Inclusive Groove

Ket & Ian make up half of Wollongong alt-rock outfit Blackout Fun Club. Forming in 2019 and hitting their stride post-COVID, Ian's driving bass lines blend like rich, bitter coffee through Ket's soaring vocals.

In 2025, Blackout Fun Club have released three new tracks (Bitumen, Many Coloured Lover, and Off The Slab), as well as embarked on a run of East Coast tour dates in additional to a bunch of fun hometown shows.

When they're not on the tools playing shows, Ian is a disability support work and Ket works in live music marketing and promotion.

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Kate Young is a seasoned musician and self-accompanied singer, specialising in pop, rock, singer-songwriter, country rock, and alternative rock. Her gravelly, powerhouse tone - reminiscent of icons like Melissa Etheridge, Alanis Morissette, and Janis Joplin - captivates audiences of all ages and backgrounds. With over 15 years of experience on stage and a repertoire of more than 800 songs, Kate knows exactly how to lift a room and almost certainly knows your favourite tune.

In this episode, Kate and I dive into her upcoming new music, the incredible musicians helping bring it to life, and the beautiful story of how her wife secretly organised a crowdfunding campaign to support the project. We also chat about disability, how and where we first met, and plenty more along the way.

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Floodway are a four-piece band from Wollongong, packing their shows with loud guitars, drums, and high-energy performances. Some members also play in Aidan Whitehall's band, who has now joined Floodway, bringing even more experience to the group.

In this episode, we talk about the band's formation, their live shows, working with different musicians, and what's next for this rising group.

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Satin Cali are a grunge rock back from Wollongong, known for their raw energy and laid-back coastal vibes. Their latest EP Wayside and single Lately showcase their evolving sound and commitment to authentic, powerful music.

In this episode, Zac, Eli, and I talk about how the band formed, their past shows, their released music, and much more.

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Hannah Diviney is an Australian actress, activist, and author. She plays Norah in the 2024 black comedy Audrey, earning an AACTA nomination for Best Supporting Actress, and was previously the lead in the SBS dramedy Latecomers.

A proud Disability Advocate living with Cerebral Palsy, Hannah has campaigned for a disabled Disney Princess and other initiatives supporting the disability community. She also published her autobiography, I'll Let Myself In: Breaking Down Doors, in 2023.

In this episode, we talk about her career, disability advocacy, access in the music industry, navigating life and love with a disability, her book, and much more.

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Marley, Jarrah, and Tyanan are members of the energetic local band The Midnight Tides, known for their Wizard Rock sound and captivating stage presence. With a mix of musical backgrounds and a lineup that now includes Baxter, the band delivers performances that show their genuine love for playing live.

In this episode, we chat about their musical journeys, how the band formed, their genre, disability access in the music industry, and their recent shows with both past and current lineups.

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Lee Sullivan is a Sydney-based musician with a catalogue that spans solo work, his band The Sleepers, and the revived project Dr Spaceman, who recently released new singles and an EP. Known as a thoughtful frontman with beautifully written lyrics, Lee's music continues to evolve while shining on stage.

In this episode, we talk about his upbringing, the different bands he's been a part of, how his sound has changed over time, disability access in the music industry, and his recent live shows.

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Glenn Haworth is a business coach and entrepreneur, and the founder of Resolve Business Coaching, where he helps business owners scale their revenue, reclaim their time, and create more freedom. After building and selling Haworth Guitars into a multi-seven-figure retail business, Glenn shifted his focus to coaching, sharing lessons from his real-world experience.

In this episode, we chat about his early music career, the family business behind Haworth Guitars, and the coaching work he now does to support entrepreneurs across Australia.

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Matt Crawford is a bassist with over 15 years of experience performing and recording across Australia, New Zealand, and the US, working with artists like Murray Cook, Ella Hooper, and Corey Legge.

Luke Herbert is a session drummer whose career spans from the Sydney Olympics to tours with Kasey Chambers, Brian Cadd, and Murray Cook's Soul Movers. Splitting his time between Sydney and Nashville, he also runs Pocket Percussion, an online drumming school.

In this episode, we talk about their band, past and present projects, disability access in the music industry, and the work they do beyond music.

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Dom Littrich is a multi-talented creative - best known as the frontman of Big Twisty & The Funknasty, drummer for Pacific Avenue, and for his hilarious video content with The Inspired Unemployed.

With more than 220k fans online, Dom has collaborated with major brands, worked alongside icons like Shaquille O’Neal and Baker Boy, and now stars in the hit TV show The Inspired Unemployed: Impractical Jokers.

In this episode, we chat about Dom’s music career, comedy, and the importance of disability inclusion - plus how he balances creativity, collaboration, and staying grounded through it all.

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