Captain O’Brien’s Craic are a seven-piece Celtic punk band from Launceston, lutruwita/Tasmania, leaning into the island’s convict past, bushranger tradition and deep Irish roots. Rollicking tales of the sea, rebellion and island life come to life in high-octane rock-punk shows, with several members’ musical theatre backgrounds giving the storytelling real dramatic punch.

Oscar O’Shea is a Tasmania-based singer-songwriter known for his folk-based sound and story-rich songwriting. Steeped in small-town nostalgia and the emotional complexities of personal relationships, his music explores connection, transition and self-reflection, delivered as a warm and engaging live performer across solo, trio or full-band arrangements.

Growing up in Launceston, Abigail has always found home in music. Once part of local band Dirty Motel, she now explores her own stories as a solo artist, her songs blending vulnerability, strength and the joy of creating something truly her own, carried into every cover she reshapes.

Frank Villapana is an independent alternative pop artist from Tasmania, creating cinematic, emotionally driven music that blends indie, alt-rock and anti-pop influences. Energetic production and distorted textures meet melodic hooks and vulnerable songwriting, exploring themes of obsession, identity, relationships and isolation.

Kate Rigby is a young Tasmanian singer-songwriter delivering raw, vulnerable original compositions as a solo artist. Her songs draw on a tradition of honest, powerful female songwriting, full of stories that hold deep meaning.

Michael St. Michael is a Tasmanian singer-songwriter and one of the creative minds behind local band Luneward. His solo work strips back Luneward’s atmospheric sound to intimate, folk-inspired songwriting, revealing hidden gems yet to make it into a jam session.

Maggie Hodgman is a Launceston-based singer-songwriter creating heartfelt music through honest storytelling and soulful melodies. With a passion for performance and original songwriting, Maggie blends emotion and authenticity to connect with listeners through every song.