Honest and acclaimed artist Ben Evolent is getting set to connect and capture hearts and souls when he rocks the main Marquee Stage with a high energy band at the Agnes Water Blues Roots and Rock Festival next February.
Ben Evolent is a tenacious musician of integrity and acclaim; an accomplished songwriter who walks a straight forward path. This Northern Territory artist delivers tales invested in honest experiences that validate our highs and lows. His energy and insight has led to him becoming one of Northern Territory’s most celebrated songwriters and live performers.
Across two EPs and a variety of singles, Ben Evolent has developed a ragged and lively style, deeply rooted in the spirit of song. Capturing hearts and imaginations, he is a 7 time finalist in the prestigious NT Song of the Year Award awards in 2015; winning in 2016 with his song ‘Next Time’ and receiving another nomination in 2018.
Consistently selling out the Darwin Railway Club, Ben Evolent has established his versatility as a songwriter, delving into alt-country and foot-stomping blues whilst also expanding his softer, elegant side. His 2017 release ‘Next Time’ was received readily, holding the no.10 spot in the AMRAP charts for 2 weeks, gaining airplay on Triple J and attracting over 100,000 hits on Spotify. Ben’s love of the Northern Territory is captured in the music he writes and also in his ‘Territory inspired’ film clip for Next Time.
As a live performer, Ben Evolent is immediate, personable and magnetic. The sensation of his connectedness is heightened even more powerfully when backed by his high energy band. This dynamic range of expression has seen him support touring acts such as Cedric Burnside, Kingswood, Busby Marou Boo Seeka, Benny Walker, Caravana Sun and All My Exe’s Live in Texas, and secured spots at Darwin Festival and in Tourism NT social media campaigns.
With a wealth of experience and diversity of expression, Ben Evolent offered his debut album ‘Wanderous’ in 2020. Building upon the shimmering affirmation of his 2019 single ‘Shiver’, this album presents a cohesive whole; an Australiana born of the far north with all of its vibrancy and splendour, showcasing songs that are in tune with the people and the land. This album is endowed with compassion and determination, elevating Ben’s status as a grounded and genuine Australian statesman and storyteller.
You can’t afford to miss the magnetic Ben Evolent and his high energy band when they open the #AgnesBluesFest Marquee Stage on Friday, 19 February 2027. Their set will take you on an unforgettable journey, from close and connected, to rocking out the dance floor with high energy band vibes.
Limited discount #AgnesBluesFest 2027 tickets are on sale at $179pp until Sunday 1 November 2026, a saving of $70 on the full ticket price of $249. Book now via www.agnesbluesandroots.com.au/tickets
The Agnes Blues, Roots & Rock Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland and features on the It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar. #AgnesBluesFest is also proudly supported in 2027 by the Gladstone Regional Council’s Community Celebration Fund.
Rocking out since 2008, the Agnes Blues, Roots & Rock Festival is a 3 Day Annual Event held in the Great Barrier Reef’s Sensational Deep South.
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Each and every year, the #AgnesBluesFest is not only focused on delivering a fantastic live show for ticket holders, it also ensures a positive impact on the local community and environment. In 2027, profits will once again go directly to local community groups, and the annual community event established in 1992, the 1770 Festival.
