Peats Ridge Sustainable Arts and Music Festival today announces a massive 26 new acts to their already bulging festival line up.

Revived American rocker and master lyricist, Jim Ward, world breaking Canadian band Yukon Blonde, Melbourne band of the moment - Aria Award nominated Oh Mercy, hot Aussie favourite - Canyons, and bursting local act New Navy are among the newly announced.

62 acts are now confirmed to play the Festival, spanning the gamut of musical interests and tastes, with 48 local acts and 14 internationals. Without further ado here are the new acts:

Jim Ward
Eagle and the Worm
Yukon Blonde
Canyons
Oh Mercy
Ball Park Music
Kings Cannons
Busby Marou
New Navy
Dubmarine
Yeshe
Nantes
Inland Sea
Pigeon
The Rescue Ships
Cameras
Sleepmakeswaves
The Liberators
Oliver Tank
Rufus
Scott Melis
Richard Cuthbert
Sam Shinazzi
Los Capitanes
Steve Smyth
I Am Apollo

Festival Director Matt Grant feels delighted Peats Ridge is shaping up to be one of Australia’s hottest New Years tickets.

“We’ve got a great eclectic line-up of music from musicians and bands of the moment, those soon to break, and others you may not have heard of, but that I know our fans will love,” he says.

“With more announcements to be made, including (incredibly) more new artists, Peats Ridge renowned arts and cultural program, sustainability program and children’s festival for music lovers with kids, fun and surprises still await.”

Peats Ridge has helped launch some of Australia’s greatest music sensations - Angus & Julia Stone, The Temper Trap, Kate Miller-Heidke, Washington, Cloud Control and more.

Join the 10,000 music fans a day heading down to catch the latest and greatest music headline makers from around Australia and the world. Grab tickets soon, as this year promises to be huge from www.peatsridgefestival.com.au ($320 for adult season pass).