Graced by Garrett

Kiama’s upcoming ‘Clearly Music, Art & Wellness Festival’ has announced a major coup with Australian music legend and Midnight Oil lead singer Peter Garrett joining the lineup.

Garrett will be the keynote speaker for the festival’s Clearer Workshop event on 10 November before performing songs from his solo discography with his band, The Alter Egos, the following night at Kiama Showground on 11 November.

Festival co-founder Dom Furber was thrilled to announce Garrett to the lineup, saying his dedication to environmental causes aligned perfectly with the spirit of the festival.

"From my early days in Gerringong, I have fond memories of my dad blasting Midnight Oil's incredible music, and I’m still blasting the incredibly important (not just catchy) records today,” Furber added.

Garrett himself is keen to get back on stage, having recently played his final run of shows with Midnight Oil.

“I’m raring to play again; to talk, sing, perform and connect and The Clearly Music Festival is shaping up as the paramount