Tex Perkins' The Ape, The Basics Confirmed For Between The Bays

Victoria's Between The Bays Music Festival will return next year with an impressive lot of local names set to perform.

Tex Perkins' latest musical project The Ape will appear, along with Aus rock stalwart Diesel, iconic singer-songwriter Daryl Braithwaite, Gotye-led Melbourne trio The Basics, '80s favourites Boom Crash Opera and rock-roots guitarist and vocalist Russell Beggs.

Between The Bays will celebrate its ninth year in 2014, once again bringing a unique vibe to Mornington Peninsula in its rural setting. The community-friendly festival will also put on an array of kids entertainment, food and drinks for punters throughout the day.

The event will take place on Saturday 22 February. For more info on the festival and tickets, head to the Between The Bays website.