We are presenting three ticketed shows at the Milton Theatre at this year’s Milton Folk Jazz and Blues Festival. Click on the links below to book your tickets.
Mahalia Barnes and The Soul Mates
Raised on the sounds of Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, and Ike and Tina Turner, Mahalia Barnes has grown into one of Australia’s most electrifying soul and blues vocalists. Together with her tight-knit band The Soul Mates, she delivers a high-energy revue that has wowed audiences at Bluesfest, Ronnie Scott’s in London, and alongside guitar icon Joe Bonamassa. Get in line for a seriously soulful night of big voices and raw emotion – don’t miss it!
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Milton Ulladulla Community Kindness
The Milton Ulladulla Community Kindness Project – MUCK UP – is back with Chorus for Kindness VI – this time as part of the Milton Folk, Jazz and Blues Festival.
Chorus for Kindness raises funds so that MUCK Up can continue its great work with young people AND it brings our community together in an unforgettable evening of connection and collaboration. For this one, $5 from every ticket supports the Festival too.
Who’s the Star? You are!
At Chorus for Kindness the entire audience becomes a Choir on the night. Led by the fabulous Tina Broad from Sing Express, we learn and sing an Aussie pub classic in harmony with one another. No experience necessary and all ages welcomed.
We can’t wait to see you and sing with you.
Presented by MUCK UP & Apex Club of Milton Ulladulla in collaboration with Sing Express.
JB Paterson
Blue-collar songwriter JB Paterson draws deep from traditional folk and blues, crafting lyrics-driven songs on guitar and piano from his solar-powered Queensland hinterland studio. With comparisons to Neil Young, Townes Van Zandt, and Bob Dylan, his latest album Whole World’s Gone Mad, And So Have I confirms him as one of Australia’s most compelling contemporary roots voices.
The High Street Drifters
The High Street Drifters are a tight-knit bluegrass quartet who honour hard-driving American tradition while bringing an unmistakably Australian character to every tune. Their debut record earned wide acclaim across the festival circuit, with sold-out shows in Melbourne and Adelaide — their double headliner show with JB Paterson at Milton Theatre will be one of the hottest tickets of the weekend.
Bumpy
Decorated Naarm/Melbourne-based artist and proud Noongar woman Bumpy is a captivating force with a voice that ripples stars. She creates a unique constellation of contemporary soul, funk, jazz and folk, brought to life on stages around the world alongside her insanely talented and commanding live band that take audiences on a “vibrant sonic journey” (The Music). Bumpy has enraptured audiences all around the world, and off the back of her debut EP Morning Sun, has collected a number of prestigious accolades. Her debut album Kanana was released October 3 via Astral People Recordings, claiming 11 feature album selections with 2SER calling it “[a] masterclass in studio recording… It’s as uplifting and honest an album as they come, beautifully produced and the true standout of Australian soul music this year.” Kanana was also listed amongst the best albums of 2025 for Rolling Stone and Double J.
