George Street is where street vibes come alive! Think R&B, hip hop, graffiti, and burgers, all set against a train-themed stage pulsing with energy. Friday night, Triple J presents an all-female lineup of Western Sydney’s finest, plus the nation’s hottest MCs battle it out in Bodega Collective’s Pass the Mic grand final for $25K. With NYC viral sandwich sensation from the Ockyway, big beats, and bold street culture, this is the ultimate night out at Parramatta Lanes.
Eats
NYC’s bodega icon Rahim "Ockyway" Mohammad turns deli food into viral art with his over-the-top sandwich style. With 7.9M+ followers, he inspires fans to “never do it the regular way!”
Sri Dakshin Eats serves up South Indian classics with a twist. Their vibrant spices, bold flavours and modern fusion will keep you coming back for more.
Brother Jackson & Co delivers street eats for everyone. Their gluten-free, veg, and non-veg options are packed with flavour and made for sharing.
Smash My Buns fires up juicy burgers and loaded hotdogs. They are big, bold, and built for serious street food cravings.
The Big Big Aloha dishes out Australia’s only Hawaiian street food, bringing island vibes and tropical flavours straight to Parramatta Lanes.
Recharge and refresh. This station’s got the goods to keep you glowing all night long. Hydration never looked (or tasted) this good. Always read the label and follow the directions for use
Beats - Wednesday 22 October
花溪 Flowerstream twist tradition and chaos into dreamy, psychedelic noise, melding electric guzheng, drums, and distortion for a sound that’s equal parts ancient, experimental, and electrifying.
Hailing from the US, WhoAllGonBeThere brings together the sharpest minds in jazz, hip-hop, and R&B, channeling the spirit of Quincy, Dilla, and Miles for a set that’s pure Black Music, rooted and revolutionary.
UK-based, globally made, and all bandleaders in their own right. Virtuosos, electric, and “absolutely crazy good,” they blend UK, Italian, and New Zealand influences into a debut EP that’s set to shake up the scene.
Delivering a contemporary experience, their hypnotic rhythms and minimalist soundscapes invite you to connect on a pure, sensory level. Let their immersive set pull you into uncharted territory, where every beat resonates with the struggles and beauty of the human spirit.
Beats Thursday 23 October
Africulture
Experience the vibrant rhythms of Africultures Beats at Parramatta Lanes, where African cultures come alive through dynamic music and dance. Join us for the celebration featuring live Afrobeat performances and contemporary African sounds that will get you dancing. Set list is YAWDOESITALL, Silver x, DJ Bampia, Nes Afara, Yaw Rara X, and Karifi Ensemble.
Beats - Friday 24 October
Triple J Night
Triple J is proud to announce "Women of Western Sydney," an exclusive hip hop event celebrating the undeniable talent and cultural impact of the region's leading artists. The one-night-only showcase will feature headline performances from three of Western Sydney’s most exciting and influential voices: VV Pete, A. Girl, Devaura, That Gurl Bella, and PA77IENCE.
Beats - Saturday 25 October
Bodega Collective’s Pass the Mic returns, partnership with Triple J, culminating in a nation-wide rap showdown where the country’s best battle it out for $25K on the George Street stage. After six weeks of fierce competition, the grand final lands in Parramatta for one unmissable night of raw talent, street energy, and next-level lyricism.
Get ready for Ockyway to flip the script on George Street. Expect outrageous, overstuffed sandwiches, wild ingredient mashups, and his signature catchphrases, all delivered with the energy that made him a viral NYC legend. You never know what he’ll create next, but one thing’s for sure: it’ll never be the regular way.
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