The Dillion James Band. Combining both Hammond organ, piano, a large rhythm section with percussion, lead guitar and pitch perfect vocals, these award winning performers will pleasantly surprise you.
OKA is a celebration of Australian cultures with a very present, powerful and uniting Indigenous cultural overtone running throughout the music. When the raw rhythm of the didgeridoo combines with the OKA style dance driven grooves, the energy mustered from their fans is infectious, you can't stand still.
Rising talent Ngaiire, a roots/indie singer and a multi-instrumentalist currently taking the music industry by storm, will have you moving to her raw and energetic sounds.
And finally, Busta-Groove who always bring the house down every time they play!! The funkiest Boogie in town!! High energy, hot music, an electrifying show!!
This stage presents diverse live acts that are engaging, uplifting and most importantly great to dance to. HMS Ipswich's own hip hop crew starts the entertainment with their own unique style. Watch Claude Hay as he fuses slide guitar, sitar, bass and electronic percussion that invokes the best of stomping trad blues with a dance edge. His Merry Men, Brisbane's freshest funk band present Latin and Reggae styles. And, Cheap Fakes, a seven piece, powerhouse.
Presenting Peter Stone who will bring to life the piano pounding sounds of the Killer Jerry Lee Lewis, Barry Larter as Johnny O'Keefe, the glamourous Leisa Kerris and her tribute to Connie Francis, showcasing the fabulous Premiers Show band.
You'll be witnessing the all original fRETfEST SOLO SINGER SONGWRITER SHOWCASE with promising new and emerging young musicians performing live. Josh Lovegrove is comparable to John Mayer, a 'sophisticat' on the guitar with a smooth rich voice. Rachelle Vanslobbe - this teenager is a songstress in the making with a smouldering presence and an angelic voice. Graham Moes is a guitar slinger and is here to entertain! Lauren Crick is a standout as she performs her R&B on acoustic guitar with an exceptional voice! Nick Hutchinson presents a batch of songs to soothe the soul and melt the heart.
Our multicultural community join the party mood when Ipswich Multicultural Projects present a spectacular celebration of cultural diversity.
Travel on a rhythmic journey through Nigeria, the Middle East, India and beyond. Enjoy the rustic energy of English farmers and lusty wenches, Gypsies from Czechoslovakia with wild violin rhythms and the fusing elements of Rock, Raga, Jazz and Middle Eastern music presented by The Priests of Heka.
Top of Town features: Five stages of FREE ENTERTAINMENT! Rides running from 12 noon. Food and Market stalls line the street. Don't miss the 4305 Crew Hip Hop dancers and Fresh Elements who will be appearing on the day!