Alongside the likes of Miiesha, the Avalanches, Gordon Koang and Alice Ivy
Melbourne's Malthouse Theatre will open a new purpose-built outdoor stage in January
Also featuring appearances from Kutcha Edwards and Emma Donovan and The Putbacks
Waits called Spinifex Gum and Emma Donovan's rendition "gorgeous"
Taking place on the anniversary of the singer's death next month
Christine Anu, Baker Boy and Miiesha are among the 50 recipients
This is the festival's seventh instalment