20-22 NOVEMBER 2026
Crank It Up | Rockabilly Bands Lineup
20-22 NOVEMBER 2026
Crank It Up | Rockabilly Bands Lineup
INTERNATIONAL HEADLINERS
Two of the best bands in the world are coming to Crank It Up 2026.
Lots of people said we couldn’t beat the Spunyboys from 2025, but just wait till you see these amazing bands.
The Go Getters have just headlined Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Festival in 2026 and will be headlining Crank It Up Friday 20th November.
The B-Shakers are coming direct from Switzerland for one night only in Australia to ‘rock’ Crank It Up. You will not believe the vocals and live performance of this band… headlining Saturday 21st November.
INTERNATIONAL
HEADLINERS
Two of the best bands in the world are coming to Crank It Up 2026.
Lots of people said we couldn’t beat the Spunyboys from 2025, but just wait till you see these amazing bands.
The Go Getters have just headlined Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Festival in 2026 and will be headlining Crank It Up Friday 20th November.
The B-Shakers are coming direct from Switzerland for one night only in Australia to ‘rock’ Crank It Up. You will not believe the vocals and live performance of this band… headlining Saturday 21st November.
2026 BANDS
CLYDE RIVER BLUES CRUISE
Rusty Pinto
RUSTY PINTO’S FINAL PERFORMANCES EVER
Experience Rusty Pinto like you’ve never seen him before.
One of Australia’s finest true rockabilly blues performers, Rusty Pinto brings his raw Mississippi blues roots to the Clyde River, joined by Jordan on double bass and Justin on percussion.
Escape the festival crowds for two hours and enjoy this intimate, stripped-back acoustic performance aboard the Escapade, cruising from Batemans Bay up the Clyde River towards Big Island.
There’ll even be a small dance floor — because sitting still while Rusty plays isn’t always an option!
Saturday 21 November | 11:30am–1:30pm
Maximum 60 guests — this one is strictly limited!
Departing from Innes’ Boatshed, right beside the Crank It Up Festival site, with plenty of time to return and enjoy the rest of the festival.
Don’t miss this very special opportunity to see Rusty Pinto in an intimate setting before his Saturday night headline performance at the Soldiers Club.
♿ Accessibility: The vessel is not wheelchair accessible and has no accessible toilet. Boarding requires steps and a narrow ramp.
For more information about the cruise and vessel, visit Clyde River Cruises.
Click below to book:
MUSIC LOCATIONS
We have 6 locations where you can find some of the best rockabilly and rock n roll music in Australia.
- Festival Site – Main Stage. Southern end of Clyde St Batemans Bay
- Festival Site – Bridge Stage. Northern end of Clyde St under the bridge overpass
- Batemans Bay Soldiers Club – Auditorium. The nighttime headline performances at 6 Beach Road Batemans Bay
- Batemans Bay Soldiers Club – Lounge. Alternative to the headline performances at night
- Steampacket Hotel Nelligen. Friday, Saturday & Sundaynight bands. 963 Kings Highway Nelligen
- JJ’s at the Marina. On the grass by the water. 27 Beach Road Batemans Bay
THE AFTERPARTY
One of the highlights of Crank It Up is the Sunday night Afterparty.
After a full weekend of music from Thursday to Sunday, this is the time for the organisers, the bands, the volunteers, and Crank It Up friends, to let their hair down.
Hang out to a great band, have some drinks, and either chillax or get up and get pumping… its just a fun night.
With a mix of bands getting on stage, and the crowd of car lovers or music lovers, its just a great way to finish of Crank It Up 2026
From 6pm at the Steampacket Hotel at Nelligen.
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