If that sounds unappealing, you’re right. Kitty Litter have been together for four years, have played five hundred shows, and have one fan. One.

One fateful day Kitty Litter take the stage to be greeted by a sold-out audience… of small children. It turns out their furious protest song “Bananaland” has accidently become a hit on the kids’ music charts!

Is Kitty Litter destined to become the next Wiggles? Spoiler: yes. And it’s our total delight as the audience to witness them rail against this destiny. Do they allow themselves to be consumed with the notion of ‘selling out’ or do they buy into their accidental ‘kids’ band’ fame?

And whilst we’re on the topic… if you think you’re coming to a show for kids, think again. The Kitty Litter to kids’ band journey is a rollercoaster romp full of heart, music, comedy, pathos and lovable characters… with plenty of ‘choice’ words and cheeky ‘adult-friendly’ content thrown in to make this unlike any musical you’ve seen before.

BANANALAND is a celebration of the glorious absurdity of following an impossible dream, featuring a knockout score by Kate Miller-Heidke and her collaborator Keir Nuttall – the award-winning song writing team behind Muriel’s Wedding The Musical and multiple platinum selling albums.

It is directed by industry giant Simon Phillips, internationally renowned for his work on large-scale musicals including Priscilla Queen of the Desert, and Ladies in Black and famed for his stunning visual style and innovative staging.

Bananaland
16 September 1 October 2023
QPAC, Brisbane
www.qpac.com.au

Festival Director Richie Eyles said the 2019 festival program would have broad appeal including top Australian acts, exciting emerging artists and quality internationals.

“We always try to curate a line-up to please a range of musical pallets from our Australian headliners like Missy Higgins and The Cat Empire, to our international guests like Turkuaz and Prince’s New Power Generation”.

Australia’s own 2019 Eurovision contestant Kate Miller-Heidke will grace the stage with her operatic, angelic voice and supported by a string quartet.

Continuing to celebrate their 30th Anniversary, The Church will be returning to Australia from a year-long tour across the USA and Europe to enjoy our beautiful Sunshine Coast.

Backing band for Prince for more than a decade, the New Power Generation (NPG) return to Australia for two exclusive shows at CMF.  In a celebration of Prince and his music, NPG’s performance has been curated to honour their boss, their mentor and his music.

Australian Hip Hop will get a run with the Resin Dogs, and the highly energetic, The Cat Empire who were a festival hit in 2016, return this year with an all new album “Stolen Diamonds” to play live, along with their hits.

Famed as a child prodigy, Nathan Cavaleri had performed with BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Albert Collines by the time he was 12!  He joins the CMF line up along with ARIA award winners Missy Higgins and Ben Lee both returning to CMF for the second time by popular demand.

Powerful front women Suzie DeMarchi and Sara McLeod will rock the crowds with The Baby Animals and The Superjesus.

Performing together on stage, Wendy Matthews & Grace Knight present ‘We’re Going To Graceland – The Songs of Simon & Garfunkel.’ Taking you on an unforgettable journey across the many hits and crowd favourites of one of the world’s greatest living songwriters, Paul Simon as well as over 3-decades of their own personal classics.

Award winning, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Harts, presents a special live show – Harts plays Hendrix – a performance celebrating the musical legacy of Jimi Hendrix.

Tickets to this year’s festival are on sale with CMF first release tickets already sold out.

Caloundra Music Festival 2019
Friday October 04 2019 ‐ Monday October 07 2019
Kings Beach Park, De Vene Avenue, Caloundra
www.caloundramusicfestival.com