QMF 2025 – QUEENSCLIFF MUSIC FESTIVAL GROWS AS 16 NEW ARTISTS UNVEILED
The Preatures, Tex Perkins & Matt Walker, Mama Kin Spender, Ella Hooper, Velvet Trip, The Badloves and many more join the Queenscliff Music Festival lineup for a sun-drenched coastal celebration from November 28 – 30, in Queenscliff, Victoria.
Running from 28 – 30 November on Wadawurrung Country, in the historic Victorian seaside town of Queenscliff, just a cool 90-minute drive from Melbourne and 35km from Geelong, the Queenscliff Music Festival is set for three unforgettable days of music, community and coastal charm.
Joining an already stacked lineup that boasts the likes of The Cat Empire, Thelma Plum, Donavon Frankenreiter (USA), The Waifs, King Stingray, Little Birdy and Cosmic Psychos is The Preatures.
The Preatures have returned after making their mark in the early 2010s with a genre-blending sound that fused 60s R&B, indie pop and rock. Their breakout hit Is This How You Feel? Propelled them on to the global stage and was followed by a string of accolades and international festival appearances off the back of their acclaimed debut album Blue Planet Eyes.
Tex Perkins and Matt Walker team up for their soul-soaked show that blends co-written originals, heartfelt covers and classics from Tex’s legendary back catalogue, including tracks from The Cruel Sea and Beasts of Bourbon.
ARIA-nominated duo Mama Kin Spender bring their fiery mix of percussion, harmony and raw emotion, delivering primal, powerful performances built on life’s joys and scars. Their acclaimed albums Golden Magnetic and Are You Listening? showcase their storytelling and sonic chemistry.
Alt pop icon turned Americana torchbearer Ella Hooper also joins the bill, with a legacy that spans Killing Heidi and an award-winning solo career that has seen her collaborate with Stevie Nicks and Jim Lauderdale, Ella’s current sound is rich, rootsy and full of heart.
The Badloves are one of Australia’s most cherished bands, with a 30-year career that has seen the group deliver hit after hit, including Lost, Green Limousine, Slave, Caroline and a cover of The Weight with Jimmy Barnes, seeing the group win three ARIA’s and two Australian Music Awards.
Rounding out the second announcement are psychedelic soul groover Velvet Trip, antipodean songwriter Skyscraper Stan & the Commission Flats, blues torchbearers Dom Turner & The Rural Blues Project, Afro-futurist funk collective Cool Out Sun, garage-psych favourites Bones & Jones, indie-folk dream weaver Romanie, rising neo-soul voice Lewis Love, indie-folk storyteller Madeliene Cope, tender-hearted country artist Ruby Mae, the blues and roots collective The Mojo Corner, and beloved family entertainer Peter Combe.
Held on the last weekend of November, Queenscliff Music Festival draws over 10,000 music lovers each year for a weekend of discovery, celebration and coastal charm. Audiences can enjoy the best in Australian live music alongside local food and drink, immersive arts experiences and the vibrant creativity of the Queenscliff community.
The festival’s coastal setting, framed by ancient cypress trees and views of Port Phillip Bay, makes it unlike any other in the country. Festivalgoers can wander the foreshore, indulge in the Bellarine’s food & wine scene, camp beneath the stars, or simply soak in the atmosphere with thousands of likeminded souls.
Since its founding in 1997, Queenscliff Music Festival has celebrated the region’s vibrant creative spirit, powered by a dedicated team of professionals and more than 500 volunteers. Today, the festival features a dedicated kid’s stage, family-friendly programming, and caters to audiences of all ages. For outdoor lovers, camping is just a short stroll from the main site, with hire-a-tent options available for a relaxed, hassle-free experience.
“Queenscliff isn’t just the location, it’s the heartbeat of the festival,” says Festival Director Claire Stickland.
“This year’s lineup is one of our 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 current 2025 Queenscliff Music Festival lineup includes:
(Alphabetical Order)
The Badloves I Bones & Jones | The Cat Empire |Cool Out Sun | Cosmic Psychos | Dom Turner & The Rural Blues Project |Didirri + Rowena Wise |Donavon Frankenreiter | Ella Hooper | Fenn Wilson & The Weather | King Stingray | Lewis Love | Little Birdy | Madeline Cope | Mama Kin Spender | Minor Gold | The Mojo Corner | Opelousas | Pierce Brothers | The Preatures | Riley Catherall | Romanie | Ruby Mae | Sex On Toast | Skyscraper Stan & the Commission Flats | The Smith & Western Jury | Squid Nebula | SUNEDEN | | Tex Perkins & Matt Walker | Thelma Plum | Velvet Trip | The Waifs
Plus, for Kids: Teeny Tiny Stevies | Peter Coombe
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3 Day Adult – $285
3 Day Accompanied Youth 14-17 – $139
Children 1-13 – $32 (sold in conjunction with an Adult ticket)
QMF Camping – $30 for 3 nights (per person), children camp free
Rent A Tent – from $460 for 3 nights
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Andrew Bistak When he's not trying to save the world, Andrew enjoys travel (although loathes turbulence), going to the movies, reading and being a dad to his two dogs (and now twins) with his wife.
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