Music Line-Up
MARIA FORDE
The Queen of the Koroit Irish Festival, the one and only Maria Forde, will be back in 2023. How lucky are we to have such an esteemed performer who loves coming to Koroit so much.
CLADDAGH
What a coup for the Koroit Irish Festival, recruiting Claddagh for the 2023 event. Considered one of the best Irish-Australian live acts in the country, Claddagh specialises in Sing-Alongs and can't wait to get Koroit in full voice.
CHRISTINE AYRES SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING
The Christine Ayres School of Irish Dancing will return to the Koroit Irish Festival in 2023. This world championship winning collection of dancers have helped take our festival to the next level and they are excited to be back.
THE FERRITERS
The Ferriters have quickly established themselves as one of the best Irish-Australian bands in the country. So how lucky are we that they love the Koroit Irish Festival and are coming back for 2023.
ALMA ROAD
The Koroit Irish Festival has prided itself on discovering the best young Irish-Australian bands, and we think we have done it again with Alma Road. This impressive outfit from Melbourne will make their Koroit debut in 2023 and we can't wait.
OLD MELBOURNE ROAD
If you love rockin' along to the Irish classics, this is the band for you. Old Melbourne Road always put on a high-energy live show and are as keen as ever to get back to Koroit.
SIONNACH RUA GREAT IRISH SONG BOOK
Get set for the Koroit Irish Festival debut of the Sionnach Rua Great Irish Song Book. This will be an experience all lovers of Irish music will remember for many days, as the skill of this acclaimed act takes us back to Ireland itself.
APOLLINE
Fresh from some brilliant shows at the Port Fairy Folk Festival, the very talented Apolline will be making their Koroit Irish Festival debut in 2023.
THE SEISIUN
A collection of the best traditional Irish musicians in the country. The Seisiun will truly bring Ireland to Koroit, playing the music they love with unbridled passion.
TREV, MEL & MICK
This talented trio has created something very special for each Koroit Irish Festival. At 5pm at the Commercial Hotel, Trev, Mel & Mick perform their famous Sing-Along By The Bar. You just can't miss this.
THE RUMMAGERS
A brilliant outfit that has a great Irish music set well and truly sorted out. If you like a show with plenty of energy and skill, this is one you have to see.
MACCRIMMIN
This act has the extraordinary Rhys Crimmin in full flight. A Koroit favourite, MacCrimmin knows how to get the crowd in the palm of his hand and keep them there.
O'SHEA-RYAN ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE
The dazzling feet of these magnificent dancers are ready to light up the main street of Koroit with their considerable skill and enthusiasm.
JOHNNY ANSCOMBE & THE RUBBER BAND
Our 2023 Koroit Irish Festival Artist of the Year. This amazing band of musicians have been playing at the Koroit Irish Festival since it first began in 1997. They just keep getting better each year.
