Michael Franti and Trombone Shorty

Michael Franti has been touring Australia for thirty years, and first appeared at Bluesfest in 2002 where he secured himself as a festival favourite.

Franti has earned three Billboard No. 1’s with triumphantly hopeful hits “Sound of Sunshine,” “Say Hey (I Love You)” and “I Got You,”. Not to mention his six Top 30 Hot AC singles, 10 Top 25 AAA Singles and three Billboard Top 5 Rock Albums.

The globally recognized musician, humanitarian, activist and award-winning filmmaker is revered for his inspiring music, worldwide philanthropic efforts, and his devotion to wellness and optimism.

His 2020 hit “I Got You,” landed on NPR’s “Most Popular Songs of 2020,” and the music video boasts over 1 million views since its release.

Trombone Shorty who, when prowling a stage with his band Orleans Avenue, taps into a raw power to deliver explosive performances that blur the lines between funk, soul, R&B, and psychedelic rock. The musicianship is muscular, mixing pop gleam with hip-hop swagger and Big Easy second line abandon. As he and his band balance technical virtuosity and emotional release in equal measure, everyone in earshot will celebrate music’s primal power.

Born Troy Andrews, Trombone Shorty got his start (and nickname) at age four, making his first public appearance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival with Bo Diddley; at six, he was leading his own band; and by 18, Lenny Kravitz hired him for his band on the Electric Church World Tour.

Shorty’s far more than just a horn player, though. He is an undeniable star with magnetic charisma, a natural born showman who can command an audience like few others can.