Our Carnival Day line-up will include…
BEC SANDRIDGE
Discovering Bec Sandridge feels like being let in on a secret. A queer-pop shapeshifter with sharp angles, step-down black-and-white hair, and a voice somewhere between David Byrne and Kate Bush, Sandridge has been bending pop into performance art for over a decade. Her new single Always A Fan—co-produced with Nick Zaharias (MAY-A, The Buoys)—is the first from her upcoming album Happy Futures, featuring collaborators like Tony Buchen (G Flip, Smashing Pumpkins), Dave Jenkins Jr (Daniel Johns, Vera Blue, and Grammy-winner Cian Riordan (St Vincent, Lana Del Rey).
She’s supported Mitski, St. Vincent, Tegan and Sara, Ladyhawke, Kimbra, Yungblud; played Reeperbahn, World Pride, Falls Festival; and appeared on The L Word, Q+A, and at Sydney Opera House. Sandridge’s bold blend of theatre, fuzz pedals, and queer angst earned her Triple J rotation, an ISC finalist nod, and a sold-out 2024 Great Southern Nights show—the first in the series to do so.
Pop—bent, broken, and reassembled into something radically her own.
Self made, Self Obsessed, Trans Princess Pop Star Lou Baby is bringing her imagination to life, stepping out of her own perfect animated world to share her magic with this one! The princess of pink is super excited to bring her music filled with messages of self love (to the absolute extreme) to the OUT in the OPEN Festival stage, accompanied by her infamous army of Dora dolls that she loves more than anything! Get ready for the ultimate lesson in perfection and pride from Lou Baby, the one and only!
Kaitlyn Martin is an 18-year-old singer-songwriter from Shepparton, Victoria, whose soulful voice and heartfelt performances have been capturing audiences across the Goulburn Valley.
In 2024, Kaitlyn stepped onto The Voice Australia stage for Season 13, turning three chairs with her performance of somewhere over the rainbow by Judy garland. Choosing international superstar Adam Lambert as her coach, she showcased not only her vocal talent but also her authenticity and love for connecting through music.
Kaitlyn can be found gigging around the GV, sharing her original songs and powerful covers with local audiences. Songwriting and performing aren’t just hobbies for Kaitlyn, they’re her passion and purpose.
Scarlet Dahlias are a grunge/dream pop duo who are playing their first shows during Out In the Open Festival, 2024. Ash (they/them) plays guitar and sings, Evey (she/her) plays drums and sings occasionally. It’s like queer White Stripes but sadder. Some folks say the songs kinda sound like Neil Young or Mazzy Star. You decide – come see for yourself!
Scarlet Dahlias have been slowly writing and recording music for nearly two years but they’ve never played live. They’ve released a four track demo called “mercury rx” that is available on all streaming platforms and finally, they are excited to bring their unique blend of noisy ethereal pop to local Out in the Open audiences.
Ash is a school teacher and Evey runs an op shop. On weekends, they play music and call themselves Scarlet Dahlias.
@scarletdahlias
…and more! Stay tuned!
