Michael Norton brings a seasoned, story-rich sound shaped by blues, grooves and ballads gathered across a lifetime of travel and performance. From early roots in the Caribbean and Merseyside through to journeys along Route 66 and into the Blue Mountains, his music carries a sense of place and quiet depth.

Expect a laid-back, soulful set that moves between rhythm and reflection, delivered with warmth and authenticity. It’s the kind of performance that settles in gently and keeps you listening.

Saturday 13 June – Tim Hay

Tim Hay is a husky-voiced singer-songwriter known for playful, inventive covers that bridge contemporary hits and classic favourites. With a smoky alto and a knack for unexpected arrangements, Tim turns familiar songs into fresh stories. Tim is fast becoming a crowd favourite in Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Central West.

Friday 19 June – The Art of Joinery – Gaines Post & Chris Emmerson

6.30 – 8.30 PM

Based in the upper Blue Mountains, The Art of Joinery is an acoustic duo whose individual parts are Chris Emmerson and Gaines Post. They perform a mix of original songs, covers, and instrumentals, and through all of it, their focus is on joining their respective sounds and musical minds synergistically—with the intention of producing a combined effect that is greater than the sum of its parts, not unlike kintsugi (金継ぎ, “golden joinery”) or rigorously-crafted woodworks.

Saturday 20 June – The Tinkers

Saturday 20 June – BonnieDoon 

BONNIEDOON are an Australian indie rock n soul band who have evolved from the community and creativity of the beautiful Blue Mountains, Darug and Gundungurra land. BONNIEDOON satisfy their audience with powerhouse vocals, soulfully solid guitar rhythms and smooth bass notes all backed up by tastefully delivered drumbeats. Their music tells stories of life, love, and loss. They are not to be missed!

Raduga Trio bring an energetic, genre-crossing performance grounded in the rich traditions of gypsy music, weaving together sounds from Gypsy Jazz, Balkan and Klezmer influences. Their music moves between spirited instrumentals and soulful melodies, creating a set that feels both worldly and deeply alive.

With accordion, guitar, clarinet, bass and layered vocals, every note is played live, no loops, no backing tracks, just a dynamic exchange between musicians and audience. Expect a lively, participatory atmosphere with plenty of rhythm, movement and moments that invite you in.

Saturday 27 June – Blue Mallee

Blue Mallee are a genre-blending duo weaving indie rock, ambient textures and folk roots into something all their own. Known for evocative storytelling, rich vocals and a touch of humour, their live sets move between heartfelt and playful with ease.

They’ve played festivals across NSW and shared stages with artists including The Black Sorrows and Ash Grunwald, building a loyal following along the way. Their debut release Shout That Whisper / Questions Of Fear has been warmly received, capturing the same cinematic, alt-folk sound they bring to the stage.

Friday 3 July – Mataya

6.30 – 8.30 PM

Born into a musical family and shaped by the rich live music culture of the Blue Mountains, Mataya blends soulful vocals, jazz influences and contemporary songwriting into a sound that feels both intimate and expansive. Having collaborated with artists including Hermitude and Thundamentals, her live performances move effortlessly between warmth, vulnerability and understated groove, creating the perfect soundtrack for a winter evening at The Factory Bar.

Saturday 20 June – Jimmi Carr

Jimmi Carr is a Blue Mountains-based singer-songwriter and producer. He has been performing since his teens and has released 7 albums under his own name, including the new album “Flight Cycle”, and 2 releases with his electronic/rock crossover project, Innamech. Jimmi’s music moves through Folk, World Music, Alt-Country, Funk and Rock. Jimmi’s music has received extensive airplay on stations including Triple J and FBi, and plenty of praise from critics. Rhythms magazine said of his recent album, “Clever songs. Quirky arrangements. Carr’s genius is to meld diverse elements into something quite unique.”

Made up of four seasoned musicians from the Blue Mountains live music scene, Ship of Fools brings together folk, blues, Australian indie and classic pop in a richly layered unplugged-style performance. With three-part harmonies, thoughtful arrangements and a setlist spanning everyone from Paul Kelly and Dylan to Talking Heads and Fleetwood Mac, their live shows are warm, eclectic and made for settling in with a cocktail at The Factory Bar.

Saturday 11 July – Skye Evans

Blending double bass, acoustic guitar and soulful vocals, Skye Evans creates performances that feel intimate, atmospheric and quietly captivating. Drawing from retro love songs, dusty blues and indie folk influences, her “disestablishment cabaret” style moves between haunting melodies and stripped-back storytelling, perfectly suited to an evening of cocktails and conversation at The Factory Bar.

Friday 17 July – The Mountain Jazz Quartet

6.30 – 8.30 PM

A favourite of the local jazz scene for more than two decades, The Mountain Jazz Quartet brings together soulful vocals, blues grooves, Latin rhythms and timeless jazz standards in a way that feels both relaxed and deeply atmospheric. Featuring Pam Allen on vocals alongside George Gerontakos, Osama Mustafa and Neil Sagewood, their performances are warm, sophisticated and perfectly matched to an evening of cocktails and conversation at The Factory Bar.

Saturday 18 July – Tim Hay

Tim Hay is a husky-voiced singer-songwriter known for playful, inventive covers that bridge contemporary hits and classic favourites. With a smoky alto and a knack for unexpected arrangements, Tim turns familiar songs into fresh stories. Tim is fast becoming a crowd favourite in Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Central West.

Scott Brinckley’s “Tree of Us” bring an easy blend of soul groove and timeless jazz, featuring Pete Kennard on electric drums, Grace Young on fretless bass, and Scott on guitar and vocals. Expect well-loved jazz standards with a contemporary feel and a touch of improvisation, the kind of sound that settles you in for the night. Scott and Grace, both graduates of Southern Cross University’s Contemporary Music program, reconnected by chance in a Mount Victoria shop a couple of years ago, and have been playing together ever since.

Friday 31st July – Honey Hive

Honey Hive is a smooth jazz duo blending the golden vocals of Kristina Frazer with the warm, melodic guitar work of Karl Javernig. Moving between soulful vulnerability, smoky jazz tones and timeless favourites, their performances create an intimate and sophisticated atmosphere, perfectly suited to a winter evening of cocktails and conversation at The Factory Bar.