PRINCES WHARF 1 FORECOURT
| Activity | Day | Start | Finish |
| Tasha Zappala | Friday | 1530 | 1630 |
| Jed Appleton | Friday | 1700 | 1830 |
| The Lost Quays | Saturday | 1000 | 1100 |
| Ruben Reeves, One Man Band | Saturday | 1100 | 1200 |
| Lee and Rosie | Saturday | 1200 | 1300 |
| Ziggy | Saturday | 1300 | 1400 |
| Tasha Zappala | Saturday | 1400 | 1500 |
| The Black Swans of Trespass | Saturday | 1500 | 1600 |
| Velvet Devan | Saturday | 1600 | 1700 |
| The Black Swans of Trespass | Saturday | 1700 | 1800 |
| Olivia Wilson | Sunday | 1000 | 1200 |
| Westwood and Doyle | Sunday | 1200 | 1400 |
| Lauren O'Keefe | Sunday | 1400 | 1600 |
| Tony Mak Duo | Sunday | 1600 | 1800 |
| The Lost Quays | Sunday | 1800 | 1900 |
| The Lost Quays | Monday | 1000 | 1100 |
| Jess and Sean | Monday | 1100 | 1300 |
| Crystal Sky | Monday | 1300 | 1400 |
Tasha Zappala
The tremolo-steeped folk of singer-songwriter Tasha Zappala muses of quiet wanderings and of lingering in-between.- Rambles of street corner crooning, afternoons adrift and slow remembering carry the listener as the eve draws close and the sun's rays cease.
Jed Appleton
The young, rising star of the nu-folk revolution fascinates crowds with a unique blend of dynamic rhythmic stylings accompanied by strong lyrical sense far beyond his 21 years. This minstrel has captured the ears of many, from street corners to sold out venues all across the world supporting the likes of Passenger, Matt Corby, The Cat Empire & Stu Larsen.
The Lost Quays
The Lost Quays are a nautical vocal group based in the port of Fremantle, Western Australia. They're known for strong a cappella harmonies together with boot-stomping beats, bringing to life both traditional shanties and more reflective sea songs.
Lee and Rosie
Lee Nelson and Rosie Harvey are a delight to witness on stage. Their harmonies blend like the ingredients of a favourite recipe — like the finest dessert. Lee’s charismatic presence is the raw mixture in the bowl, Rosie’s joyfulness is the sweet finished product!
The duo will play a range of original, Irish and traditional folk, jazz, blues, and country ballads.
The Black Swans of Trespass
Funky, soulful, with a swampy, punky edge and rich Mento/Jamaican core, the Black Swans of Trespass takes to the stage with charisma and defiance. They will make you dance, love and rebel.
Velvet Divan
'Velvet Divan' is husband and wife acoustic duo Tim and Felicity Hibberd. They perform classic songs from the '60s up to present-day hits.
Olivia Wilson
A multi-instrumentalist, Olivia's heartfelt and haunting acoustic ballads have seen her work receive rave reviews. She has won the Tasmanian State Rock Challenge state final in the Acoustic Section and the Best Female Performer Award, and has entertained crowds at the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), the Falls Music and Arts Festival, and the Cygnet Folk Festival.
Westwood and Doyle
With their soulful grooves, Westwood and Doyle bring you blues, soul and RNB classics from artists like Bill Withers, Otis Redding and Eric Clapton through to dance floor hits from Stevie Wonder, The Doobie Brothers, Amy Winehouse and many more.
Lauren O'Keefe
Lauren's trademark powerhouse vocals and toe-tapping beats offer a unique spin on a diverse palette of blues, rock and pop tunes; from 60s - today.
Her original tunes are a fusion of melodic folk and modern rock ballads.
Tony Mak Duo
Tony Mak is one of Tasmania’s most sought-after performers with over 25 years live-performance experience. A regular at Hobart’s best venues and at countless major events across the state (including the 2022 Tasmanian Export Awards and Tasmanian Tourism Awards) he has also supported legendary Australian artists Kate Ceberano and Thirsty Merc.
Tony is joined on stage by his son, Max - a young, bass-playing prodigy, who is himself bound to become an integral part of the Tasmanian music scene. With an extensive and well-curated repertoire, the Tony Mak Duo is guaranteed to provide the perfect soundtrack for your night’s festivities.
Jess and Sean
Jess and Sean are one of the most talented and sought-after duos on the Tasmanian music scene, performing tunes from Powderfinger to Bruno Mars and everything in between.
Ruben Reeves, One Man Band
This eccentric young lad is your quintessential travelling troubadour. Telling oddball stories of life on the road interwoven with tight guitar licks and pounding drum beats. Hailing from the windswept forest of the southern tip of Tasmania Ruben proves you don't need a looper to get a full band sound. Boasting an array of modified slide guitars and whacky resonator instruments, Ruben's show rests on top of a special made foot drum set. If you enjoy a classic road-worn guitar man show with a modern twist and a set full of songs of sweat, celebration and irony, then Ruben Reeves will surely be your festival favourite!
IRON HOUSE WATERSIDE TAVERN
Performers |
Day |
Start |
Finish |
| The Lost Quays | Friday | 1700 | 1800 |
| Reeba Von Diamond | Friday | 1830 | 1930 |
| Barrelhouse | Friday | 2000 | 2300 |
| Lee and Rosie | Saturday | 1000 | 1100 |
| Clover Hitch | Saturday | 1100 | 1300 |
| Velvet Divan | Saturday | 1300 | 1430 |
| Where Water Meets | Saturday | 1430 | 1630 |
| The Stranded Wailers | Saturday | 1630 | 1730 |
| Baby Come Tack, Yacht Rock | Saturday | 1800 | 2000 |
|
The Royal Australian Navy Band (The Tasmanian Contingent) |
Saturday | 2030 | 2300 |
| Day Star Duo | Sunday | 1000 | 1200 |
| The Foley Artists | Sunday | 1200 | 1400 |
| Where Water Meets | Sunday | 1400 | 1600 |
| The Lost Quays | Sunday | 1600 | 1700 |
| Greg Wells & The Blackwater Band | Sunday | 1700 | 1800 |
| Les Coqs Incroyables | Sunday | 1800 | 2030 |
| The Polaroids | Sunday | 2100 | 2300 |
| The Boaters | Monday | 1000 | 1030 |
| The Suffrajettes | Monday | 1030 | 1230 |
| The Lost Quays | Monday | 1230 | 1330 |
| Crystal Sky | Monday | 1500 | 1600 |
The Lost Quays
The Lost Quays are a nautical vocal group based in the port of Fremantle, Western Australia. They're known for strong a cappella harmonies together with boot-stomping beats, bringing to life both traditional shanties and more reflective sea songs.
Reeba Von Diamond
Reeba von Diamond loves to party. Her band of fabulous Jazz players make hot tunes with old favourites. Gymnastic lead breaks, shiny threads and high energy tunes put fun at the centre of their improv. Never the same show twice.
Barrelhouse
Rock band Barrelhouse has been raising the rafters in Hobart since 2013.
Despite their name, they don’t play barrelhouse jazz (“a raucous, driving, unsophisticated style..., usually in a small, cheap old-time saloon with a row of racked barrels along the wall”).
Although, they say parts of that description might sometimes apply!
Lee and Rosie
Lee Nelson and Rosie Harvey are a delight to witness on stage. Their harmonies blend like the ingredients of a favourite recipe — like the finest dessert. Lee’s charismatic presence is the raw mixture in the bowl, Rosie’s joyfulness is the sweet finished product!
The duo will play a range of original, Irish and traditional folk, jazz, blues, and country ballads.
Clover Hitch
Clover Hitch is a three-piece band who play nautical and Irish infused music with pizazz! Ange on fiddle and vocals, Matt on guitar, ukulele and vocals and Anna on bodhran, guitar and vocals.
Velvet Divan
'Velvet Divan' is husband and wife acoustic duo Tim and Felicity Hibberd. They perform classic songs from the '60s up to present-day hits.
Where Water Meets
Where Water Meets is one of Tasmania's premiere folk music ensembles. The ensemble plays highly original existential chamber folk that incorporates the emotional depth of enduring folk traditions, the technicality of contemporary classical crossover, and a deep sense of place grounded in Tasmanian landscapes.
The Stranded Wailers
The Stranded Wailers are a ragtag group of enthusiastic shanty singers stranded at the end of the world - Hobart, Tasmania.
Baby Come Tack
Groove along to the smooth, melodic mix of soft rock, jazz, and soul tunes that defined the US West Coast sound of the late 70s to early 80s — yacht rock baby!
The Royal Australian Navy Band (The Tasmanian Contingent)
The RAN Tasmania Rock Band is an exciting and energetic ensemble that'S well regarded throughout the state as a passionate and forward thinking group, with repertoire ranging from 70s classic rock to modern day pop music.
The Foley Artists
As a trio, the Foley Artists are known for playing a blend of Celtic and Bluegrass with an emphasis on improvisation. The driving rhythm of guitar and banjo allow the amazing fiddle sounds to mesmerize audiences.
DayStar Duo
DayStar Duo perform ballads and easy listening music from the 50s to the 90s, alongside Country, Old Standards, Australiana, Aussie Rock, Rock'n'Roll, Rat-Pack and Tropicana.
Greg Wells & The Blackwater Band
Greg Wells & The Blackwater Band are a Hobart, Tasmania based band. Their music tells the story of inspiring people and places, with a touch of humour and melancholy — and the occasional sea shanty.
Les Coqs Incroyables
Les Coqs Incroyables is a hatchling of the popular Hobart swing band, the Red Hot Roosters and performs many old classic swing tunes, jazz standards and crazy songs about birds and other fauna with infectious rhythm and energy.
The Polaroids
An all-star line up, playing a diverse repertoire of music from artists such as the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Beach Boys, Neil Young and many more.
The Boaters
The Boaters are an uproarious sea shanty choir from Tassie. Let these chaps entertain you with tall tales of tragedy, merriment, and mirth!
The Suffrajettes
Presenting the Suffrajettes — Kaye Payne (vocals and bass guitar) and Wendy Moles (vocals and acoustic guitar) — two deeply respected Tasmanian jazz singers, with a love of classic contemporary songs from their past, a long musical friendship, and a passion to entertain.
The Suffrajettes invite you to come sing along!
Crystal Sky
Originating from Kiribati in the South Pacific and raised in Tasmania, Crystal Sky is a singer-songwriter recreating well known covers with a twist of her own groove, soul and funk.
ROVING ENTERTAINMENT
Performers |
Day |
Start |
Finish |
| Sisongke Choir | Saturday | 1100 | 1200 |
| Assembly Strollers | Saturday | 1200 | 1400 |
| Sisongke Choir | Saturday | 1300 | 1400 |
| Navy New Orleans Band, MACQ01 | Saturday | 1400 | 1600 |
| The Boaters | Saturday | 1430 | 1700 |
| The Stranded Wailers on Duyfken Tall Ship | Saturday | 1830 | 1930 |
| The Stranded Wailers, Little Sailors to Con Dock | Sunday | 1030 | 1100 |
| Up She Rises | Sunday | 1030 | 1400 |
| The Stranded Wailers on Duyfken Tall Ship | Sunday | 1200 | 1300 |
| The Southside Steppers | Sunday | 1200 | 1400 |
| Sea Shanty Circus | Sunday | 1400 | 1500 |
| Taiko Drummers, Little Sailors to Con Dock | Sunday | 1500 | 1530 |
| The Boaters | Monday | 1100 | 1230 |
| City of Hobart Highland Pipe Band | Monday | 1330 | 1530 |
Sisongke Choir
Sisongke is a joyous, dynamic, predominantly a Capella community choir based in Hobart.
"Sisongke" means "together" in Zulu, reflecting their origins as an "African" choir. Today, they sing a diverse range of World Music, and sometimes even songs of the sea!
The Boaters
The Boaters are an uproarious sea shanty choir from Tassie. Let these chaps entertain you with tall tales of tragedy, merriment, and mirth!
The Southside Steppers
The Southside Steppers bring high energy performances and downright awesome vibes wherever they go. They take pride in creating a Funky New Orleans street party atmosphere with roving brass and percussion playing a mix of New Orleans street funk, pop, RnB and soul.
Sea Shanty Circus
Sea Shanties are work songs performed by sailors as they went about the repetitive daily tasks involved in operating sailing vessels. Sea Shanty Circus uses the metaphor of circus skills to emulate the work performed. Even the flags on the boat spell 'circus'. This is a unique interactive musical circus experience.
City of Hobart Highland Pipe Band
The City of Hobart Highland Pipe Band is currently the largest pipe band in Tasmania with over thirty playing members. The Band has a broad repertoire of marches, slow airs, strathspeys, jigs, reels and hornpipes.
THE OLD WOOLSTORE LITTLE SAILORS VILLAGE
| Activity | Day | Start | Finish |
| Ceremonial Sunset | Friday | 2030 | 2100 |
| Bipedal Beetles | Saturday | 1000 | 1100 |
| Face Painting | Saturday | 1000 | 1600 |
| Polyglot, Boats | Saturday | 1030 | 1230 |
| The Story of Tassie | Saturday | 1100 | 1200 |
| Circus Workshops | Saturday | 1130 | 1530 |
| The Story of Tassie | Saturday | 1300 | 1400 |
| How I Became a Pirate | Saturday | 1400 | 1430 |
| Polyglot, Boats | Saturday | 1400 | 1600 |
| MAKEBELIEVE On the Sea | Saturday | 1500 | 1600 |
| Bipedal Beetles | Saturday | 1600 | 1700 |
| Polygot, Boats | Sunday | 1030 | 1230 |
| Bipedal Beetles | Sunday | 1100 | 1200 |
| Face Painting | Sunday | 1100 | 1600 |
| The Story of Tassie | Sunday | 1200 | 1300 |
| Circus Workshops | Sunday | 1230 | 1530 |
| Scallywags, Water Safety | Sunday | 1300 | 1400 |
| The Story of Tassie | Sunday | 1400 | 1500 |
| Polyglot,Boats | Sunday | 1400 | 1600 |
| Scallywags, Water Safety | Sunday | 1500 | 1600 |
| Bipedal Beetles | Sunday | 1600 | 1700 |
| Face Painting | Monday | 1000 | 1400 |
| MAKEBELIEVE On the Sea | Monday | 1030 | 1130 |
| Polyglot, Boats | Monday | 1100 | 1300 |
| The Story of Tassie | Monday | 1130 | 1230 |
| MAKEBELIEVE On the Sea | Monday | 1230 | 1330 |
| The Story of Tassie | Monday | 1330 | 1430 |
Ceremonial Sunset
A guard from members of the visiting HMAS Toowoomba and the Tasmanian contingent of the Royal Australian Navy Band will present a traditional ‘Ceremonial Sunset’.
The ceremony consists of the ‘Beat to Quarters’, saluting the lowering of the Ensign at sunset and a volley of shots saluting the knell of parting day.
Image courtesy of the Royal Australian Navy.
Bipedal Beetles
The 'Sands Family Circus' perform a highly acrobatic, entertaining family show as the Bipedal Beetles.
Be Bamboozled by a Bedlam of Beautiful Bouncing Bipedal Beetles Balancing Boldly Between Bouts of Bashful and Batty Behaviour.
Face Painting
Always popular with the little ones —and some of the bigger ones too!
Polyglot, Boats
You will find Boats in the strangest of places – on dry land! Children and their families use their imaginations and small colourful boats to go on exciting, sea-faring adventures across the wide-open oceans of town squares and park lawns. There are islands to visit, stranded crew members to rescue, castaways and seagulls.
Boats is an energetic experience that can absorb children from 10 minutes to hours and hours.
The Story of Tassie
The Story of Tassie tells how the ‘Butterbox’ fared against the aristocrats of Australia’s 21’ yachts, in the national blue ribbon event of the day.
It’s an inspiring story of vision, craftsmanship, and skill at the helm. The play is presented to you by Big Monkey Theatre, written and directed by Les Winspear and features some of Hobart’s top acting talent.
Circus Workshops
Presented by Circus Art Tasmania, ever wanted to run away to the circus?
Join in the colourful, fun, interactive experience here at the Little Sailors Village; open to all ages and accessibilities. Learn how to juggle, diablo or have a crack at the spinning plate. Fun for everyone!
MAKEBELIEVE On the Sea
Climb aboard the good ship MAKEBELIEVE for an adventure on the high seas with Tasmania's most popular musical group for children!
Exitleft presents HOW I BECAME A PIRATE
Sail off on a fantastic musical excursion when a band of comical pirates lands at North Beach looking for an expert digger to join their crew.
Braid Beard and his mates enlist young Jeremy Jacob as they look for the perfect spot to bury their treasure. Jeremy finds that adventuring can be lots of fun, but also learns that love and home are treasures you can’t find on any map!
Perfect for your littlest swashbuckler and pirates of all ages. Why not get in the spirit and come come dressed as your favourite pirate!
*Based on the best selling children’s book by Melinda Long and David Shannon.
Scallywags, Water Safety
The Scallywags is Australia's hottest new act aimed at the younger generation. Written by legendary Tasmanian playwright and entertainer Daryl Peebles and created by the ExitLeft Productions theatrical team, the show is a colourful, fun-filled adventure written to reinforce good behaviour for toddlers and primary aged children.
Scallywags deals with the issues that are high on a little person's agenda as well as introducing safety issues to do with the world around them in a gentle fun way