Contributor Type: Performer

Ugly Esther, a 21-year-old artist from Western Sydney, creates music characterized by its heartfelt, delicate, and whimsical qualities. Her work often explores themes of feminism, young womanhood, family and a deep appreciation for Australian nature. Starting with violin lessons at age 5, she was involved in ensembles and choirs before shifting to songwriting and recording […]

Gabbi is a musical comedian who kickstarted her professional career making short skits and songs on TikTok in 2020 at the beginning of the Covid-19 Pandemic. She quickly gained an audience of over 200,000 followers for her 1 minute Australian political musicals and media skits. She then shot to worldwide fame for her composing involvement […]

Tataku is a taiko ensemble made up entirely of school-aged musicians, with members ranging in age from 14-18. An offshoot of Taikoz’ Australian Taiko Academy, the group is led by professional Taiko player and long-term Taikoz member Ryuji Hamada, who grew up in Yokohama, Japan, and has been playing Taiko since he was a kid […]

The Pioneers MC (PNRS) is a Sydney based dance collective that’s comprised of street trained and professionally trained performers and artists, with members of various ages, cultural backgrounds, and experiences. The Pioneers were formed by performer and artist Eliam Royalness and since their inception in 2013, have achieved multiple winning medals and titles, and have […]

Yasmina Sadiki Yasmina Sadiki is an emerging Sydney based independent artist pioneering a fresh look into the possibilities of Jazz and Neo-Soul through her passion for the art. Yasmina aspires to challenge the scene with a raw but poetic window into her life. Her insightful lyrical expression and nuanced vocal technique whisking us away into […]

Rainbow History Class Created by Hannah McElhinney and Rudy Jean Rigg Rainbow History Class is a space for sharing the queer and trans history you (probably) don’t get in school. Their stories aim to inspire, educate, bring gratitude, build bridges, make you laugh, make you mad and maybe even help you win an argument. Since […]

Kelvin Tran Kelvin Tran is the co-founder of Qing Fong Dragon & Lion Dance Team, a non-for-profit community organisation whose mission is to ensure that the art form of lion dancing continues to live on in Sydney. By combining Chinese lion dancing with the craft of showmanship, the team performs amazing acrobatic performances to show […]

Alon Ilsar Alon Ilsar is an Australian-based drummer, composer, instrument designer and researcher. He is the co-designer of a new gestural instrument for electronic percussionists, the AirSticks, and is currently researching the uses of the AirSticks at Monash University’s SensiLab in the field of health and well being, making music creation more accessible to the […]

Sela Vai, Founder of HUMXN Sela Vai is an award-winning Pasifika movement artist who seeks to create safe spaces for the empowerment of young artists. She choreographed TVC’s and music videos, where her passion lies in creating visibility for BIWOC artists in the commercial industry. Credits include: Apple, Commbank, Suncorp, JD Sports, Yousef Akbar, the […]

Chris Abrahams is best known as the piano player with the long form trio, the Necks, a band that has built up quite a following both in Australia and internationally over the last thirty years.  Parallel to this, Chris has developed a formidable reputation as a solo pianist. His piano music explores the resonating properties […]