CobbleStone band believe that hearing the voices of Australia’s diverse cultures enriches us all.

“Sharing our stories and emotions through music and the arts helps unify us, builds community and creates bridges to greater understanding,” Jon Vea Vea said.

“In 2023, we produced an original show called “Rekindle The Campfires”. It shared the truth about Australia’s past from an indigenous perspective. CobbleStone feel that truth telling sets us all free. If we as a society yarned more – listened more – to each other, we

would be better able to move forward together,” said Jon Vea Vea.

Audience members apparently agreed, with ‘Rekindle The Campfires’ being nominated for the Fraser Coast 2024 Australia Day Awards – in the Community Project or Event of the Year category.

CobbleStone family band is composed of Jon Vea Vea on vocals and guitar; his son Woody Vea Vea on bass; cousin Scott Angeles on drums, didgeridoo, guitar and vocals; family friend John Murphy on percussion and vocals; plus sister Lesa Stagg and daughter-in-law Mel Vea Vea on vocal harmonies.

The name Cobblestone is derived from their indigenous cultural heritage links to the CobbleCobble clan of Warra on the Darling Downs, extending to the western side of the Bunya Mountains.

All of them began their musical careers as children, so combined they have a depth of experience and a trust in each other on stage.

Jon Vea Vea said, “We all love to tell stories and touch people’s emotions through music, irrespective of genre. We love performing Australian covers, writing our own originals, and – most importantly – having fun on stage.”

CobbleStone are looking forward to performing at Global Beats concert on Harmony Day 2024 being held on the Seafront Oval at Hervey Bay.