The McClymont sisters Brooke, Samantha and Mollie McClymont unleashed their musical alchemy and soaring vocal perfection when they released their first self-titled EP in June 06.

For the past eighteen months, the McClymonts have toured with Lee Kernighan, wowing reviewers and audiences alike.

Rhythmic and highly energetic reggae/roots band, Blue King Brown are big festival favourites around Australia.

This nine-piece act from Melbourne sprang to prominence in 2006 with the funk-infused reggae classic Water from their debut self-titled EP. This is one act not to be missed.

With more than 20 years in the business, Backsliders are originators of the ‘delta-blues wall of sound’ that can lift the roof off any venue—moving from straight ahead, in your face, amped-up, original blues to all-acoustic unplugged ‘way down south’ delta blues.

Multi-media celebrity Doug Mulray describes them as “the best acoustic blues band in the country”.

Jeff Lang has a reputation for startlingly original performances, working without a set list and allowing the unique energy of each night to shape the songs. 

“Seeing Jeff Lang was like being at church for three hours – a totally sacred event.  He’s the man as far as I’m concerned,” said musician John Butler.
“Lang is really the godfather of an Australia-based back-to-basics blues movement that now encompasses the John Butler Trio, Ash Grunwald and Xavier Rudd.”

Bruce Elder - Sydney Morning Herald.

Mildura based Jackson Firebird consistently manage to captivate audiences with hard rocking blues show after hard rocking blues show.

Incorporating a souped-up recycle bin and an electric washboard into the mix, Jackson Firebird are like to think of themselves as a 'couple of sweat fuelled adrenaline burning band monkeys.'

John and Rachel McCall are a brother / sister acoustic duo performing both original and cover folk/rock tunes. They have performed at the Queens Arms as part of Valve Live Productions, and in many other Adelaide pubs and fundraising events. There is nothing quite like the way siblings work together. The blend of sound and nuances are an unspoken understanding between the pair and '...The Days' make the most of it. Their story telling ballads are sure to add to the beautiful atmosphere of Red Desert Live!

Kate Osman is a young singer songwriter hailing from a cattle station near Tibooburra.
She recently moved to Gympie to follow her dream of becoming a professional musician, singer/songwriter/guitarist. Kate is returning to her home town of Broken Hill especially to play Red Desert Live!


Courtney Robb is an independent singer/songwriter born in Broken Hill but now based in Adelaide. Her sweet, acoustic sounds are woven with intimate and earthy vocals, treating her audiences to a unique blend of soulful folk.
A natural story teller, Courtney's honest, thoughtful lyrics have the power to connect with people from all walks of life and her natural stage presence is warm and inviting.

Broken Hill’s Vintage is a funky three piece Rhythm ’n’ Blues/ Rock band who have been playing together for almost three years.  With 60 years of collective playing experience, they are real crowd pleasers.  Mingling originals with well known classic Blues and Rock songs, they always leave an audience wanting more.