Azucar
was formed in the mid 90s as an avenue for the group members to explore
their Latin American musical roots. The members of Azucar have regularly
performed with Melbourne’s best... >>
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David Arden
- Gunditjmara & Googatha, Singer ’ Songwriter & ProducerFor
the last eighteen years David aims in the music industry have been to
within this framework. He has spent time perfecting each of his skills
to build up a total package...
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Bernadette
started her musical experience playing classical violin. She later took
up percussion and developed an energetic melodic style that drew from
her violin beginnings. Bernadette specializes... >>
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Brahim
Benhim’s La Kasbah Moroccan Ensemble Melbourne’s
foremost Moroccan musician, Brahim Benhim, and his group La Kasbah bring
to life the rhythms and melodies that are an integral part... >>
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Busta
Mento is a unique group playing early style Calypso and
Mento music from the Caribbean. Formed after founding member Nicky Bomba
returned from an extensive trip to Jamaica and beyond... >>
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Edvardo
Iguano
and his accordion!
Edvardo is a performing waiter. Sometimes comic. Sometimes serious. Always
fun. With warmth, humour and his unique talent for spontaneous song, Edvardo
is full of delightful surprises... >>
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Marlon
Porter aka Elf Tranzporter With a passion for hip hop,
Marlon Porter AKA Elf Tranzporter uses the infectious quality of music
as a vehicle to elevate people’s awareness, focusing on the ceremonial...>>
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Fouad
Harraka’s Middle Eastern Knights Born in
Lebanon, Fouad Harraka is regarded as Melbourne’s best exponent
and teacher of Middle-Eastern and Arabic music. As lead vocalist and violinist,
Fouad...>>
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GOJAM
is comprised of six of Australia's best and accomplished players
and writers from the jazz and blues scene who have had much success over
theyears touring in different line ups in Europe and the United States...>>
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Kings
Bell's charismatic performance along with the 5-piece
band and two female dancers brings out the true African spirit that is
guaranteed to make you move. Congo born with Angolan parents. King Bell
has performed with the Angolan National Ballet as a dancer, singer and
percussionist (1978-1985) which took him to such places as Italy and Russia....>>
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King
Kadu is originally from Mer (Murray Island) in the Torres
Strait, Ricardo Idagi (King Kadu) has been living on the mainland, in
Melbourne, for the past five years. A prominent Australian Indigenous
musician in Melbourne...>>
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Kutcha
is a 36 year old Mutti Mutti man, born in Balranald, New South Wales,
Australia. He was 'stolen' at 18 months and denied his birthrite to grow
with his family, to experience his culture and to live his identity...>>details
Little
G – Koori, Kool ‘n Deadly Rising
hip hop star, Little G AKA Gina Chrisanthopoulos, draws inspiration from
her Aboriginal and Greek backgrounds when rapping, dancing and performing
and has been impressing...>>
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Liz
Cavanagh
is fast earning a reputation not only for her captivating vocal ability
and imaginative arrangements but the ambience she creates when she steps
on stage. At a recent Melbourne concert celebrating...>>
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Maza Sisters
Rachael and Lisa Maza are a formidable duo who have been singing and playing
music together for most of their lives. When the sisters are not playing
music both have professional acting careers...>>
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Musiki Manjaro
is a contemporary African dance band, who since 1989 has delighted audiences
at festivals, events, clubs and pubs in Australia and abroad, with over
1000 dynamic performances to their credit...>>
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Peter
Rotumah
is
a highly respected singer/songwriter and activist who continues to work
tirelessly, fighting for the rights of Indigenous people. Peter is deeply
committed to the struggle of oppressed people...>>
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Peter
Mousaferiadis -
In
addition to his role of Director of PAN Event Entertainment, Peter
is a composer, conductor, multicultural arts advocate and an artistic
director...>>
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Ria Soemardjo
Ria's solo voice performances reflects fragments and pieces of traditional
Javanese songs a cappella. Born in Melbourne, of Australian and Javanese
Indonesian descent, Ria Soemardjo’s distinctive vocal...>>
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Richard
Frankland Best known from his days in the Koori act DJAAMBI
which featured members of Tiddas. Richard has been doing a variety of
works in the performing arts, producing and directing films...>>
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RuCL
aka Rueben Campbell raps and toasts in Jamaican hip hop
reggae dance hall style tradition. A new young and emerging musician,
Ruben puts out a strong social message, his work being highly respected...>>details
Rumberos
are Melbourne’s best known and most exciting 14 piece Afro-Cuban
Latino orchestra. Rumberos are innovative, vibrant, high impact and high-energy.
Rumberos feature the authentic big band sound of...>>
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Rosamel
Burgos, originally from Chile, writes, arranges
and plays music from the Andean region (Peru, Bolivia, Chile)
of South America. A versatile multi-instrumentalist, he is proficient
in a range of...>>
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Stiletto
Sisters Luscious, exciting and virtuosic gypsy melodies,
seductive tango rhythms and sensuous songs from Europe and Latin America
- music to swoon by. Stiletto Sisters is a dynamic trio featuring gorgeous...>>
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Sol Nation
Take a large melting pot, fill it half way with Reggae, add a dash of East Timorese folk song, a punch of Cuban Salsa, a sprinkle of Latin dance, 3 parts Afro-Beat, 2 parts tropical rhythm, a sprinkle of Brazilian Samba, fill with funk and stir. Let it settle and taste...Sol Nation!...>>
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Tumbarumba
are a five-piece percussion based band who are the core of an ever-evolving
Melbourne based samba school and percussion group. This dynamic percussion
and dance group perform and workshop...>>
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Vardos
are a stunning trio, serenading and interacting with their audiences with
Transylvanian dance tunes, popular Hungarian cafe concert music and the
latest horas from Bucharest, driven by Alana's wild violin...>>
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