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Peter Garrett Joins Lineup for Clearly Music, Art & Wellness Festival

August 9, 2023

Kiama’s new Clearly Music, Art & Wellness Festival has added another Australian music notable to its inaugural lineup. Former Midnight Oil frontperson Peter Garrett will dip into his solo discography for a performance backed by his band, The Alter Egos.

Garrett was previously announced as keynote speaker for Clearer Workshop, which is happening one day prior to the music, art and wellness festival. Garrett & the Alter Egos join the likes of singer-songwriter Xavier Rudd and garage rockers Skegss on Clearly’s live music lineup.

Peter Garrett – ‘It Still Matters’

Clearly is happening on Saturday, 11th November at Kiama Showgrounds. The lineup also features Ruby Fields, Gretta Ray, Tyne-James Organ, Big Twisty & the Funknasty, Hope D, Emily Wurramara, Stevan, Gully Days and Double Barrel and the Polymics. Clearer Workshop will set up in The Pavilion Kiama on Friday, 10th November

The workshop seeks to provide career advice for live performers, songwriters, producers, and DJs. Garrett will deliver the keynote speech, drawing on his five decades of music industry experience. The likes of Michael Chugg, Rolling Stone Australia’s Poppy Reid, triple j’s Ash McGregor and Kaylie Akinci, and Chris Sheppard and Steph Mrmacoski of Untitled Group will engage in discussions throughout the day.