


BARKAA is a Malyangapa, Barkindji woman from Western New South Wales, now living in South West Sydney on Gandangara land. Music to BARKAA has been part of her journey to express herself, the truth and issues impacting First Nations people. Since her 2020 debut single, “For My Tittas”, BARKAA has swiftly climbed to the top as one of the most respected voices in (so-called) Australian hip-hop.

Having already scored a triple j feature album with his stellar debut album ‘Made For This’ You can’t deny JK-47 is well on the right path for a bright future. The man is on a mission to touch the hearts & minds of those not just from his home country, but all around the world. A mission he will achieve.

In just three years, singer, songwriter and rapper Hinenuiterangi Tairua – aka A.GIRL – has blown up on the local hip-hop scene, leading the new guard of young artists exploding out of Sydney’s west. Inspired by the likes of SZA and Jorja Smith, A.GIRL’s silky-smooth vocal delivery and hard-hitting beats powered her breakthrough singles “Play” and “2142”, and she was swiftly named Next Big Thing at the FBi Awards, won triple j Unearthed’s festival slot at Listen Out.

DOBBY is a rapper, composer, producer and drummer. He proudly identifies as a Filipino and Aboriginal musician, whose family is from Murrawarri and Ngemba lands (Weilmoringle, Brewarrina NSW). He has performed extensively locally including PARRTJIMA Festival (NT), BIGSOUND (QLD), OzAsia Festival (SA) and Sydney Opera House, and internationally in Germany, UK, USA and Netherlands, as well as, recently performed alongside sister BARKAA for the 2021-22 New Year’s Eve Fireworks.

Steeped in the Word of The Mother and packing a punch of Hip Hop politics, Hot Brown Honey is an extraordinary collective who spin tradition on its head, going above and beyond to challenge boundaries and embrace the power of the Matriarchy. Equal parts social activism & phat beatz, a stellar posse of phenomenal Global First Nations women smash stereotypes in an unapologetic celebration of our similarities & differences. Fighting the Power Never Tasted So Sweet!

Kobie Dee is a Gomeroi artist from Maroubra in South Sydney, Bidjigal Land. With an innate gift for storytelling and connecting with young people, Kobie Dee is one of the exciting new voices in Australian hip hop. Kobie was signed to Bad Apples Music in 2019. As an artist, Kobie is deeply engaged in his community through performance and community work, and his passion for his culture and people is inspiring new generations.

Simply the Hottest DJ in Australia!

Mike Champion is an Australian Born (South African Heritage), singer/songwriter/performer whose distinct sound lives at the intersection of R&B, Nu Soul, Hip Hop and Nu-Funk. His insightful lyrics reflect his “young boy, old soul” storytelling approach to songwriting, while his uniquely silky vocal tone and cross-genre sound prove that you can be innovative and accessible all while staying true to your own artistic vision.

Born and bred in Sydney’s west to an Egyptian family, Nardean began her musical exploration at the age of 22. After a few short years of exploring her voice, she has cemented herself as a force to be reckoned with. Nardean effortlessly traverses rap, singing and poetry in a genre she describes as “post-hop;” influenced by hip hop, while also drawing on elements of neo-soul, electronica, glitch and RnB.

Hometown pride runs deep for 26-year-old rapper Tasman Keith, whose music is indebted to giving back to the community that raised him. From syrupy 90s West Coast synths, to neo-funk, skittering trap hi-hats and emotive R&B, his music defies categorisation, but his message remains hard to ignore

Passionate Sydney based HipHop/ Soul & experimental artist, whose aura aims to protect the culture of HipHop and it’s art form through her music & music mentorship programs. mirrah reflects authenticity as an artist who invites you in, through her strong lyrical messages of self-empowerment, positivity, and unity as a rhymer & singer. Also her actions as a Youthworker and music mentor equally compliment her brand.

MC Trey (Thelma Thomas) has over 20 years’ experience as a hip-hop/ soul artist, with nominations for Urban Music, 3D, Jack Music Awards and an ARIA with Foreign Heights. She has performed locally and internationally, offering a unique style of melodic and insightful rhymes and delivery about life, love and her experiences. Lyric-writing began in Fiji at primary school, while listening to reggae, island music and whatever was on the radio, till she fell in love with HipHop in the early 90's.
