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Jenny Broke The Window

Sydney group Jenny Broke The Window started off on the outskirts of Sydney with brothers Matt and Sam Lath, who have been writing together for 20 years. The duo were eventually joined by Matt McCaffrey (Bass), Todd Simpson (Percussion) and Joel van Gastel (Drums). They have been the main support for The Fratellis, on continuous triple

Monica Brooks

Sydney’s Monica Brooks has modelled sound works, compositions, and improvisations from piano, computer, field recordings, glasses, radio, and accordion. As a performer she has collaborated with various fabulous folks such as Jim Denley, Dale Gorfinkel, Herminone Johnson, Chris Abrahams, Robbie Avenaim, Kraig Grady, Richard Nuns, Eugene Chadbourne and Joe Talia. On May 23, Brooks will be performing

Pirra

Pirra are a four-piece indie pop and roots band based in Sydney. The group are playing a gig tonight at Oxford Art Factory and playing this Sunday 10th May at the Redfern Aboriginal Tent Embassy Concert so we grabbed band member Jess Beck for a quick chat!

MusicNSW & Mission Australia Present “Music Could Change Your Life”

MusicNSW have partnered up with Mission Australia’s Creative Youth Initiative (CYI) to present an exclusive free music workshop called “Music Could Change Your Life”, tailored specifically for the students participating in the 2015 ‘Sounds Of The Street’ course. CYI helps to develop the creativity of young people at risk by providing a variety of free creative

Cheviot

Cheviot is the musical brainchild of friendly neighbours Matt and Sam. After years of collaboration in make-shift music spaces around their homes, they’ve decided it’s time to finally out themselves as a serious musical act, producing a wide-gamut of fresh sounds from alt. rock to synth pop. Cheviot also happens to be the name of

LIF

Sound designer, multi-instrumentalist Felipe Cea performing under the name of LIF, started his musical career as a member of an alternative band in mid 90s. Since then he has kept busy experimenting with sounds, adapting different musical styles and techniques which eventually led to the production of his own unique waves. He is currently signed

Marlene Cummins

Australia’s foremost Indigenous female blues performer and writer, Marlene Cummins knows the blues from an Indigenous perspective in this country, and her story is one of vulnerability, strength and survival. She will be embarking on live tour for her debut album, Koori Woman Blues this year, so we caught up with her for a chat…

The Heartless

The Heartless are a five-piece post-hardcore act based in Coffs Harbour. The lucky quintet have been selected as a local support for the Nambucca Heads leg of our Indent Tour, happening next Friday, November 21st!  The Heartless have previously played a number of shows across the North Coast – from Byron Bay to Port Macquarie, and share a variety of

PLUG IN – The Newcastle Music Conference Announces Speakers and Sessions

The University of Newcastle Conservatorium of Music and MusicNSW are pleased to reveal the speakers and sessions for PLUG IN, a free mini conference for musicians and industry professionals covering all aspects of performance, production and promotion. Held on Saturday 25th October at Newcastle Conservatorium of Music, PLUG IN will kick off with The Social Musician Panel, featuring experts providing advice