BUgFest #3 - a celebration concert for Brisbane Unplugged Gigs Inc.

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BUgFest #3 – Saturday 21 February 2026 The Cave Inn, 47 Balaclava St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102 The BUg (Brisbane Unplugged gigs) is a beloved music event (and maybe Brisbane’s best-kept secret) that happens every Tuesday night at its current home at the New Farm Bowls Club. It has been operating now for over 20 years. The BUg is hosting its third one day music festival (BUgFest) at The Cave Inn, Woolloongabba on Brisbane’s southside on Saturday 21 February 2026. Supported by Brisbane City Council Lord Mayor's Community Fund, Guitar Bros, Woodford Folk Festival, 4ZZZ, The Cave Inn What to expect? If you love acoustic music, singer/songwriters, Celtic vibes, alt country, Indie folk, this is the festival for you! Some of the BUG’s favourite performers will be on the bill for an event that will start at 3pm and finish around 10.30pm. We’ve lined up a couple of our biggest name bands and splendid performers for what will be a cracking good time. Between acts, there will be interactive sessions where musicians can jump in, play together, sharpen their skills and connect with fellow artists. THE ARTISTS 3 Miles From Texas, Barry Nisbet (Shetland Islands/UK), Bec Hoole, Caroline Hammond, Dennis Duigan, Don Jarmey & Friends, Georgie Taylor Band, Good Tunes, Haystack Mountain Hermits, Highgate Hillbillies, Lawson MacKriell, Sixth of the Sun, Sue Wighton and Lizzie Flynn (songwriters circle hosts), The Salty Sirens, Tony Moore. 15 acts, 3 performing spaces, 13 events, sessions, singalongs and blackboard THE PROGRAM Main Stage 2:30 Doors Open 3:00 – 3:45 Barry Nisbet (Shetland Islands/UK) 4:00 – 4:45 Georgie Taylor Band 5:15 – 6:30 Songwriters Circle - Songwriters Circle with Tony Moore, Dennis Duigan, Bec Hoole, Lawson MacKriell and hosted by Sue Wighton and Lizzie Flynn 7:15 – 8:00 Sixth of the Sun 8:30 – 9:15 3 Miles From Texas 9:20 – 9:30 Raffle Draw 9:35 – 10:25 Haystack Mountain Hermits Session Space - acoustic 4:45 – 5:15 Shanty Singalong (The Salty