Benny Elder spent his days in the mines and his nights with a guitar and a dream. A mechanical engineer by trade but a storyteller by heart, 31 year old Hobart born now Brisbane based musician Benny Elder has taken a leap of faith, and has begun turning his music dreams into reality. Set to […]

Melbourne based Roots Rocker Joshua Batten is a genuine performer, with a rare ability to truly connect with his audience. With passionate vocals, accomplished guitar playing, layered arrangements and inspirational lyrics, Joshua displays a depth well beyond his years. Based on his insights living with neurodiversity, his songs offer authentic reflections of introspective moments, presented as universally […]

Leo is a Virginia-born Blues singer and multi-instrumentalist currently residing in NZ and would be playing with a band of seasoned cats from VIC and SA. Leo's the real deal and brings a rare level of depth to 50's and 60's Blues styles, he's played with Bo Diddley, Pinetop Perkins and Big Bill Morganfield and brings a killer […]

Suzette Herft & Pete Fidler pay heartfelt tribute to the legendary Emmylou Harris. Expect soaring harmonies, sweet mandolin, and timeless songs from one of Americana’s most beloved voices — brought to life by two of Melbourne’s finest. A night for the dreamers, the drifters, and the true Emmylou fans.

Stella is a 20-year-old singer-songwriter from the NSW Central Coast, now based in Melbourne. Her music blends acoustic warmth with electronic textures, underpinned by soul-crushing honesty and deeply melancholic lyricism. In 2022, she won the Y4Y eMergent Sounds Song Competition for her original track Cassie, and in 2023 was nominated for the Encore Showcase in […]

Daniel Watkins and Justin Vilchez return fresh from their road trip to Tamworth to play the Poet from 8:30. They will be joined by Jim Taylor on double bass

Marty Kelly returns to The Poet on Saturday afternoon, all welcome! Born on a farm in Co. Derry and raised on music since the age of five, Marty Kelly brings a lifetime of stories to the stage. A masterful guitarist with a soulful voice, Marty weaves together heartfelt Irish ballads, rollicking Celtic rock, and blues-soaked grooves — […]

David Clements is a singer songwriter from Melbourne’s northern suburbs. He writes simple, melodic songs that tell a story – usually about love, family, or the beauty & brevity of life – and occasionally about nicotine poisoning. If you like songs about falling in love in an op shop; or memories of your dad’s old […]

Andy is a familiar presence on CMT Australia, the Music Network Top 30 Charts, Kix FM, Triple M, and ABC Country, where he has built a loyal fan base. He regularly performs at festivals, entertainment venues, hotels, and on cruises throughout Australia and internationally. Notable appearances include the Groundwater Country Music Festival, Gympie Muster, Airlie […]