VAN JAM Stage

FRIDAY

Since launching her first single in 2019 Mayah has written over 70 songs, formed a vibrant, dynamic rock band with some fabulous local talent, hit over 600,000 collective streams on Spotify, reached 100,000 views with her music video for Loved & Lost on YouTube, and had over 66,000 views of her latest song Traffic Light. Mayah is an intriguing, intuitive, free-spirited talent with new sounds and songs constantly echoing in her head. Mayah’s online profile continues to grow as she has recently hit 4500 subscribers on YouTube, 4500 followers on Instagram and close to 3000 followers on Facebook.

For her upcoming release ‘Indecisive’ which was launched on April 5th, Mayah continues her contemporary pop journey, deftly blending hauntingly beautiful vocals, African-style dance beats, and a hint of the wilderness. Indecisive catches you off-guard with a contrasting up-tempo yet eerie vibe that hits you right in the feels.

FRIDAY

From rock, blues, county and soul, Lecia Louise embraces musical diversity with accomplished virtuosity, not only as a guitarist but also as a multi-instrumentalist and singer.  Unlike your usual singer songwriter, Lecia demands attention with soaring, bluesin’ rockin’ guitar riffs, while intertwining the sensitivities of lyric and melody.  

An award-winning songwriter and performer, Lecia’s musical journey has taken her through the USA, Europe, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, The UK, NZ, and across Australia. She has a loyal fan base which has seen her support grow as a result of years of hard touring and blistering performances at festivals around Australia.

SATURDAY

Two Tears in a Bucket deliver haunting ballads and foot-stomping anthems, lyrics that tug at the heartstrings and harmonies that soar. Performances that testify to the power of genuine connection through song, effortlessly weaving together elements of Roots, Folk and Blues, creating a sound that is both timeless and deeply resonant.

Nathan & Michelle have played major Blues Venues and Festivals in Australia and have supported and played alongside Mason Rack, Z Star Trinity, Salt n Steel and Lecia Louise. Experience the magic that unfolds when they perform.

SATURDAY

Winner of the 2022 Blues’n’Roots QMusic award, Sue Ray is often compared to artists like Chris Stapleton, Kasey Chambers and Laney Wilson. Sue is celebrated for her own authentic country/blues and roots sound, her smoky rich voice, charismatic performances. Her vibrant sound criss-crosses genres appealing to vast demographics of music fans.

Sue has been recognised with three QMusic awards (for the categories of Folk, Indigenous, and Blues’n’Roots), and holds multiple nominations including Best Country Album at the AIR Independent Music awards, Female Artist of the year at the QMusic awards, and Most Promising New Talent at the Deadly Awards.

SUNDAY

8 Ball Aitken has toured the world for more than a decade performing his swampy-blues-rock across twenty countries to date. He’s earned a loyal fanbase from his live shows and internet videos, while paying his dues as a singer, songwriter, slide-guitarist, and producer. 

8 Ball moved to Nashville, Tennessee, USA in 2012 and worked for nine years with many of the best in the blues business today. He won second place in the 2021 International New Orleans Cigar Box Guitar Festival hosted by blues woman Samantha Fish. 

8 Ball is back with a brand-new blues rock album ‘ICE CREAM MAN 2’ that hit #1 in the Australian Blues & Roots Charts 

SUNDAY

Dillion James specialises in starting the party with his New Orleans piano grooves, funky Hammond Organ, and raw honest vocals. Influenced heavily by the pioneers of blues piano & Hammond organ, Dillion’s powerful stage presence makes an instant impact.

Dillion released his full length album ‘HEAVY KEYS’ in February 2024, and it currently sits at #1 on the Australian Blues and Roots Airplay Chart. Dillion James won the 2010 BASEQ blues performer of the year award, and has tickled the ivories on the biggest stages in Australian blues music including Byron Bluesfest, Blues on Broadbeach, Woodford Festival, Mitchell Creek Rock & Blues Festival and many more.