Mad Kelpie Playdate, is an acoustic group, with members from Gunning, Queanbeyan, Captains Flat and Burra. They formed two years ago.

In 2019, Cheroke Shuffle, a track from the band's debut album, was awarded Instrumental of the Year at the Australian Celtic Music Awards.

Their progressive music is played on small pipes, uilleann pipes, flute, guitar, and percussion and is influenced by bluegrass and pipe bands.

For bookings or enquiries contact Michael Coley of Gunning Focus group by email michael.coley@bigpond.com or 0415 378 816.

Mad Kelpie Playdate will perform at the Gunning Court Room on Sunday, May 26 at 2.30pm.