Genre-bending world journeyman artist Palumbo is getting ready to rock the Agnes Blues, Roots & Rock Festival in February 2026, performing on the Discovery Stage in an immersive live music journey that will showcase decades of global music experience.
Dion Palumbo is a songwriter and performer with a sound that bridges continents and eras. From Sydney to Liverpool, London to Berlin, his music fuses Americana, blues and folk with the raw energy of classic rock.
Palumbo’s latest album ‘Tales From The Big Smoke’ showcases his heartfelt storytelling and driving grooves that really come alive on stage with vocals, guitar and loop pedal. With a raw rock sound at its heart, the album was recorded in London and Berlin, produced with Simon Willey (Bryan Ferry) and highlights Dion’s storytelling craft and genre-bending style.
Palumbo’s creative career began in Sydney with the band Wizard at Metro Theatre, before he moved to the UK and immersed himself in the thriving Liverpool and Manchester scenes. Over 12 years in London he fronted his own projects, studied production at LCCM and collaborated with Bangladeshi folk star Shapla Salique. Dion’s nine-piece project ‘Palumbo and the Funk’ gained international acclaim with their releases ‘Rock The Fund’ and ‘All The Rage We Are’.
Palumbo’s performance credits include Glastonbury, Leeds Festival, the London 2012 Paralympics and Woodford Folk Festival. His music has received airplay on BBC Introducing, Triple J and beyond, and he has supported acts such as Machine Gun Fellatio.
Now based in the Blue Mountains, Palumbo continues to light up stages and deliver unforgettable performances that channel decades of experience, a fearless energy and rock ‘n’ roll heart.
Get ready to rock ‘n’ roll with Palumbo on the #AgnesBluesFest Discovery Stage from 11.45am to 12.30pm on Sunday 22 February 2026. This will be a world class, genre-bending live music experience that you won’t want to miss!
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 now on sale at $199pp. Make the most of this online price as full price from Monday 16th February will be $209pp. Book online 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.
