The Gum Ball 2021 program is nearly here.
We've aim to get everyone from 2020 back on board for 2021, however please understand some artists may not be able to join us, due to monumental unplanned change in plan.
The Beautiful Girls
“I thought it would be easy to put together a ‘best of’ – how hard could that be?” chuckles Mat McHugh, singer, guitarist, songwriter and founder of the project he […]
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Harts Plays Hendrix
Calling all Voodo Chiles and Foxy Ladies – Harts is making his long-awaited Dashville debut, and he’s paying homage to the greatest guitarist of all time. James Marshall Hendrix. And […]
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iOTA
In 2005, when The Gum Ball dream first began, our headliner was the startling performer that is iOTA. Fifteen years later, we invited back this incredible shapeshifting artist – and […]
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Cash Savage and The Last Drinks
It seems like only yesterday Cash Savage and The Last Drinks were tearing Dashville apart with their no-holds-barred take on raw rock savagery. That was Dashville Skyline 2017. Now, with […]
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Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird
With a name you’re unlikely to forget any time soon, Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird are the country’s finest purveyors of complex and entirely irresistible synth-pop music. The five-piece have […]
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Lost Ragas
Lost Ragas, those esteemed purveyors of atmospheric alt-country grandeur, are returning to Dashville in 2020. We love these guys. We know you do too. They played the very first Dashville […]
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Darren Cross
Known for his work with Electronic Rock act Gerling and more recently Folk Gothers Jep and Dep , the enigmatic Sydney based artist, Darren Cross has released three solo records […]
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The Barren Spinsters
Armed with a high energy live show, songs from a forgotten century, and a terrible band name, The Barren Spinsters are the kind of band that Jack White would maybe […]
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Buddy Dingo
Buddy Dingo is “is just one bloke having a go”, tapping into the Australian psyche with lyrical simplicity and melodies that feel like an old mate buying you a beer. […]
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The Soul Movers
The Soul Movers are a Sydney-based, rockin’ pop and funky soul band. Lead vocalist Lizzie Mack and guitarist Murray Cook (ex-Red Wiggle) are backed by top-flight, experienced musicians, Andy Newman […]
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Eagle Eye Jones
Sydney five-piece Eagle Eye Jones blend funk-rock with psychedelic blues groove with an emphasis on song-craft. After two years of onstage exploration and the induction of a synth wizard, Eagle […]
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Majun Bu
A multi genre explosion of ska-funk dance anthems, Majun Bu has been hailed as one of Sydney’s finest party bands. The energetic five piece have been a big contributor to […]
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Jones the Cat
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers rapidly built up a name for themselves throughout Canberra after coming through Triple j Unearthed High. Breaking away from the power-pop style from their […]
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Palomino
Port Macquarie upstarts Palomino are hitting Dashville at a canter, as they dip their heads into the delicious oatbag of punk-tinged pop rock. We enjoy serving up fresh talent and […]
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Burger Joint
Burger Joint serve up saucy, if not annoyingly catchy, dancable earworms. This is a two-piece that sounds like a six-piece funk band. Full of fun, groove and songwriting that will get you on […]
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The Stained Daisies
The Stained Daisies have an eclectic, energetic and unique sound that has progressed from simple blues based rock, to something a little more. Reminiscent of the likes of The Black […]
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Dave Wells
There are certain writers who command moving melodies and lyrics in equal measure and Dave Wells is one of those artists. The gifted musician has learnt himself a reputation as […]
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Coda Chroma
With another stunning soundscape now on our shelves, we’re very pleased to welcome back to the beguiling music of singer-songwriter Coda Chroma. Coda Chroma is the alias of Melbourne-based musician […]
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Lachlan X. Morris
Since making his debut at The Gum Ball in 2017, Lachlan X. Morris has remarkably released his second and third studio records, and dropped new single ‘Shadow Lover’, a taste […]
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M.E. Baird
M.E. Baird (Matthew Ede Baird) is an acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter and visual artist – and this year he makes his Gum Ball debut. M.E. Baird was born and raised in Frankston. In […]
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Tori Forsyth
It’s been a busy time for Tori Forsyth since the rising star last appeared at Dashville for Dashville Skyline 2018. There’s a new record in the works with a bold […]
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Dashville Progress Society
The question comes up each year… But its fair to say it wouldn’t be the same if the Hunter’s legendary supergroup Dashville Progress Society weren’t to take the stage at […]
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