Thursday Beats

5:00 PM

Sydney inner-west punk band Antenna fuse raw garage punk and early hardcore with soulful melodies. Since their 2024 debut EP, they've built momentum through urgent, intimate songs and tightly wound live shows.

6:00 PM

Problem Green are a four-piece from Sydney's inner west delivering melodic garage punk with punch and attitude. Blending untethered energy with razor-sharp precision, their catchy songs turn everyday frustrations into cathartic release.

7:00 PM

Our Mutual Friend are Sonny, Eva and Aleks, making jangly, feel-good music shaped by emo, indie and post-hardcore. At heart, they're simply a group of friends writing songs, having fun, and bringing people along for the ride.

8:00 PM

Palm Springs is the outsider folk project of Erica Dunn and an evolving cast of collaborators. Known for sparse, intimate songwriting, it offers a quieter counterpoint to her work with Tropical Fuck Storm, MOD CON and beyond.

DEEPA is a genre-fluid DJ whose sets weave disco, house, funk, global rhythms and bass-heavy grooves into irresistible dancefloor journeys.
Known for her warmth and playful energy, she is a driving force behind Sydney’s club culture and creative communities.

AUNTY STELLY G is a Gadigal-based Fijian performance artist whose anti-colonial practice centres Pacific diasporic stories through nightlife, movement and community. A beloved force in Sydney’s queer scene, she creates spaces filled with joy, connection and radical self-expression.

ZXER is a Sydney rapper delivering raw, unapologetic lyricism shaped by ambition, struggle and lived experience.
Drawing inspiration from Western Sydney, his honest and hard-hitting sound turns pressure into powerful storytelling.

ONLY CHILD is a producer and DJ crafting hypnotic, groove-driven sets shaped by her background in piano and music production.
Moving fluidly across genres, she brings meticulous curation and infectious energy to every dancefloor.

Sydney duo Mango and Ohvee blend psychedelic grooves, warped electronics, live instrumentation and mutant jazz into a sound all their own.
Deeply rooted in the experimental underground, their sets are driven by instinct, groove and fearless musical exploration.

KING CUUNTESSA is a visceral performance artist creating immersive works that blur the line between performer and audience.
Rooted in embodiment and connection, her powerful performances transform rooms into shared acts of catharsis.

BADASSMUTHA is a Githabul, Migunberri-Yugambeh and Gamilaroi artist whose music blends pop, soul, reggae and funk with powerful vocals and infectious energy.
Known for dynamic live performances, she has shared stages with acclaimed artists across the country and is a rising force in First Nations contemporary music.

MINTY is a proud Gomeroi artist from Orange, NSW, blending hip hop, melodic rap and R&B with music shaped by culture, grief and personal growth.
A producer since the age of 15, he brings honest storytelling and a distinctive sound to stages across Australia.

T Breezy is a Gamilaraay rapper from Inverell whose music blends hard-hitting energy with stories of community, ambition and resilience. Drawing on his semi-rural upbringing, he delivers sharp lyricism and an authentic perspective shaped by lived experience.

T1LL0W is a proud Jardwadjali rapper, lyricist, producer and engineer whose sharp wordplay and boundary-pushing take on hip-hop pays homage to the genre's roots while forging his own path. Known for his energetic live shows and compelling storytelling, he brings powerful stage presence and lived experience to every performance.

9:00 PM

Becca Hatch is a Kamilaroi/Samoan artist blending R&B, electronic and dance-pop. An ARIA-nominated artist, she has performed with Coldplay and Tinashe and is one of Australia’s most exciting emerging voices.

5:00 PM

DJ J Quinn is a Sydney-based DJ, producer and musician who blends reggaeton, cumbia, salsa, Afro beats, hip hop and house into vibrant, culture-driven sets.
Proudly representing her Salvadorian heritage, she brings global sounds, deep musicality and infectious energy to every performance.

5:30 PM

Antonia Escobar, known as “La Anto”, is a Uruguayan-Australian singer-songwriter whose music celebrates Afro-Uruguayan culture through candombe, ranchera and Latin American rhythms. A vibrant performer and entertainer, she brings audiences together with joyful, dance-filled shows that honour culture, community and connection.

6:20 PM

Sabor Boliviano is a Sydney-based dance group bringing Bolivia’s rich cultural traditions to life through vibrant music, movement and performance. Inspired by the UNESCO-recognised Carnaval de Oruro, their colourful showcases celebrate the energy, rhythm and heritage of Bolivian culture.

7:40 PM

Candombe Sydney has been sharing the vibrant rhythms of Uruguay since 2015, bringing together experienced drummers and dancers to celebrate the rich tradition of Candombe. Through powerful music, movement and community connection, the group delivers energetic performances that honour Uruguay’s cultural heritage.

8:25 PM

Tierra Colombiana has been showcasing Colombia’s vibrant music, dance and cultural traditions since 1994. Featuring performers of all ages and colourful costumes, their energetic performances celebrate the rich rhythms and diversity of Colombian culture.

9:10 PM

Dminus is an Australian artist, singer, songwriter and producer known for blending reggaeton, rap, salsa and Caribbean urban rhythms.
A pioneer of Latin urban music in Australia, he brings global influences and high-energy performances to stages at home and abroad.

Blend Theory is a Sydney DJ collective led by Rico & Brandon curating genre-fluid, day-centric events and content that splices R&B, hip-hop, future-soul and kindred scenes, spotlighting emerging selectors and building a loyal, culture-first community.

For nearly five years, Bodega Collective has been building community and spotlighting emerging talent, bringing together some of Australia’s most exciting underground artists and creatives.

INBRAZA Baile is an Afro-diasporic collective bringing the energy of Brazil's underground club culture to the dancefloor through music, movement and community.
Rooted in Baile Funk and Afro-Latinx sounds, they celebrate ancestry, resistance and joy with a bold, Afro-futuristic spirit.

RIDDIM are the current Red Bull Turn It Up reigning champions and one of Australia’s hottest Hip-Hop collectives. Recently touring Jeleel and Odeal around Australia, you’ll never leave a RIDDIM event disappointed. Returning to Parramatta Lanes to defend their trophy, they’re ready to prove why they’re still the crew to beat.