Far East Music Festival Announces Major Second Line-up

Far East Music Festival has announced the second wave of artists joining an already incredible lineup featuring The Grogans, Kee'han, Kutcha Edwards, Charlie Needs Braces and more. 

Joining the previously announced lineup will be Things of Stone & Wood (Duo), Delsinki & Sing a Song of Sixpence, MpathSoul, Black Satin, Ketzia Wood & Band, White Chocolate Diva Divine & Da Funk, FarOut, Nikea Brooks-Hayes & Dre Wicks, Sean McGuinness, Olivia Lay, Dallas Gray, Sue Ray and Tomassi + Old Mate.

Held in the small and remote coastal township of Mallacoota, Victoria, over the Easter weekend, Far East Music Festival aims to bring forth the spirit of healing through live music, as well as an array of activities and workshops to inspire participation and connection.

In the first artist announcement, Project partner and Songlines Music Aboriginal Corporation Co-CEO Robbie Bundle explained the importance of the festival:

“The entire human family needs nurturing, and music is the channel for that. We are living through challenging times, particularly for young people. Their voices need to be heard. They need to be seen and recognised.

The beauty of the natural environment in Far East Gippsland has always been personified by the people who reside there, and how they protect the Country they live in – expressed so eloquently over many years through music, art and culture.”

The legendary street percussion parade, is also making its grand return, originally introduced back in the early 80s. Legendary drummer Mark Grunden will lead the parade as it travels through Mallacoota and onto the Mallacoota Oval for the festival opening on Friday, 7 April 2023. Supported by RecLink East Gippsland and the Far East Music Recovery Project, Grunden will also be offering a series of percussion workshops in Orbost, Cann River, Genoa and Mallacoota in the lead-up to the Festival weekend. 

Grunden further explained what participants will be receiving when they join in on the workshops, saying, "Percussion workshop participants will learn the mesmerising 'Samba Reggae' rhythm from Brazil and the walking-dance steps that will enable them to participate in the parade. We will also learn the famous 'Los Percasos' rhythm in readiness for the festivities. All instruments are provided, and the workshops cater to all age groups and skill levels. I'm super excited to see the return of the famous parade and to be bringing new rhythms and musical ideas to the Far East Music Festival."

Far East Gippsland residents and visitors alike are encouraged to hear the calling of the drums and head east to join the street parade and enjoy all that the festival and Far East Gippsland has to offer.

You can find more info on tickets, lineup and workshops here.

Full lineup for the festival below: 

Far East Music Festival Lineup

The Grogans,  Kee'han, Kutcha Edwards, Charlie Needs Braces, Blue Moon Marquee (Canada), Bones & Jones, The Figmentz, A Country Practice, The Chordroys, Uleni, Kristin Rule, Ryley Gray, Isy Warren + Airly Embleton-Mew, Things of Stone & Wood (Duo), Delsinki & Sing a Song of Sixpence, MpathSoul, Black Satin, Ketzia Wood & Band, White Chocolate Diva Divine & Da Funk, FarOut, Nikea Brooks-Hayes & Dre Wicks, Sean McGuinness, Olivia Lay, Dallas Gray, Sue Ray, Tomassi + Old Mate