Discover live performances across the city. From intimate jazz sets at the Jazz Bar to electronic beats on the Eat Street rooftop and heavy sounds in Erby Place Carpark. Whether you're chasing your next favourite artist or simply following the music, Friday Beats offers a soundtrack for every taste.
Ngurra Gunya Stage
8:45 PM
Hailing from the remote community of Papunya, northwest of Alice Springs, Luritja singer-songwriter Keanu Nelson crafts soulful, deeply personal songs shaped by his guitar, voice and storytelling. Presented in partnership with Prop Records.
Beatdisc Lane
5:00 PM
Kisses are a Naarm/Melbourne five-piece crafting dreamy, guitar-led songs layered with grungy violin, rich harmonies and deep grooves. Their music finds beauty in love, loss and everything in between, inviting listeners into a world of reflection and connection.
6:00 PM
Sevilles are a Gadigal/Sydney three-piece blending soft grunge, slowcore, progressive folk and intricate alt-guitar textures. Their evocative and melancholic sound balances tenderness with emotional depth and constant musical evolution.
7:00 PM
Sadie creates dreamlike guitar music wrapped in haze, feedback and fuzz, chasing moments of aching sincerity. Drawing from the world of alternative guitar music, their songs build immersive landscapes of echo and emotion.
8:00 PM
Team Building are an Eora-based band crafting thoughtful, narrative-driven songs inspired by the rhythms of everyday life. Blending gentle grooves and understated melodies, they uncover creativity and complexity in the seemingly ordinary.
Eat Street Car Park Rooftop
5:00 PM
Sydney-based DJ JAYG blends R&B, hip-hop, Afrobeats, house and global sounds into high-energy sets built for the dancefloor.
DREW is a Sydney DJ known for seamlessly moving between R&B, hip-hop, dance and left-field sounds with fresh, unpredictable selections.
6:30 PM
Australian DMC 2024 Champion DPAK is a Sydney DJ and turntablist known for sharp scratching, creative routines and a strong hip-hop foundation.
7:10 PM
New Zealand-born duo MINZ and JUWANNA blend R&B, hip-hop, Afrobeats and club sounds into energetic sets packed with smooth selections and surprises.
8:00 PM
MONI is an Eora/Sydney DJ known for mixing baile funk, Jersey club and global club sounds into vibrant, dancefloor-focused sets.
8:50 PM
Sydney DJ Ellen Rose brings together R&B, hip-hop, soul and throwback favourites, creating sets rooted in nostalgia and feel-good energy.
9:30 PM
Caribbean-Australian DJ Jazmine Nakitta moves effortlessly through amapiano, Afrobeats, dancehall, R&B and house with an energetic, genre-spanning style.
Erby Place Carpark
WHISPERS return to Australia, bringing their ferocious Bangkok hardcore sound. Fusing metallic hardcore, crushing riffs and punishing breakdowns, they've risen from Southeast Asia's underground to stages worldwide.
Jazz Bar
5:00 PM
The William Kiss Trio blends jazz tradition with Americana, ambient rock and Afro-Cuban influences to create an immersive, melodic sound.
Through a unique approach to group improvisation, the trio delivers original music and fresh interpretations with sensitivity and flair.
6:00 PM
Lapis is a five-piece Jazz and Neo-Soul group creating original music that blends tradition with contemporary Australian influences.
Drawing inspiration from artists like Hiatus Kaiyote and Ezra Collective, they bring groove, lyricism and a fresh voice to Sydney’s jazz scene.
Continue Your Night
The fun doesn't stop there. Explore music performances, food experiences and art installations across Parramatta Lanes
Four nights of skating, music and street culture will be taking over Parramatta Square.
Discover pop-up bars, street food favourites and dishes from around the world.
See large-scale installations, immersive experiences and illuminated artworks throughout the city/
