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Autumn Sunset was born in Wollongong, inspired by some of the most breathtaking sunsets you'll ever see. This 7-piece band blends the brightness of indie rock with the rich colours of jazz and funk, creating a sound that feels like a masterpiece painted across the sky.Like autumn leaves gathering along a footpath, Autumn Sunset has grown into an overflowing collection of imagination, groove and soul-music that's impossible not to move to. With the rhythm of the wind and the warmth of the sun, the music is made to soothe the hardest of souls.So, sit back, or start moving, and let the golden hour consume you into the night.

LEON is a south coast NSW singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who spent years performing and recording as a session musician alongside artists including Charlie Collins, Ben Swissa, Hein Cooper, Billy Otto and Ben Morgan.Now focused on his own project, LEON blends blues, folk, rock and modern indie influences into songwriting that feels both timeless and current.

Mick Thomas is best known as chief songwriter of pub-rock icons Weddings, Parties, Anything. His current band The Roving Commission features old "Weddoes" bandmate Squeezebox Wally on Piano Accordion and a rotating schedule of talented performers to keep the party alive with Mick's unique mix of folk, roots and country. Running along side the Roving Commission is a whole raft of projects such as the magnum opus theatre piece The Vandemonian Lags (featuring Tim Rogers, Brian Nankervis, Liz Stringer, mong others). There's more theatre work in development coupled with the running of a boutique inner city music venue (The Merri Creek Tavern). It would be too easy for Mick to revive and live his life in the shadow of his iconic seemingly never to be forgotten band Weddings, Parties, Anything but more than ever it comes down to the shows he's doing now and the songs he is about to write and record.

Keens Brewer is a 23 year old Indigenous Australian Musician. Living with unilateral deafness, Keens has been playing music since she was 12 years old and has been singing her little head off since words could form in her mouth.Growing up, Keens was heavily inspired by blues and rock music, with herher dad introducing her to Jimmy Hendrix, Eric Clapton, BB king, and Pink Floyd at a young age. Later, she developed her own interest specifically in artists like Nina Simone, Etta James and Bessie Smith.She is currently working on an EP called "not getting better" that's set to be raleased early next year.

Wollongong-based singer songwriter Emily Duncan weaves a dreamy tapestry of ethereal vocals and introspective lyrics over stripped-back guitar on her latest EP, 'Maybe I Needed Time', sets the scene for a new, more mature musical direction for Emily, honest story- telling, without the frills, dealing with themes of personal growth, connection to the bodyand the sense that there's a kind of comfort in finding a stable home and community. Taking inspiration from the likes of Australian icons Julia Jacklin and Jen Cloher, as well as US, Faye Webster and Adrienne Lenker, Emily combines hazy folk sensibilities with cutting, reflective poetry and limitless vocals.After years of support from the Australian DIY music scene, playing and touring in the Jack R.Reily band and working on her first single with Cry Club's Jonathon Tooke, Emily has been inspired to start a fresh, independent project, inspired by home and connection."I wanted this release to capture what it feels like to grow up in your 20's, to reflect on those everyday moments where you're reminded that you have to practice at being yourself, reconcile parts of you that don't always fit, and land wherever makes sense. Each song on the EP travels through my own reckoning with who I am becoming as a person and my relationship with my brain and body. It's about home, community and confidence and is really an honest and raw collection of stories, without too much frillSince the EP release, Emily has played packed launch shows in the Illawarra and Sydney, and played at Illawarra Folk Festival, with many more shows in the works for this year"This EP has had a really lovely reception, especially in my local community. I'm really proud of it"

Raised in Cronulla by a first-generation Greek mother and an Aussie father, Adam Newling is a singular voice in Australia's alternative music scene. Blending grungy alt-rock and country sensibilities with poetic lyricism and an unruly, heartfelt vocal style. Newling has carved out a sound that feels both nostalgic and entirely his own.Cutting his teeth as the longtime guitarist in Ruby Fields' band (and a featured vocalist on her ARIA #1 debut album Been Doin' It For A Bit) Newling stepped into the spotlight with his own deeply personal songwriting. His 2023 EP Dorothy Painted Portraits landed at #9 on the ARIA Albums Chart and showcased his unique ability to capture the light and the dark in equal measure. This followed 2022's breakthrough EP Half Cut and Dangerous, which has now clocked million streams and featured the triple j Hottest 100 entry "Sweetness" (#98)Newling's music has enjoyed consistent support across triple j, with multiple singles landing in high rotation, including "Barmy." "Singing Blackbird," and "Sweetness." His warm, introspective songwriting has also struck a chord with live audiences across Australia and beyond. He's completed numerous sold-out headline tours and performed on festival stages including Laneway Festival, NYE On The Hill, Yours & Owis, Woodford Folk Festival, and Great SouthernNights.On stage, Newling is a magnetic presence, part country wanderer, part rock 'n' roll poet. He's joined some of Australia's most beloved acts on the road, including Gang of Youths, Amy Shark, King Stingray, Ruby Fields, and The Church, In 2025 he was main support for U.S. indie favourites Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners on their sold-out Australian tour, playing iconic venues like Sydney's Metro Theatre, Melbourne's Corner Hotel, and Brisbane's The Triffid. He also toured the US in 2022 with Skegss, further cementing his international reach.Whether it's on record or in a packed room, Adam Newling continues to build something special, honest songs, loyal fans, and a long road ahead that's completely his own.