![]() This year they adopted a theme for the setlist, and with tracks such as “Hits From The Bong”, “I Want to Take You Higher”, “Pass The Duchie”, “Blaze of Glory”, finishing off with the epic “Rainy Day Women #12 & 35”, it ensured that there was a great variety in styles of music. It’s a constant every year, and is usually dominated by guitars, more guitars and lots of laughs. Dande and the Lionĭashville Progress Society is a conglomeration of the Johnston brothers, who run Dashville, and their musical mates and families. Flowertruck always entertain, and it was a treat to hear the songs from Partly Cloudy – their 22 album that followed on from their 2018 debut Mostly Sunny. Ben Leece demonstrated again why he is so revered as a songwriter, with his emotive songs and heartfelt delivery. ![]() Dande & The Lion charmed with their indie pop with dual front women on vocals. The weather turned on the sprinklers a little to keep us cooled down, but it didn’t quell the enthusiasm. It was great to see the talented kids take to the stage. They played a range of covers as well as three originals which were penned in the days before. The program culminates in a live performance at the festival on the Sunday afternoon. Local talented kids are encouraged to apply, and those successful attend a live-in program at the festival in the days leading up to Gum Ball. The Young Gums is a mentorship program put on by the festival. Sunday morning kicked off with The Beanies to entertain the kids early whilst the parents queued for coffees and bacon and egg rolls. Her vocals were as good as ever, the band was tight, and the crowd rejoiced.įor those with energy to burn, the Silent Disco kept many up for a couple more hours. It was a joy to see them, and frontwoman Suze DeMarchi was on fire. Speaking of rare opportunities, Baby Animals (lead photo) totally slayed on Saturday night. They don’t play together all that often, so it was a rare opportunity to catch them. Featuring Rob Younger of Radio Birdman on lead vocals, the band was on song, and energetic to the max. The New Christs were a trip down memory lane for many. They are largely instrumental, but infused with incredibly high energy, punctuated with Kirsty singing into a microphone in her saxophone. A duo comprised of Kirsty Tickle on saxophone, and Jonathon Boulet on drums, their live shows are legendary. WILSNĪnother massive highlight was seeing Party Dozen. She has recently released her debut album, Those Days Are Over. A massive voice, charismatic stage presence, and a top-notch band in tow, she was a mid-afternoon highlight. With songs such as “Chicken Parmigiana”, “Smoko” and “Best Day Ever”, you can quickly catch onto the lyrics and enjoy the humour within.Īn artist with a rapid trajectory to her name is undoubtedly WILSN. Their blend of psychedelic roots, rock, reggae, dub and funk stirred even the most sedentary into action.īurger Joint are always great fun at a festival. Gambirra Mob are a 12-piece from North East Arnhem Land, and performed just after midday. You could rock up to yoga early on, and for the kids there was Bunny Racket kicking off the music on the big stage. The festival well and truly caters for families, music nerds, and those that want a more varied experience. They were the perfect end to a night that had been dominated by guitars and beautiful grunge. It’s more than ten years since they were last in the country, and to get them to perform at Gum Ball was a great feat indeed. Full Flower Moon BandĬlosing out the night was the iconic Mudhoney. It feels like they are a band about to explode into the public consciousness. They have a wide range of influences, and the musicianship and captivating show from frontwoman ‘Babyshakes Dillon’ was a highlight. One of the bands that we have fallen in love with at the AU after seeing them perform at BIGSOUND 2022 is Full Flower Moon Band, and they again delivered a powerhouse set. Two big names on the bill closed out the evening. Early arrivals were treated to Sydney psychedelic duo Velvet Trip. With an early start on Saturday and Sunday (9.50 and 9.40 am respectively!) – there is a long and impressive line-up guaranteed.įriday afternoon kicked off with a Welcome to Country. With two main stages, side by side, the changeover from one to the other is minimal. It is always an action-packed weekend of music, being held from the Friday afternoon, running through to Sunday evening. ![]() The 2023 edition was the 17th chapter of this fabulous festival. The property is owned by the local Johnston family, and as the name would suggest, it is held amongst many mature eucalypt trees, with the added advantage of being only a couple of hours out of Sydney. The Gum Ball festival held at ‘Dashville’, near Lower Belford in the Hunter Valley is undoubtedly one of the most rewarding festivals on the calendar.
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