Get ready for an unforgettable summer celebration as the Wonderland Summer Festival presents an all-star, all-Australian blues lineup. Immerse yourself in the captivating sounds of blues music, complemented by refreshing brews and mouthwatering Smokin' BBQ.

Kathleen Halloran & Band is a rising star in the Australian music scene. As a Melbourne-based guitarist, singer-songwriter, and composer, Halloran has quickly established herself as one of the country's most compelling new voices. With an undeniable presence and effortless power, she commands the stage, delivering electrifying performances that showcase her technical mastery and heartfelt storytelling. Halloran's sound channels the soul and swagger of golden-era guitar slingers, blending it with a distinctly modern flair – a high-voltage fusion of firepower and finesse that reimagines the possibilities of guitar-driven music.

"I am always keeping my ear out for players that transport me...Kathleen is one of those rare finds," says Darren Middleton of Powderfinger. Tania Doko adds, "Kathleen is a true, modern-day artist with captivating stories to tell."

Julian James and Band bring the high-energy sounds of Americana and hill-country blues to the stage. Mixing whiskey-drenched fiddle, bass, and drums, they create a spirited southern sound that takes the audience on a journey from the smoky juke joints of Mississippi to the honky-tonks of Tennessee and the porches of Appalachia. Known from festivals like Woodford Folk Festival, Blues on Broadbeach, and Melbourne Blues Music Festival, the duo has quickly become a must-see live act.

Jarrod Shaw is a one-man powerhouse whose passion for blues music is evident in every performance. Blending the intricate rhythms of country-blues fingerstyle guitar with wailing harmonica and a powerful, soulful voice, Jarrod delivers a show that is sure to get your toes tapping. As Helen Jennings of Roots On Rhythm, PBS Radio, describes, "Jarrod really has put his stamp on the lovely country-blues feel."

ALL AGES EVENT