The Black Sorrows, William Crighton, Liz Stringer and Jeff Lang are headlining this year's Dashville Skyline line-up.
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They will be joined by fellow first-round artists Slim Dusty's Travelling Country Band, Tracy McNeil & The GoodLife, Icecream Hands, Fools, Albi & The Wolves, Harmony Byrne and Fenn Wilson.
Then there's Caitlin Harnett & The Pony Boys, Magpie Diaries, Dan Brodie, Melody Moko, CJ Stranger, Ben Mastwyk & His Millions, Cool Sounds, Family Jordan, Andy Abra & The Big River Band, Kid Hank, Katie Brianna, Then Jolene and the Marvellous Hearts.
A second line-up announcement is expected to be made in late June.
The three-day festival among the trees at Dashville in the Hunter Valley this year takes place over the Labour Day long weekend, October 1 to 3.
Dashville Skyline is a celebration of alternative country music and roots culture in all its forms. More than 40 live performances will take place over the three days, and there will be food and market stalls to explore, an animal petting zoo, and a "guitar and car show and shine".
One of the highlights of this family-friendly festival is the Sunset Super Round. On the Saturday at nightfall, artists on the bill merge around the main stage in spontaneous collaboration to pay homage to their favourite songs of the "golden era".
Tickets for Dashville Skyline 2021 are on sale now. Single-day tickets or three-day passes are available. Go to dashville.com.au for details.
The artists
The Black Sorrows - Australian legends led by the enigmatic Joe Camilleri who formed the band in 1983, after his previous band Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons.
William Crighton - World class Hunter Valley songwriter and very much part of the Dashville family. He's releasing his highly anticipated third record later this year.
Liz Stringer - One of Australia's most revered songwriters and vocalists, he has an amazing new record just out First Time Really Feeling.
Jeff Lang - Considered by many to be Australia's greatest roots guitarist. A veteran songwriter and performer, who can also now add published author with his incredible touring memoir Some Memories Never Die - accompanied by a 22-track album release.
Slim Dusty's Travelling Country Band - Slim's band that played together for his last show in 2003, re-formed recently to honour the Australian country superstar.
Tracy McNeil & The GoodLife - Best Country Album for You Be the Lightning at The Victorian Music Awards 2020 and ARIA Award nominee 2020 (Best Blues & Roots Album).
Icecream Hands - No Weapon But Love is 13 songs dripping with the irresistible hooks and harmonies that made the ARIA nominated band Triple J darlings and TV regulars between 1992 and 2003. Led by legendary songwriter Charles Jenkins, the band sold out nine shows in Melbourne throughout 2020.
Fools - A 13-piece rocking roots band featuring dual drums, guitars, hammond, backing vocals and a full horn section. Recent recipients of the AMEX Music Backers recording prize, they were lauded by Queenscliff Music Festival organisers as the best act of the 2019, their debut show.
Albi & The Wolves - Hailing from NZ, this trio of star performers were favourites at the last Dashville Skyline festival.
Harmony Byrne - emerging songwriter who has an enviable range and approach.
Fenn Wilson - The son of the highly revered blues musician Chris Wilson is fast becoming a favourite with festival audiences. After picking up both the 2018 Queenscliff Music Festival 'Emerging Artist Grant' and 2019 Port Fairy Folk Fest 'Emerging Artist of the Year' award, Wilson garnered rave reviews for his debut album Ghost Heroin.
