Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) has announced the first raft of artists featured at the 2025 instalment of the Bellarine festival.
The festival, running from November 28 to 30, will include Aussie icons The Cat Empire, Gamilaraay singer-songwriter Thelma Plum, US surf rocker Donavon Frankenreiter, folk favourites The Waifs, Yolŋu surf rock sensations King Stingray and punk legends Cosmic Psychos.
The 2025 event will also feature WA outfit Little Birdy, indie roots twins the Pierce Brothers, collaborating singer-songwriters Didirri and Rowena Wise and cosmic disco groovers Squid Nebula.
Homegrown talent Fenn Wilson, who received the festival’s Emerging Artist grant in 2018, will return with his band The Weather, while the dedicated kids stage will host the ever-popular Teeny Tiny Stevies.
Centred on Queensliff’s Princess Park, the festival draws more than 10,000 festival goers to the town every year, with the programming regularly praised for its blend of new and old, local and international.
QMF director Claire Stickland said the festival, which dominates the foreshore and streets of Queenscliff every November, was “more than just a music event”.
“It’s a full sensory experience,” Ms Stickland said.
“With an unbeatable coastal setting, diverse lineup, and welcoming vibe for all ages, it’s the perfect escape for music lovers and experience seekers.”
Early bird tickets are on sale until July. Visit qmf.net.au for more information.
