Folk-roots musical festival Newstead Live has announced its lineup for 2024.
Headliners include Australian Folk Music Award winners Austral, Sam Buckingham, Fred Smith and festival favourites Tuck Shop Ladies and Greg Champion, who both bring their unique comedy styles alive with music.
Other acts include Apolline, Khristian Mizzi, JoJo Smith, Dingo’s Breakfast, John Flanagan, Lucy Wise and always glamorous and highly infectious The Royal High Jinx.
Making the announcement, festival director, Kelly Skinner, said she was again delighted with the quality and variety of acts that will be appearing.
“There’s something for everyone – the latest acts and some old favourites who always delight festival goers of all ages,” Kelly said.
“There are almost 40 acts to perform multiple times over the four days of the festival, so there are plenty of opportunities for festival goers to see as many acts as they want.”
Running over the January 2024 long weekend (January 25- 28), Newstead Live offers six performing stages in easy walking distance around Newstead and there are always impromptu performances and jams in the streets between venues and around the pub.
There is a wide range of food and drinks from the local Newstead traders as well as a selection of van options. There are plenty of accommodation choices in the district, including two specialty campgrounds in Newstead.
Festival director Kelly is always amazed when first time attendees tell her Newstead Live is the best kept secret.
“Although we are a small town, we know how to put on a big success of a festival, so I hope to have plenty more people tell me this year how surprised they are,” Kelly said.
For more information, and to book tickets, visit: newsteadlive.com
