DJ Dean

Dean Riot is a vintage music DJ, specialising in 1920s-1970s styles. After being exposed to this era music while taking dance classes at age 10, he was first introduced to DJ work at age 15 during a dance contest. He has been playing at and hosting events ever since. His passion has extended to clothes, if he’s not behind the decks or on the dancefloor you’ll find him regularly hunting through vintage stores for original threads!

Saturday 25 Oct, from 9:00 am, The Entrance Social Hub Stage

DJ George Galea

DJ George ‘Houndog’ Galea has been a fixture in the entertainment industry since 1976. Aside from DJing, George is also a professional compare, announcer, and Rock N Roll Dancer, Teacher/Instructor and one of the Founding Members Of The United Rockabilly And Rock n Roll Federation Of Australia. His energetic personality and collection of classic hits transport audiences back to The Happy Days Of Rock N Roll.

Friday 24 Oct, from 11:00 am, Waterfront Stage
Saturday 25 Oct, from 9:00 am, Waterfront Stage
Sunday 26 Oct, from 8.30 am, Memorial Park Stage

DJ The Kid Glenn London

DJ The Kid Glenn London has been part of the Jive A Boogie DJ Service Team and Sydney’s Live Rock n Roll Entertainment Agency Since 1995.

The Kid’s Talents as a Rock n Roll DJ need to be seen as his style is always Vibrant, Explosive and full of Energy. Rock n Roll and is not just a Job but a Passion, His Knowledge of 50’s & 60’s and The Classic Hits from the 70’s are second to none. Glenn’s Objective as a Professional DJ is to keep people On the Dance

Floor all Night as he Play’s all The Old Favourites form the 50’s & 60’s and 70’s with announcing the Tunes as we say in the Industry The Old School Way!

Sunday 26 Oct, from 9:00 am, The Entrance Social Hub Stage

Swing-A-Billy-Ray DJ

With over 30 years of experience, Swing-A-Billy Ray Keepence is a DJ, emcee, and swing dancer who knows how to get the party started! Covering 1920s to 1980s hits, with a heavy focus on swing, blues, rockabilly, and rhythm & blues from the ‘40s, ‘50s, and ‘60s, Ray’s sets are a vibrant mix of high-energy classics and rare vintage gems. A festival favourite, Ray made history as the first Australian DJ to play at Viva Las Vegas and continues to be in high demand across Australia’s nostalgia festival, music events and dance scenes.

Friday 24 Oct, from 4:30 pm, Chrome After Dark Memorial Park Stage 
Saturday 25 Oct, from 10:00 am, DJ Stage
Sunday 26 Oct, from 10:00 am, DJ Stage

DJ Vinnie

Robert Vincent (DJ “Vinnie”) has been working as a DJ for more than 19 years in clubs for dance nights, band support, and private functions. One of Robert’s special skills is reading a crowd and keeping the music and dancing going.

Robert has supplied music on the main stage at Chromefest since its inception in 2009.

Friday 24 Oct, from 10:00 am, Memorial Park Stage
Saturday 25 Oct, from 8:30am, Memorial Park Stage
Sunday 26 Oct, from 9:00 am, Waterfront Stage

Elvis by Anthony Petrucci

Elvis by Anthony Petrucci showcases a newly formatted concept focusing on Elvis Presley’s career from his humble beginnings right up to his 70’s hits.  Accompanied by a live band, the show includes a lot of Elvis’ major hits and there will be some special surprises for the die-hard fans. A show not to be missed for any Elvis Presley fan or any music fan to put it simple! 

Anthony sure has the voice, looks and presence of Elvis! He also relates well with the audience and is a wonderful showman!

Saturday 25 Oct, Saturday Night Jive, Mingara Recreation Club

The Flattrakkers

The Flattrakkers are a High Octane Rockabilly band who have been rocking the Nostalgia scene for over 21 years. They have established themselves as one of Australia’s most popular Rockabilly bands, headlining and playing all the Major Festivals and venues in almost every state as well as parts of New Zealand. With 5 great albums released to date and a Spotify audience over 58,000 across 70 countries, The Flattrakkers are a very popular, high energy, crowd pleasing band. 
It’s been said, if you aren’t tapping your feet, check your pulse.

Friday 24 Oct, 7:00 pm – 7.45 pm, and 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm with The Hellcat III, Chrome After Dark Memorial Park Stage

The Hellcat III

Hailing from the Central Coast, NSW, The Hellcat III is a dynamic trio that seamlessly
blends Neo Rockabilly, Rock ‘n’ Roll, and Surf Guitar into an engaging and high-energy live experience. With a lineup featuring Guitar, Double Bass, and Drums, The Hellcat III delivers a tight, rhythm-driven sound that is both powerful and engaging.

For those seeking a high-calibre rockabilly experience, The Hellcat III continues to set
the standard, leaving audiences entertained and eager for more.

Friday 24 Oct, 6.00 pm – 6.45 pm, and 8.00 pm – 9.00 pm with The Flattrakkers, Chrome After Dark Memorial Park Stage

The Hitmakers 4

Get ready to Boogie and Rock n Roll with The Hit Makers 4 a Dynamic 4-piece band playing all your favourite classic hits, from Bill Haley, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, The Beatles and more. 

The dance floor will be Rocking as you are guaranteed top shelf entertainment experience with the best of the best in the Rock n Roll Industry.

Friday 24 Oct, from 11:00 am, George Galea’s Rock n’ Roll Party, Waterfront Stage

Lance Lipinsky & The Lovers

Hailing from the USA, Texas’ Lance Lipinsky preserves American roots genres as a songwriter and unforgettable live entertainer with show-stopping boogie woogie piano antics with his band the Lovers. Lance & the Lovers is influenced by the Atomic mid-century birth of Rock & Roll era of the 1950s and early 60’s.

Saturday 25 Oct, Saturday Night Jive, Mingara

Sunday 26 Oct, from 12:30 pm, Memorial Park Stage

Matchbox Band

Established in 2010, Matchbox has become a crowd favourite on the busy rock and roll circuit. Matchbox are a dynamic five-piece band comprising members with decades of experience.  Their song list includes popular hits from idols such as Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson, Fats Domino, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Beatles, The Mavericks and many more.

The band is dedicated to keeping 50’s 60’s rock and roll alive and is guaranteed to entertain and keep you dancing.

Sunday 26 Oct, 9:30 am, The Entrance Social Hub Stage

Mescalero

The Steve Edmonds Band – Mescalero have wowed audiences across the country with their high-energy brand of funky blues, roots/rock.
Steve dazzles his audiences on every level – chops, soul, intensity, songs and the ability to deliver exciting live performances.
Steve’s passion, together with hard work and talent, has steadily amassed a large following on the East Coast of Australia.

Saturday 25 Oct, 11:00 am – 2:30 pm, ChromeBar

Nic & His Hipshots

Nic & his Hipshots are an authentic 1950s Rock n Roll 4 piece band playing traditional 1950s rock n roll, rockabilly and country-western – Tipping their hat to likes of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, Gene Vincent, Bo Diddley, Carl Perkins and Charlie Feathers amongst many more.

Together they bring an authentic roots music experience that leaves a lasting impression on audiences wherever they go.

Sunday 26 Oct, from 9:30am, Waterfront Stage

Rave On

RAVE ON generate excitement and energy with their passion and enthusiasm everywhere they perform. They are a professional, extremely talented, tight unit with one goal, “to please the crowd”.

If you love Rock ‘n’ Roll, if you love to dance if you just love to be entertained, you’ll
love the music of, the fun of, and dancing to this five-piece dance band, that
specialise in good time Rock & Roll

Saturday 25 Oct, from 9:00 am, Memorial Park Stage

Rockin Express

“Hey Baby” Guy (Gejtu), Rhythm Guitarist and Vocalist – Being the jovial guy he is, Guy can’t help but cause a stir with the audience on stage.
“Little Charlie”, Drummer and Vocalist – Keeps that solid consistent beat so you can enjoy the dance process.
Manny, Guitarist & Vocalist – Manny contributes with vocals and that Rock N Roll guitar sound.
“Boom Mark”, Slap Bass & Vocalist – Mark has played in numerous bands and has been swayed towards Rock n Roll.
Tony “the horn”, Saxophone, Harmonica and Vocalist – His lean towards a growling Rock N Roll Sax sound has established a place in the original Be Bops.

Saturday 25 Oct, from 9:30am, Waterfront Stage

Ross and the Wildest

Melbourne-based Ross & The Wildest, formerly known as Ross & the Wild Boys, are famed for performing at rock ‘n’ roll and rockabilly festivals all around Australia and overseas in Los Angeles.

Only a short time ago, the boys hit the iconic Viva Las Vegas 2019, performing at the Rockabilly Weekender. Not long after in 2020, they then went on to record their first album in the City of Angels.

Saturday 25 Oct, from 2:15 pm, Memorial Park Stage

Slim Gritty

The Slim Gritty Band perform an upbeat uplifting mix of original and classic Rock n Roll/ Rockabilly & Roots R&B tunes, with an emphasis of keeping both the listening and dancing audiences happy.

Slim AKA Tim Collett whom the band is built around has a rich heritage, being the founding member of iconic act the Convertibles and also when not performing with Slim Gritty, still performs with the amazing ‘A Band Called Twang’   Slim in various line-ups is no stranger to gigs and festivals both here in Australia and Internationally.

Sunday 26 Oct, from 9:00 am, Memorial Park Stage

Slim Holloway & The Unsung Heroes

Sydney-based ‘Slim Holloway & The Unsung Heroes’ bring you a fine selection of rock ‘n’ roll and Americana from the 40s-60s, as well as original music in those traditions. The band is defined by the three-octave wailing and crooning of frontman, Mischa Vickas (Slim Holloway), the versatile electric guitar of Stefan Leary, the iconic coffin-shaped double bass of Marcio Maestrelli, and the relentless drive of drummer, Lauro Santos. You can also listen to their single, ‘You broke my heart before I met you’ on all streaming platforms.

Saturday 25 Oct, from 9.30 am, The Entrance Social Hub Stage

Sydney Swing Katz

The Sydney Swing Katz are recognized as Australia’s premier and most renowned dance troupe, specialising in classic vintage dance styles from the 1920s to the 1950s.

The Sydney Swing Katz will be roving throughout the event site across the weekend, and you can catch their performances on stage at the below times.

Saturday 25 Oct, 11:00 am – 11:30 am, Memorial Park stage
Sunday 26 Oct, 11:45 am – 12:15 pm, Memorial Park Stage
Sunday 26 Oct, 1.30 pm – 2.00 pm, Waterfront stage

Wes Pudsey’s Radium Club Trio

Singer, guitarist and composer Wes Pudsey first jumped and jived his way around the Harbour City with the original Radium Club Hepsters close to two decades ago now.

Now, with the aid of renowned saxophonist Nathan Henshaw and bass maestro Arthur Taylor, Wes has put together a catalogue of the great songs and tunes of the swing era, including classics such as Sinatra’s I’ve Got You Under My Skin and Night and Day, Duke Ellington’s Don’t Get Around Much Anymore, Bobby Darin’s Beyond the Sea and Mack the Knife, and of course Cab Calloway’s legendary Minnie the Moocher.

Friday 24 Oct, from 12:00 pm, Memorial Park Stage