Patchewollock Music Festival, 2023
October 20th to 22nd ,2023
Like most good ideas, the beginnings of the Patchewollock Music Festival formed at the local bar, when one evening in September 2012 one bloke said to another “we need some live entertainment in this part of the world”. Initially thought to be a one off celebration of the ‘Year of the Farmer’, the event was so successful it was subsequently decided to turn it into an annual event.
Run by volunteers, this unique bush festival has become a must-attend on the festival calendar. The committee work hard to provide entertainment for all ages with a variety of genres to suit many different tastes including music, theatre, bush poetry and workshops. Some of the amazing artists to appear on stage at Patchewollock to date include the Davidson Brothers, Sara Storer, Eric Bogle, Neil Murray, Greg Champion, Mick Thomas, Pete Denahy, Sal Kimber, Nick Charles, Cat Canteri, Liz Stringer, Lloyd Spiegel, Michael Waugh and The Hillbilly Goats.
Patchewollock Music Festival is a true cultural exchange between performers and visitors, who are treated to a rustic experience of ‘living in the bush’.
2023 ARTISTS
He has been a blazing creative spark in Australian music for decades: drummer in the John Butler Trio on classic albums Sunrise Over Sea, April Uprising and Flesh & Blood; the driving force behind Melbourne Ska Orchestra.
Introducing The Parle Brothers, a live performance cover duo that transcends musical genres and takes audiences on journey through music of the past and present. Consisting of two brothers, Shayne and Jesse, this duo combines their unique musical backgrounds to deliver performances that leave crowds wanting for more.
Sunraysia’s own The Blues Berries grew up in the era where radio and vinyl were king. Influenced by folk and blues troubadours from around the globe, their music is timeless, genuine and performed with heart and soul.
Irie is arguably the longest running original reggae act in Melbourne.
Miss Ohio radiates a warmth and intimacy, holding themselves honest and open.
Ally Row are an indie pop-folk/country-folk duo that are breaking the barriers of genres with toe-tapping yet emotive music.
THE CAULDRON a Mildura based traditional style folk-group featuring Kathy Dubois, Glenda Underhill and Mike Oates are best known for Celtic music
Local Indie Folk Pop Rock artist Roy Kossena is a prolific songwriter with multiple independent albums and theatre productions under his belt
Local Mallee girl who loves a wide range of music genres.
An acoustic quartet, performing material from the obvious to the obscure on a bus load of instruments.
AJ Leonard & Jenny Rowlands have performed and conducted workshops at major festivals and ukulele retreats across Australia, New Zealand and the USA since 2009
The Shed Heads is a trio made up of Chris Wilson, Robert Thorn & Norbert Mancusi with over 100 years experience between them
In his bush poetry Col strives to capture the colours, the humour, the hardships and the spirit of Australia.
Penny Burke & Hugh MARTIN blend melodies across a range of well-known tunes as well as their own original material.
Electrodub is made up of 6 possibly more musical puzzle pieces creating a mosaic of music never heard before in Patchewollock
Lloyd Dodsworth is a third-generation folk-and-blues musician who brings his trademark wit, finger-work and storytelling enigma to Patchewollock
Byron T is a Vocalist, multi-instrumentalist with magical free flowing melodies
Check out the Open Mic Sessions.
The not to be missed Patchewollock Sheep Races from 5:00pm to 6:00pm.
A “Bush Poetry for Beginners” workshop with Col Driscoll will be held on the Sunday from 10:00am.
Further details: https://www.patchewollockmusicfestival.com.au/
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/patchewollock-music-festival-2023-tickets-629742977197
Image: https://pixabay.com/photos/microphone-performance-stage-2574511/
