The Goldhearts, Kristy Apps + the perfect storm, The Salty Sirens

The Goldhearts
Veterans of the Brisbane/Gold Coast indie scene, The Goldhearts bring dynamic indie pop energy and melodic grit informed by decades of experience. Formed by members of the influential Brisbane band Dream Poppies, they fuse ’90s-inclined indie hooks with contemporary punch, building a sound that draws on their collective history of songwriting and touring. Their releases and live shows reflect resilience and camaraderie, carrying forward the DIY ethos of earlier Brisbane indie circles into today’s landscape.

Kristy Apps
A strong and expressive voice on the Queensland music circuit, Kristy Apps blends roots, rock and indie sensibilities with lyrics that land with real emotional weight. Known locally for her commanding stage presence and soulful delivery, Apps has showcased work from multiple albums around Brisbane and beyond, consistently earning praise for her powerful performances and storytelling. Her music channels lived experience with a grounded, personal approach that resonates long after the set ends. Kristy’s has been on a “being mum” hiatus so fans will be ready for this show along with her band The Perfect Storm and a lot of new songs inspired by her recent life events will be presented for the first time.

The Salty Sirens
Emerging from Brisbane’s folk and DIY scene, The Salty Sirens are a queer folk duo (Kristy Capstanfield and Elyse Fishpatrick) who reimagine traditional sea shanties and nautical song forms through a modern, queer lens. Since 2019 they’ve grown a following with their harmonies, accordion-driven arrangements and playful, defiant spirit — often hosting community-centric Shanty Club events around Meanjin/Brisbane. Their performances blend storytelling, humour and heartfelt connection, staking space for queer joy and collective noise in the folk world.