2016 WINTER MAGIC PERFORMERS!!!
We are very excited to announce that our main act closing out this year's festival
with be the very fabulous CLAUDE HAY!!!
Madam Fatalé
Madam Fatal (formerly The Dead Rebels) all grew up and live in the Sydney/Blue Mountains area. The founding members: Luke Bindoff (Lead vocals/rhythm guitar), Josh Carr (Lead Guitar), Josh Bishop (Drums) and Robert Jinks (Bass Guitar) all met at high school and grew up listening to a variety of different styles of music and were all interested in playing music at a young age. ‘Madam Fatal’ are a Punk-Rock/Pop-Punk band with catchy and energetic Punk and Pop riffs, combine these with fully charged, powerful and memorable lyrics and you have a recipe for a unforgettable experience. ‘Madam Fatal’ love audience inclusion and never fail to satisfy the inner Rock’n’roller of those watching. The band has been described as "Pop-Punk infected bliss" and Luke as "Front-man gold" in a review by XYZ Noise.
Sonori
Sonori is an electro-acoustic three piece consisting of cello, guitar, keyboards and classic analogue drum machines like…
Willem Sherlock Roorda
Willem Sherlock Roorda is an Australian blues guitarist and songwriter. He has a hunger and passion for the blues and is…
Juke Joint
Juke Joint formed rather unexpectedly. Like so many good groovin’ bands, it all started with a party jam! They play blues,…
Chantell Alexi
Chantell Alexi is an Alternative country artist, who has just released her latest independent solo album ‘Leather Holster’…
Zany Yare presents “Light Wave”
Expect the unexpected as the Zany Yare Performance Ensemble explore the concept and use of light, as only circus can. Be…
Start the Day Laughing Poets Breakfast
POETS BREAKFAST WINTER MAGIC FESTIVAL 2016 – FREE ENTRY! Sat 18th June at the Family Hotel Parke St Katoomba (at the roundabout…
Alphabetical List of all performers
AIKIDO Demonstration
Aikido is a modern, non-violent Japanese martial art that was developed early in the 20th century by the late master Professor…
Alla Spina
A mix of ska, punk, rock, New Wave and pop, Alla Spina means "pumped up" in Italian. The band has recently finished a club…
Battered and Bluesed
Battered and Bluesed perform a contemporary take on the classic blues standards whilst also adding a spicy flavour to some…
Black Bird Hum
Black Bird Hum are a blend of roots, reggae and folk, wound together with captivating hooks, solid grooves and striking…
Blake Dantier
Hailing from Sydney’s west, singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Blake Dantier presents a unique brand of country…
Blue Mountains Youth Choir
The Blue Mountains Youth Choir was founded in 2007 to provide a thorough musical education for children aged from 8 to 1…
Causing Harmony To The Environment
Ecopella’s vibrant green ‘save the world’ message is wrapped seductively in sophisticated and stylish choral arrangement…
Chantell Alexi
Chantell Alexi is an Alternative country artist, who has just released her latest independent solo album ‘Leather Holster’…
Chris Carrapetta
A dynamic and passionate performer of his original songs, Chris brings his own take on folk-rock and Alt-Country to the…
Claude Hay
Hailing from the Blue Mountains near Sydney, award winning Australian artist Claude Hay blends slide guitar, bass and drums…
Counterpoint
Counterpoint is a children’s music ensemble consisting of xylophones, metallophones, glockenspiels and other tuned and untuned…
Crowd Around
Crowd Around is an a cappella local community choir of about 25 x singers, founded in 1993 and now directed by Kate Swad…
DANCE DYMENSION
Dance Dymension is located in Katoomba and Faulconbridge and offer a range of dance styles including Jazz, Hiphop, JFH,…
Disco Frisco
Disco Frisco are a 5 – 8 piece disco covers band, playing disco classics from the 70s. Guaranteed to get people dancing!
DJ Leotrix b2b DJ Insomnix
DJ Leotrix is a 16 year old electronic musician and DJ based from Lower Blue Mountains in Winmalee. His style comes from…
Eddie Boyd
After releasing their much anticipated debut EP ‘Lover and a Fool’ in April 2015, blues/rock three-piece Eddie Boyd & th…
Fireworks / Closing Cermony
A highlight of the Winter Magic Festival is the festival supplied fireworks launched from the top of the Carrington Hote…
Georgia Bennett
Georgia Bennett is a young Canberra based singer/songwriter. She released her first EP ‘The Lonely Road’ in October 2015…
Ghawazi Caravan
Ghawazi Caravan is an innovative Tribal Bellydance company founded in 2000 by one of Australia’s premier Tribal dancers…
Grand Parade
The Winter Magic Grand Parade is a highlight of the festival with over 500 participants, ranging in age from children to…
Hands, Heart & Feet
Hands, Heart & Feet are a group of musicians and dancers, who get up to all sorts of beautiful, colourful, slightly craz…
Have You Ever? by Murmuration
HAVE YOU EVER? Direct from Sydney Comedy Festival – COMEDY FOR KIDS – Murmuration delivers a comedic sketch comedy piece…
Jackal or Tiger
Jackal or Tiger is a high energy, five piece, psychedelic funk and blues band. Erupting from the high top mountain town…
Jason Roweth Solo
Reciter, musician, storyteller. o call Jason Roweth a well-rounded performer is just a start. He is a natural storyteller,…
Jo Clancy Contemporary Dance
Our dancers are vibrant, creative and eclectic young people and children who love to perform.
Juke Joint
Juke Joint formed rather unexpectedly. Like so many good groovin’ bands, it all started with a party jam! They play blues,…
Katoomba High School Musicians
A mixture of vocalists, choirs, small bands and jazz and rock musicians from Katoomba High School.
Lime and Steel
With roots-down banjo fiddle grooves, dust kicking hoe-downs and folk noir ballads, Lime and Steel brush on just the right…
Loretta Durso
With a decade’s collection of songs Loretta Durso portrays a cultivated wisdom well ahead of her time. The singer/songwriter’s…
Madam Fatalé
Madam Fatal (formerly The Dead Rebels) all grew up and live in the Sydney/Blue Mountains area. The founding members: Luk…
Magic in Motion Dance Centre
‘Magic In Motion Dance Centre’ are a local dance centre focusing on facilitating a love of dance and confidence and life…
Manik Jones Magic Show
Fun, interactive family show with new and traditional tricks that will keep you guessing. Come, roll around with fits of…
Mexidahlia Folkloric Dance
Mexidahlia was formed in January 2014. The group derived from the eagerness and commitment of the dancers to showcase Mexican…
Michael Norton
Riding the Blues and Grooves from the Caribbean to Europe toiAmerica, Michael Norton tells the stories of his musical jo…
Miriam Lienberman Trio
This Sydney based singer songwriter is well known not only for her unmistakable voice and song writing, but for playing…
Mitchell Pearce
A crazed concoction consisting of Blues-Rockish Psychedelia, with a dash of groove, as well as a healthy portion of mojo…
Music of Joy
Music of Joy is a unique, multicultural group of musicians in Australia who believe the purpose of music is to create an…
Phil Davidson
Phil Davidson is an Irish/Australian acoustic singer/songwriter as featured on ABC and BBC Uk radio. Phil performs songs…
Radio Blue Mountains 89.1
Radio Blue Mountains FM 89.1 7am – 3pm – Live Streaming from the Top Roundabout Bringing you all the festival highlights…
Renetta Joy
Renetta Joy is Sydney’s newest soul-rock and R&B outfit made up of Aislinn Bevis and four of the tightest rhythm sectioners…
Rosalita’s Got Talent
The story of a gypsy lady, and her long lost brother. Rosalita, daughter of the great Ole’s, has been performing solo since…
Samba Ninja
For the past 8 years, Tom the Pom’s DRUMMING & SAMBA workshops have been among some of the most exciting parts of the Winter…
Sideshow Annie
SIDESHOW ANNIE are a Blue Mountains award winning band who formed in 2006 and are celebrating their 10 year anniversary!…
Ska’d 4 Life
Ska’d 4 Life are a five-piece ultra-funky ska-rock band from the Blue Mountains. Their act specialises in creating a party/dance…
Sonori
Sonori is an electro-acoustic three piece consisting of cello, guitar, keyboards and classic analogue drum machines like…
Start the Day Laughing Poets Breakfast
POETS BREAKFAST WINTER MAGIC FESTIVAL 2016 – FREE ENTRY! Sat 18th June at the Family Hotel Parke St Katoomba (at the roundabout…
Strike A Light Bush Band
Bushdance with ‘Strike a Light Bush Band’ at St Hilda’s (entry by donation to St Hilda’s)
String Theories
String Theories, with Glenn Skarratt on guitar and mandolin, James Church on Dobro and Simon Watts on Violin and Viola,…
The 2016 WMF Busking Competition
The BUSKING COMPETITION will again be run at this year’s festival. Sponsored by Song Cave Studios, the stage will be located…
The Arcade Circus presents "A Little Bit of Folly"
THE ARCADE CIRCUS presents ‘A Little Bit of Folly’ You are invited to accompany The Arcade Circus as they grapple with…
The Blue Mountains Pide Piper
Local artist the Blue Mountains Pied Piper can be found playing his melodic flute throughout Katoomba.
The Blue MUGs
The Blue Mountains Ukulele Group was established in 2008 to provide local musicians with a forum to play ukulele and perform….
The Honey Stompers
The Honey Stompers are a three-piece bluesabilly band consisting of TJ Cunningham on vocals and guitar, J-Bomb Martinez…
The Queen Of Hearts
During a 20 minute audience with the Most ROYAL Queen of Hearts, you will discover she isn’t an evil wench after all!! The…
The Squeezebox Trio
High Energy Gypsy Swing. From the depths Western Sydney comes The Squeezebox Trio! The amalgamation of accordion, violin…
Tina Green Circus
The incredibly charming Tina Green has her audiences laughing throughout, captivating all with her cheerful hula hoop antics…
two dark eyes
Two Dark Eyes combine samples and live sounds to make new exciting music… its psychedelic and eclectic… rocky with a…
Vocal Edge
Vocal Edge are a 4-part women’s "a cappella" chorus in Blackheath, dedicated to their art form through education and performance….
Vocal Locals
Vocal Locals are an informal sing-along chorus for adults in Katoomba, NSW (in the beautiful Blue Mountains). No experience…
Wagana Aboriginal Dancers
The Wagana Aboriginal Dancers perform contemporary & traditional Aboriginal dances inspired by the Blue Mountains & Central…
Willem Sherlock Roorda
Willem Sherlock Roorda is an Australian blues guitarist and songwriter. He has a hunger and passion for the blues and is…
Yala Belly Dance
Discover what thousands of women already know about belly dancing. Fabulous, fun, low impact form of exercise. Feel the…
Zany Yare presents “Light Wave”
Expect the unexpected as the Zany Yare Performance Ensemble explore the concept and use of light, as only circus can. Be…
Zhagareet
Oriental belly dance troupe with combining a folkloric style with Arabic pop music troupe. Zhagareet has been performing…
Zumba Flashmob
A fun Flashmob, followed by a Zumba demonstration class that is open to anyone to join in. This combines a range of international…
