SATURDAY AUGUST 8 | Oceanique | 8:00pm
- Jan 7
- 2 min read
Twin sisters Maddy and Jess Houston of Oceanique craft evocative folk with seamless harmonies, earning major accolades and a breakout 2025 with international touring and their acclaimed album Skylines.
Purchase advance tickets on SHOWPASS HERE ($25 plus tax and fees) OR at the door while quantities last ($30 plus tax)
Dinner is available with our kitchen open until 9pm. Reservations are strongly suggested—make yours HERE. We are an intimate 85-seat venue, so every seat is a great seat! While we do our best to accommodate all seating requests, they cannot be guaranteed. For the best experience, we recommend making reservations in even numbers (for example, a party of three may be seated with an additional guest). Doors open half an hour before showtime for those who will not be dining with us.
From regional Western Australia, twin sisters Maddy and Jess Houston of Oceanique create music that blends heartfelt storytelling with seamless harmonies. The duo’s sound draws comparisons to the sibling harmonies of First Aid Kit and The Staves, combining folk traditions with warm, reflective melodies reminiscent of the vast country sky.
Since their debut in 2019, Oceanique has become a rising act in the Australian folk music scene. Highlights include winning Port Fairy Folk Festival’s ‘Emerging Artist of the Year’ (2024) and Folk Alliance Australia’s ‘Youth Artist of the Year’ (2022). Their captivating live performances have graced renowned festivals such as the National Folk Festival, Woodford Folk Festival, and Port Fairy Folk Festival as well as supporting celebrated artists, including The Waifs at Geelong Arts Centre.
2025 has been a defining year for the duo, which saw them with an official showcase at Folk Alliance International in Montreal, alongside an eight-date headline Canadian tour. Their sophomore album, Skylines (June 2025), received critical acclaim, showcasing their evocative songwriting and magnetic harmonies. The duo toured the album across Australia with a 17-date national tour from July-Sept, including performances at the Folk By The Sea Festival as well as a sold out Melbourne album launch.
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