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Australian jazz bassist Michael Mear, started out on the Sydney jazz scene before moving to Paris at 19 to chase his music further. There he studied at IMEP and the Conservatoire de Montreuil with renowned jazz musicians and teachers including Rick Margitza, Peter Giron, Christopher Culpo, Bernard Vidal, Stéphane Payen and Malo Vallois.Paris became home for several years, with Michael playing regularly around the city's jazz scene, from it's prestigious jazz clubs to festivals right across France with various jazz groups. With the group Sans Elle he won the Jazz en Baie festival competition, and he went on to reach the finals of several other competitions in France and around Europe.Since returning to Australia in 2016, Michael has played with a wide range of musicians around Sydney across styles from jazz to rock, blues and roots, including Ruby Tuesdays and currently, Sacred Crows.He also leads the critically acclaimed jazz trio Waveteller, with pianist Casey Golden and drummer EdRodrigues, and the trio is currently preparing to release its third studio album.He also recently released The Fold, a duo album with Golden built on an exciting rhythmic and melodic conversation between piano and double bass.

Cate Guirguis is an indie-pop singer songwriter from Sydney, crafting music featuring evocative lyrics and luscious harmonies. Her sound is defined by an obsession with vocal layering and harmonic dissonance, creating immersive tracks that linger long after the first listen.Inspired by Missy Higgins, Lizzy McAlpine and Olivia Rodrigo, Cate's music delves into navigating life in your early 20s, heartbreak and self-discovery. Her raw and emotive vocals sit at the heart of each song, bringing honesty and vulnerability to her storytelling.Cate recently finished her debut, self-managed East Coast tour to celebrate the release of her most recent single 'Emily,' playing shows in Newcastle, Gosford, Wollongong, Canberra, and her first all ages hometown show in Sydney.She is heading off again for a 5 date far South Coast tour in June/July to promote her next release 'over you,' out in June 2026.Cate made her festival debut at the most recent Play on the Plains in Deniliquin, sharing a stage with local legends Kita Alexander, Alex Lahey and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, also winning the soloist category in their inaugural battle of the bands competition. She has received vast support from community radio, and had her first triple j play with her recent single 'competition, advocated by Unearthed Music Director Claire Mooney as 'A heart on sleeve offering full of raw honesty and a whole heap of passion and emotion. cate continues to captivate audiences with her distinct sound, heartfelt songwriting. and relentless dedication to her craft.

Mick Mor Music is an acoustic solo artist playing covers of mostly 90's and 00's with all the crowd pleasers thrown into the mix.Mick Mor Music can cater to any event and will have you singing, toe tapping or up dancing!

Electric X is a five-piece indie funk rock band from Wollongong who deliver high-energy live performances driven by infectious grooves and electrifying stage presence.Electric X has built a strong local following across the Illawarra and is now expanding into Sydney.Last year Electric X were the winners of the battle of the bands competition at the University of Wollongong. Since then they have entertained crowds across many venues in Wollongong including TBH and La La La's. Fans can expect a sound reminiscent of Balu Brigada, DICE and Cat Empire.Electric X are currently working on an EP which they are recording at Forbes Street Studio with Ethan Reginato.They released their first single in September.

Ben Chin is a Singer, songwriter and Multi-Instrumentalist born and raised in Wollongong. He first took lessons on the Piano from a young age, then moved on to learn the bass guitar, and then challenged himself O to learn as many instruments as possible. Ben has been a professional Live musician for six years. The most important element to Ben's creative practice is writing songs about his authentic and lived experiences.

Silvia Lane is a four piece indie rock band from Shellharbour, NSW. The band first formed in Spring 2023 when the founding members Jack Micallef and Jake Sutton started playing together in the music rooms of their high school.After releasing two singles in 2024, the two boys began working on their debut EP, during this time they invited Kylan Daffy and Adrian Kospic to the group.Silvia Lane blends sounds of local talent such as Hockey Dad and The Vanns, as well as borrowing elements from other genres such as Post-Hardcore and shoegaze.

Summer Healey, is a musician who lives on the east coast of Australia. She loves music that creates a feeling, something that draws you back to keep listening.She's created her music not only to express events and emotions in her life but something that is fun and satisfying to listen to.Summer's music reflects her love for surf rock and indie music, stuff that makes you think of the summer time.Follow along if you like this too.

Kayne Micallef is the lead singer of The Vandastruts who are a four piece rock and roll band based in the south of Sydney and north of Wollongong, they are made up of twins Kane and Tye Hines, Kayne Micallef and Will Caniles.They are heavily influenced by old records dating back to the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's with the likes of blues, rock and grunge.Forming the group in March of 2020 releasing their first two singles Words of wisdom and Spencer Street in less then a year. They have also released an EP titled REVIVAL, and they're brand new single Coloured TV. They have played a number of headliner gigs around Sydney and Wollongong playing venues such as Oxford Art Factory and Frankies Pizza also supporting bands like Kingswood, Mi sex, Ray Beadle and Le Shiv.They are bringing the old rock sounds but with their own unique style back into a young audience, but also pleasing the older generation with their very high energy stage presence, ripping guitar solos, big drum solos and huge vocals.