MORE than 5,000 people are expected to dance their way down the Great Ocean Road and attend the Aireys Inlet Music Festival.

Next weekend’s event will feature a unique and diverse blend of acts who will play across various venues in the coastal hamlet.

This year’s line-up will include Kutcha Edwards, CW Stoneking, The Vasco Era, Queenie, Hana, local band Insufficient Funds and more.

The entertainment will all kick off on Friday, March 14, with musicians playing at the Aireys Inlet General Store, Aireys Pub and in the bistro.

Saturday’s music will span across the same venues, as well as at the Sunnymead Hotel where Sheriff’s Palm Springs Disco Party will be playing.

Attendees can then wind down on Sunday with music at the Lighthouse Café, The Captain of Aireys and the Aireys Pub.

C.W. Stoneking and The Casanovas will round out the festival from 4.15pm onwards at the Aireys Pub.

Festival director Patrick Donovan said the team had worked to secure an outstanding line-up.

“It’s really exciting. We’ve got a grant from the state government which has elevated our line-up further.

“There’s so much colour on this line-up. Its a sonic palatte of the different styles of music. There’s rock and roll, hip hop, afrobeats, and folk, flamenco and so many more.

“We’ve tried to pick what we think are the best bands in the genres. We can’t wait.”

Insufficient Funds lead singer Indy Wylie said the band was pumped to start off the festival with a huge show.

“I’m so excited. Doing gigs where you live is so cool.

“For the band, we’ve just released our EP. It’s all fresh and its great timing to have the festival now.”

Tickets for the whole weekend are $70.

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Image credit:  Festival director Patrick Donovan and Insufficient Funds lead singer Indy Wylie outside the Aireys Inlet Pub. Photos: NATHAN RIVALLAND