Emerging from the vibrant rock scene of Sydney, Australia, the Hard-Ons have been electrifying audiences since their formation in 1982.

With roots tracing back to their high school days, this trailblazing band has become synonymous with genre-defying music — seamlessly weaving together punk, heavy metal, bubblegum pop, and psychedelia.

Their infectious sound has carved out a unique niche in the world of rock and roll, earning them a dedicated following and critical acclaim across the globe.

Rock and roll outfit Flight To Dubai dig up and reinvigorate the sound of early 70s rock and roll. With trademark baritone vocals, scathing guitar and frenetic rhythm section, renowned for their energetic and heart-on-sleeve demeanour the 4-piece share resembling qualities of proto-punk and doo-wop inspired melodies.

Currently at their self-proclaimed best after completing a successful east coast tour earlier this year, they’re back at it ahead of their next release.

Flight To Dubai hit the Sydney scene as a band of Newy locals back in 2016 and were instrumental in building Sydney's underground rock and roll scene alongside the likes of C.O.F.F.I.N, R.M.F.C, ARSE & Crocodylus.

2 piece synth punk band from Newcastle.

With a career spanning just over 20 years, Adam Miller had early beginnings as a solo guitar virtuoso, that led to session playing, producing, mix & master engineer, university educator, and everything in between, but his vision of creating instrumental guitar music has never lost focus. He has toured the globe, performing in the USA, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Denmark, The Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, Japan, Australia & even Afghanistan for the Australian and Allied Forces. Miller has shared stages with Les Paul, Tommy Emmanuel, Samantha Fish, Mike Stern, Charlie Hunter, Tomo Fujita, Adam Levy, Matt Schofield, Mason Stoops, Molly Miller, Josh Smith, Joey Landreth, Russell Morris, Ariel Posen, Tony McManus, Ben Gillies (Silverchair), Chris Cheney (The Living End) amongst so many others. With glowing coverage in guitar & music press around the world, the 2002 Australian Fingerstyle Guitar Champion even has his own signature model guitar from Nik Huber Guitars.

His 10th full-length album, TIMING, was released on April 18, 2025, and debuted at #5 on the Australian Independent Record charts. Recorded in Los Angeles with the exceptional Joel Gottschalk on Bass and Justin Glasco on Drums, this album was recorded in just 5 hours before the trio performed a show in LA on the same day! It features the singles What I Want To Hear, Light And Shadows, and Moving Pianos.

Regarded as one Sydney's most exciting live acts, G.U.N (Galvanic Unapologetic Noise) have trail-blazed their way from pubs to clubs bringing ecstatic excitement everywhere and anywhere they take to stage.

G.U.N's enigmatic live shows have been widely recognised and celebrated as a loving contribution to Australian alternative music and performance art alike. In 2024 G.U.N was nominated for FBI Radio's best live act and recognized as #2 in the top 15 best live acts of SXSW Sydney 2024.

Dead Mall are a 5-piece punk band from Mulubinba/Newcastle. Born out of a love for Hardcore and alt rock - the band have consistently pushed the boundaries of their sound over the years. Their highly anticipated full length LP ‘SUPERLIMINAL’ (slated for release on August 21st) is a smorgasbord of styles and influences; A collection of up-tempo power jams that demonstrate their hardcore roots, as well as incorporating elements of nu-metal, power-pop and electronica.

Seeds sewn in the steel city, residing in sydney/eora. sings/speaks/sometimes raps over sound collages and midi instruments. auburn/red hair, 180cm tall, blue eyes, 77kg

Bardvarkk is a femme-led four-piece punk powerhouse forged in the heart of Mulubinba/Newcastle in 2024. Niamh (Vocalist), Sam (Guitarist), Josh (Drummer) and Tenzin (Bassist) are channelling the raw energy of Amyl and The Sniffers, the raucous spirit of C.O.F.F.I.N, and the dynamic punch of Die Spitz.

Bardvarkk delivers an explosive live show that leaves no one standing still. With politically charged lyrics, sharp wit, and a satirical streak reminiscent of The Herd and Kneecap, their songs are as thought-provoking as they are mosh-pit ready.

Having cut their teeth on backyard stages and in DIY laneways, Bardvarkk has quickly become a bold voice in the all-ages punk scene, gaining a reputation for their fierce presence and unfiltered authenticity.

Bardvarkk is breaking out of the all-ages scene and crashing into Newcastle’s live music circuit, now bringing their fierce energy to pubs and established venues across the city.
With a deep connection to activist movements, such as Rising Tide, the band has played at numerous protest gigs, including the People’s Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port.

Bardvarkk is just getting started - angry, loud, and unapologetically here for change.

Following the release of Industrial Deafness, the band has showcased its range of prolific influences while carving out a fresh and gritty take on rock ‘n’ roll. Known for their loud and Vigorous shows, CENTRAL has gone on to headline Easter Sunday at the Lass O’Gowrie and King Street Hotel, even taken their sound to Sydney’s inner west with a set at Vic on the Park. The Newcastle groove 5 piece aims to tackle West Best Bloc Fest 1997 style.

Citruss is an all girls band who formed at the beginning of this year (2025). They met each other for the first time in year 11 in their schools music class clicking instantly. The four girls Edie, Frankie, Jemima and Clodagh love to play gigs around town as well as meeting other bands and watching live music. Citruss is an indie surf rock band who have a wide influence from 70s such as Fleetwood Mac through to modern indie such as Spacey Jane. The girls have played a variety of covers and posted them to both Instagram and Tiktok which took off in popularity. Now focusing on creating and producing their own music, Citruss’s first original ‘Years From Now’ was written by their lead guitarist Jemima then converted to a song for the band.

Collector is the solo electronic project of Jason Campbell. Since 2014 he has released records on Bank NYC (USA), Steel City Dance Discs (UK), Beat Concern (UK) and Nice Music (AUS) amongst others. Pounding rhythms and brooding ambience that channel the grit and grime of Newcastle's steelworking lineage. Pure Novocastrian industrial electronics.

Goblet is a band that specialises in maniacal melodies, mixing chaotic rhythms with a psychedelic flair. Based on the Central Coast NSW, the quartet have been travelling around the state playing many gigs with an improvisational vision, keeping every performance unique. With a debut ep ‘Doglet’ released this year, and more tunes on the way, Goblet’s creating a cult following of fellow goblins.

Newcastle based Alt-Rockers, Hey Lady! are two piece babes, who mash their polar opposite influences into killer tunes.

Beautiful yet edgy female vocal hooks, innovative guitar work, and massive drums, are gracefully woven together to conjure the signature siren songs of Hey Lady!

Since forming in late 2011, the dynamic duo have captured hearts and minds throughout their local scene, receiving radio play on Triple J, as well as gracing stages locally and interstate with the likes of Jebediah, Kingswood, Calling All Cars, Adalita, The Superjesus, Davey Lane, Money for Rope, Abbe May, The Hard Aches just to name a few.

Hey Lady! teamed up with ARIA Nominated Producer Lachlan Mitchell, to record their sophomore EP 'My Head, My Heart' at Jungle Studios and have recently worked with Sean Cook at Novotone Studios on their Debut Album which was released March 2025

KRISP, the eclectic 4 man outfit bending genres and minds alike

A cosmic trip through funk, psych, reggae and rock like a warm and comforting punch in the face

Louise is an industrial punk-rap trio from Newcastle, NSW— building a sound where euphoria collides with chaos. Their explosive live sets blend guitars & razor-sharp vocals that are anchored by relentless, heavy-hitting drums. Straddling the line between raw aggression and ecstatic release, Louise exists at a thrilling crossroads of genre and energy.

Low Definition first begun as a recording project in Newcastle, NSW, in 2023, by housemates Paul Galloway and Jesse Madigan. The project quickly grew into a close-knit group, with the addition of longtime friends and musical collaborators Louis Durham, Jamaica Sparks, Kobe Kinnavong, and Nathan Connett.

Their sound can best be described as Psychedelic Folk-Rock, but remains open and fluid, allowing the music to naturally evolve into whatever shape and sound feels honest. Influenced by artists like Wilco, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Yo La Tengo, Kurt Vile, and Stereolab, the group’s sonic journey started out primarily acoustic, but has since evolved into a vibrant, full-band psychedelic rock experience.

Thematically, their lyrics delve into longing, self-exploration, and the nuances of life's various emotions. The music serves as a vessel for articulation of these feelings, and the collaborative nature of the band’s creative process allows each member’s input to elevate the songs.

Mirage is a four piece band from NSW’s Mid North Coast (Izzie, Sage, Miradee and Harry). They have been playing locally around Newcastle over the past few years, evolving their unique sound into the music you hear today.

Model Audio is DIY with emphasis on the why? A one-man audio-visual assault perpetrated by samplers, sequencers, and analogue video mixers. Creativity via impulse for the midnight party people.

Regikay is an upcoming singer, songwriter and performer based in Newcastle (Mulubinba). Regikay’s sound consists of modern neo - soul and R&B, with inspirations derived from artists such as Cleo Soul, Alicia Keys and Jorja Smith. Regikay’s inspirations extends from her West - African heritage; Afrobeats and reggae. She will be gracing the stage alongside her band.

ZEAL.H is a song maker and producer based in Muloobinba/Newcastle.
Blending the lines between contemporary folk, electro/ambient, soul and jazz, ZEAL'S unwavering genre-fluidity conjures a playful space that is both nuanced and refreshing.
Her sound is best described as lush, donning harmonically dense vocal arrangements, and underlined by an ever expanding electro-acoustic sonic landscape crafted by her band.