Bello Winter Music Festival Reveals 2018 Opening Night Gala Line-up

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The party that kicks off Bello Winter Music every year will again return in 2018 and the Opening Night Gala line-up ensures this is a party you won't want to miss.

Headlining the Gala on Thursday 12 July is Deborah Conway with her musical life partner, Willy Zygier, who will also perform together at the festival that weekend.

Also confirmed for opening night includes Moussa Diakite with his band Wassado, Jack Carty with Gus Gardiner who will showcase material from their recently-released LP, Hospital Hill, Thando, the Ethno Folk Orchestra, New Zealand singer-songwriter Tony Rowley and one of the yet-to-be-announced winners of this year's Youth Mentorship Program.

The night will be MC'ed by comedian and festival favourite, Mandy Nolan and tickets are on sale now.

The festival itself runs from 12 – 15 July, taking over a number of venues throughout the small coastal town with more than 70 acts, including Justin Townes Earle, Lior, Caiti Baker, William Crighton, Z-Star Trinity and Dustyesky; for more details, click on theGuide.