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Bones & Jones

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    Bones and Jones are well renowned for their unique brand of song writing and impressively tight live show. With three albums and a collaborative EP with Folk Bitch Trio to their name, the band’s output matches the frenetic energy of their live performance which has seen them support notable artists including King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, The Nude Party (USA), The Murlocs, Twin Peaks (USA) and appear at festivals including Port Fairy Folk Festival and Meadow, Boogie Festival.

    Forming during highschool in Geelong and now based out of an old apple orchard on the Victorian surf coast/Wathaurong Country the band draws inspiration from the landscape that surrounds them and their decade long friendships within the band. Their blend of country tinged vintage rock is coupled with a contemporary energy that allows them to feel familiar without being stuck in a revivalist pigeonhole.

    This impressive melting pot of sounds and memorable hooks has been recognised by NME, The Guardian, Triple J and has seen the band’s second album Ginger Gold (Farm Singles) nominated for the prestigious Australian Music Prize and Victorian Music Awards.
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Cool Out Sun

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    Cool Out Sun are a unique cross-cultural project spearheaded by the super powers that are N'fa Jones & Sensible J and friends. The collective invite a range of artist's influences, including traditional percussionists to collaborate during live shows, diversifying an ever changing, seasonal soundscape in afro beat/world/roots/hip hop music. The beats provocative, the lyrics powerfully imaginative; our music lets the spirit move you. 

    Linguist N'fa Jones with a Hip Hop flavour, Sensible J brings the rhythm like no other, and guest percussion extraordinaires know how to get the party right.  

    With two critically acclaimed albums of solid afro percussive grooves under their belt, Cool Out Sun offer inclusive, unique, feet moving vibrations for all to come bounce.
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Cosmic Psychos

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    The Cosmic Psychos are (almost) an Australian punk rock institution who formed in Spring Plains, Victoria in 1982, spearheaded by founding member and bass player Ross Knight. 

    To date, the band have released 10 studio albums since their self-titled debut (1987) and their influence has been global, with UK band The Prodigy sampling their music on 1997’s ‘The Fat of the Land’ LP and Nirvana producer Butch Vig proclaiming them an influence on both Nirvana and the Seattle grunge scene of the 1990’s. 

    In 2009, Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam spoke candidly of the effect the band had on him growing up in Seattle. The band’s repetitive lyrics, fuzzed out guitar and wah-wah bass sound has remained unchanged over their 30 plus year career and continues to win over new audiences. 

    A documentary by film maker Matt Weston, released in 2013, titled ‘Blokes You Can Trust’ featured a whose who of global indie tastemakers and music makers espousing the Cosmic Psycho’s legacy in Australian musical history. The documentary has given the band new life and they currently find themselves fielding touring and interview requests as far flung as Spain, Germany and Costa Rica. 

    It’s been a wild ride for the Psycho’s mainstay Ross Knight who originally formed the band in 1982 for ‘shits and giggles’. He’s been trying to balance the demands of fronting one of Australia’s defining punk bands and managing his vast third-generation farm ever since; which includes running cattle, tending a vineyard and volunteering his time and tractor to the local fire service. 

    The Cosmic Psychos have survived the passing decades, musical trends and fashions with ease. Most fans will tell you they’re simple blokes (you can trust), just making straight-ahead, good-fun, Australian influenced punk rock.  
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Didirri & Rowena Wise

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    When two distinct artists unite, the results can be intimate and unexpected. Melbourne singer-songwriters Rowena Wise and Didirri, both acclaimed for their unique styles—Rowena’s poetic folk storytelling and Didirri’s raw, introspective songwriting—have crafted a deeply personal song exploring love, conflict, and commitment.

    Their collaborative single, "No Cure For Love", highlights their magical synergy, blending Didirri’s emotional depth with Rowena’s ethereal melodies.

    On their national tour, the duo performs together as one ensemble, presenting songs from their debut albums, solo material, and collaborative works in a special, extended band set.
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Dom Turner & The Rural Blues Project

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    Voted ‘Traditional Blues Artist of the Year’ 2022, 2024 and 2025 by the Sydney Blues Society, multi award winning Dom Turner is best known as guitarist, lead vocalist, and founding member of the legendary Australian blues group, Backsliders, as well as touring in international collaborations as The Turner Brown Band, and with Sunpie Barnes, Phil Wiggins and RL Boyce. 

    With The Rural Blues Project, Dom presents a mix of unashamedly upbeat and raw electric rural blues songs—hybrid versions of songs from Charley Patton to Lead Belly, Fred McDowell to RL Burnside—as well as originals from his extensive catalogue. Joining Dom is the shuffle king himself, legendary drummer Rosscoe Clarke (Foreday Riders, Cyril B Bunter) along with keyboard master, Johnny Gauci (Johnny G and the E-Types) 
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Fenn Wilson & The Weather

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    Fenn Wilson and The Weather’s lyrics turn pain into poetry, laced with light; compassion and wisdom beyond their years imbue every line. Fenn is mesmerising on stage, either solo or surrounded by his skilled and sensitive sidemen, creating thunderstorm dynamics reminiscent of Jeff Buckley. Their songcraft is astounding; echoes of Nick Drake, Mark Lanegan and Radiohead filter through their faultless guitar rhythms and cunning doubling of vocal melodies. Memorable hooks abound, without a trace of gimmick or cliché. And then there’s Fenn’s voice. 
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Lewis Love

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    19-year-old singer-songwriter Lewis Love is quickly capturing attention with his heartfelt songwriting and captivating blend of folk-infused country and modern pop.

    With a debut album set for release in July of 2025, Lewis has already generated significant buzz through standout singles including "Can't See the Sky," which has amassed over 400K streams on Spotify and earned playlist placements alongside stars like Luke Combs and Jelly Roll.

    Drawing comparisons to country artists like Zach Bryan, Cameron Whitcomb, and Morgan Wallen, as well as pop and hip-hop artists Post Malone and The Kid Laroi, Lewis Love's authentic storytelling and soulful delivery resonate deeply with audiences.

    Further establishing his rising talent, this year Lewis will be performing at major Australian festivals including Ridin' Hearts alongside Waylon Wyatt and Megan Moroney, and Spilt Milk, sharing the stage with global stars Kendrick Lamar, Doechii, and Dominic Fike—solidifying his place as one of Australia’s most promising emerging artists.
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Madeliene Cope

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    Madeliene Cope is an Indie / Folk / Acoustic artist from Geelong that is completely in control of her craft.

    With influences like Ry X, Ben Howard & Dustin Tebbutt, Mads’ music takes listeners on a journey, telling stories from her day to day life including feelings of love & loss, confidence & self worth. 

    Whether performing in small, intimate venues or on larger stages, Mad’s raw and authentic sound is tied together with both beautiful & punchy arrangements, leaving a long lasting impression on her listeners. 
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Minor Gold

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    Blending sixth sense harmonies with sun-dappled folk-rock, Minor Gold are award-winning duo Dan Parsons (AUS) & Tracy McNeil (CAN).  With heartfelt songs, free-spirited rhythms and an undeniable stage chemistry, their music floats you down desert highways and through coastal canyons.

    Living the life on international highways & backroads since they formed in 2022, the pair have won over the finest intimate listening rooms, official showcases, major festivals and have supported Grammy Award winning songwriter Dan Navarro and the Teskey Brothers in the U.S.

    Their highly anticipated sophomore album 'Way to the Sun' has been embraced by audiences on a global scale, landing major playlists and added to Double J, ABC Country, and is a sweet follow up to their debut release which took home the 2024 'Folk Award' in the Queensland Music Awards. 
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Opelousas

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    Opelousas have a unique and hauntingly hypnotic take on blues and rock that will leave you mesmerised. The rhythms of Opelousas seep right into your bloodstream and their powerful performances leave punters crying out for more.

    Inspired by the Louisiana spice capital of the same name, the Melbourne-based trio was formed by Kerri Simpson in 2018, drawing on the trio’s mutual love for the music of the deep south.

    Their second album Opelousafried, released in February 2024, was album of the week upon release on both RRR and PBS radio, and has been nominated for Music Victoria’s Best Blues Album of 2024. Their debut album Opelousified won the award in 2019.

    Their sound is a roux of Kerri Simpson’s dynamic vocals, electric guitar and baritone guitar, Alison Ferrier’s contagious guitar riffs, bucolic fiddle, and sultry vocal tones, seasoned with ARIA-award-winning Anthony “Shorty” Shortte’s expert swamp-soaked percussion.

     
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Peter Combe with the Bellyflop in a Pizza Band

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    Peter Combe is Australia’s best known children’s singer/songwriter and the original King of the Kids. 

    His achievements include 3 ARIAS for Best Children’s Album - Toffee Apple 1988, Newspaper Mama 1989, The Absolutely Very Best of Peter Combe (in Concert) 1992, 7 Gold & 2 Platinum Albums and 1 Gold DVD. 6 ARIA nominations all together. 

    Recent national tours include Live It Up in 2017, Christmas 2018 and Greatest Hits 2020/2021. His 2021 Adelaide Fringe 8 concert season sold out. 

    In 1987 he pioneered ABC for Kids, Australia's first kids music label. 

    He’s sold over a million CDS & DVDs 

    He presented BBC TV's Music Time recorded in London from 1977-1980

    He performed 2 Sold Out shows at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall in 1988 

    Peter Combe’s Christmas Album, went gold in 5 weeks on its release in 1990, and is now an established Australian Family classic. It is the only successful Australian Christmas Album comprising ALL original songs. 

    Mr Clicketty Cane (Wash Your Face in Orange Juice) with over 10 million streams on Spotify and 6.8 million YouTube viewings, is known literally by every child in Australia...and by most of their parents! 
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Riley Catherall

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    Riley Catherall is a Singer-Songwriter based in Melbourne whose patient lyricism has received critical acclaim since his emergence onto the scene about a decade ago. Fresh off the back of sell out shows across the UK and Scandinavia promoting his new record "The Light, The Beautiful Liar", Riley has built a credible status as a one of Australia's most promising songwriters through his poetic sincerity and alluring live shows.
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Romanie

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    In the music of Romanie, the listener is invited to become immersed in a rich palette of sounds and influences, buoying a natural vocal talent. 

    For Belgian-born, Melbourne-based singer and songwriter Romanie Assez, the music has always stemmed from an innate desire to express creativity through personal and engaging storytelling.

    Releasing her debut EP – Little Big Steps – in 2021, Romanie introduced herself beautifully with a collection of music that boasted influences as varied as Lucy Rose to Big Thief; Wet Leg and Alvvays, to Middle Kids. At the core of the material, a captivating sense of songwriting nuance and strength that was unafraid to delve deeper in its exploration of personal themes.

    Her 2023 debut album Are We There Yet? was nominated for the Australian Music Prize and saw her win the triple j Unearthed x NIDA music video competition and the 2023 Upstart Award, become a semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition, and a finalist in St Kilda Festival’s New Music Competition.

    Romanie has received a wide range of industry support from Junkee, Tonedeaf, triple j, RRR, Amazing Radio UK/US and MTV. Are We There Yet? landed multiple editorial playlists across Spotify & Apple Music which quickly gathered over 100k streams on streaming services and the music video for ‘Hallucinating’ was selected as ABC rage’s Wild One.

    In July 2024 Romanie was a mentee of Wild Turkey’s House of Music 101 receiving mentorship from and showcasing alongside Angus and Julia Stone.

    Ever since Romanie moved to Australia in 2019 she’s been establishing herself as a powerhouse in the live music industry, touring both solo as well as with her band; nationally and internationally - supporting artists including Trixie Whitley, Telenova, Blanco White, 10cc, Yoke Lore, playing alongside Katy J Pearson and opening for Australian favourites such as Keli Holiday, The Moving Stills, Mia Wray and many more.
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Ruby Mae

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    Melbourne artist and Wiradjuri woman, Ruby Mae, blends nostalgia with a fresh perspective, carving out her place as a dynamic force in the Australian music scene. 

    Nearly a decade into her musical journey, Ruby's 2019 debut EP, 'We Sing Together Or Not At All', was our first look at a consistently compelling body of work. Ruby's music feels primed for a coming-of-age soundtrack; the balance of crushing lyricism with loftier, guitar-driven music has the ability to entice, envelop and charm. 

    2024 was a breakthrough year with releases of "Keeper", "Hurricane" & "Dickhead", all having impressive airplay across Triple M, Triple J and charting abroad on KEXP in Seattle, USA. 

    Ruby's debut album 'Baby', released in April 2025, represents a significant milestone, the culmination of nine years of artistic growth, gigging, connecting, and hard work . Recorded with ARIA award-winning producer Stephen Mowat, 'Baby' explores themes of love, self-discovery, resilience, and captures the complexities of modern youth.

    The success of Baby has since propelled Ruby to new heights, leading to her 2025 win of Triple J’s My Siscompetition—further cementing her status as one of the country’s most exciting emerging voices with the knowledge, wisdom and expertise for the big stage.
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Skyscraper Stan and the Commission Flats

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    Skyscraper Stan and his longtime touring band and collaborators the Commission Flats have generated a body of work that has attracted a loyal, and more recently global, fanbase drawn to Stan’s easy lyrical style, inventive arrangements and deft genre twists and turns.

    With the Sydney Morning Herald calling him “a revelation,” his two previous albums, including 2015’s Last Year’s Tune and 2019’s Golden Boy, and between them a live solo album in 2017 Live at Some Velvet Morning, shone a light on Stan’s ability to write concise and accessible narratives in a timeless style, suggesting a writer steeped in the traditions of the classics but looking to refresh that sound for the modern era. His global reach has been extended by the songs “I Fell Over”, “Always Thinking of You” and “21st Century Lullaby”,  featured in the hit TV show Colin From Accounts.
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Squid Nebula

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    Fronted by the hypnotic soul vocals of Noongar musician Bumpy and backed by a band that includes members from all corners of Narrm’s bubbling underground music communities, Squid Nebula have made their way from regular residencies for Cherry Bar’s iconic Soul Nights on AC/DC lane in 2015 to head-turning sets at Loch Hart, Strawberry Fields, The Eighty-Six and a place on 2020’s Bigsound 150 list.

    Having spent the last decade lighting up dancefloors around Victoria with their unique brand od cosmic groove and psychedelic disco, Squid Nebula released their long-awaited debut LP, ‘From Here To You’ in late 2023 via Northside Records, receiving album-of-the-week nods from Melbourne’s Triple R and Sydney’s 2ser.

    Around the release of 2025’s ‘From Here To You - Live at the Northcote Social Club’ – a thrilling hour-long live adaptation of their debut album – Squid Nebula have spent 2025 piecing together a brand new live show and sophomore album that looks to push their sound to new electrifying heights.
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SUNEDEN

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    Suneden have long been known for their trademark soul-funk boogies, and with their upcoming second album, the band is evolving in exciting new directions. Following the success of their acclaimed debut Smooth Groove, Suneden has captivated audiences across Australia’s vibrant music scene — from commanding stages at festivals to igniting dancefloors in packed venues.

    In 2025, the band stepped into the spotlight as finalists in the Bluesfest Busking Competition, where they took the stage at the iconic Byron Bay festival, bringing their unique sound and energy to one of Australia’s most iconic stages.

    Recent singles Fire and Mumma Told Me have made waves across the airwaves, building serious buzz ahead of the band’s second album. Suneden has solidified their reputation with their signature soul-funk boogies, delivering a visceral sound that leaves audiences wanting more.

    With their unmatched stage presence and ever-evolving sound, Suneden are setting the stage for a massive 2025.
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The Cat Empire

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    Aussie icons The Cat Empire catapulted in to 2023 with a fresh new line-up of band members, with Felix Riebl and Ollie McGill continuing on the legacy, while preserving the vibrant energy and exhilarating musicality that fans adore.

    The Cat Empire has illuminated stages across the globe, having performed to sold-out crowds across Europe, UK, North America, and Australia. Their magnetic force captivating millions with their high energy performances and explosive sound and visuals.

    In August 2023, they released their tenth studio album Where The Angels Fall which was met with great acclaim, debuting at #5 on the ARIA Charts, charting at #1 on the AMRAP Metro Charts for three consecutive singles, added to rotation at Double J, as well as features across The Today Show, The Project, ABC News Breakfast TV, Rage Guest Host, Triple M Homegrown, Playschool, Double J Artist in Residence, and Rolling Stone. 

     
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