Tom Harrison is getting ready to make his Agnes Blues, Roots & Rock Festival debut in February, getting up close and personal on the Discovery Stage for the first time to connect with a more chill-vibe, intimate audience at the signature live music event.
Tom Harrison‘s music is a rich tapestry woven from diverse roots influences. While blues sits at the heart of his sound, it’s just the beginning. His gravelly voice carries echoes of mountain blues, boot stomping country, early rock ‘n’ roll, and heartfelt gospel. What sets Tom apart is his ability to blend these styles so naturally, creating something both familiar and fresh.
Harrison‘s debut solo EP, ‘Old Growth’, arrived in 2024 and quickly made waves. His bluesy single ‘Miles Away’ surged past 100,000 streams, while ‘Start Again’ earned heavy rotation on ABC Radio and was featured in Rhythm magazine’s prestigious Nashville sampler pack. The song’s music video also found success, frequently airing on CMT (Country Music Channel) in America and climbing to #53 in 4ZZZ’s Hot 100. In 2023, Harrison‘s songwriting talent was recognized with a nomination for Listen Up’s Songwriter of the Year award.
With performances at numerous festivals like Byron Bay Blues Fest under his belt, Harrison continues to captivate audiences with his soulful, genre-blending sound. 2025 saw new music releases from his upcoming debut album ‘Blood On The Moon’. The first single ‘Peace With Me’ is a big shift from the tender folk sounds of ‘Old Growth’ and into a heavier blues rock sound, which Harrison has been planning for a long time. It’s a blues rock confessional—raw, emotional, and steeped in soul. With stripped-back production and aching vocals, it delivers a modern take on classic blues grit.
‘I’ve always wanted to make a blues rock record. In past bands, there’s always been a few blues songs but I had more than enough material this time to make an upbeat blues-rock record with a few folk songs to even things out,’ says Harrison.
Don’t miss Tom Harrison taking you from heartfelt roots vibes to foot-stomping good times on the #AgnesBluesFest Discovery Stage from 4.15-5.15pm on Saturday 21 February 2026. His rich tapestry of talent and irresistible grooves and melodies will have you spellbound, right up to the final chords.
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 gate price will be $209pp. 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.
