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... >> details

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... >> details

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... >> details

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... >> details

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... >> details

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... >> details

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...>> details

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...>> details

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...>> details

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....>> details

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...>> details

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...>> details

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...>> details

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...>> details

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...>> details

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...>> details

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...>> details

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...>> details

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...>> details

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...>> details

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...>> details

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!...>> details

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...>> details

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...>> details