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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.

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. 

From the mouth of Margaret River, WA (Wadandi Boodja) to Victoria’s rugged Mornington Peninsula (Bunurong and Boonwurung country), Mama Kin Spender is a rattle and hum call across the desert plains. An ARIA-nominated duo of mischief-makers, MKS is Mama Kin (aka Danielle Caruana), a storyteller and dream weaver with a penchant for soul-baring; and Dingo Spender, a producer and songwriter with remarkable instrumental dexterity. Long-time friends and collaborators, MKS combine drums, percussion and blistering guitar with lightning arrangements underpinned by harmonies that shimmer and smoulder.

Exploring life’s joys, bruises, stretch marks and scars, MKS possess a lyrical depth that pushes us to our far-flung edges. With two releases under their belts, including ARIA-nominated “Golden Magnetic” and “Are You Listening?”, a journey through grief, rage, reflection and arrival, MKS delve into life’s complexities with vigour. Wholeheartedly committed to community, gathering local choirs to join their chorus wherever they roam, MKS is an openhearted burst of sincerity, wonder and adventure. Their connection is primal, breathing soul and vitality into every space they inhabit. From the songwriting craft to the beats and beaming choir, MKS will leave you clutching at your chest while stomping and howling. 

Matt Davis is the lead singer and songwriter of Paris-based band The Wonder.

A founding member of Gersey, and instrumental outfit Bombazine Black, Matt has released ten albums and toured internationally, supporting bands such as Pavement, Wilco and The Flaming Lips.

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. 

Munroe blend jangly, coming-of-age alternative rock with brooding, reflective ballads. A sound that swings between the energetic and the introspective—often within the same set. Known for their emotionally charged performances and endearingly awkward stage banter (emphasis on awkward), Munroe invites audiences into a space that feels both personal and unpredictable. The Naarm-based, five-piece outfit, offer equal parts raw honesty and melodic warmth. This is music for feeling your way through the mess and the magic of life itself.

Nick Capper is a cult favourite on the Australian comedy circuit, having toured across the country and cementing himself as a regular in the festival scene. His oddball antics and off-kilter musings make him stand out from the pack, as he blends his country farm upbringing with absurd and surreal comic delivery. As co-host of the hit podcast The Phone Hacks with Mike Goldstein, Nick Capper has built a dedicated following among comedy fans across Australia. He has also opened for comedy heavyweights like Ari Shaffir, Doug Stanhope, Tim Dillon, Matt Rife and recently Duncan Trussell 

A master of deadpan humour, Nick Schuller is as dry as they come. His acerbic wit and understated delivery have established Nick as one of the most exciting acts in the thriving Melbourne comedy scene. 

He was handpicked by the Melbourne International Comedy Festival to be part of the prestigious Comedy Zone in 2022 and has toured nationally with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow.

He has performed around the country and the world and has supported some of the biggest names in comedy including Tom Gleeson, Ray O'Leary and Phil Wang. 

Norwood is the project of Naarm/Melbourne-based singer-songwriters Olivia Bolmat and Nathaniel Peacock. Formed through a shared admiration of upfront lyricism and inseparable harmonies, the pair have always aimed to create songs that find weight in their unassuming tenderness. Drawing influence from artists like Neil Young, Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch, the duo fuses Americana inspiration with the alt-folk sounds of their home city, piecing together tentative vulnerability with candid self-awareness to craft their own take on observational songwriting.

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.

Otis Namrell is a 23-year-old blues and southern rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter based in Melbourne, Australia. Originally from the Northern Rivers, Otis spent his teenage years crafting a unique and innovative approach to blues guitar, blending elements of jazz, swamp rock, country, and psychedelic rock into his distinctive style.

Since heading South, he has become a standout figure in Melbourne's blues scene, regularly Showcasing at venues like the Hume Blues Club, Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society, and Elwood Blues Club, while continuing to build his following nation-wide with performances at Agnes Blues & Roots Festival, Mitchell Creek Rock & Blues Festival and the St Kilda Blues Festival. The band's shows are rowdy, high energy and filled with softer moments that show the group's diverse abilities. 

Though still young, Otis's playing carries the soulful depth of a seasoned blues veteran, and his ability to improvise and connect with the crowd needs to be seen. He is backed by an exceptional rhythm section: Sonny Severin, a jazz-trained drummer with impeccable timing and the ability to shift between energetic bursts and delicate grooves, and Jack Blandford, a versatile bass player whose experience across genres—from psych-rock to reggae to bluegrass—adds both power and nuance to the band’s sound.

Melbourne folk rockers Jack and Pat Pierce, better known as Pierce Brothers, have been carving out their own path in the indie-folk scene for years. What started as busking sessions in Bourke Street Mall has grown into a massive international career, with the two now known for their incredible live shows and affecting songwriting.

From those early street performances where they shared the pavement with the likes of Tash Sultana and Tones and I, the duo built a loyal following the old-fashioned way: gig by gig, tour by tour. Along the way, they’ve played sold-out shows around Australia and the world, hit major festivals across Australia, Europe, and North America; as well as supported some huge names including James Blunt, Ben Harper, Zac Brown Band, and St. Paul and the Broken Bones to name a few.

With multiple Top 10 ARIA albums, and over 30 million streams to date, Pierce Brothers haven’t taken their foot off the gas for years, and there’s no sign of slowing down!

Right now, they’re back in the studio working on a new album and have just announced a massive return to the UK and Europe in 2026.

It’s time to reflect, on a year, on a thought, on anything at all!
REFLECTION is a space for people to reflect both literally and metaphorically and we need your help! In this installation, we will hold up a mirror to the world around us and explore what it means to reflect. From the mirror funhouse to the cool still water, we will look down, look up and look inside.

 REFLECTION is a large-scale interactive installation that invites participants to draw and write on brightly coloured mirror shapes. REFLECTION encourages participants of all ages to see themselves within the context of their community. At night REFLECTION glows with ultraviolet light turning your drawings into electric lines of colour.

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.

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.

Armed with a songbook full of stories and a baby blue electric, 19-year-old Ruby McKenna’s got loads to say. After spending 2024 travelling and busking through Europe and Asia, Ruby is back in Aus and ready to play.

Mixing funk, folk and rock, Ruby’s songs pulse, soar, and explore. Traversing the highs and lows of life, Ruby invites audiences to contemplate friends, enemies, addiction and loss. Some say she’s the love child of Carole King and Billie Eilish, but the people who know her best say she’s one of a kind.

As the winner of PFFF2022 Busking Competition (2022), Australian Danny Boy Competition (2022) and Spotlight Search (2018), Ruby plays to crowds big and small.

Slow Art Collective, founded in 2009 by Chaco Kato and Dylan Martorell, is a collaborative art platform dedicated to the principles of the Slow Movement, sustainability, and creative community engagement. The collective explores the poetic potential of everyday materials such as string, rope, and textiles, transforming simple gestures and processes into immersive, sensory-rich experiences. Their work emphasizes process over product, encouraging audiences to engage actively and at a human pace, fostering reflection, connection, and participation. 

Through both intimate and large-scale installations, Slow Art Collective blurs the boundaries between artist and audience, turning shared spaces into sites of experimentation, collaboration, and play. Their projects have been presented at notable institutions and events including the Exploratarium in San Francisco, Tokyo Biennale, TarraWarra Museum of Art, McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery, Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Powerhouse Museum, Mpavilion, NGV, Gertrude Contemporary, and Esplanade Singapore. By valuing patience, sustainability, and human-scale interactions, Slow Art Collective creates art that resonates with both local communities and global audiences, offering meaningful alternatives to conventional contemporary art practices. 

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.

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.