2022
TIJUANA CARTEL
Finding their feet in the 1990s underground venues of the Gold Coast, Tijuana Cartel have honed their live set on some of Australia’s biggest stages dishing up an east meets west wonderland for those seeking sensory overload, euphoria, fat beats and heavy, bass-fuelled electronica. Tijuana Cartel’s sound is high-energy, guitar-driven, world music for indie kids.
SOUTHERN RIVER BAND
They say you’re only as good as your last, and whoever ‘they’ may be, they’re dead right. The Southern River Band epitomise everything about that statement. Be it a life changing live show, soundtrack-to-the-rest-of-your-life song, cinematic masterpiece video, anything, no, everything - they never fail to raise their own bar.
RA RA VIPER
With hard hitting lyrics addressing the important topics that come with being a young adult navigating through life, the bands music has proven to be popular amongst their passionate and loyal fanbase. After continuing to sell out WA shows for over 12 months, Ra Ra Viper have big plans to take their show across the borders for a national tour this year. This is just the beginning
HECTOR MORLET
Hector Morlet has kicked around the Perth music scene for years, pouring his experience into his bedroom beat-making. He gained some early attention on Soundcloud, and has since put together a four piece band to play a new style of music. Their sets feature a combination of woozy and growling synthetic sounds, laced with gliding vocals and clarinet refrains. Hector’s captivating melodies are punctuated by tight, textured beats and grooving bass lines.
BOOGIE BOX DJ’S
The dynamic duo known as The Boogie Box Djs are as always gonna heat up those cold Wave Rock nights!
Josh Grainger of Ningaloo Records and Nathan Nisbet from Picnic Records Australia love seeing you throw serious shapes!
OLD BLOOD
Old Blood play a dynamic blend of Blues, Soul. RnB and Rock heightened by a live performance that has earned them the reputation as one of the best live acts in town. Tony Papa- Adams as front man can command the crowd with ease as he is engulfed by the music, played by some of the best musicians in town, and takes the audience on a shared journey of cathartic release. No one Old Blood set is the
same as another.
Keep an eye out for them around town as they aim to play more shows more often adding new tunes and guests along the way.
TEENAGE JONES
Going from strength to strength, Teenage Joans have already shared stages (and made lifelong friends with) the likes of Violent Soho, Ruby Fields, The Hard Aches, Clowns, Towns and Bec Stevens, just to name a few and spent 2021 on tour with the likes of The Chats and Bugs.
SOUTH SUMMIT
The quintet have been plying their trade for less than three years now, operating with a songwriting maturity that belies their youth.
Soaring lead lines are blended with reverberant guitars, whilst the enigmatic frontman Isaiah Reuben sings of haunting themes of heartbreak.
PARTY DOZEN
Since forming in 2017, they have become renowned in Australia for their incendiary live shows, touring and playing with acts such as LIARS, Spiritualized and Viagra Boys.
Exactly what Party Dozen are is completely up to the listener. Doom. Jazz. Hardcore. Psychedelic. No-wave. Industrial.
GRACE CUMMINGS
Grace Cummings is a uniquely gifted folk rock musician from Melbourne, Australia who has developed a global audience since the release of her critically acclaimed album, Storm Queen. Her songwriting is intensely personal and reflects a strong connection to the Australian landscape, while influenced by international-acclaimed poets from Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan to Brett Whitely and Van Gogh.
BLAKE SCOTT
Blake Scott is a Melbourne based musician and songwriter and better known as a member of Australian three-piece The Peep Tempel. Blake is renowned for his character driven lyrics, textured musical compositions and cathartic live performances, having released and toured three critically acclaimed albums over a decade with the band.
RABBIT ISLAND
Enigmatic, angelic, and sincere, Amber Fresh brings her intimate world to the stage as Rabbit Island, accompanied at times by members of internationally celebrated bands (Pond, Methyl Ethel, Tame Impala etc). Rabbit Island’s music takes listeners inward and onward, via a commitment to deep feeling, poetic lyricism and subtle sonic experimentation. Released on Bedroom Suck and Badminton Bandit Records, Rabbit Island’s albums Deep in The Big, Songs for Kids, and O God, Come Quick, accompany tears and prayers in select bedrooms on Noongar country and beyond.
SUNSICK
W.A. indie-rockers Sunsick have been making waves in the west by stunning audiences with their engaging, energetic & unique live performances. Having hit the Perth scene hot releasing three cracking singles with multiple features on Triple J and many local radio stations, it's fair to say Sunsick don't plan on slowing down anytime soon.
REGURGITATOR
Still touring and flooring it… more than ever they find themselves extending the vitality of their live performances, continuing to infuse them with exuberance, mania and their mashedup motion of rock, punk, electro, funk, pop, hiphop... whereever the tune goes vibes.
Bodyrocking often starts around six months of age. Headrolling and headbanging usually start at around nine months of age. Most people stop this behaviour by five years, but occasionally it keeps going after this. Keepin’ on, Roxxin’ on!
JAGUAR JONZE
A true advocate, JJ’s commitment to getting results for survivors in an industry which has ignored reports of harassment and assault has seen her join a working group of industry professionals to build and enforce behavioural guidelines and victim support strategies in the workplace. Her latest musical work will sit alongside her photography and visual art as another reason this truly unique and iconic artist cannot be ignored.
DELILAH ROSE
Delilah has spent the last few years writing as well as researching, really digging into not just hernew sound but full aesthetic, with the Delilah Rose live experience becoming an integral part ofthe full artistic vision, incorporating all manner of costumes, lighting, sound cues and more. Having previewed these songs live only once, Delilah’s inspiration from the greats of the 70sruns deep that she was inspired to record the album first and then tour it, just like they used to
BIG YAWN
Melbourne quartet Big Yawn make experimental electronic music by fusing a wash of sweeping synthesizers, heavily refracted vocal sampling, motorik style percussion and disorientating dub FX. The band takes musical inspiration from artists like Hiroshi Sato, Hype Williams, DJ Nigga Fox, Shinichi Atobe and many more.
VIPERS DREAM
Vipers Dream are an acoustic Gypsy jazz guitar duo featuring Lachlan Gear and Aaron Deacon. Known for their dazzling virtuosity, interplay and musicality, Vipers Dream keeps listeners captivated with an exciting and eclectic repertoire. Expect everything from uptempo jazz burners to wistful ballads, sultry bossa novas to soul and blues standards, contemporary favourites and everything in between, all performed with a Jazz Manouche twist.'
SUNSHINE BROTHERS
The Sunshine Brothers are Australia’s premium purveyors of tropical dub/roots/ska music.
They are the wild bunch from the sweet spot of the Australian music scene – Perth, Western Australia – where the sun shines, the beer is cold and outsiders thrive.
RANDA AND HER SOUL KINGDOM
With three albums out, Randa And The Soul Kingdom have established their reputation playing at festivals across Europe and Australia, Their raw, high-energy sets ignite dance floors, often sending audiences into frenzied Soul Train!
“All killer, no filler. Like a mirror ball in music form… This is Randa’s third long player and it really is her at her best. Really, really wonderful.” - Matt Perrett, RTRfm Music Director
HUMBLE ARMADA
Humble Armada are an evolving alternative rock group based in Perth, WA. Inspired by the Australian psychedelic explosion of the 2010’s, Humble Armada started as a digital moniker for demo recordings by multi-instrumentalist Matt Simich. In response to a small buzz, these tracks were revamped and released as the group’s debut EP The Door, which was coupled by the formation of the band including guitarist Ollie Kable, drummer Patch Carlton, bassist Luke Peachey, and synthesist Ben Giangiulio.
DANCING IN SAPCE DJ’S
The Dancing in Space djs are a powerhouse dj crew consisting of dj Charlie Bucket, James A & Jehan. If deep disco, soulful house & tropical rhythms are your thing, look no further, Having supported such legends as House Meat Disco, Marcel Vogel, John Morales, Rahaan, Ge-ology, CC:DISCO! And more the DIS boys never fail and putting smiles on faces and hands in the air.
BANJO LUCIA
Banjo Lucia is a passionate singer-songwriter steeped in a deep love for the craft and tradition. Her songs reveal a wisdom and sophisticated turn of phrase that belie her age, revealing an insight into the human condition that is at once heartbreaking and uplifting. Her ability to turn mundane details into profound familiarity and transport the listener into the centre of her experience as if it was their own, is the mark of a truly gifted writer.
(in alphabetical order Z-A);
Wave Rock Allstars w/guests | Tijuana Cartel | Teenage Jones
Sunsick | Sunshine Brothers | South Summit | Southern River Band
Regurgitator | Ra Ra Viper | Randa & the Soul Kingdom
Party Dozen | Jaguar Jonze | Old Blood | Humble Armada | Hector Morlet
Grace Cummings | Delilah Rose | Dancing in Space DJ's
Blake Scott | Boogie Box DJ's | Big Yawn | Banjo Lucia
Plus
COLLARD FAMILY WELCOME | CINEMA | SPEAKEASY
YOGA | SALT POND | WAVE ROCK PROJECTIONS BY 4D EMPTY
and loads more!
Long weekend 23-26 September, Wave Rock Caravan Park & Surrounds, Hyden WA