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Madeleine Clare

Born and raised in the live music capital of Australia, Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Madeleine Clare is set to release her debut solo album The Eleventh Hour in October 2022 - co-produced with Australian Music Prize nominee and multi-instrumentalist Jethro Pickett.

The voice of an angel but with plenty of the devil in her, Madeleine's songs are made for late night introspection, drawing from a wide range of influences including alt country, folk, indie noir, psychedelia, and cabaret to create rich, evocative and intimate music.

Madeleine's early career included fronting funk and soul outfits Superfly and Earthworm and as vocalist with Melbourne outfit Disasterware, supporting hip hop pioneers Jurassic Five on their Australian tour.

Madeleine turned her back on singing and performing for a time, changing careers and starting a family.
But music still beckoned and The Eleventh Hour is the beautiful result of a call finally answered.

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Untide

Up and coming Mornington Peninsula grunge band, Untide formed in 2022 comes from the minds of a group of 20 somethings with a mutual love for music, creating and Silverchair.

Reaching for inspiration from Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, Untide has created a slick grimey sound that brings their original songwriting and music to life.

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Picket Palace

Birthed and nurtured in a sweaty loft apartment above a picket fence workshop in Brunswick, Picket Palace crank out razor-sharp punk belters and anxious, rambling reflections with an enthusiasm that is innocent, unpretentious and completely infectious. Urgent, punchy rhythms underpin distinctive, angular guitar lines and lyrics so honest and guileless that you'll feel like the band have set your own half drunken conversations to music. Taking their name from the sharehouse apartment that brought the band together, Picket Palace consists of lead vocalist Seamus O’Connell, his brother Jack on guitar and vocals, Jack’s housemates Gus George on guitar and Julian Angelatos on drums, and their next-door neighbour Daniel ...

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Joey Lightbulb

Joey Lightbulb is a fan of the people.
You might hear squelchy disco, jacking house, forgotten indie bangers, old/new school rock, edgy techno, low slung funk n soul, tidy soul, hip hop and, well, whatever the party needs.

Everything’s on the table.
When DJ Joey Lightbulb plays, everything's on the table. The youthful veteran made his debut at Club UK in Melbourne in 2001 and since then he's been on the up and up, acing a recent Interstitial set at Golden Plains Festival 2024 which has led to two headline Night Cat shows.
You might hear squelchy disco, jacking house, forgotten indie bangers, old/new school rock, edgy techno, low slung funk n soul, tidy soul, hip hop and, well, whatever the party needs.
The Naarm-based selector has DJed Golden Plains, Meredith Music Festival, Forum Theatre, Melbourne Museum, Revolver Upstairs, Howler, Gasometer Hotel, Hope St Radio and wild AIR Awards after parties in Radelaide and Sydney. Lightbulb currently holds residencies at Revolver Upstairs, Bodriggy Brewery, Hope St Radio, Riverland, Boatbuilders Yard and Littlefoot Bar.
He DJed Melbourne International Coffee Expo after party at St Ali to 984 people (a record for the venue! We made an empty chair crowd-surf), the APRA Awards parties in Sydney and has spun internationally in London, Canada, Thailand, Reunion Island and Vietnam.
He is currently the travelling DJ for A Day On The Green concerts.
He was trusted as MC and DJ at NYE in The Park in Footscray 2019 for 20,000 locals and brought in the New Year with aplomb/plums.

He's currently on his Fan of The People Tour which will last (checks notes) forever.

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Khristian Mizzi

Winner of the 2021 Australian Folk Alliance awards -
'SOLO ARTIST OF THE YEAR' , Khristian Mizzi has captured the hearts of audiences around the country with his moving songs and imaginative stories.

He writes well crafted tales which draw on hopeful and heart-warming wisdoms found in the people and places we experience.

With a 'strong and gentle' voice, and an art for weaving beauty and truth into the words of each song, Khristian Mizzi reaches the hearts of his audiences with performances that are joyful, uplifting, confronting, spiritual, comedic and vulnerable all at once.

He has been described by other musicians as having 'one of Australia's finest voices' leaving listeners feeling as though they have experienced something truly special. Poetic lyrics, meandering melodies and 'a voice which truly moves people', along with a unique picking style, Mizzi really is a complete artist and is becoming renowned for his intimate solo performances and thoughtful songs. throughout Australia.

At the end of 2019, Mizzi launched his debut solo record 'Some Other Morning' to a sell-out audience at Melbourne's esteemed 'Caravan Music Club' as the finale to a string of Nationwide shows throughout that year.

Following up in 2020 with a single release and video, Khristian continued performing throughout regional Victoria (where COVID restrictions permitted) at various private House Concerts, Festivals/Folk Clubs and venues throughout the year which allowed him to build on his already strong Victorian following.

As well as being awarded Australia Folk Alliances 'SOLO ARTIST OF THE YEAR' in 2021, Mizzi is writing new material for an international release to create an exciting worldwide debut with a Nashville Publishing team.

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Alison Ferrier

“Electic and classy…a collection of songs played and sung with panache, and shot through with a

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Jack Davies

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Dice

DICE have announced their biggest tour yet across Australia & New Zealand to celebrate the release of their debut album Midnight Zoo. The tour will make its way around a mix of regional towns and capital cities, kicking off in September with two shows in Melbourne, before heading to Hyden and Dunsborough in WA, Wellington and Auckland in New Zealand, Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Canberra, Adelaide, Bunbury, Perth, Gold Coast, Brisbane and wrapping up in the Sunshine Coast in October. The band will then head over to the UK & Europe to play headline shows in Amsterdam, London and Bristol, before taking their high-energy and electrifying live show to the states playing in New York, Toronto, Chicago, Denver and wrapping up their huge world tour in Los Angeles.

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Nana's Pie

East Coast natives Tyler, and the twins Adam and Nash, make up the IndieFolkRock trio Nana’s Pie! They've spent the past five years focused on creating a captivating and energetic live set, combining the laid back vibes of the Coast with their enthusiasm for life. Their sound brings a musical maturity and vibrancy across both their melodies and lyrics, a live performance from Nana's Pie can either leave audiences with tears or sore necks (from head bopping). And just like your nan, all they wanna do is make you smile!

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Rick Charles

Born in India in the southern state of Madras on 12th March 1965 the youngest of 10 children. Adelerick Charles Hogg migrated to Melbourne, Australia with Parents Malcolm & Violet, seven sisters & two brothers in early 1968.

At the tender age of 7 Adelerick, received his first acoustic guitar - a Christmas present from his father. Learning a few basic chords from his elder brother, Adelerick began his quest to further master this instrument.

Through primary school days he performed for his classmates, and won first prize - a candy bar at the school camp talent quest. This event ignited his passion for singing.

During High School he broadened his musical ability and mastered the alto saxophone with the high school orchestra. Upon completion of schooling in 1981, his dreams continued, and the passion to become an entertainer grew. However his father disapproved, as it was a difficult industry to break into.

In view of pleasing his father, Adelerick took on an apprenticeship in the field of printing. On conclusion of his printing apprenticeship, he approached his father once again for permission to follow his dreams. With qualifications behind him, his father gave full support in order to help him achieve his goals.

In 1985 Adelerick changed his stage name to Ricky Charles. In 1989 Ricky Charles was discovered by Adam Dion and Nina Randall of Casino Promotions. Casino Promotions changed his stage name from Ricky Charles to Rick Charles and placed him in numerous successful stage productions, nationally and internationally, also appearing within the fields of television, radio and media.

In 2004 Rick decided to leave Casino Promotions and form his own production company. “A C Hogg Productions".
Since winning the candy bar and guided solely by his strong Christian faith. Rick has not lost sight of his childhood dreams and he continues to dazzle audiences & fans to date.

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