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Hawaiian-country and reggae star Maoli has joined the Southwave: Summer Electronic Series lineup for a performance on 20 March 2026 at South Bank, Brisbane

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Maoli Joins On The Banks Series In Brisbane

by Paul Cashmere on December 17, 2025

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Brisbane South Bank’s Rainforest Green will transform into a tropical, open-air dancefloor this summer as the highly anticipated On The Banks kicks off, featuring the addition of Hawaiian-country and reggae sensation Maoli on 20 March 2026.

With nine independent albums and over half a billion streams to his name, Maoli has emerged as a defining voice of modern island music. Known for blending traditional Hawaiian sounds with reggae, rock, and the heartfelt storytelling of country music, he has captured global attention through viral hits and powerful covers, including Mercy and In Case You Didn’t Know. Teaming up with acclaimed hitmakers Dann and David Huff, Maoli continues to champion Hawaiian culture on the international stage.

On The Banks 2026 Event Dates And Line-Ups

Tuesday 25 February – King Stingray
Wednesday 26 February – MARINA with Mallrat
Sunday 1 March – Droppin Science: De La Soul, Oddisee & Good Company & Miss Kanina
Thursday 5 March – Grace Jones
Friday 6 March – The Streets – Supported by Double J
Saturday 7 March – Disco Club
Sunday 15 March – Bernard Fanning with Kasey Chambers, The Paper Kites, Troy & Jem Cassar-Daley, Georgia Mooney
Thursday 19 March – Peach PRC with Maude Latour, Salty – Supported by Triple J
Friday 20 March – Maoli
Saturday 21 March – Blockbuster
Sunday 22 March – Marlon Williams with Sarah Blasko

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