Join the local buzz of the Stanley Street Feast street party featuring local world-class food producers and live music from The Bad Dad Orchestra, Pete Cornelius Band, Hump & The Red Kellys.
Tasmanian singer-songwriter Pete Cornelius delivers an authentic mix of blues, roots, and Americana shaped by the spirit of his island home. His latest album Southern debuted at #1 on the ARIA Country Charts and features collaborations with Claire Anne Taylor and Ange Boxall. Pete’s live shows are renowned for their energy and soul.
Performance based (for festivals)
Tasmanian blues, roots & Americana artist Pete Cornelius delivers powerful, soul-stirring performances with his dynamic trio. With over 25 years on stage and festival appearances from Bluesfest to Blues on Broadbeach, Pete’s latest album Southern hit #1 on the ARIA Country Charts, showcasing his authentic sound and deep Tasmanian spirit.
THE BAD DAD ORCHESTRA
s an Australia powerhouse band hailing from Launceston, lutruwita//Tasmania.
Formed in 2015, the nine-piece band is known for their unique high-energy rock-and-soul live performances, with big grooves, snappy horn lines and catchy vocals from front-man Jimi Steele … the classic sounds of Australian pubrock with a unique brand of soul.
Since establishing, THE BAD DAD ORCHESTRA have gratefully featured on return festival billing across mainland Australia. 2025 saw the band’s first international five-show tour of Japan.
Critical review of the band’s 2024 studio album ”Makin’ Me Wild’ cements The Bad Dad Orchestra’s reputation as one of the best bands in Australia. This album is brilliant, but something tells me these guys take the energy up a notch when they’re in front of a crowd. Find out for yourself when Bad Dad Orchestra visits your hometown on their album launch tour’ (Lauren Katulka, Sound of Oz).