100 Acres Festival @ Bellarine Estate

The inaugural 100 Acres Festival at Bellarine Estate has announced the addition of internationally acclaimed soul powerhouse The Meltdown to its impressive line-up bringing the sweet sounds of blues and soul to the Bellarine Peninsula on Saturday April 18.

Already set to make its debut with three-time Grammy Award nominee Eric Bibb as headliner 100 Acres Festival now expands its musical palette with one of Australia's most celebrated modern soul bands joining the bill.

Hailing from Melbourne The Meltdown have built a formidable reputation as Australia's premier purveyors of soul. Blending the raw emotion of Stax and Motown with the storytelling traditions of Nashville their sound is equal parts heart and groove led by the unmistakable voice of Simon Burke.

Recently returning from their European tour to celebrate 10 years since the release of their breakout hit Better Days The Meltdown have amassed over 150 million global streams. Their self-titled debut album in 2017 drew widespread critical acclaim cementing their place as a powerhouse of contemporary southern soul. With a deep hypnotic rhythm section and soaring brass arrangements led by Lachlan McLean on baritone sax alongside Eamon McNelis on trumpet on stage it's deep grooves and no wasted moments.

Set amongst the rolling hills and vines of the family-run Bellarine Estate 100 Acres Festival promises a full day of world-class music local wine and coastal hospitality. Headliner Eric Bibb will perform with his full band as part of his world tour celebrating One Mississippi (released January 31) marking his first full-band Australian tour since early 2023. His performance will lead a line-up that also features Australian blues greats Lloyd Spiegel Phil Para and Kathleen Halloran and now the addition of The Meltdown to round off the final line-up with 3RRR's Max Crawdaddy spinning blues and soul classics between sets.

Gates open at midday with music continuing until 6pm. Families are welcome and festival goers can enjoy an array of food trucks alongside wines from Bellarine Estate's award-winning cellar including Chardonnay Pinot Noir Shiraz and Rosé.

With its world-class line-up breathtaking coastal setting and renowned local wines 100 Acres Festival is shaping up to be an unforgettable debut - now complete with a dose of Melbourne soul.

EVENT DETAILS

What: 100 Acres Festival by Bellarine Estate
When: Saturday April 18 2026 | 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Where: Bellarine Estate 2270 Portarlington Road Bellarine VIC

Artists:
Eric Bibb (USA/SWE)
Kathleen Halloran
Lloyd Spiegel
The Meltdown
Phil Para
DJ Max Crawdaddy (3RRR)

Food & Drink: Food trucks and Bellarine Estate wines available onsite
Family friendly event
BYO Picnic rugs and/or chairs

Accommodation:
Geelong Quest - Enter code 'Bellarine' 20% off
Oxley Estate - Call 0402 096 757 quote Bellarine Estate for 10% discount.

Tickets: $105-$115

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Time: 12:00pm - 6:00pm



 Bellarine Estate View Venue
 2270 Portarlington Road Bellarine Victoria 3221 Map

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