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The Gum Ball Festival Reveals First 2022 Artists

Staff Writer

“One of Australia’s most cherished musical escapes."

Described as “one of Australia’s most cherished musical escapes”, The Gum Ball has today unveiled the first artists scheduled to perform at next year’s event.

Set to take place over the school holidays, April 22-24, in Hunter Valley, the 2022 festival will boast some of the county’s best established and emerging artists, including:

BAD//DREEMS + SKUNKHOUR + MIA DYSON + HORRORSHOW + DIDIRRI + ED KUEPPER & JIM WHITE + CLAIRE ANNE TAYLOR + WOLF & CUB + ISOBEL KNIGHT & HER BAND + HOT POTATO BAND + SWEDISH MAGAZINES + BABY VELVET + VAUDEVILLE SMASH + BANANAGUN + JAZZ PARTY + BOBBY ALU + POLLYMAN + THE BOTTLERS + RUBY GILL + FOOLS + VAN WALKER & THE FERRITERS + BONES & JONES + HORSE DRAWN CADILLAC + PEACH FUR

For more details on the 2022 festival, click here.