Bluff Fest Returns: Hockey Dad Leads Stacked Lineup for Day 1

Bluff Fest is back, and this year, the iconic Alexandra Headland coastline is set to explode with the sounds of surf-rock, indie energy, and summer’s first major mosh.

Set for Saturday 29 November, Bluff Fest Day 1 has officially dropped its highly anticipated lineup… Headlined by Hockey Dad with support from Coterie, South Summit, local favourites Nana’s Pie, Jemzel, Frank & Louis. The two-day live music event will once again take over Buhk Park, the lush beachfront lawn perched above the ocean at Alexandra Headland.

Launched in 2023 to a sold-out crowd, Bluff Fest returns with even more bite, combining loud guitars, local energy and a one-of-a-kind setting overlooking the waves.

Bluff Fest isn’t just another festival, it’s barefoot dancing, mates on the grass, and the kind of loud, coastal chaos that can only happen with the ocean at your back and a surfboard nearby.

But it’s more than music. Proceeds from Bluff Fest directly support Alexandra Headland Surf Life Saving Club, helping to fund vital volunteer patrols, training and community safety programs.

“This event is a celebration of local culture and coast, but it’s also a major fundraiser for our surf lifesaving operations,” said Helen Butler, General Manager of Alexandra Headland Surf Life Saving Club. “Every ticket sold helps us train lifesavers, keep the beach safe, and support the next generation of volunteers.”

Day 1 brings a stacked lineup of indie heroes and rising stars:

Hockey Dad – the surf-rock duo fresh off their international tour and new album release.
Coterie – the genre-blending powerhouse brothers making waves across Australia and New Zealand
South Summit – Perth’s genre-fluid collective fusing psych, rock and reggae into one of the country’s most exciting live shows
Nana’s Pie – local legends who bring the crowd to their feet every time.
Jemzel – rising local talent bringing a fresh take on coastal pop and indie flair
Frank & Louis – Their debut single ‘FAT MAN’ took Triple J Unearthed by storm, proving emotional pop can move crowds.