Inclusive Groove

Glenn Whitehall is a touring/session musician and songwriter based in The Illawarra. Over a varied 20+ years in music, he has shared stages with international and local legends, and is frontman for soul/rock band The Sacred Crows.

This project is the creative outlet of producer and multi-instrumentalist Lucas Trevisan. Lucas embarks on this solo journey to truly express his creative purpose with his extensive musical knowledge and skill-set. The 7-piece one-man band describes his genre as 'psychedelic groove', which is based around a fusion of funk and psychedelic rock with a sprinkle of jazz and samba groove. He is dedicated to representing a rainbow of cultures through his worldly genre awareness. In his live performances; hip-hop beats, hand-played percussion, melting chords and funky bass-lines are looped to create a magical atmosphere; opening space for saxophone, flute and guitar solos.

South Coast artist Cassy Rae is known for her smooth live vocals and a quirky, genre-blurring sound shaped by indie, rap, blues and singer-songwriter influences. Her music balances raw emotion with strong rhythmic feel, creating songs that are both intimate and groove-driven.Raised in a musical household and surrounded by guitars, Cassy Rae found her way into music early, playing Avril Lavigne covers to her bedroom walls. Two decades later, she's performing live most weekends, building a reputation for honest songwriting and captivating live shows.

The Vanns are a four-piece indie rock band from Kiama, Australia, formed in 2012. I've been following them since Keep My Cool, and it's been amazing to see them evolve throughout their discography of Through the Walls, Last of Your Kind, and All That's in My Head, selling out shows across Australia and touring internationally.

Patrick Rogers is a key part of the vibrant Wollongong music scene, known for his dynamic musicianship and ability to elevate every project he's involved in. A versatile and passionate drummer, Patrick has performed with a range of acclaimed artists and bands, including Warbaby, Adam Newling, and Ruby Fields, showcasing both technical skill and an instinctive feel for rhythm that brings power, character, and heart to the stage. His drumming style doesn't just support a song - it enhances it, helping to shape the sound, energy, and emotion of each performance. Beyond music, Patrick is driven by a strong sense of purpose and community, with aspirations to become a school teacher, reflecting his love for learning, guiding others, and making a positive impact both on and off stage.

Dan Southern is a Nowra-based creative, musician, and drummer at heart who has been writing, recording, mixing, and releasing his own music since 2012. He is married, has three kids, and five dogs, and lives a life that is loud, chaotic, and permanently soundtracked by whatever he's working on next.Entirely self-taught, Dan founded his home studio, Ghetto Bird Studio, recording artists such as Adams Parade, Mac Tango, and Polly Hazelton. As a session drummer, he has played with Topnovil, Mac Tango, and even Joey Cape of Lagwagon over the years.His current focus is the comedic pop-punk project Fat Bald Idiot, but his history spans bands including Sort It Out, Under The Influence, Death Or Fireworks, All And South, Bowtie, and fronting Mixtape For The Drive, who toured alongside Lagwagon, Unwritten Law, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, and Hawthorne Heights.Outside of music, Dan writes comedy, works full-time as a Creative Strategist at Bright Star Kids, and during COVID performed 10 weeks of Facebook live streams as "The Other John Williamson," Warilla's unofficial John Williamson impersonator.None of this would be possible without his incredibly supportive wife, Naomi, who is always on board with whatever creative idea he dreams up next.

Jack Tickner is a music therapist from Wollongong specialising in neuro-affirming practice and improvisation. He also plays in Basil's Kite, Wollongong, and the American/Australian band Yowie.

Luke Mahler is an artist and producer based on the Central Coast. He has been active in the music scene, playing in bands and producing for the last 10 years. He is currently part of the band Sugar Soap along with his brother Jordi. Sugar Soap has swiftly become a fixture on the local circuit. Their journey has seen them grace stages across the east coast, sharing billings with acts such as their brother Tom's band The Moving Stills, Spacey Jane, Telenova and Velvet Trip. The duo were also lucky enough to win and play the Triple J Unearthed local slot at Lost Paradise 2024. The brothers hope to make waves beyond their home shores.

The Tin Knees are a theatrical music confection based in Sydney and Wollongong. With humble roots on Australia's east coast, in both the Gong and the quaint country town of Dubbo, the group indulge in a signature synth pop, surf rock, jazz-infused sound with saucy lyrics that get even the most sensible mothers hot and bothered.Lead by the unapologetic creativity of Leonardo Sunshine on lead vocals and guitar and Frankie Desire on drums, the six piece band had its beginnings playing gigs at local music venues, including Wollongong's dearly departed RAD Bar. In early 2020, they released their debut EP 'The Tin Knees Are Dead' with a sold out tour. Two years later, their success continued upward, with a new international tour following and a residency at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. Now, The Tin Knees are back ready to take over the world.