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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In this episode, Aidan speaks about his scholarship with Abbey Road Institute, Triple J Unearthed High, writing and touring with Josh Pyke, stories and difficulties of touring.

Aidan Whitehall is a Dhawaral Musician, he won the Triple J unearthed high indigenous initiative in 2019. Starting out in electronic music, his song writing has turned to more acoustic and rock/pop. His early releases got the attention from Communion a publishing deal in the UK. With two EP’s out in the world, and European tour already completed the possibilities of Aidans creativity and career are endless.

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In this Episode, we hear about Shelley’s career before music, how music has taken her around the world, stories of her travels and her experiences writing for other artists.

Shelley Harland-Wright's captivating voice draws listeners into her world of honest melodies. A writer and producer, she has toured with Elvis Costello and worked with artists like The Velvet Underground and The Fray. Starting her music career in New York, Shelley's journey has taken her from England to LA and now Australia.

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In this episode, Lemonise chats about their individual and collaborative projects, the band formation, aboriginality, supporting shows, stories, the pandemic and mental health.

Lemonise delivers didgeridoo-fronted psychedelic pop-rock, led by Garigal musician Jake Magi. Their nature-inspired sound, shaped by the South Coast, blends coming-of-age lyrics with energetic melodies. As Conservatorium of Music students, the band is passionate about sharing their stories and getting audiences up and dancing!

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