Get your Hoochie On: Blues & Rock Festival Oct 4 2025🌴

The Island Gig of the Year! Escape to Coochiemudlo Island this October long weekend for an epic celebration of blues and rock. One day, one island, and a line-up you’ll never forget—kicks off at 11am!

Blues of the Bay, barefoot beats and sandy souls — that’s the spirit of this island festival. Music, community, and a big sound on a tiny patch of paradise.

Don’t forget your hat and sunscreen.

The line-up features a fiery mix of national icons & island favourites:

Kevin Borich – Australian legend 🔥 “A rock ’n’ roll force of nature — when Borich plugs in, the island shakes

Tim Gaze – Guitar Icon 🌊 tidal-wave energy — surf, blues and rock crashing into one unforgettable set

Alex Kosenko – One Man band - From blues roots to voodoo grooves, Kosenko takes the stage and owns it

Silk ’n Oak - Guitars, sax, bass, beats Think late-night jazz bar meets island sunset — add in blues grit and high-energy country stomp

GMO$ - Island born, Indigenous pride — raw, real, and unapologetically alive

DJ Nudge - With a cowboy hat and disco twang - Keeping you High Mashing it Up between sets

SET TIMES

11.00am GMO$ - Jack Geronomis - Acknowledgement of Country

Federal Member Rebecca Young

DJ NUDGE

12.00pm Alex Kosenko

1.00pm Dj Nudge

1.30pm Silk ’n Oak

2.45pm DJ Nudge

3.15pm Alex Kosenko

4.30pm DJ Nudge

5.00pm Tim Gaze

6.15pm DJ Nudge

6.30pm Kevin Borich

7.30pm All Star Jam - Kevin, Tim and Alex

Close DJ Nudge

🎟 Your Ticket Includes:

Entry to all live performances

Chance to WIN a signed guitar by Kevin Borich, Tim Gaze & Alex Kosenko

Green Room Meet & Greet opportunities with the bands (for Meet & Greet ticket holders) photo’s signed merch and photo opportunity with a couple of complimentary drinks in the bar.

Festival Experience:

It’s a one-day escape packed with live music, open-air dancing, cold drinks, and chef-driven food — wild at heart, barefoot on the grass, and proudly unpolished. This isn’t a fenced-in event. It’s a backyard jam meets a soul revival — 100% community-powered with a side of fire and freedom. A family friendly event with a kids zone with fun activities and food and drinks made just for them.

🍔Smokey Boi’s low & slow pop-up, festival eats and beverages on site

Rain or shine – we’ve got you covered! Wet weather provisions - undercover areas, Marquees’s or just enjoy dancing barefoot in the rain

Bring your own chair or picnic rug for comfort

Note: No outside food or drinks permitted

GETTING THERE ⛴️🚍

Ferries & Barge – Victoria Point Jetty, Masters AveJust 10 minutes off the coast from Redland Bay, the quiet paradise of Coochiemudlo Island. Ferries and car barges (walk on too) run from Victoria Point Jetty — just a short hop across the water.

🚌 Getting here is Easy (and Cheap!) Take Bus 270 or 274 to Victoria Point JettyJump on the ferry to Coochiemudlo Island (just 10 minutes!)

⛴️ Ferry & Barge Schedule links

Ferry https://amitytrader.com/schedule-ferry/

Barge https://amitytrader.com/barge-schedule/

Take a short walk from the jetty to festival grounds. With SEQ’s new 50c fares across buses and ferries, your trip couldn’t be more affordable! or catch the Coochie Shuttle bus running 10-11.30am and return 8-9.30pm

🚗 Parking Info: You can park along Colburn Avenue and nearby side streets, but please expect a lengthy walk to the ferry. Be respectful of local properties and neighbours while parking.

🚗 Carpooling = Smart & Social Help your mates, help the planet. Parking on the mainland is limited — share the ride and give everyone a better shot at a spot.

If you plan to stay the night, you’ll want to book your island accommodation early. With the long weekend ahead and a full line-up on deck, local stays are expected to fill fast!

🌴 One island. One festival. One unforgettable day of live music. This is an event NOT TO BE MISSED!

🎟 Grab your tickets now via Humanitix before they sell out!

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