Musicians
Performing on main Stage Saturday............
Performer Name
Bio of performer
Mal Webb and Kylie Morrigan
Vocal adventurer, multi-instrumentalist and looping beatboxing songwriter Mal sings his brain provoking songs using all sorts of vocal techniques, guitar, mbira, slide trumpet, trombone, chromatic harmonica and a loop recording pedal called Derek. And Kylie (who's played with Orchestra Victoria and the likes of Stevie Wonder and Barry White!) provides violin and voice in a perfect balance to Mal's nutsness. Their arrangements are intricate and playful. Imagine Einstein, Dr Seuss and Paganini making pancakes. "You have to keep doing what you do, even if you don't want to!" (a fan at Stainsby Festival, UK)
NEW program published in March 2025
The Wild Women of Anywhere Beach
Cathy Welsford and Angie Smith, The Wild Women of Anywhere Beach, are a singing-songwriting duo who perform funny, sad, folky, bluesy, environmental, foot-tapping songs with sweet harmonies for Australian and international audiences. Their multi-instrumental concerts and workshops at festivals, rallies, folk clubs and house concerts never fail to please, and their song-writing skills are legendary. They have recorded two studio albums, toured extensively and are members of the Australian Songwriters Association.
Women Who Drum
Formed out of the ongoing weekly drumming workshop facilitated by Lavender Lily in Sheffield. This group has been playing together for two years, exploring African, World, and Improvised beats and rhythms. Women Who Drum performed as a part of the opening concert at the Mt Roland Folk Festival in 2023. New drummers welcome on Tuesdays.
TESSA LEE
Tessa Lee is a NW Tasmanian singer/songwriter who has developed a rare melodic style and freedom in her song writing. Warm, exuberant indie pop mingles with jazz and blues roots, married by insightful and masterful lyrics.
Tessa Lee was part of the B4 Early Years funded ‘Stories Through Songs’ project. Together with registered music therapist Alex Morse and 8 parents, the group wrote and recorded 4 songs and released these as an EP under the moniker ‘Little Tassie Devils.’ ‘Stories Through Songs’ is out on all streaming platforms.
