Local artists to light up Meadow's last hurrah

FORMER GRID Series starlet Daisy Kilbourne will join an all-star lineup on stage next month when the Meadow music festival hits the Bambra Bowl for the last time.

Kilbourne is among nine local acts selected to perform in a dedicated talent showcase forming part of the festival’s ‘Retreat Creek Hotel’ program, which is aimed at providing up-and-comers with more opportunities to perform.

Joining Kilbourne on the bill are Surf Coast four-piece De Porsal, Apollo Bay trio Boggle and alt-rock outfit Solar Wax, who split their time between Torquay and Melbourne.

Both De Porsal and Solar Wax will be familiar to those who have attended Torquay’s Nightjar Festival in recent years.

To be held between March 21 and March 23, this year’s Meadow will be the last. Photo: KIRSTY RENEE HILL

Festival co-founder Cameron Wade celebrated the local acts selected to perform at the event’s final hurrah.

“Reimagining the iconic acoustic guitar set featured in all good country watering holes on a Friday night, we’ve selected a stack of local talent,” he said.

“[This includes] Geelong songstress Daisy Kilbourne, Surf Coast krautrock punks De Porsal and avant-garde sax-driven instrumental trio Boggle, representing Apollo Bay.

“We’re beyond buzzing to showcase our region and are incredibly proud of the calibre of artists we’re able to present.”

In November, Wade announced Meadow would say goodbye this year after staging its 10th event, citing rising operational costs, reduced demand from buyers and growing administrative pressures on the festival’s small team.

Alt-rock outfit Solar Wax at Torquay’s Nightjar Festival last month. Photo: PATRICK CALLOW

Renowned Melbourne neo-soul four-piece Hiatus Kaiyote and psychedelic rockers Pond will headline the event, performing alongside Floodlights, MJ Lenderman & The Wind, Empress Of and Kaiit.

More recent additions to the lineup include Japanese garage rock trio Guitar Wolf, French DJ and live duo Pureblast, South Australian noise rock project Twine and songwriter Follow The Robin.

The three-day festival will take place from March 21 to March 23.

For more information, to view the full lineup, or to secure your tickets, head to meadowmf.com