Kaiit

With honeyed vocals, magnetic charisma & spirit, Papua New Guinean-born artist KAIIT (pronounced Ky-Yeet) stands as one of Australia's most compelling musical forces. Conjuring up a blend of neo-soul, hip-hop, with the intimacy of jazz club magic, she delivers velvet vocals with raw storytelling and fearless presence. Early co-signs from Erykah Badu and Jill Scott signalled her global potential. She's earned both the 2019 ARIA Award for Best R&B/Soul work and the 2025 APRA Award for Most Performed R&B/Soul Work. Having shared stages with SZA, Snoh Aalegra, and Chaka Khan, KAIIT doesn't fit in a box — she builds the room.

Mei Semones

Brooklyn, NY · Performing Saturday June 13 · Mei Semones is an incredible artist creating jazz influenced indie pop songs with lyrics in both Japanese and English. Her songs are a dance between bossa nova rhythms, indie crescendos and expert jazz guitar. Mei Semones is your new favourite artist.

Kahil El'Zabar's Ethnic Heritage Ensemble

Chicago, US · Performing Friday June 12 · Chicago's legendary spiritual jazz shaman Kahil El'Zabar is true jazz royalty, having played and collaborated with the likes of Pharoah Sanders, Nina Simone & Stevie Wonder. Ethnic Heritage Ensemble is an American jazz ensemble founded in 1973. Get ready to go on a spiritual & cosmic jazz journey.

Drifting Clouds

Northeast Arnhem Land · Performing Friday June 12 · The most chill band from Arnhem Land. Bunhungura/Gapuwiyak. Founded by Yolngu musician Terry Guyula. No doubt you've heard the first single Bawuypawuy — it's a completely infectious modern adaptation of a millennia old Songline passed from generations, blending tradition with Guyula's eclectic musical style. This is the music that seeps into your bones.

JNETT

Inarguably one of Australia's biggest house luminaries, Melbourne native Janette Pitruzzello aka DJ JNETT has been spinning records and creating heat in Melbourne's music industry since the early 90s. JNETT's boundless crates of wax & supreme turntable technique spans seamlessly throughout deep house, techno, funk, soul, disco, dub, reggae and hip hop. An integral fixture in Melbourne's club music scene, her priceless years of digging & dedication saw her become the ears behind the counter at the iconic Central Station Records.

Way Dynamic

Melbourne, Naarm, Australia · Performing Saturday June 13 · Way Dynamic — or Dylan Young — is so adept at making classic '60s pop that he must be a time traveller. Recalling Brian Wilson, Neil Young, or a more upbeat Nick Drake, Young revives the blissful music of the golden age of pop in stylish fashion on Massive Shoe, the 2025 released album sweeping Australia by storm. Backyard cricket & a summer barbecue with Way Dynamic on repeat.

Godtet

Sydney, Gadigal Country, Australia · Performing Saturday June 13 · Having developed cult status in the underground ambient, electronic and beats scene, GODTET are an enigmatic collection of musicians who exist beyond genre. Marshalled together by guitarist and producer Dave Rodriguez, GODTET is comprised of Dave, percussionist Dom Kirk, bassist Jan Bangma, drummer Tully Ryan and pianist Andrew Bruce. Music that makes you feel.

Jack Davies Trio

Well known for his rambling poetics and slick finger picking, Jack Davies has charmed and fascinated audiences from all walks of life. Firstly as a busker in the streets of Walyalup, then as a songwriter for "The Bush Chooks", and finally as a nomadic folksinger. Jack has toured the continent relentlessly, more recently with the shimmering harmonies of fellow West Aus songwriters Anna Schneider and Claude Tero. Together, the group is revered for their intimate, pin drop shows, filled with laughter, sorrow, and creaking chairs.

The Pro-Teens Play MF DOOM

Melbourne, Naarm, Australia · Performing Friday June 12 · That's right. A live recognition of the legacy of rap's Illest Villain, traversing MF DOOM's discography and personas. Helmed by Hudson Whitlock, prolific drummer and percussionist of Karate Boogaloo and Surprise Chef, Melbourne's The Pro-Teens is a collective of instrumentalists making weirdo instrumental soul records. LONG LIVE DOOM XO

Ella Ion

Emerging from Kaurna Land (Adelaide, Australia), fragmented-folk musician Ella Ion crafts music that cuts deep to the core. Drawing on influences of indie-rock, folk and country, her eloquent lyricism and masterful musical control delivers a cacophony of raw emotion, anchored by grit and heart.