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Electric X is a five-piece indie funk rock band from Wollongong who deliver high-energy live performances driven by infectious grooves and electrifying stage presence.

Electric X has built a strong local following across the Illawarra and is now expanding into Sydney.

Last year Electric X were the winners of the battle of the bands competition at the University of Wollongong. Since then they have entertained crowds across many venues in Wollongong including TBH and La La La's. Fans can expect a sound reminiscent of Balu Brigada, DICE and Cat Empire.

Electric X are currently working on an EP which they are recording at Forbes Street Studio with Ethan Reginato.

They released their first single in September.

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Silvia Lane is a four piece indie rock band from Shellharbour, NSW. The band first formed in Spring 2023 when the founding members Jack Micallef and Jake Sutton started playing together in the music rooms of their high school.

After releasing two singles in 2024, the two boys began working on their debut EP, during this time they invited Kylan Daffy and Adrian Kospic to the group.

Silvia Lane blends sounds of local talent such as Hockey Dad and The Vanns, as well as borrowing elements from other genres such as Post-Hardcore and shoegaze.

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Summer Healey, is a musician who lives on the east coast of Australia. She loves music that creates a feeling, something that draws you back to keep listening.

She's created her music not only to express events and emotions in her life but something that is fun and satisfying to listen to.

Summer's music reflects her love for surf rock and indie music, stuff that makes you think of the summer time.

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Kayne Micallef is the lead singer of The Vandastruts who are a four piece rock and roll band based in the south of Sydney and north of Wollongong, they are made up of twins Kane and Tye Hines, Kayne Micallef and Will Caniles.

They are heavily influenced by old records dating back to the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's with the likes of blues, rock and grunge.

Forming the group in March of 2020 releasing their first two singles Words of wisdom and Spencer Street in less then a year. They have also released an EP titled REVIVAL, and they're brand new single Coloured TV. They have played a number of headliner gigs around Sydney and Wollongong playing venues such as Oxford Art Factory and Frankies Pizza also supporting bands like Kingswood, Mi sex, Ray Beadle and Le Shiv.

They are bringing the old rock sounds but with their own unique style back into a young audience, but also pleasing the older generation with their very high energy stage presence, ripping guitar solos, big drum solos and huge vocals.

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Wollongong three piece Birdsville find themselves almost a decade on from their first gig, and continue to refine and reinvent their approach to music. Now armed with a sound that balances their tight ferocity with a delicate dreaminess, be prepared for a wall of noise that will wrap you up in a warm blanket of groove and melodic hooks.

Their new EP Thoughts Drown Out The Music was recorded across a single weekend in Mwarch 2026 and is out on 23 October 2026.

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Since forming in early 2025, Hypoxia have consolidated their distinct sound, playing venues from the NSW South Coast to Sydney.

With sophisticated lyricism and aggressive instrumental virtuosity, Hypoxia are building on solid ground for a big 2026.

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Bree & Josh are from a band called Heterochromia it is an alternative-pop and indie-rock band based in Sydney, Australia.

Spearheaded by vocalist and creative director Bree Vane, the project features members including Joshua Gonzalez and James Lucciti, blending glitter-drenched alt- pop hooks with 90s/00s-style radio rock and heavier punk/hardcore roots.

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Making waves on the Aussie music scene is NSW South Coast songwriter Val Moogz, with their distinctive blend of soul, folk and indie rock. Blending lyrical depth with smooth grooves and timeless songwriting, Val Moogz crafts songs that feel like a hug from your best mate.

Since launching in 2021, Val Moogz has steadily built momentum across the East Coast. With standout performances at Cobargo Folk Festival 2025, Milton Folk, Jazz & Blues Festival 2025, Culburra Beach Festival 2025 and, most recently, Wanderer Festival 2025, they’ve earned a reputation for delivering engaging, groove-driven sets that connect with and move audiences.

They’ve supported major acts including The Whitlams, Alex Lloyd, Kingswood and Ben Lee, and have featured in live sessions for ABC Radio. The release of Oh Beautiful in June 2025 marked the beginning of a new creative era for Val Moogz, launching a series of singles showcasing their evolving sound and growing depth as a songwriter.

In October 2025, they released Ride Round the Sun, accompanied by live audio and video captured at Four Winds in Bermagui, NSW. The track was the first instalment in a four-part EP waterfall release and was launched alongside their Wanderer Festival performance. Earlier singles “Gypsy”, “The Sea” and “With You” have been supported by local radio and independent touring, including a 2022 Australian East Coast launch tour and North Coast runs in 2023 and 2024.

Val Moogz began performing as a teenager in Sydney under their birth name, Hannah Matysek. A graduate of the Talent Development Project, they’ve recorded with Sony Music and shared stages with some of Australia’s most respected artists. With a growing catalogue and strong live credentials, Val Moogz is emerging as a compelling voice in Australia’s contemporary folk, soul and indie rock landscape.

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Loose Surface are a Wollongong-based alt-rock band known for explosively loud shows, outrageous nights and an arena-rock attitude.

Formed in late 2023, the band have quickly built a reputation as one of the Illawarra's hardest-working live acts, playing more than 90 shows across NSW, QLD, the ACT and Victoria. They've taken their music on two east coast tours and shared stages with FANGZ, Dune Rats, The Pingers and DZ Deathrays.

Drawing from alt-rock, punk and riot gril influences, Loose Surface combine big guitars, catchy hooks and a raw, unapologetic edge.

There's plenty of fun in what they do, but they're not afraid to get a little heavier when there's something worth pushing back against.

With a growing catalogue of original music and a live show built for loud rooms, Loose Surface are continuing to push themselves beyond Wollongong and onto bigger stages.

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