Inclusive Groove

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Benjamino’s entire working life has revolved around music, from teaching 5-year-olds their first song on the piano to recording some of the world’s most renowned artists; Benjamino has experienced it all. A multi-instrumentalist with a passion for songwriting and music production, the release of their self-produced debut EP, titled Open Up The Vault, was an inevitability.

Since then, Benjamino has attracted the attention of Indie Soul fans all over the globe, gaining a reputation for creating tracks full of vibe, groove and wit. Their music has been showcased on MTV Australia & NZ, featured on Channel 31's 1700, and spun on radio in both Australia and abroad including prominent stations like Triple J, ABC Radio, FBi, 4ZZZ, and SYN Media.

In this episode Ben chats about all of his projects he is part of, his music, and the type of music he makes. We discuss disability and what’s next for Ben in his career.

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Chris Rulewski is the owner of Fine2uned, he is a full time working music entertainer he works with a select group of close friends and trusted industry professionals. He is dedicated to creating the best moments and crafting the perfect soundtrack for your special events. From intimate to acoustic melodies to fun and energetic dance floors, he curates the music to suit the big moments. Fine2uned has consistently proven to be the duo for your events with a 5 star rating and clients raving about them.

Sassy, impassioned, strong and, most of all, honest, Aussie/Māori Taylor B-W serves unapologetic, phat pop/r&b music with ‘lyricism that is personal, relatable, and tackling a full spectrum of emotion’.Once referred to as ‘if Jaguar Jonze and Rina Sawayama had a baby,' B-W takes inspiration from every avenue of pop/r&b music, from the 90s to current artists, such as: Kimbra, Billie Eilish, BANKS, PVRIS, Sevdaliza, and Rosalía. Taylor’s shows are not to be missed

Together Chris and Taylor are Fine2uned.

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Chris Rulewski is the owner of Fine2uned, he is a full time working music entertainer he works with a select group of close friends and trusted industry professionals. He is dedicated to creating the best moments and crafting the perfect soundtrack for your special events. From intimate to acoustic melodies to fun and energetic dance floors, he curates the music to suit the big moments. Fine2uned has consistently proven to be the duo for your events with a 5 star rating and clients raving about them.

Sassy, impassioned, strong and, most of all, honest, Aussie/Māori Taylor B-W serves unapologetic, phat pop/r&b music with ‘lyricism that is personal, relatable, and tackling a full spectrum of emotion’. Once referred to as ‘if Jaguar Jonze and Rina Sawayama had a baby,' B-W takes inspiration from every avenue of pop/r&b music, from the 90s to current artists, such as: Kimbra, Billie Eilish, BANKS, PVRIS, Sevdaliza, and Rosalía. Taylor’s shows are not to be missed!

Together Chris and Taylor are Fine2uned.

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Jesse Al Achkar is the lead singer of femme-punk band CLUELESS as well as working for Yours & Owls as a venue booker for La La La’s and Dicey Riley’s Hotel Wollongong! She is very heavily involved within the local music scene and you will catch her at most gigs through the week as well as curating her own events throughout the year that showcase local bands, artists, DJs and drag performers.

Jess and her band are definitely one to look out for!

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Sam Allen is an alternative rock artist from Wollongong. With one of the strongest voices in Australia’s indie scene, he’s drawn comparisons to Nothing But Thieves and Jeff Buckley.

Jack Reid is a multi-instrumentalist inspired by ‘70s rock, ‘90s grunge. Recently completing his studies at the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music, he now collaborates with Sam Allen and Lemon Row, bringing his versatile sound to the stage.

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Lachlan Parker is a versatile bass player from Wollongong who has been performing professionally since the age of 16. He’s worked with artists like Benjamino, Meadowhip, and LORNA, playing everything from R&B and funk to jazz and musical theatre across NSW and Australia.

Kieran Parker, much like his brother Lachlan, has been immersed in music his whole life. As a drummer for multiple artists and bands, he’s a regular on stages across NSW and beyond.

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Blake Lauricella is a musician and videographer from Wollongong, NSW, best known as the lead singer of the band LSF.

With years of experience in various bands, he’s carving out a name for himself in the music scene. LSF’s debut album and latest single, Space Control (2024), are just the beginning - keep an eye on this rising star!

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Anjie Rivero is a disabled artist and musician with a deep passion for advocacy, access, and inclusion.

Since becoming disabled eight years ago, she has adapted both how she experiences and creates art and music. Now, she’s on a mission to change perceptions around accessibility and to reshape how people of all abilities engage with creativity.

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Zachary and Darcey Gervaise are Australian singer-songwriters from Wollongong, NSW. Zachary has over 10 million streams and has supported artists like Lime Cordiale and The Vanns. A graduate of the Talent Development Project, he cites performing at the Yours and Owls Festival as a career highlight.

Darcey is a talented singer, producer, and songwriter who has worked with various artists, including Pacific Avenue and Sam Allen. He began with his band, The Zilzies, amassing over a million streams. Together, the brothers run a studio to help musicians develop their projects.

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