Queenscliff Music Festival 2026

Performers

• Queenscliff Music Festival
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  Lime Cordiale

  Lime Cordiale are an Australian pop rock group formed in 2009. It consists of brothers Oli and Louis Leimbach, with additional members James Jennings, Felix Bornholt and Nicholas Polovineo. They released their debut studio album Permanent Vacation in 2017. The group have performed at Groovin' the Moo and South by Southwest. At the 2020 ARIA Music Awards they were nominated in eight categories and won Breakthrough Artist – Release for their second album, 14 Steps to a Better You.
  

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  Meg Mac

  'Is It Worth Being Sad'?

  This brilliant rhetorical question sets the scene for the introduction to Meg Mac in 2022.

  For those familiar with Meg’s impressive past releases, it hints at what has occupied her in her time out of the spotlight. And for those unfamiliar, it epitomises the thoughtful artistry of this inimitable artist as she takes her craft to a new, higher level.

  Her new single 'Is It Worth Being Sad' is a stunning offering, bold in its scope and execution, yet humble and intimate at the same time. Produced by electrifying producer duo The Donuts – Kendrick Lamar, H.E.R. – it finds this maverick delving into the depths of inner darkness to chart a forward path.

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  Kate Miller-Heidke

  From opera, to indie-pop, musical theatre, and TV - Kate Miller-Heidke is a superstar.

  She is the only artist in the world to have performed on stage at Coachella, the New York Metropolitan Opera, and the Eurovision Song Contest.

  She has released five top 10 studio albums and had multi-platinum sales for songs such as The Last Day On Earth and Caught In The Crowd.

  Her work has been nominated for ARIA Awards in categories as diverse as Best Pop Release, Best Adult Contemporary Album, Best Classical Album, Best Soundtrack, Best Comedy Release and Best Australian Live Act.

  With her collaborator Keir Nuttall, she wrote the music and lyrics for the Sydney Theatre Company’s acclaimed production of 'Muriel’s Wedding: The Musical’, which is currently being re-tooled for a Broadway run.

  She represented Australia at Eurovision in 2019 with her original song Zero Gravity - her heartfelt performance and out of this world staging winning her 1st place in her semi-final and a top 10 placing in the grand final.

  She released her latest studio album ‘Child in Reverse’ during the early days of the pandemic, and is – finally! – touring it around the country in July. On Thursday she releases her new single ‘You Can’t Hurt Me Anymore’.

  Here is Kate Miller-Heidke.

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  Baker Boy

  Baker Boy aka Danzal Baker OAM is a dancer, artist & actor. From Milingimbi in North East Arnhem Land (Australia).

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  Steph Strings

  Hailing from Melbourne/Naarm, Steph Strings is a dynamic singer-songwriter and guitarist whose music merges fingerstyle brilliance with storytelling steeped in nature, emotion, and adventure. Blending blues, Celtic, folk and percussive flair, her sound reflects influences like John Butler, Kim Churchill and Ziggy Alberts—yet remains entirely her own.

  After releasing her breakout EP LION in 2023, Steph hit the road for a string of sold-out headline shows across Australia, the UK, Europe, and Canada, while also opening for The Cat Empire, Vance Joy and Ziggy Alberts on major international tours. Her stage presence—both powerful and intimate—has captivated audiences from Rolling Stone Weekender (Germany) to Woodford Folk Festival (Australia), Hillside and Edmonton Folk Festivals (Canada), and Les Escales (France).

  In 2024, she released her latest EP Cradle Mountain, a project shaped by introspection and time spent in nature. The release was followed by another global run of headline shows and festival slots, including Winnipeg Folk Festival and Ottawa Bluesfest. This year, Steph is writing new music while also heading on her first-ever North American tour, supporting Ziggy Alberts.

  With a combined social media audience size of 1.1M and sold out shows across the world, Steph’s journey from sharing acoustic videos online to becoming a world-touring artist is a testament to both her talent and tenacity. She’s a true musician’s musician—guided by instinct, grounded in humility, and driven by a deep connection to her craft.

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  Peter Garrett & The Alter Egos
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  Mia Dyson

  www.miadyson.com

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  Peter Garrett
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  Sunday Lemonade

  Tys & Loz form ‘Sunday Lemonade’; a melodic, folky, ray-of-sunshine duo any day of the week!