The VB Shed is one of the hottest venues on-site during the Show with a great
line-up of entertainment including live music and stage shows. 

Live music at The VB Shed will be going off with a festival line-up of Aussie talent
getting the party started everyday.  See some of the country’s chart toppers,
veterans and up-and-coming stars. 

NOVA will be serving up some fine acts at this year’s Show, with all the action
taking place in The VB Shed. No matter what your taste in music, there is
something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to catch
some of today’s hottest music acts.

Some other funky acts playing at this year's Show include...

Angie Contini
With a diverse background in music, dance, theatre, and cabaret, Angie Contini
is magical to watch on stage. With an impressive repertoire thatreflects the
forms of swing, blues, gospel, vaudeville and cabaret, Angie’s performances
always tell a story and treat her audience to a mesmerising show.

Angie Contini will be performing on:
Saturday 22 March at 12pm
Monday 24 March at 12pm
Friday 28 march at 12pm

Brett Hunt
Acoustic, blues/roots artist armed with a guitar harmonica and stomp box
but most of all a wonderfully talented singer songwriter.  Brett has supported
Taj Mahal, Bela Fleck and Dr John.  While doing shows with John Butler,
The Badloves and Jimmy Barnes.

"Brett like many quality singer songwriters, is witty articulate and intuitive,
with the ability to deftly probe emotional layers. But he is also full bodied and
robust."
Glenn A Baker

Brett will be performing on:
Monday 24 March at 2.30pm and 4.30pm
Friday 28 March at 6.45pm
Monday 31 March at 6.45pm

Double Yum Funk Club
Dedicated to delighting your eardrums, in a world of sonic possibility DYFC
represents the height of aural pleasure incorporating electronic beats with
the freshest live saxophone and percussion.

Double Yum Funk Club are performing on:
Sunday 23 March at 8pm

Foxx on Fire
These psychedelic indie musicians will tear up the stage at the Show with
their impressive live rock act. Hailing from Melbourne, Foxx on Fire dishes
up Brit-Pop inspired sounds that are sure to have you singing (and jumping)
along in the aisles!

Foxx on Fire will be performing on:
Sunday 23 March at 4.30pm

Jak Housden
Electric guitarist, Jak Housden, has had an impressive career with some
stellar Australian bands including The Badloves and currently The Whitlams.
Don’t miss this consummate musician playing solo at the Show.

Jak Housden is performing on:
Sunday 23 March at 2.30pm

John Morrison
Delighting audiences for over 25 years, John is a consummate entertainer.
With credits including the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games’ Opening Ceremony
and various international festivals, this big band act is guaranteed to deliver
a fantastic performance at the Show, so don’t miss out. You can also catch
John and his Swing City Big Band in the NSW Seniors Card Concerts, in the
Big Top Amphitheatre from 10am and 1pm, on Tuesday 25 and Wednesday
26 March.

John Morrison will be performing on:
Sunday 23 March at 12pm

Los Tres Monos
A stunning fusion of Flamenco and afro beats featuring Curt Argent
(groove locked acoustic bass), Jeff Argent (finger dancing cajon/djembe)
and Will Henderson (flamenco fury guitar).

Los Tres Monos are performing on:
Saturday 22 March at 2.30pm and 4.30pm
Tuesday 25 March at 6.45pm

Malone
Treat yourself to Malone’s original, jazz-styled, melody-based
compositions and soulful versions of carefully selected popular songs.
Their performances feature entertaining and charismatic vocal delivery
accompanied by a combination of acoustic and electric guitars,
mandolin, double bass, percussion and backing vocals.

Malone will be performing on:
Thursday 20 March 12pm
Friday 21 March at 12pm       

Method
Method are an Australian acoustic duo with a loyal fan base that can’t get
enough of their original roots/folk rock music. Their high-energy live shows
combine acoustic guitar, drums and vocals, and an evident passion for
songwriting. Method’s new album is due to be released in 2008. Be sure
to come and enjoy this great act of quality music.

Method are performing on:
25, 26, 27, 28 & 31 March and 1 & 2 April at 2.30pm
27, 28 & 31 March and 1 & 2 April at 4.30pm

Snez
This award-winner performer will move you with her soulful performances
of original songs and covers of well-known classics. Snez is a charismatic
performer that is sure to entertain and amaze her audience with her
undeniable talent.

Snez will be performing on:
Monday 31 March 8pm
Wednesday 2 April at 6.45pm

Souljar
Finish your day off in style with the funky and stylish grooves of Souljar.
Playing the best in funk, soul and RnB, this is Sydney's premier party band.

Souljar are performing on:
Saturday 22 March at 8pm
Friday 28 March at 8pm
Monday 31 March at 9pm
Tuesday 1 April at 8pm

The Dirty Carpet Disco Band
Headed by funk master Michael Wheatley, The Dirty Carpet Disco Band
brings together some of Sydney's finest musicians and always brings the
funk.

The Dirty Carpet Disco Band are performing on:
Tuesday 25 March at 8pm
Tuesday 26 March at 8pm

The Hands
The Hands formed out of a mutual love of classic soul, with their
all-originalrepertoire designed to reinvent the genre of soul music in
the modern context. Their debut album, ‘Live and Breathe’ delivers a
distinct modern feel with undertones of bands from the halcyon days.

"Duelling keyboards, soul originals with the swagger and the spirit of
Donny Hathaway"
Tim Freedman, The Whitlams

 The Hands will be performing on:
Saturday 22 March at 6.45pm

The Organ Donors
An all-star band of musicians that are normally side men to the stars of big
music acts, have come together to form a band of their own. Playing only
the music they enjoy, their emotion, enthusiasm and funtranslates straight
to the audience. Their original tunes are a style that could be described as a combination of organ groove, surf music, spy music and psychedelica, using
mainly vintage instruments for the sounds of the 60’s and 70’s organ combos.

 The Organ Donors are performing on:
Sunday 23 March at 6.45pm
Saturday 29 March at 12pm

The Ray Mann Three
A three-piece soul/groove/funk act , The Ray Mann Three will be sitting,
jamming and sketching with soulful strokes; inhabiting a world of their
own, but inviting you to visit - and maybe stay a while. This act is all soul,
live and intimate.

"Urban, neo-soul, a dash of funk, lots of spunk with a truly fresh spirit... The
Ray Mann Three have the ability to propel you into a higher sphere allowing
your soul and intellect to waltz into the lofty clouds of the unique." 
Drum Media

The Ray Mann Three are performing on:
Thursday 20 March at 2.30pm and 4.30pm
Tuesday 1 April at 6.45pm

The Sousaphonics
This colourful, concert-quality small brass group is jazz entertainment at
its brassiest best! These premium performers deliver quality music with
outstanding character, flavour and brassy, woody tones. 

The Sousaphonics will be performing on:
Wednesday 26 March at 12pm
Thursday 27 March at 12pm

The Tracks
A three-piece roots/reggae/blues act featuring one time Bluebottle Kiss
member, Simon Fuhrer.

The Tracks are performing on:
Friday 21 March at 2.30pm and 4.30pm
Wednesday 26 March at 6.45pm

Watussi
One of Sydney’s most popular live bands, Watussi is known for its
charismatic performances. The mix of Afro-Caribbean percussion
with raw, rock guitar riffs and thumping bass gives Watussi a unique
sound and edge that defines the live reputation captured on their first
release.

Watussi (pronounced: WAH-too-SEE) is slang meaning 'the most
handsome man at the party'. Their debut LP is a deliciously rich snapshot
of Australian multiculturalism, featuring tracks in English, Spanish and
French as well as fusing styles as diverse as Rock, Funk, and Reggae
throughout the fourteen track album.

"Sydney band Watussi is a prime example of what it takes to make it in the
Australian music industry."
The Sunday Telegraph

"..it's not just a party, it's a Watussi party!"
Drum Media

"The love children of Lenny Kravitz, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and
Ozomatli..."
inthemix.com.au

Watussi are performing on:
Thursday 20 March at 6.45pm
Friday 21 March at 9pm
Sunday 30 March at 8pm

Zoe & The Buttercups
With bassist Zoe Hauptmann at the helm, Zoe & The Buttercups blend
an eclectic mix of jazz, rock and bluegrass that delivers a unique spin on
hoe-down, toe-tapping tunes. This original act is well-worth a look at the Show.

Zoe & The Buttercups will be performing on:
Tuesday 25 march at 12pm
Monday 31 march at 12pm
Tuesday 1 April at 12pm