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Hailing from the South coast of NSW, The Chordroys distinct sound of refreshing indie rock is one not to miss. The Chordroys pull inspiration from all corners of the music world, with music styles similar to the likes of The Vanns, Mumford and Sons, The Rions, Plini, Gang of Youths, Tame Impala, Boy and Bear and an endless list of others.The South Coast gents bring a unique mix of psychedelic guitar hooks, engaging choruses, harmonious ballads and tasteful rhythms that guarantee the listener to be left with their jaw dropped.

Cooper Smart and Harry Leighton are two members of local band Dirty Merchants who formed in late 2023 when the four of them found themselves jamming in a garage after previous bands had fallen apart. Made up of three brothers and a best mate, the band has quickly developed a loud, energetic sound built for live shows. After winning the opening slot at Changing Tides Festival in 2024, they've been busy playing wherever we can and working on new music. They've recently released their debut EP 'Waste the Day' and are super stoked for what's to come.

Renzo, Lincoln and Lana are members of High Catz, an emerging punk-rock band from Wollongong. Having already headlined their own shows and shared the stage with local acts including Earl Gray and Dead Nettles, the band are quickly building a name for themselves within the region’s lively punk and alternative music scene.

Composed of lead vocalist Jack Clare, drummer Jarrah Henderson-Jackson, guitarist Harvey Jakubiw, bassist Jye Gibson and keyboardist Martin Sholl, giraffeHead are creating a unique combination of Jazz, RnB, Funk and Soul, with a distinctive and direct goal of creating the most enjoyable, crowd-pleasing, funky music audiences have ever heard.

Paul Greene is an ARIA Finalist Songwriter, Producer and performer based on the South Coast of New South Wales, Australia.His music has been difficult to define, melding elements of folk, roots, soul and Americana, but his new work is at home in 'country".He is also the founder of Sounds Delicious, which is many things:1: Recording Studio: making music sound good, refining and developing artists and creating music since 2001 also creating high quality video and photography2: A record Label: helping artists maintain a sustainable career in the music industry, consulting and managing artists towards their goals3: Events space: to show case top touring artists combining music and cuisine to create the perfect combination for both artist and performer.Greene is currently working on his 12th Album.The new record 'Get Loved' is maybe the first for Greene that fits nicely into a genre - something that he has so far cleverly avoided.

Originally from Batemans Bay, Lizzie Jack is a singer songwriter based in Wollongong. She fronts the local band The Beanstalks, a folk-rock four piece based in the gong whose music blends Noah Kahan lyricism over Aussie pub rock musicality.Alex Fordyce is a founding member of The Beanstalks, starting as the bassist and later switching to lead guitar. As one of the main songwriters in the band, he brings the riffs and rock influence to the bands music.

Brendan Neville is the primary songwriter for the band Dribs - who have been playing in sheds, odds and ends since 2017. We've been in love with being silly our whole lives and see the band as an expression of what we felt was a huge amount of overly seriousness particularly in music. We aspire to ensure our live performances are real and an opportunity to feel as if you were just watching us play in our loungeroom - you can say what you feel and we're happy to just hang out rather than being behind some mystical curtain. We make music for people to have fun to in whatever way they seem fit my personal favourite is loud in a car but we've been told it's great to mow the lawn to, my dad said our song 'something' should have gotten on the radio and my mum says we're a good band; trust her!She comes to as many shows as she can.

Max Reuben is a singer, songwriter, producer and multi- instrumentalist from Wollongong, Australia, whose music refuses to stay confined to a single genre. Blending elements of indie, psychedelic pop, alternative rock and metal, his work is driven by a curiosity for experimentation while remaining grounded in honest, introspective songwriting.Rather than settling into one lane, Max sees every project as an opportunity to explore a different side of himself.Max first emerged in 2015 as a founding member of the rock band Left Lane, where he co-wrote, recorded and performed original music, releasing several singles and an EP before departing the group in 2020 to pursue his own creative vision. Later that year, he released his debut solo album, Abstraction-a synth-pop and psychedelic-inspired record exploring themes of change, self-discovery and moving forward. Since then, he has continued to evolve as both a songwriter and producer, releasing a series of singles, collaborating with fellow artists, and refusing to be defined by one particular sound.Alongside his solo work, Max co-founded Business Doing Pleasure in 2022 with vocalist and guitarist Zach Vella, creating another outlet for his ever-evolving songwriting. The duo blend indie funk, pop, soul and groove into a vibrant, tongue-in-cheek sound powered by infectious hooks, tight musicianship and high-energy live performances. Drawing comparisons to Lime Cordiale and Parcels while taking inspiration from Anderson.Paak and classic soul artists, Business Doing Pleasure have built a reputation for effortless jams and feel-good shows, sharing stages with CHEEKY LEASH, smartcasual, Clay Western and Aodhan.Whether writing for his solo project or Business Doing Pleasure, Max's focus has always remained the same: creating music that feels genuine, emotionally resonant and sonically adventurous. Now entering his next chapter, he is preparing to release his latest solo project, with another already underway. Drawing inspiration from alternative rock and metal while retaining the melodic sensibilities that have shaped his earlier work, these releases mark his most ambitious and authentic music to date.