Forged under a million years of pressure, The Black Diamonds are the demons of the art of late nightclub music that your dancing feet have been waiting for. Launching the 2013 Castlemaine State Festival and offering much late night revelry, be prepared for two special nights of musical gems and special guest performances. The Diamonds will meld a musical cocktail that spans the length and breadth of the globe. Expect dynamite.

Leading the ensemble are some familiar truants — Justin Marshall (Heraldo and the Flaming Flamingo Orchestra), Dan Witton (Cosmo Cosmolino) and Eamon McNelis (Flap) are joined by some of the finest artists to be bribed with riches including Ms Terry (Flying Scribble) and Lilkoi Kaos (Caravan Burlesque)

From Swing, to Balkan Beats, Cumbia to Calypso, Afro Beat to Zombie Boogaloo, this special Festival band is ready to put on a show like no other.

Musical Direction: Justin Marshall
Performance: Lilikoi Kaos, Zoe Robbins and Skye Gellman
Musicians: Ms Louise Terry, Dan Witton, Eamon Mc Nellis, Michael Timcke, Don Stuart, Gideon Brazil, Myles White, Rory Mc Dougall, Dolan Jones.

The Black Diamonds are also performing at the Opening Night Party.