Josh Lee Hamilton is an indie folk/ singer songwriter from the small yet vibrant surf town of Byron Bay, Australia. After releasing his dreamy and upbeat single, “Golden” in late 2016, and his warm and intimate single “Soul Breaks”,Josh has just has just released one of his more light hearted, catchy, upbeat and endearing tunes , “No Fun”, which is laced with catchy riffs and hypnotic gang vocals. These three songs are a taste of his latest 6 Track EP “Find Your Way”, which is scheduled to be released digitally September 1st. However you will be able to your hands on a hard copy CD of the “Find Your Way” EP at one of his upcoming tour shows along the East Coast of Australia.

Josh has a unique ability to craft songs that express the big and small, the shallow and deep, the in and the out, the head and heart, the soul and spirit, you and me. Josh writes songs that tell stories of love, struggle, relationships, hope and faith and are an expression of both his personal life and observations of the world around him.

Music has always been in Josh’s bones, since he was young. Up until now he always kept his “hand in it” (as encourage by his fanatical music loving grandfather) doing what he can alongside other career paths. However now, in late 2016, he has decided that now is the time to “have a crack at it” and pour his full heart and energy into what comes to Josh most naturally…. music, song writing and performing.

Even though his energy and time has been some what divided and dispersed up until now, he has still managed to achieve musical career milestones along the way, such as being selected as a feature artist on Triple J Unearthed in 2007, being invited to play at Splendour In The Grass in 2015, featuring in a compilation album “Songs For The Sea”, having his song “Mindless Days” synced in a TV series “No Way San Jose”, and releasing his EP, “Lost In Your Time” in 2013.

Bones Rivers “The Wolfman”

With a name inspired by blues legends of days gone by, Bones Rivers is truly living up to the name of “The Wolfman.” With an uncanny and unique hard hitting style of guitar playing, incorporating a fierce driving beat and a twist of ethereal sounds for balance and measure, Bones Rivers is looking to carve his name in music with a style that separates him from the rest.
This one man band plays with edge and has cut his teeth and honed his craft on the Gold Coast, and is now ready to make a name. His style hits as hard as his drive to succeed, with his sights set to invade festival stages and give something fresh, new and exciting to the people.
Think “Johnny Cash on steroids”, and get ready to hear the legendary howl of the Wolfman.

Bones Rivers is here.

Jordan McRobbie is a Rock and Roots performer from Fremantle, WA quickly becoming known for his virtuosic ability on the 12 and 6 stringed guitars. He’s hit the ground running in the early stages of his career, taking out the gong for Blues/Roots Song of the Year at the WAM Awards, as well as supported high profile acts such as Fat Freddy’s Drop and Mat McHugh (The Beautiful Girls) and performed sets at The Woodford, Nannup and Fairbridge music festivals.

Showcasing his dynamic songwriting, strong vocals and intricate finger-style guitar work, along with his explosive rhythm section featuring Scott “Mister” Kociuruba on drums and Katie J White on bass, Jordan McRobbie & Wayfarer’s performances have had audiences around the country in awe.

Be sure to catch Jordan at one of his intimate solo shows or as the 3-Piece band Jordan McRobbie & Wayfarer before they venture back into the studio into the coming months to work on his sophomore album.

The Lyrical (Karl Smith) has become a rising star of the music scene in Brisbane. The Sunshine State capital has always been a hotbed for new talent in a variety of genres and the acoustic/hip-hop/reggae scene is now no exception to that tradition. Following in the footsteps of Ben Harper, Bob Marley, Michael Franti and Xavier Rudd, The Lyrical reflects the ingenuity and musical aptitude it takes to be a great artist. The “unique blend of beat-boxing meshed with folk guitar and socially conscious lyrics” (City News) is fast becoming one of those artists who demand your attention.

Two brothers (most likely from different mothers) maybe we met in Manly in 2012 on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, maybe we met on Mars, maybe we met by a bin fire floating wayward on a raft between the North and South Islands of Aotearoa as the full moon kept us moving… Either way we two brothers met, and we met to make music to make you sway and dance and swing and sweat. Music to make love to the mind, soul and ears of your sister, wife, your mistress. We met to sing of love and trouble, of leisure and life.

Between this deadly duo comes a combination of musical influences from Soul to Roots, Funk to DnB, Gangsta Rap to Hardcore. The cosmic couple have used these influences to create the sound they now describe as Alt/Pop Fantasy Reggae. They love, they live and learn by the pleasurable sounds of Motown, Bob Marley, The Police, AC/DC, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Tom Jones, Soundgarden, Dr Hook, the future and the sound of bacon crackling.

Duan & Only is the key vocalist and song designer of ManaLion, his unique style of an over-confident Maori superstar combined with his carefree, say anything, do anything stage presence provides an open gate between audience and artist….”the Key Master”.

Mondo is on the kit and triggers, laying down polyrhythms and ghost notes. Crossing streams of multi genres to ground each colour and bust ear-cherry’s with lush multilayered soundscapes. Earning the title… ”Ghost Buster”.

During the span of their 6yr career they have shared the stage with Julian Marley, Sublime with Rome, Tash Sultana, Sticky Fingers, Slightly Stoopid, Shaggy, SOJA, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Katchafire, The Black Seeds and many more.

Ooz is an acoustic roots reggae artist with a large, eclectic repertoire of crowd favourites. His unique, laid back but lively style creates a relaxed atmosphere and his song choices have you remembering many of those forgotten classics. His ability to create layers with a loop pedal, enable him to play bass guitar and lay percussion beats to accompany his performances and get the audience on their feet.

From beginning to end, Ooz will have heads nodding and toes tapping!

Hotel Brunswick, Big Scub Landcare and Rainforest Rescue are teaming up to bring you an amazing day of fun, music and education. We are looking to raise some much needed funds for our local and nation wide rainforest organisations. Kyle Lionhart is headlining with Salt and Steel, Mojo Jacket and Fauna Fetchers doing alive animal show. There is kids club for the young ones with face painting/arts and craft, MC Mark Swivel with special guest speakers throughout the day. Gold coin donation for entry as well as heaps of prizes to be raffled. From 4pm until late.

Wild Marmalade are the world’s original high-energy didgeridoo dance band heralding from the small town Byron Bay, Australia. Fusing the ancient sounds of the didgeridoo with contemporary dance beats, their sound is a meeting of Si’s synth stylee didgeridoo drones with the explosive beats of Matt Goodwin on drum kit.

Drawing on rhythms from all over the world and inspired by indigenous sounds and the grooves of the present, Wild Marmalade’s high energy shows uplift audiences with their display of powerful, joyous and infectiously danceable music.

Wild Marmalade are a formidable force in world dance music. They have worked with Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas and Montreal, toured Japan and Europe twelve times, the USA and of course in their home country Australia.

Mama Kin Spender is a lightning bolt moment between two long-time friends, co-writers and mischief-makers: ARIA-nominated Mama Kin and producer Tommy Spender.

It’s a stripped back duo of brooding guitars, primal drums and howling harmonies, illuminated by a chorus of singers arranged by Virginia Bott (Brighter Later, First Chorus Band of Singers).

Mama Kin Spender’s songs rattle, roll and tremble, from block party to heart rending ballad. With a sound that is as raw as it is joyful, Mama Kin Spender will challenge you to raise your voice in defiance of the status quo.

Support act on the night!

Sending out sound waves in arcing lines to peel along the shorelines of your mind.

Band of Frequencies rejoice in wild, improvisational instincts that have guided them to a unique position as one of Australia’s premier jam bands.

Combining irresistible grooves with environmental activism, wide-ranging creative collaborations with respected artists and a love of ocean, family and spontaneity, Band of Frequencies have been embraced as festival favourites the world over.

Jackson Carroll is an artist from Cronulla whose material ranges from self-reflexive takes on fear and the mind, to buoyant celebrations of love, hope and happiness.

Wearing his influences on his sleeves unapologetically, he channels Jeff Buckley, David Byrne and other idols to create a sound that bounces between genres but still maintains a distinct artistic voice.

Having recently produced and co-wrote his debut EP with Luke Carra (Caravãna Sun), and with Ian Pritchett (Angus and Julia Stone, BOO SEEKA, The Beautiful Girls) co-producing, Jackson Carroll is showing no signs of slowing down.

“I hear a bit of Jeff Buckley and City and Colour in the storytelling and high notes in voice here.”
Triple J Unearthed, Claire Mooney

“…contemplative, emotive and just the right amount of moody, immediately bringing to mind the likes of Jeff Buckley, Australia’s Matt Corby, as well as the Belgian-Egyptian artist Tamino, who’s also been channelling those Buckley vibes.”
The AU Review

Burger Joint is G and T-Bone, two motorcycle riding legends of funk and groove. They mix annoyingly catchy choruses with saucy loops and tasty beats, dripping with cheese. This wall of sound of funk bass loops, epic lead guitar and tight fat drums with vocal harmonies singing fun tongue in cheek lyrics which make you smile as you get on down.

Burger Joint‘s charismatic funked up live show is a huge sound with plenty of guitar solos over the back of the head, percussion breakdowns, and a stage presence that is like having a party with your closest mates.

Kooii’s music generates and inspires movement on all levels of being.
The cultivation of their music reflects the actions of a masterful gardener collecting seeds and clippings of the rhythms and songs that he is drawn to for their medicine and nourishment. African music, jazz and reggae are the significant contributors of the seeds of this music that grows in a garden of the soul.

The nature of their songs combined with the way the members of the group together bring them to life makes the Kooii experience so liberating. People have come to love their music drawn to it’s body dissolving rhythm, sound, message and it’s never-failing ability to harmonize and uplift.

Having originally formed 11-12 years ago, Wear the Fox Hat is one of the most exciting covers bands to emerge from Northern NSW in recent years.

The band offers a wealth of experience and a vast knowledge of popular music genres. Wear the Fox Hat boasts some great vocal harmonies, accompanied by strong instrumental backing.

The main emphasis has been on providing an appropriate repertoire selection while delivering an energetic and varied experience to suit any occasion. This coupled with a state of the art PA system, ensuring a high quality polished sound.

Mixed with exceptional vocals and quality reproductions of songs from some of the best acts in popular music history – you’re in for a thoroughly enjoyable experience from the first song to last resounding note.

Z-STAR TRINITY – the power trio! Featuring Zee on lead vocals/electric & acoustic guitar, and Aussie musicians Beck Flatt on drums, and Boi Crompton on bass.

Funk, Rock and psychedelic soul will come together in a rush of sound and energy when British/Trinidadian guitar maven, Zee Gachette brings her rock and roll roadshow to the Hotel Brunswick with her power trio. No stranger to big stages, Gachette has played across the world gracing the stages of Womad UK, Bestival, Glastonbury, The Royal Albert Hall and La Scala. Bring your dancing shoes and get ready to take a trip to outer space!

www.zstarmusic.com