Dashville Skyline 2023
Event description
Australia's very own Cosmic Country Weekender Dashville Skyline, returns this October long weekend in 2023, for an incredibly indulgent four days of killer music, sweet camping and much needed hang times in the bush at Dashville.
The main festival runs Friday 29th, Saturday 30th and Sunday 1st October, with the option to tack on an early arrival from 2pm on the Thursday 28th September.
Thursday entry is a great option for those who like to get in early and set up, particularly good for caravanners. Thursday night is a seperate ticket to the full weekend festival. Dave Graney & The Coral Snakes are your evenings entertainment on Thursday night...just saying.
Limited amount of Single day tickets will go on sale 9am, 21st July
LINE UP RUN DOWN... hold on to your hat.
With 33 acts from all around Australia currently set to perform one at a time over the October long weekend it is indeed a cosmic musical feast. Adding to the distinctly Australian flavours, Dashville is over the moon to announce a number of special international guests, such as first time visitors Hiss Golden Messenger, Ondara and Jenny Don’t & The Spurs all from United States. These acts will perform at the festival, alongside some of Australia’s greats, such as famed sister duo Vika & Linda and legendary songwriter and frontman, Tim Rogers & The Twin Set.
Hiss Golden Messenger along with his 5 piece band, will perform two shows at the festival, one on Friday night and another on Saturday evening.
Other exciting inclusions to the festival include the firey William Crighton, the powerful soul of Karen Lee Andrews, Van Walker and The Ferriters will bring some rebel Irish influence. Popular blues rockers Hussy Hicks will make their Dashville debut, as will Western Australian acts, Jack Davies and Siobhan Cotchin.
Many artists will make their debut appearance, including Adelaide's Hannah and Jessie-Lee’s Bad Habits, Sydney's Babitha, Brisbane based acts JB Paterson and the very cool Baby Cool. Rising Melbourne star Queenie, established Melbourne songwriter John Flanagan, New Zealand’s Jenny Mitchell, raucous rock n rollers Willie J & The Bad Books and South Coast legendary songwriter Heath Cullen will also be in attendance.
Local Hunter based acts getting the call up include T.C. Jones, Good Corn Liquor, Kingsley James, Sunbiirds, a new supergroup Hunter Valley Ramblers and bluegrass banditos Midnight Chicken.
Some familiar faces return, including local legends Magpie Diaries, vintage southern rockers Sweet Talk, alt-rockers The Settlement, Northern River’s country punks Jimmy Willing & The Real Gone Hick Ups , oozing cool Blue Mountaineer CJ Stranger and Echuca born wild man Watty Thompson, a crowd favourite from the 2023 festival.
Closing out the Sunday evening of the festival will be the biggest festival band to ever hit the Dashville stage,Dashville Progress Society rolling out a special tribute show called ‘Love is All’
NEVER BEEN BEFORE?
In case your new to the festival and your friends haven't already told you all about it..
The main festival is a three-day/night celebration of alternative country music, a great relaxing weekend to come and hang, enjoy time with family, experience some great music and soak up the serenity.
The festival is held in bushland at Belford in the Hunter Valley, the heart of Wonnarua Country. Dashville is your venue and campgound. The camping area is a short stroll into the arena. The camping is first come first served, with plenty of room for everyone, including those with special needs.
Its an incredibly family friendly vibe so please do bring the family. There are a number of family bundle options you can check out to see if they suit your need.
If you can only make on or two days, purchase individual day tickets to make up your desired stay.
It's great investment and it's time to saddle up and secure your spot amongst all the incredible laid back action.
The Dashville Skyline vibe...
While our modern tastes are broad, the heart and soul of DASHVILLE SKYLINE is built on big ol' country and the greats of the '60s and '70s. Masters like Cash, Dylan, Guthrie, Young and Willie Nelson. Such is our love of this great music that we created a three-day music festival in celebration of its essence. Dashville Skyline, inspired by Bob Dylan's 1969 record of similar name, is for all our kindred spirits who revere the great songwriters. For those who love to venture into the past to discover lost songs, wayward souls and enthralling stories from a time that brought us to now.
Taking in alt-country, Americana, bluegrass, folk and psychedelia, the annual event is a celebration of all that is quality country-rooted music. Bringing together artists both modern and veteran, Australian and international (maybe), it is in every essence a world class gathering for lovers of country music.
We encourage you to read the Refund Policy below prior to purchase.
Credit codes: Feel free to use your Dashville credit for this event. Please note there is no return to credit once you have purchased, so make sure you're ready to commit and the calendar is open to boogie with us.
Caravan Passes over 20ft: With a sharp increase in large caravans, this year we have a Caravan Pass for over 20ft rigs, same as previous Gum Balls. This tracks space, keeps space fair and allows ushers to point you away from small swags/ tents and boggy areas best avoided in heavy rigs. You can camp with your pals, it'd be best to arrive together - after all, every camping spot at Dashville is perfect.
Glamping: Book your Glamping Experience direct with our partner Belle Glamping at
Any questions or concerns, please consult the FAQs at the Dashville website or if that doesn't solve it, email us mail@dashville.com.au