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Eat Drink Play Gippsland celebrates food, wine, music and stories that showcase the region's vibrant spirit

Eat Drink Play Gippsland blends local wine, food, and stories with live music, chats with growers, family fun, and creative experiences celebrating the region's vibrant culture and community spirit.

By news@gippsland - 29th August 2025 - Back to News

From Local Tunes to Big Chats: The Soul of Eat Drink Play Gippsland. What makes Gippsland wine and food taste so good? Yes it's all about the stories, the people, but it's an epic soundtrack that ties it all together.

Food and drink feel richer when you know their story - Eat Drink Play brings makers, growers, and creators together to share, sip, savour

This year's Eat Drink Play Gippsland isn't just about eating and drinking (though trust us, there'll be plenty of that). It's about soaking up the spirit of the region through live music that'll get your toes tapping, and conversations with the makers, growers, and creators who bring Gippsland to life. Here's what's waiting for you on the day. Get your tickets from Humanitix website.

Day time tunes

Americana artist Misty Harlowe returns from Nashville, blending country roots, fearless storytelling, and western flair with captivating vocals and bold new artistry

Misty Harlowe

Get ready to groove with Americana songstress Misty Harlowe, a regional Victorian gem who breathes life into her country roots with fearless tales of land, love, and life, all wrapped in a dazzling western flair.

With her velvety voice, captivating stage presence, and a stellar band behind her, Misty has already shared stages with some of the biggest names and, fresh from Nashville, is ready to unveil a bold new chapter of her artistry.

Jungle Jim Smith, a one-man blues powerhouse, fuses gritty swamp boogie, rockabilly grit, and infectious originals into an irresistible full-band sound

Jungle Jim Smith

Armed with a 3-string cigar box guitar, trusty 6-string, and shed-built foot drums, Jungle Jim Smith is a one-man-blues-band with a rock'n'roll heart. Delivered with a raw croon, blending dirty blues and swamp boogie that pumps with rockabilly grit, Jungle Jim Smith forges a full-band sound uniquely his own.

Chugging out tunes from an impressive arsenal of originals, his infectious hooks and riffage finesse beckon to the dancefloor, making fast fans and friends of music lovers all over the country.

Leongatha's Janie Gordon, The Voice finalist, enchants with angelic vocals, inspiring performances, and heartfelt songs connecting audiences through life's challenges

Janie Gordon

Janie Gordon is a singer-songwriter from Leongatha, celebrated for her angelic voice and captivating stage presence. A Top 20 finalist on Season 9 of The Voice Australia with Team Delta, she has since shared the stage with Boy & Bear at The Forum, performed at festivals including Sounds of Summer and Ocean Sounds, and toured nationally with Jack Botts and Harrison Storm.

More than just entertainment, Janie's music is crafted to inspire and support listeners through life's challenges, forging a genuine and lasting connection with her audience.

Ozone Street, a powerhouse blues band from Bass Coast, electrifies festivals with jam-heavy sound, blistering riffs, silky basslines, and unstoppable energy

Ozone Street

Ozone Street are a four-piece blues powerhouse from Victoria's Bass Coast, turning heads with their big, unapologetically jam-heavy sound. Having supported Charley Crockett and Kingswood, packed out crowds at the Echuca Blues Festival, and lined up appearances across the festival circuit, they're fast becoming a must-see live act. With infectious energy, silky basslines, blistering guitar riffs, and dynamic drums, Ozone Street delivers blues that hits hard and gets you moving.

The Strzelecki Stringbusters, a 14-piece Gippsland band, blend strings and harmonica into irresistible, foot-stomping performances bursting with infectious energy

Strelezecki Stringbusters

Straight out of Gippsland's stunning Strzelecki Hills, The Strzelecki Stringbusters are a 14-piece string band bringing together guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, fiddle, double bass and harmonica. With their infectious energy and foot-stomping sound, resisting the urge to tap along isn't just hard - it's impossible.

Invy Horn Jam from South Gippsland deliver vibrant brass, sax, and percussion magic, sparking joy, smiles, and lively energy onstage or roaming

Wine and food

Let's be honest - food and drink always tastes better when you know the story behind them. At Eat Drink Play, you'll hear those stories first-hand in casual chats with the makers, growers and creators behind Gippsland's best. With two dedicated stages - Eat and Drink - there's plenty to discover, sip, and savour.

Ivry Horn Jam

Hailing from South Gippsland, Invy Horn Jam serves up a joyful blast of brass, sax, and percussion street-band magic. Whether roaming the crowd or lighting up the main stage, they guarantee big smiles and maybe even a skip in your step.

Gippsland's vast landscapes craft unique wines. Join Max Allen for casual chats with regional growers, exploring diverse styles and stories each hour

Wine stage

And here's the kicker: Gippsland is massive. Like, Belgium-sized massive. Which means no two wines are ever the same. Different soils, microclimates, and stories all bottled up. One glass might be a brooding Pinot, the next a zippy Chardonnay, the next something wildly experimental.

So we've recruited wine writer and commentator, Max Allen, to join us and host these quick fire casual chats with the best wine and drinks growers in the region. All happening on the hour from 12.30pm.

Leongatha Rail Precinct's playground transforms for the festival, adding face painting, mini golf, and endless entertainment to delight children all day

Fun for the family

If you know the Leongatha Rail Precinct, you already know it's home to an incredible kids' playground. But for the day session, we're cranking up the fun with face painting, mini golf, and even more entertainment to keep the little ones happy all day long.

Pictures from Visit Gippsland website.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

Published by: news@gippsland.com