Northeast Arnhem Land surf rock legends King Stingray will perform at this year’s Queenscliff Music Festival from the 28th to 30h November, joining the likes of Thelma Plum, The Preatures, The Waifs, Donovan Frankenreiter and Mama Kin Spender to name a few.
New lead singer – Yolŋu man Ngalakan Wanambi has been touring with King Stingray for most of the year, including their tour of the United States, and has officially stepped in as the new singer of the band.
The lads spoke to The Write Drop for our At The Bar series.
MY CITY
Brisbane. There’s a great independent music scene and it’s a small city easy to navigate.
FAVOURITE FOOD MEMORY
Homelands Chicken backstage catering in Athens.
FAVOURITE BAR
The Napier in Melbourne; always a Guinness.
DRINK THAT DESCRIBES YOU
Protein fruit smoothie.
BEST HANGOVER CURE
Going for a surf the next day.
BEST INTERSTATE BAR
The Australian Ballina; a great local that serves good food and has live music.
OVERSEAS BAR
Casino El Camino in Austin Texas.
FAVOURITE WINERY
We played a few wineries for the 2023 Grapevine Gathering at Rochford Estate in Coldstream, Sirromet Wines in Mount Cotton QLD, Sandalford Wines in Caversham WA, Hope Estate in Pokolbin (NSW), and Serafino Wines in McLaren Vale (SA). All were great go visit them.
NEXT DESTINATION
Queenscliff Music Festival.
WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM YOUR SHOWS IN QUEENSCLIFF?
This will be the first King Stingray show playing all the hits and showcasing some new material. It’ll be a mix of psychedelic jams and cultural fusion with big singalongs.
