Kia ora, cobbers – and welcome back!
After last year’s ripper bash, the Down Under Fest is back for 2025 – and this time, we’re turning up the Kiwi vibes! From Aotearoa to the outback, it’s a trans-Tasman takeover at Munich’s Rindermarkt, proudly brought to you by the Munich Kangaroos and Munich Sessions.
We’ve got live tunes, top tucker, cold drinks, cracking dance acts, sport demos, and more laid-back good times than you can shake a sausage sizzle at. Whether you’re from the bush, the bay, or just curious about the Down Under spirit, you’ll feel right at home.
So grab your mates, dust off your jandals, and join us for a weekend full of heart, harmony and heaps of fun.
A big shoutout to our sponsors including Travel Essence, Ned Kelly’s Bar, Munich Kangaroos, Munich Sessions and Guinness, cos nothing says Downunder like … wait, Guinness? Sure, it’s not your typical Aussie drop, but we reckon even a pint of the black stuff goes down a treat when you’re dancing in your togs in the Rindermarkt fountain.
Chur bro – see you there!

Program
Friday 15th August
13:00 – Festival Opening
13:30 – Live music with Lucy Gallant
15:00 – Live music with The Funeral Band
16:00 – National Anthems
16:30 – Live music with Harmony Threesome
18:00 – Live music with Harmony Threesome
19:30 – Live music with Yudid
20:45 – Live music with Yudid
Saturday 16th August
11:00 – Live music with Disbanded
12:30 – Live music with Lucy Gallant
13:30 – Live music with Wolfi
15:00 – Live music with Wolfi
16:30 – Live music with Jolly Heap
18:00 – Live music with Jolly Heap
19:30 – Live music with The Prowlers
20:45 – Live music with The Prowlers
Sunday 17th August
11:00 – Live music with The Funeral Band
12:00 – Live music with Wolfi
13:45 – Live music with Paul Daly Band
15:00 – Live music with Paul Daly Band
17:15 – Live music with The Downunder Birds
18:45 – Live music with The Downunder Birds
20:00 – Festival Closing
The Downunder Birds
Get ready for a set that’s all meat, no filler. You’ll be dancin’, singin’ – maybe even chuckin’ a shoey (no promises).
The Prowlers
They’re the real deal – don’t miss ’em!
Paul Daly Band
From Eric Bogle ballads to bonafide bangers, these legends serve up some of the best covers this side of the equator. Huge thanks for frontin’ up once again, Paul and crew – we’re stoked to have you back!
Catch ’em Sundee arvo for a proper singalong.
Wolfi
These days, he’s based in Heidelberg, where he’s been belting out tunes to packed pubs with that smooth-as Kiwi charm. At the Fest, he’ll be lighting up the stage across the weekend – and giving us an intro to Māori culture along the way. If you’re lucky, you might catch him singing Ten Guitars – a true crowd-pleaser on the other side of the ditch.
He's stoked to be part of the Fest.
Lucy Gallant
Welcome back, Lucy!
The Waltzing Matildas
You might be wondering, "What the heck is Australian bush dancing?" This dance style has roots in Europe, brought Downunder by settlers, and soon took the whole country by storm, right into the deepest outback. It's designed so you can do the simple, energetic steps with a drink in one hand and your partner in the other.
Oh, and did we mention the Nutbush?
Back by Popular Demand – The Jolly Heap!
Expect a high-voltage mix of global rock icons and dancefloor bangers, including:
U2, Lenny Kravitz, Guns N' Roses, P!nk, Kings of Leon, Adele, The Darkness, The Killers, Bon Jovi, Green Day ... and heaps more!
They’ll have you moving like you’re at a Sunday sesh in Sydney or a rooftop gig in Wellington. So grab a cold one, kick off your jandals, and rock out with us — Downunder-style!
Jessie Graham
Hailing from New Zealand, Jessie studied music at Victoria University in Wellington and Auckland University. These days, she calls Laufen home — just a stone’s throw from Austria — and sings professionally in Salzburg, both in the opera chorus and as a soloist.
Jessie will be kicking off the Fest in style, belting out the New Zealand national anthem and a few more tunes to get the good vibes rolling. From concert halls to Kiwi classics — she’s got the pipes and the presence to make it magic.
Get ready to move, Yudid's in the house!
They mash up the classics with fresh hits, serving up a sound that'll have the whole crowd vibin’. Forget the daily grind—this is your Friday night soundtrack.
Bring your mates and your best dance moves. You will boogie. Guaranteed.
Disbanded
Harmony Threesome
Think smooth vocals, tight grooves, and tunes that’ll have you singing along like you’re at a backyard party in Byron Bay or Queenstown. Harmony Threesome bring the hits, the heart, and the harmonies – all you need to do is bring your dancing flip-flops.
The Funeral Band
Their setlist is stacked with legends: Leonard Cohen, John Lennon, George Harrison, Pink Floyd, Oasis, Sting, Lou Reed, and ol’ Blue Eyes himself – Frank Sinatra. And rumor has it there’s a few Aussie gems waiting in the wings. Maybe a bit of Frank Ifield yodeling, a nod to the Hawking Brothers, or a deep cut from “The Black Elvis” Roger Knox –if we’re lucky!
Heartfelt, unpretentious, and distinctly down-to-earth.
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