Semaphore Music Festival

Join Dusty Lee's Blues Jam with Stefan Hauk at Friday Night Live Opening Event at the Semaphore Workers Club

Charles Jenkins is a Melbourne songwriter, musician, producer, and performer with more than 30 years experience in the Australian Music Industry. He has released 23 albums, toured Europe and the USA several times and been nominated for two ARIA awards with the Icecream Hands. In 2014 he won the AGE/Music Victoria award for best folk/roots album and in August 2020 Icecream Hands released their first album in 13 years – No Weapon But Love. In Oct 2024 he released his latest album Radio Sketches – Lately In The Garden. “He's too good a writer not to be in your life.” Sydney Morning Herald “…delivers the kind of set that astonishes in its depth, variety and good humour and reinforces Jenkins’ position as the songwriter’s songwriter’ - Matt O’Neil Time Off Magazine www.charlesjenkins.com.au https://charlesjenkins.bandcamp.com

Kathleen Halloran is fast emerging as one of the country’s most compelling new voices. She built her reputation where it matters most — on stage, guitar in hand, commanding rooms across the nation with an undeniable presence. Now front and centre, she brings a rare mix of firepower and finesse, channeling the soul and swagger of the golden-era guitar slingers through a high-voltage, distinctively modern lens. Halloran isn’t here to recreate the past — she’s forging something entirely her own. 63 Deluxe, an all original Modern Blues trio hailing from Adelaide, is a musical powerhouse that skillfully fuses brash blues, funky groove, solid arrangements, and rock driven feel. Fresh from the Memphis international blues challenge they stand out as a vibrant, all original group, with electrifying performances and soul-stirring music Supported by 63 Deluxe, an all original Modern Blues trio hailing from Adelaide, is a musical powerhouse that skillfully fuses brash blues and funky grooves.

Think B.B. King sharing a scotch with Booker T at the Crossroads after midnight. With more awards than you can poke a mojo hand at, and the live show to match, Lazy Eye delivers some of the best original blues Australia has to offer Lazy Eye are supported by Snooks La Vie and Sav

Join the Dancing Monsters, Born on Monday Choir, Scott Rathman Jnr and Sonia Smith at the Semaphore TimeBall Tower Reserve for the Sea Monsters Picnic. Bring your picnic, a rug or low chair and enjoy the good healing vibes as we summon our collective conscious to drive out the algal bloom from our waters. It's a group love-in!