Live Music
Kick off the festival weekend with Feel-Good Friday! Start with the smooth blues vibes of The DooDads, rock out to Aussie classics with The Double Agents, then dance the night away with festival favourite The Settlement, followed by No Mistake bringing the energy. On Saturday and Sunday, the music stage will keep the good times rolling with an eclectic mix of reggae, country, folk, and rock – the perfect soundtrack to a weekend of great wine, food and fun!
FRI 2 MAY
The DooDads
Local legends The DooDads are kicking off Feel-Good Friday at Grampians Grape Escape! Led by blues veteran Ron Tabuteau, who’s shared stages with Aussie greats like Smokestack Lightning and Chris Wilson, the band also features harmonica maestro Marcus “Sparky” Thomson, bassist Tim Lewis, and drummer James “Emu” McMurtrie.
The Double Agents
This Ararat-based band is all about fun, with a setlist that’ll have you singing along to pop, rock, country and even a bit of grunge! Formed by Jason Meehan and Jesse Bunge from Orange Whip, along with Dave Nicholson, The Double Agents will turn up the energy on Friday 2nd just after 5pm. But wait – this time, they’ll look a little different! Winemaking keys-master Simon Fennell will join the A-Team, and Ash Nicholson will also feature in for a tune or two.
The Settlement
Known for their incredible live energy, this local favourite is sure to bring the house down on a day when the community comes together to give a warm welcome to visitors and kick-start the fun we all need right now. Their track “Feels Like Home” is featured in our digital campaign, and it couldn’t be more fitting.
No Mistake
Closing out Feel-Good Friday with a bang is No Mistake! With members hailing from the Grampians and Central Victoria, this four-piece band is known for their high-energy performances, from pub gigs to big outdoor festivals. With a crowd-pleasing setlist packed with hits – from Teenage Dirtbag to Sweet Caroline – they’ll have everyone feeling good!
SAT 3 MAY
Flynn Gurry
Warrnambool’s Flynn Gurry is making waves with his raw, soul-stirring sound. Fresh off a European tour, he’s back on Aussie soil, opening for Ian Moss and hitting the road with Pierce Brothers. Despite being a rising star, Flynn has already shared the stage with legends like King Stingray, Ash Grunwald and Kim Churchill – proof that he’s one to watch.
Bel Kil
Hailing from a farm in the Northern Grampians, Bel Kil’s music blends storytelling, infectious melodies and cinematic production – and we’re claiming her as ours forever! With tracks like My Year and Rose Street earning semi-finalist spots in the International Songwriting Competition and airplay on Triple J Unearthed, PBS, SYN & FBi, Bel is a rising star you won’t want to miss.
Crown Heights
Bringing sunshine, good vibes, and world-class reggae, Crown Heights is set to bring the vibes. Founded by Marvin Priest – son of reggae legend Maxi Priest – this powerhouse seven-piece band fuses influences from Jamaica, London, New Zealand, Brazil, Samoa and Sri Lanka for a sound that transports you straight to a tropical island.
Jason Singh
Get ready for an epic Saturday at Grampians Grape Escape as Jason Singh, powerhouse vocalist and frontman of Taxiride, takes over the stage with his Heaven’s Greatest Hits show! Expect tributes to icons like Michael Hutchence, Prince, Elvis, Bowie, Michael Jackson, George Michael, Freddie – and more! And for Taxiride fans? He’s got a few of your favourites lined up too.
SUN 4 MAY
Little Wise
Blending vintage Americana with modern folk-rock, Sophie Klein from Little Wise will captivate you with her soulful voice and storytelling. Her upcoming album Taken by a Feeling is already making waves, with two tracks reaching the semi-finals of the International Songwriting Competition. From Tamworth to Nashville’s Bluebird Café, she’s wowed crowds – now it’s GGE’s turn!
Aaron D’Arcy
Blending Alt-Country, Rock, and Americana, Aaron D’Arcy’s sound echoes legends like Springsteen and Mellencamp. With a 2024 Josie Music Award nomination for Song of the Year (US) and a Tamworth Songwriting Award nod, his storytelling and nostalgic melodies create the perfect soundtrack for sipping wine.
Smoke Stack Rhino
If you were there last year, you felt the ground move when Smoke Stack Rhino hit the stage! Hailed by Beat Magazine as “Australia’s most exciting up-and-coming blues and roots rockers”, this band from the swamps of the Yarra Valley delivers blues-rock with serious bite. Think raunchy riffs, howling vocals and grooves so deep you’ll lose yourself in them.
No Plans
We couldn’t think of a better way to wrap up an incredible Grampians Grape Escape weekend than with No Plans! These local legends tore up the stage at last year’s Feel-Good Friday, so we’re bringing them back to send us off with the ultimate party set! After a weekend of amazing food, wine and community spirit, you won’t want to miss this epic finale!
