The Gum Ball has released three final acts to complete the diverse line-up being presented on the secluded bushland site of ‘Dashville’ in Belford in the Hunter Valley in NSW Friday 27th and Saturday 28th April 2012.

The Gum Ball 2012 line-up boasts Custard, Australia’s favourite indie rock heroes reforming for a special rare-as-gold-dust performance, Sydney’s dreamy jungle folk players Jinja Safari, blues legend Ash Grunwald featuring critically acclaimed vocalists Vika & Linda Bull, front man and the creative force behind The Beautiful Girls Mat McHugh performing hits from the band’s catalogue, and one fine alt-country outfit, Wagons. ARIA award winning Aussie rock stalwarts Front End Loader will be there alongside Darwin’s biggest soul export Sietta, 60’s inspired rhythm and soul spectacle Clairy Browne and  Bangin’ Rackettes, International guitar virtuoso Kim Churchill, Adelaide’s monolithic tech-pop six piece Fire! Santa Rosa Fire!, and out of Melbourne, infectious rock from The Delta Riggs. New to the list are energetic11 piece funk/soul extravaganza The Bakery, lyrically poetic Irish folk singer Roesy and last year’s favourites Silent Disco.

Also appearing is the alternative electro hip hop master The Tongue, Seattle based alt-rockers Massy Ferguson, The Perch Creek Family Jug Band bringing their unique blend of bluegrass/country blues and old time jazz, Aussie meets Caribbean big band Eucalypso featuring Gleny Rae, clever grooves and good feel vibes from Benjalu, West Oz’s emerging rock and roll superstars The Joe Kings, and not least, the contagious thumping of the Two Rivers Blues.

The Gum Ball offers a friendly hassle free festival experience over one main stage for a seamless musical feast. The Gum Ball, now in its 8th year is hosted by the Johnston family on their pristine site, is BYO and offers camping, great food, markets and open spaces, all with an eclectic mix of music suitable for all ages. www.thegumball.com.au