Brisbane Powerhouse is set to host the third annual ΩHM Festival of Other Music, running from February 28 to March 22, 2025. This genre-defying festival has become a cultural fixture, showcasing a diverse line-up of artists who explore the fringes of sound and performance.

ΩHM Festival 2025 features an extraordinary line-up that is not to be missed. From Japanese rock icons to transformative music-led meditation experiences, here’s a sneak peek of what to expect:

Bonny Light Horseman (USA) – Brisbane Powerhouse
February 28, 2025
The Grammy-nominated folk supergroup, featuring Anais Mitchell (American solo singer/songwriter), Eric D. Johnson (of the band Fruit Bats) and Josh Kaufman (of the band Muzz) is performing their latest album Keep Me On Your Mind/See You Free. A heartfelt and unfiltered ode to the messy beauty of humanity, this standing-room show promises an unforgettable evening of soul-stirring music.

Camerata (Australia) –Brisbane Powerhouse
March 1, 2025
Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra presents Interludes – Music for Meditation, a 60-minute concert-meditation experience in the round. Audiences are invited to BYO yoga mats and immerse themselves in a tranquil journey through Beethoven, Max Richter and beyond.

Sound-Space Silent Disco – Brisbane Powerhouse
March 2, 2025
A vibrant silent disco evening blending sound and community creativity. Featuring soon to be announced DJs, this immersive event explores the dynamic spectrum of sound and music. Attendees can also participate in a community-created soundscape workshop on the platform. Presented in partnership with Creative Spaces, this event includes programming designed for neurodivergent audiences.

Camille O’Sullivan (Ireland) – Brisbane Powerhouse
March 7, 2025
The queen of cabaret and Edinburgh Festival favourite delivers a spellbinding performance, weaving songs and stories from artists like Nick Cave, Leonard Cohen, David Bowie and Radiohead.

Etran de L’Air (Niger) – Brisbane Powerhouse
March 13, 2025
This electric desert rock band brings the raw, reverb-drenched energy of Agadez to Brisbane, creating a whirlwind of rhythm and melody.

The 5.6.7.8’s (Japan) – Brisbane Powerhouse
March 21, 2025
Known worldwide for their electrifying appearance in Kill Bill, this legendary Japanese rock band has been delivering high-energy performances since 1986. With their retro rockabilly style and infectious charisma, they’ve become a cult favourite.

King Stingray (Australia) – The Fortitude Music Hall
March 22, 2025
Northeast Arnhem Land’s Yolŋu surf rock trailblazers and triple j darlings bring their irresistible sound, blending English and Yolŋu Matha, to The Fortitude Music Hall stage.

Toby Wren (Australia) – Brisbane Powerhouse
March 5, 2025
Local jazz talent Toby Wren leads a hauntingly beautiful exploration of love and loss inspired by 18th -century shipwreck paintings with the live performance of his album, Songs for Dead Sailors.