The OCEAN SOUNDS 2026 lineup
THE TESKEY brothers
Over the past 10 years Sam and Josh Teskey, known around the world as The Teskey Brothers, have captured the hearts of many, reaching global success in a fashion most unexpected for a blues band out of Melbourne. Their soul-drenched take on rock, folk and blues across three studio albums has struck an undeniable chord with music lovers around the world. 2023’s The Winding Way being no exception, landing at #1 on the ARIA album chart; winning Best Blues & Roots Album and a further 4 nominations, including best album and receiving critical acclaim across the globe. 2024 furthered the album’s trajectory with Sam and Josh winning APRA Songwriter of Year and Rolling Stone’s Best Record. On the back of it, they’ve played sold out headline shows all across Europe, UK and North America (including a notable 12,000 in Amsterdam), iconic festivals such as Glastonbury, Montreux Jazz, Austin City Limits, and even opened for Bruce Springsteen in Milan.
Along with their stunning 8-piece band The Teskey Brothers are a rare and spellbinding experience which is simple not to be missed.
tHE pRESETS
The Presets have been recognised worldwide for their dynamic live performances, playing hundreds of shows both in Australia and internationally, including key slots at Glastonbury, Coachella, SXSW and Splendour In The Grass. Taking shape in 2003, Julian Hamilton and Kim Moyes quickly gained attention for fusing elements of dance music with an energy more akin to rock’n’roll.
Setting new standards for dance music in Australia, The Presets went on to release their chart-topping album Apocalypso, featuring four hit singles, including the classic ‘My People’. The Presets returned in 2018 with their long awaited fourth album, HI VIZ, which debuted at #1 on the iTunes album chart within hours of its release. They have won 5 ARIA awards (and 2 ARIA Artisan Awards) including Album of the Year, as well as the J Award and FBI SMAC Award for Album of The Year.
In 2023, to celebrate 20 years of making beats together, The Presets announced 20 nights of DJ sets around Australia, playing small clubs and bars and reconnecting with the electric spirit that got them making music in the first place.
THELMA PLUM
Thelma Plum is a Gamilaraay woman, musician and creator. She grew up in Brisbane and spent many of her childhood years on her Grandparents’ farm in Delungra, a small country town in rural New South Wales.
She has been making music her whole life and has told one chapter with her debut album Better in Blak a story about culture, heritage, love, and pain. With incredible strength, courage and heartbreaking tenderness, her debut album captures so deftly what it’s like to be a young Aboriginal woman in Australia. The album became one of the most successful albums of 2019, nominated for 7 Arias and spawning 3 Platinum and one Gold singles. The title track “Better in Blak” came in the top 10 of the Triple J Hottest 100, the highest result ever for an Indigenous artist at the time, as well as winning the prestigious Vanda and Young “Song of the Year” award.
The adventure is always. And there is much more to come, and Thelma looks forward to you buckling up and joining her for the ride!
STEPH STRINGs
Hailing from Melbourne/Naarm, Steph Strings is a dynamic singer-songwriter and guitarist whose music merges fingerstyle brilliance with storytelling steeped in nature, emotion, and adventure.
After releasing her breakout EP LION in 2023, Steph hit the road for a string of sold-out headline shows across Australia, the UK, Europe, and Canada, while also opening for The Cat Empire, Vance Joy and Ziggy Alberts on major international tours. In 2024, she released her latest EP Cradle Mountain, a project shaped by introspection and time spent in nature. The release was followed by another global run of headline shows and festival slots. This year, Steph is writing new music while also heading on her first-ever North American tour, supporting Ziggy Alberts.
With a combined social media audience size of 1.1M and sold out shows across the world, Steph’s journey from sharing acoustic videos online to becoming a world-touring artist is a testament to both her talent and tenacity. She’s a true musician’s musician - guided by instinct, grounded in humility, and driven by a deep connection to her craft.
PLAYLUNCH
Forged in a share house home-studio somewhere in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs over two years of lockdown, Playlunch is the brainchild and passion project of Liam Bell. Creating a cocktail of late 90s and early 2000s Aussie nostalgia, taking inspiration from retro dance music icons, Playlunch is pioneering a new flavour of bangers altogether: ‘Bogan Funk’.
Since their debut in April 2022, Playlunch have exploded at a rapid rate across the Melbourne and national music scene. Releasing their debut album in November 2023 titled Who's Ready For A Good Time?, Playlunch have soared to new heights and become a staple across the Australian festival circuit, bringing their comedic yet serious live show to the people. The band has generated a massive following all over the country and are now one of the hottest emerging acts on the scene as they charge ahead to releasing their sophomore album in 2025.
Playlunch are guaranteed to be the ULTIMATE Festival Act and the iconic hit of nostalgia audiences have been waiting for.
Holly Hebe
The Mornington Peninsula’s best hidden gem, Holly Hebe, is rapidly cementing her spot in the Australian music scene as a singer, songwriter, and budding producer. Taking influence from the likes of Maggie Rogers, Phoebe Bridgers and Clairo, Holly infuses her love for piano and poetry to create celestial, dreamy pop tracks. Galvanized by the sounds of her rural seaside upbringing, Holly’s sound showcases her knack for organic sampling and unique processing.
Holly tends to lean on the sounds she is surrounded with in her environment - creating the angelic tunes heard in previous releases ‘hardpilltoswallow’, ‘plastic chairs’ and ‘nothing hurts i promise’.
At just 21 years old, Holly has already accomplished more than she could ever imagine in her young career. Hebe recently supported UK star Alfie Templeman, and is set to support Australian powerhouse Boo Seeka in Melbourne during September - opportunities that one can only dream of so early in their career.
the foxy junes
Get ready to move—The Foxy Junes are bringing feel-good grooves, vintage vibes, and a whole lot of flair to the stage. Since forming in late 2024, this five-piece have been turning heads with their infectious blend of pop, alt-rock, and funk, all delivered with a 70s twist and a theatrical spark. Inspired by acts like Parcels and Djo, The Foxy Junes lean into tight rhythms, catchy melodies, and a live show that’s as much about the energy as the music. Expect big hooks, bold outfits, and a set that’ll have you dancing, singing, and smiling from the first beat to the last.