Fri 19th June 2026
Program 2026
The Sheyana Band
The Sheyana Band draw on blues, soul and roots influences, blending them with country pop and rock. Their performances are driven by powerhouse vocals, strong musicianship and heartfelt songwriting, delivering a sound that is both energetic and emotionally resonant.
Music
Saree Salter
Saree Salter is a songstress known for uncut and honest songwriting. Her vulnerable narratives reflect the full range of human experience, and her original music has captivated audiences across Tasmania. Her intimate performances draw listeners into songs shaped by reflection, feeling and lived experience.
Music
The Semaphore Singers
The Semaphore Singers are a community choir bringing together voices from George Town, Low Head and Hillwood. Their repertoire spans folk, pop and traditional songs, performed with warmth, humour and a strong sense of connection to place.
Music
Pete Cornelius
Pete Cornelius is a guitarist and vocalist whose style blends blues, funky grooves, soulful melodies and Americana. Performing with a full band, he brings original songwriting and exceptional, award-winning musicianship to the stage.
Music
Oscar O’Shea
Oscar O’Shea is a singer songwriter whose folk-based music is grounded in storytelling and emotional nuance. His work explores personal relationships and the complexities of change, carried by a charismatic stage presence that draws audiences in.
Music
The Northside Rollers
The Northside Rollers are sister band to The Southside Steppers, Tasmania’s premier street band. With roving brass and percussion, they create a New Orleans inspired street party atmosphere, moving between funk, pop, RnB and soul, whether on stage or in motion. POP-UP 7:45pm & 8:45pm
Music
The Embers
The Embers are known for their high tempo live show, blending reggae, funk, dance and pop into a sound that draws diverse audiences together. Their energetic, genre-spanning performances deliver original and infectious music.
Music
Awaken: Darryl Rogers
Awaken illuminates the slumbering landscape, using projection mapping to dance across Regent Square's grand treescape. As the solstice turns, light breathes life into new branches, the earth stirs. This immersive transformation celebrates the sun's return, inviting viewers to witness the vibrant awakening of a new season.
Arts
Captain O’Brien’s Craic
Captain O’Brien’s Craic are a punk pop outfit charged with the fiery spirit of traditional Irish and Celtic music. Their sound combines raw energy with spirited melodies, delivering a high energy performance built for a good time.
Music
Solstice in the Square is supported by the Tasmanian Government through Events Tasmania