THE ZON
THE ZON is a synth-driven electronic pop artist from Brisbane/Meanjin, ready to make his own dent on the pop landscape. Inspired by the boundary-pushing sounds of artists like Lady Gaga, New Order, and Charli XCX, THE ZON creates bold, highly addictive pop music with emotional depth. Embracing creative freedom, performance, and self-expression without restraint, THE ZON blends shimmering synths with raw, honest songwriting.
Currently performing across Brisbane and continuing to develop his sound, THE ZON is working toward the release of his sophomore album, set for release in October 2026.
King Crow
Since their formation in the early months of 2025, King Crow has cemented themselves as a figurehead of the Brisbane scene through their powerful lyricism and impacting stage presence. Driven and directed by frontman Damian Broodryk, the music of King Crow is a celebration of the teenage human condition, and an invitation to all those who listen to embrace community. King Crow hits hard and fast and makes no apologies; their music is as unforgiving as it is welcoming.
Bianca Mantarro
Bianca Mantarro is a vocalist, performer, and songwriter across pop, soul, funk, and jazz. She's inspired to fuse her favourite styles with smooth vocals and rich harmonies in her songwriting. Looking up to artists like Stevie Wonder, Laufey, and Raye, she is driven to create a sound that isn't boxed into a single genre, but acts as the gateway from pop to beyond. Bianca was singing before she could talk, but fell in love with songwriting in late high school as a way to tell the story of her own personal experiences. She is excited to release her next single, ‘Slide’ very soon!
Rudy Jame$
In a space crowded with imitation, Rudy Jame$ strives to keep it real. Rudy Jame$ is a 21-year-old Filipino-Australian hip-hop producer/rapper from Brisbane (Meanjin), Australia. His work seamlessly flows from lyrical lo-fi to the rowdy and loud boom bap. What began as a passion for production quickly evolved into something more. In 2022, driven by a need to be heard, Rudy stepped behind the mic. Frustrated with the conformity he saw in modern hip-hop, he wrote and released his debut single, ‘Dreamz’, marking the start of a more personal and uncompromising artistic direction. Consistent releases throughout the years have marked Rudy as a force who is laser focused on one goal—bringing authenticity back to hip-hop. Now Rudy Jame$ is more focused than ever, gearing up for his first full-length studio album, with the first single, ‘MAHITO’, set to release in June.
The Ra Ta Tas
The Ra Ta Tas are an all-queer, four-piece indie punk band set on writing about the real stuff. Stuff like tomato paste, tofu, mouldy walls, non-existent vegetarian snags at Bunnings, and off milk. Musically, they could be described as a four-headed fem-queer rat who listens to the likes of Phantastic Ferniture, Amyl and the Sniffers, Stella Donnelly, and Tape/Off. Outside of the practice room, The Ra Ta Tas are making noises around Magandjin (Brisbane) and scurrying new sounds back out to the world. Take your pet rat to see The Ra Ta Tas—they’re friend-shaped and can sing in three-part harmony.
Apocalypse
Apocalypse is a three-piece band that explores an alternative pop/rock sound, drawing inspiration from artists like Radiohead, Phoebe Bridgers, and Esha Tewari. Their music blends acoustic and electric guitar, piano, bass, and airy vocals. Their songs explore relatable personal experiences, social issues, and imaginative stories that resonate with young audiences. Their songs are built around delicate fingerpicking and layered harmonies creating haunting and intimate storytelling. Apocalypse creates music that feels open, honest, and a little unpredictable, like the calm before an apocalypse.
Hag
Hag is the creative outlet of Bess Egerton (she/her), a Meanjin/Brisbane-based producer and lead singer of Red Hill. Beginning on GarageBand with early works like ‘Vashti’ and ‘She Walks in Beauty’, she has since expanded into professional music production with her single ‘Reservoir (feat. THE ZON)’. Nearing 400,000 streams for ‘Vashti’, her sound—warm, polished, and nostalgic with a raw edge—draws inspiration from artists and producers such as Sam Evian, Clairo, Jack Antonoff, and Steve Albini. She brings both technical skill and emotional sensitivity to her work, a combination that has led Triple J’s Home and Hosed host Anika Luna to remark: ‘There's something about Hag's arrangements that I find really encapsulating—I love the way they create an almost new and exciting sonic world!"
MLA
MLA is a Brisbane/ Meanjin- based singer, songwriter, and pianist who exudes energy and passion through her live performances and powerful vocals. She writes from the heart, producing ‘melt-in-your-seat’ works predominantly under the pop and indie genres, drawing inspiration from artists like Kate Bush, Sarah Kinsley, and Caroline Polachek. MLA explores everything from politics and mental health to sappy love songs and childlike wonderment through her music, which combines honest, raw lyrics with incredibly layered harmonies to take you on an unforgettable musical journey. MLA aims to build connections and provide the comfort that, for even just a moment, you are not alone in your thoughts. Life is often unforgiving, but all these shared experiences and stories that make it worth living have yet to be told.