Mullumbimby is gearing up to host some of Australia’s finest blues and roots talent as the Mullum Roots Festival announces its second wave of performers for the highly-anticipated inaugural event from July 12 to 13, 2025.
Joining the already exceptional lineup are: Tamam Shud, Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham, Rod McCormack, Emily Lubitz (Tinpan Orange), The Soul Movers (featuring Murray Cook), The Hussy Hicks, Joey’s Coop, Johnnie Goes to Church, Bernie Hayes, Lou Bradley, Topaz Lyon, The Versace Boys, Jimmy Dowling, Hubcap Stan and the Sidewalk Stompers, Kingfisha, Wild Marmalade, Clelia Adams, JB’s Blues Breakers, The Imprints, Wild Thyme, The Trombone Kellie Gang, Billy February and big band SOUL’D.
Adding even more flavour to the festival will be comedian Ellen Briggs and legendary lighting designer Ellis D Fogg. To top it off, the iconic Magic Bus will be on hand to shuttle festival-goers between venues.
These talented performers join previously announced headliners: The Waifs, Shane Howard, Dog Trumpet, Robert Forster, David Bridie, Claire Anne Taylor, and Jeff Lang – promising an unforgettable weekend of live music, community spirit, and vibrant culture in the heart of the Northern Rivers region – and there are still more artists to be revealed in the coming weeks!
Organisers of the Mullum Roots festival will only be selling 2,000 tickets to keep the festival small and sustainable. Tickets are selling fast, so now is the time to secure your spot at this unmissable event.
Children under 15 years receive free entry, making this an accessible and family-friendly festival for music lovers of all ages.
For more info and tickets, visit: www.mullumrootsfest.com.
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