Melbourne artist and Wiradjuri woman, Ruby Mae, blends nostalgia with a fresh perspective, cementing her place as a dynamic force in the Australian music industry. Ruby's music feels primed for a coming-of-age soundtrack; the balance of crushing lyricism with loftier, guitar-driven music has the ability to entice, envelop and charm.
Drifting Clouds were conceived in the homelands of Bunhungura. Lead singer, songwriter and keyboardist Terry Guyula has been honing his skills from a young age, while first connecting with music from watching his uncles fellowship band and then playing drums and keyboards in school. Guyula's ethereal sound draws from an eclectic mix of genres from synthpop, 80's, rock and country, while drawing from Songlines, Dreamtime Stories, culture and life in community, Drifting Clouds achieve a nuanced vision. The band's name comes from distinctive clouds that roll in from the east, appearing as a coat of many patterns. The patterns have names, one is Dhumbarpar: 'drifting clouds'.
Loki Liddle is a proud Jabirr Jabirr man and the lead singer of Gold Coast rock band Selve. Selve have recently recorded their sophomore album 'Breaking Into Heaven' in Studio 3 of Abbey Road following a 2024 packed with both a national + EU/UK tour. This year they will celebrate the release of the album with a launch show accompanied by a 33-piece orchestra as part of Bleach Festival 2025.
When a DJ /producer takes to the stage, he is responsible for setting the mood of the dancefloor. Each one of the tracks that he plays, and everything he creates out of the studio forms a story about him - a story that he unfolds, hour after hour; single after single. This is a responsibility that Far North Queensland, Indigenous Australian artist Ian Buller thrives on.
DENNI (aka Madam Pakana) is a proud Truwulway woman and genre-defying artist from Lutruwita/Tasmania. Blending Electronic Hip Hop, Oz-Indie, Folk, and Palawa kani, she crafts fierce, culture-driven tracks like 'Strongest Mob' and 'Lutruwita'. With over a decade of national performances—Dark Mofo, Yabun, Party in the Paddock—DENNI is known for her raw energy and powerful storytelling. Collaborations with JK-47, 3%, and producer NERVE showcase her creative force. From SBS's Alone: Australia to Max Richter's Voices, DENNI stands as a powerful voice of resistance and pride—unapologetically Blak, fiercely original, and grounded in community.
Sascha Astrid is a Yawuru songwriter and artist, currently based in Melbourne. Her work blends together dreamy vocals and moody instrumentals, drawing inspiration from a wide range of genres, spanning from dream pop and alternative rock to 90s house and electronic music. Sascha is currently studying music production at the Australian College of the Arts.
Ricky Neil Jr. is an electrifying Minang and Noongar artist from the South West. With powerful vocals and dazzling showmanship, Ricky has commanded major stages in his short time performing with his incredible band. His fun, groovy, smooth, disco-inspired tracks carry an undeniable edge, with an intent to make listeners move—and he's ready to physically match that intent every time he steps on stage. A true front-man at his core, Ricky's growing reputation in both the Perth music and acting scenes perfectly reflects this.
NIDALA is a Djugun and Jabirr-Jabirr sing-songwriter, storyteller and Indigenous knowledge educator. She blends dreamy indie and soul to compose stripped back anthems for open hearts and raised fists. NIDALA uses her music to tell stories to create connections and encourage audiences to care for each other and Country. She released her first single 'Howl at the Moon' on the last day of 2019, and her carbon-neutral EP 'Colours of my People' in 2021 which led to the planting of over 20,000 native plants. She currently sits on the board of Green Music Australia and The Returning Indigenous corporations.
AS THE TWEED RIVER AND THE PACIFIC OCEAN SURROUND HER SMALL COASTAL TOWN OF FINGAL HEAD, NSW, CHRISTINE AND HER FAMILY LIVE A BEAUTIFUL AND AUTHENTIC SALTWATER LIFESTYLE.
CHRISTINE'S INSPIRATION COMES FROM HER STRONG CONNECTION TO HER LOCAL ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY.
A STRONG CONNECTION TO THE ENVIRONMENT BRINGS CULTURAL STORIES, CULTURAL PRACTICES AND SALTWATER TO LIFE.
CHRISTINE HAS ALWAYS HELD A PASSION FOR ART AND DESIGN WHICH LED HER TO STUDY ART AND GRAPHIC DESIGN AFTER RAISING A FAMILY.
HER CAREER HAS SEEN HER COLLABORATE WITH MANY AUSTRALIAN BUSINESSES, SPORTING TEAMS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND MANY COMMUNITY PROJECTS.
"ART IS MY CONNECTION, CONNECTION IS MY ART" -CHRISTINE