2024 Music Lineup
SKARRA MUCCI
Skarra Mucci is a Jamaican born artist. With constant changes between Soul, Gospel, Reggae – Dancehall, Rap and R&B his talent is incomparable and his endless lyrical flow and creativity make his style unique and they gave him the title of the Dancehall President. Skarra Mucci performed around the globe and has shared stages with the most known voices on this planet with a lot of great featuring with artist like Beenie Man, Dub inc, Yellow Man, Mad Professor with hits like: Greater than great, My Sound, Life So Rich, Dreader Than Dread, Bonx It Pon Me, Movie Star and many more.
AMARU TRIBE
Electrifying folktronic ensemble based in Naarm/Melbourne with members from Colombia, Chile and Australia. Blending their cultural heritage with cutting-edge electronic sounds and traditional instruments (Charango, Gaitas, Tambora, Alegre) Amaru Tribe's live performances are a deep and immersive experience, with songs that resonate on a universal level, fostering a connection with audiences worldwide.
MISTA SAVONA
Jake Savona, aka Mista Savona, is arguably Australia’s leading exponent of roots reggae and dancehall music, with major international releases under his belt and worldwide tours including festival appearances in recent years at Glastonbury (UK), Boom (Portugal), Sunska (France), OneLove (UK), Symbiosis (USA), Boomtown (UK) & many more.
VERSACE BOYS
The Versace Boys were born in the back of a gold-plated Porsche parked at the Versace Palace on the Goldie. They grew up only eating with silver spoons and often crashing expensive automobiles their parents bought for them. They realised young that they weren’t only made for the world of fashion but that they could also write sick bangers.
BATUKANUM
Batukanum Drumming Group is a vibrant ensemble that beautifully encapsulates the rhythmic essence of Pernambuco, a region in northern Brazil renowned for its diverse musical heritage. Specializing in the traditional Brazilian cultural music styles known as maracatu, ciranda and coco, Batukanum is under the skillful guidance of Telmo Anum Leao, a talented percussionist of Afro descent.
KINGFISHA
Internationally renowned dub aficionados KINGFISHA stand shoulder to shoulder with the finest proponents of the genre worldwide. Sensual, skilled, and undeniably infectious, KINGFISHA’s sound showcases deep enveloping rhythms with a light, understated touch and a soulful, understated voice that has earned them an impeccable reputation as Australian bass collectors.
EMILY WURRAMARA
Hailing from Groote Eylandt as a Warnindhilyagwa woman, Emily Wurramara’s upbringing spans Meanjin (Brisbane) and the Northern Territory. Her music effortlessly bridges English and Anindilyakwa language, contributing to the contemporary Australian blues and roots movement, enriching communities with her empowering celebration of culture.
JSTAR
Jstar has been lauded for his back catalogue of over 100 dancefloor gold, official and unofficial, reggae and hip-hop remixes for the likes of Blackstreet, Gang Starr, Busta Rhymes, Major Lazer, Madness, DJ Vadim, Tack>Head, Mark Ronson, The Black Seeds and others.
Growing up in West London surrounded by reggae, rave, funk and hiphop, Jstar soon started DJing. This led writing and producing music that has been widely acclaimed by the likes of Mixmag, David Rodigan, Norman Jay, John Peel, Grandmaster Flash and The Clash’s DJ, Don Letts.
DISTRICT DUB CITY
District Dub City are a 4 piece live Dub band from Meanjin/Brisbane - Featuring members from Kingfisha, One Dragon Two Dragon and Heavyweight Champion. With their signature Dub/Reggae sound, think King Tubby, Scientist and Mungos Hifi, DDC deliver a true live dub experience. Flute, melodica, vocals and drums are manipulated by Frank Booth on the dub controls, complimented by Drew Id on synth bass. DDC will be your new favourite dub band
ARIPUA
Originating from the lush of Cerrado waterfalls in central Brazil, the capital Brasilia, Thaís Carvalho, better known by her stage name Aripua, is a dynamic force in the music scene in Brisbane, channeling the diverse musical heritage of Brazil that spans from the heartland family background in Sergipe to all vibrant northeastern music and culture. Her sets are a celebration of Brazil's rich cultural tapestry, blending traditional and contemporary sounds.