Heartbeats Festival Program

10.30am

Festival Opens
HeartBeats Festival Stage kicks off at 10.30am with a full day of live music, the beating heart of Lismore.

 

10.30am – 11.00am

Soul Good Band

Groove into the afternoon with the Soul Good Band, delivering feel‑good rhythms on the HeartBeats Stage.

 

11.30am – 12.00pm

Savage Cabbage - Evans Head School

Savage Cabbage takes to the HeartBeats Stage with uplifting performances showcasing young Northern Rivers performers.

 

12.15pm – 12.45pm

Maccas Music

Maccas Music brings energy and fun to the HeartBeats Stage, highlighting emerging local musicians.

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1.00pm – 1.30 pm

Living School Band

Living School opens the HeartBeats Stage with joyful student performances celebrating creativity, community and local talent.

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2.00pm – 2.45pm

YJO

YJO delivers a dynamic set, showcasing impressive young musicianship as the festival builds into the evening.

 

3.00 - 3.30pm

ZAM

ZAM brings bold sounds and infectious energy to the HeartBeats Festival Stage mid‑afternoon.

 

3.45pm

Welcome – Friends & Jarjums

A special Welcome and Acknowledgement of Country led by Friends & Jarjums, celebrating culture, connection and community.

 

4.00pm – 4.45pm

The Sea Benz

The Sea Benz bring rich sound and relaxed festival vibes to the HeartBeats Stage at sunset.
 

5.15pm – 6.00pm

The HopUps

​The HopUps lift the tempo with crowd‑pleasing tunes and high‑energy performance on the HeartBeats Stage.

 

Emily Lubitz Band set up and sound check

 

7.30pm – 8.30pm

Emily Lubitz and Band

Headliner Emily Lubitz and Band light up the HeartBeats Stage with a powerful, soulful evening performance.

 

9.00pm –10.00pm

Kwazi Bruni - Brazilian Big Band

​Close the night dancing with Kwazi Bruni’s Brazilian Big Band — a vibrant, high‑energy finale on the HeartBeats Stage.​​​​