Waifs, Mama Kin Spender, Steph Strings, Carissa Nyalu and The Laing Brothers.
John Butler is one of Australia’s premiere alternative songwriters and storytellers, with accolades spanning from 34 ARIA nominations, three number one albums and 21 Triple J Hottest 100 entries.
Australian folk rock band, the Waifs, will also be headlining the event.
Known for their enchanting live shows and folk-infused, feel good sounds, the band has a career spanning more than 25 years during which they have picked up multiple ARIA Awards, platinum albums, and countless world tours.
Mama Kin Spender, an Australian music duo made up of Mama Kin and Dingo Spender, will also play. They released their debut album Golden Magnetic in 2018 and it was nominated for the 2018 ARIA Award for Best Blues and Roots Album.
Rapidly emerging Melbourne guitarist/singer-songwriter Steph Strings will also play, along with Yorta Yorta Dja Dja Wurrung singer/songwriter and storyteller Carissa.
Based on Boonwurrung Country on the Mornington Peninsula, Carissa expresses her stories through singing in language and takes “you on a journey to a place where you can feel her deep connection to her ancestral roots”.
Ocean Sounds will also showcase local wines, cheeses and gourmet food vans.
A spokesman for the event said those who are attending should bring their “family, friends, and good vibes” to enjoy “quality music in a atmospheric and picturesque environment”.
“It’s time for picnic rugs, smiling friends, stunning local wines, gourmet food, the summer-sun softly setting over the ocean and some of Australia’s most amazing live music,” they said.
Tickets will go on sale Wednesday September 14. Find tickets here.
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