QMF announce more acts

QUEENSCLIFF Music Festival has locked in more all-star acts to take to the stage during this year’s edition of the coastal celebration.

Joining the lineup for the November 28 November 30 extravaganza are Australian genre-blenders The Preatures, Tex Perkins and Matt Walker, Mama Kin Spender, Ella Hooper, Velvet Trip, The Badloves and more.

The Preatures return after making their mark in the early 2010’s with their 60’s R&B, indie pop and rock sounds.

Their breakout hit Is This How You Feel propelled them onto the global stage, and was followed by a string of accolades and international festival appearances.

Text Perkins and Matt Walker team up for their soul-soaked show, blending co-written originals, heartfelt covers and classics from Tex’s legendary catalogue from The Cruel Sea and Beasts of Bourbon.

Tex Perkins and Matt Walker will be must-see at the Queenscliff Music Festival. Photo: SUPPLIED

ARIA nominated duo Mama Kin Spender is sure to bring their fiery mix of percussion, harmony and raw emotion to the Borough.

Their acclaimed albums Golden Magnetic and Are You Listening showcase sonic chemistry and strong storytelling.

Mama Kin Spender are sure to make the ground shake with their fiery performance. Photo: LUNA LAURE

Ella Hooper also joins the bill with a legacy spanning her time with Killing Heidi, and an award-winning solo career that has seen her collaborate with icons such as Stevie Nicks.

One of Australia’s most cherished bands The Badloves are also locked in to hit Queenscliff in November.

The band has a 30-year catalogue of ARIA award winning hits including Lost, Green Limousine, Slave and Caroline.

Rounding out the second announcement are Velvet Trip, Skyscraper Stan & the Commission Flats, Dom Turner & The Rural Blues Project, Cool Out Sun, local garage-psych favourites Bones & Jones, Romanie, Lewis Love, Madeliene Cope, Ruby Mae, The Mojo Corner, and beloved family entertainer Peter Combe.

Killing Heidi frontwoman and solo artist Ella Hooper is on the event bill. Photo: SUPPLIED

Festival director Claire Strickland said this year’s lineup was one of the most exciting yet.

“A powerful mix of iconic names and fresh discoveries that reflect the spirit and diversity of Queenscliff Music Festival.

“Every year, we’re reminded of the magic that happens when people gather to share music, stories and summer by the sea and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another unforgettable weekend.”

The newly announced acts join an already stacked lineup that includes The Cat Empire, Thelma Plum, Donavon Frankenreiter (USA), The Waifs, King Stingray, Little Birdy and Cosmic Psychos.

2025 Early Bird tickets are still on sale, with tickets starting at $285 for a three-day adult pass.

Ticket prices increase from Tuesday, July 1.

For more information, head to qmf.net.au/tickets