Vibrant world music performer Hayden Hack is bringing his irresistible rhythms to the Agnes Blues, Roots & Rock Festival in February 2026, performing for the very first time on the Discovery Stage in a kaleidoscope of sound with an irresistible invitation to get up and dance and lose yourself in the beat.
Hayden Hack is an award-winning South African songwriter and musician, whose unique blend of guitar and vocals takes listeners on an unforgettable, unique journey through many colourful layers of sound. Stacking guitar riffs, stellar vocals, drum beats and many sounds in between, Hack transports audiences and pushes limits with his looped, African-inspired, trance-like inducing numbers.
Hack performed at this year’s Woodford Folk Festival and played a run of shows around Brisbane and Northern NSW before turning his touring attentions further north.
Hack recently released his third studio album titled ‘Better’ which was recorded at Yama Nui Studios on The Sunshine Coast, produced by the one and only Paulie B and mastered by Paul Blakely. This album feels like the culmination of all of Hayden’s musical learnings over the years, a place where he has finally found his ‘sound’. After his band Highlife dissolved in the way many bands do, it took some time for Hack to find his groove once more. He has certainly found it with the creation and release of ‘Better’.
Lose yourself in the rhythms and dance your funky socks off when Hayden Hack burns up the #AgnesBluesFest Discovery Stage from 7.15 to 8.00pm Friday 20 February 2026. His set is guaranteed to get you up out of your seat and grooving right up to the final drum beat.
Designed to complement the Marquee Stage program within the vibrant Festival precinct at the 1770 SES Grounds and about to celebrate its sixth year, the Discovery Stage encompasses the blues, roots and rock genres within a relaxed, intimate atmosphere; getting up close and personal and showcasing original music performed by an eclectic range of entertaining regional artists from Central Queensland and beyond.
Limited discount #AgnesBluesFest 2026 tickets are on sale at $189pp until Sunday 4 January 2026. Only a few days left to pick up the ideal Christmas pressie for you and your Festival besties! 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 2026 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. Follow @AgnesBluesFest on Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter).
Each and every year #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 2026, profits will go directly to local community groups, including the Agnes Water SES, Bin Chickens, Lions Club and the annual community event established in 1992, the 1770 Festival, held every May.
