In 2026 the Ride the Wave Festival Stage on Birpai Country in Port Macquarie will showcase local talent to support local charity Make a Difference (MAD) who support marginalised people in the Port Macquarie / Hastings region.
Live and Local (derived from the boutique music festival on the beach – Ride the Soundwave) is an all ages music festival on the Ride the Wave Festival line-up.
100% of revenue raised through the gate and throughout the festival go directly to the MAD charity.
Gates Open at 12pm and close at 6:30pm – Town Park Beach Amphitheatre, Port Macquarie.
Bring your family and friends, a monetary donation, a dose of good vibes and enjoy the festival!
CHINWAG
Fresh off the back of five singles and two years shaping their skills live, Chinwag have just released their debut album, ‘Baby Steps’.
Zac, Jarin, George, Josh and Jakob have taken influence from the likes of Paul Kelly, Midnight Oil, King Stingray, Bad Dreems and the Pretty Littles to create their unique, truthfully Australian sound that lyrically captures the political, systemic and personal issues that our society faces with a hint of satire.
The band have supported acts ‘The Terrys’, ‘Booseeka’,’the Moving Stills’ and ‘Fangz’, while playing venues in Sydney, Newcastle, Central Coast and Brisbane.
Chinwag have spent the past few months in the studio with Michael Lynch and booking shows to support their release. The year is already shaping up to be a big one!
ROYAL CHANT
16 years. 10 studio albums. Royal Chant get around.
THE ADAM RUTHLESS BAND
The Adam Ruthless Band isn’t your average blues-rock outfit. We’re a crew of musos who came together through jam nights, chance encounters, and a shared obsession with that perfect groove.
What started as spontaneous sessions evolved into something bigger: a band that lives for live music, raw energy, and the magic that only happens in the moment.
DIRTY COVERZ
Port Macquarie cover band playing an upbeat mix of party rock and pop.
Charli Power
Charli is an up and coming singer-songwriter from Guruk land (Port Macquarie) crafting authentic, intimate stories that blur the line between folk and indie pop. Her music captures the quiet & nostalgic moments of growing up – love, heartbreak, change, and learning how to feel at home in your own skin. After releasing her debut single ‘Rotten Tangerines’ in February 2025, Charli has continued to build an online presence, creating & releasing music as an entirely independent artist.
You can keep up-to-date with upcoming gigs and new music via the following
links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charli.powerrr
Charlie O'Derry
Charlie O’Derry is an up-and-coming singer/song writer, who lives in Port Macquarie, NSW. Charlie is a folk/country artist. Richard Marx described him as a born storyteller, and Charlie loves making a heart connection with his audience through his songs.
2025 was a huge year for Charlie, having appeared on Channel 7’s The Voice Australia, as well as supporting both Thelma Plum and Boo Seeka on their tours, and releasing his first single,
In January this year, Charlie opened for both Pete Murray and Ben Lee at their Port Macquarie shows.
Charlie is currently recording new music, which he intends to release in the coming months. He plays at different venues on the Mid North Coast, as well as private bookings.
You can keep up-to-date with upcoming gigs and new music via the following
links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlieoderry.music
