Entertainment - GEMFEST

A Vast Array Of Performers

Each year Gemfest engages a variety of fabulous entertainers for our visitors, and the ample shaded seating presents a wonderful opportunity to take a break from your Gem hunting.

On the main stage we have all-day live music from some top-notch entertainers.

And, the entertainment does not confine itself to the stage… comedians and roving performers provide the most unexpected entertainment all over the Gemfest site…

(The performers change each year… to keep up-to-date with the acts that will be coming to Gemfest be sure to subscribe to our Gemfest Updates email newsletter, like us on Facebook, or check this page as we get closer to the event:

After all of this entertainment and with a pocket full of sapphire jewellery you are probably hungry and thirsty. Fear not… there is plenty to satisfy you…

Angela Easson

Springing forth from the hills of Adelaide, Angela Easson is a vibrant, up-and-coming singer/songwriter. Blitzing Australia’s modern country scene with her hard-earned reputation for mixing infectious melodies with her intensely personal lyrics, Angela is rightly regarded as a rising star.

LMP Live Music Promotions

Show Pony Express

2018 TSA Country Song and Contemporary Country Ballard of The Year

2017 Brumby Award Winner Female Vocalist of The Year

2016, 2017 Brumby Award winner instrumentalist of the year

Tim Sheed Australian Bush Poet

An Australian Bush Poet, Performer, MC, Enrichment Speaker on Cruiseships, been an Onboard Performer on The Ghan and even had a role in the recent move “The Dressmaker”. Worked most of his life as a Stockman, Stationhand and Farming Manager.

Cam Cusack

Two time Toyota Star Maker Finalist Cameron Cusack grew up in Merimbula on the Far South Coast of New South Wales. With a lot of determination the artist went from street busking to big stage performer in just a few short years.

ABA Artist Booking Agent

ABA Artist Booking Agency is a professional music booking agency providing the very best Australian talent for festivals, major events, clubs & hotels.

Kids Entertainment

There’s plenty to keep the kids occupied and amused at Gemfest. From our Kids Amusement area, to roaming clowns and kid-friendly acts, and Market Street stalls selling all manner of toys and novelties, your kids are sure to have a great time.

Gemfest really is a Family Friendly Festival!

But the fun of Gemfest doesn’t end when the gates shut. Apart from all of the other great activities and attractions of the Gemfields if you happen to be in the area on Saturday night you are in for a real treat…

Concert & Fireworks

The Saturday Night Spectacular is a free outdoor event hosted by the Rubyvale Progress Association….and it is always a biggy!

The venue is the Rubyvale Miners Reserve. The party gets underway on Gemfest Saturday with the lighting of bonfires at sunset. Boogy down to live bands sponsored by The New Royal Hotel and marvel at the gorgeous fireworks display provided by Miners Heritage Walk In Mine. There’s hot food and bar…..so bring your chair and dancing shoes for a top night – Gemfields style!

Food & Drink

After all that walking around the gem inspired exhibitions and taking in all of the entertainment, you will need some refreshments. Don’t worry we have plenty to choose from so dig in.