Riverboats Music Festival returns for February 2019

With a stellar line-up for 2019, the Riverboats Music Festival is back (February 15-17) on the sun-drenched banks of the Murray in the twin towns of Echuca-Moama. Featuring some of the most exciting names in Australian music, this popular award-winning festival takes place across three amazing summer days and is something to add to your bucket list.
Headliners for 2019 include The Waifs, Augie March, Tex Perkins, Jen Cloher and Mark Seymour who will be performing under the towering river red gums of the Murray. With a crop of Aussie talent, you’ll enjoy sets from Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier, Fraser A. Gorman, Gabriella Cohen, The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra, The Kill Devil Hills, Benny Walker, Leah Senior while Rockwiz’s Brian Nankervis will once again be taking the reins as festival MC.
The Riverboats famous paddlesteamer sideshow will again be making an appearance, giving festival goers an opportunity to experience a one-hour music-laden cruise down Australia’s longest river with intimate acoustic performances from some of Australia’s favourite artists.
In addition, Riverboats Annual Festival Breakfast will be returning to Beechworth Bakery on Sunday February 17, including live sets by Benny Walker. This one’s pretty popular and sells out every year, so make sure you get in early so you don’t miss out!
Just two and a half hours north of Melbourne, Echuca-Moama boasts a broad range of accommodation choices within walking distance of the festival site, from local camping and caravan options to five-star serviced apartments, Air BnBs, houseboats, backpackers and quality motels. Start organising your holiday now and get excited for three stunning, musical summer days in Echuca-Moama.
Tickets on sale now at riverboatsmusic.com.au
Written by Chloe Cicero