Marlon originates from the tropics of his Traditional lands of the Larrakia in Darwin, Northern Territory. Transitioning from a Professional AFL Career being drafted at the age of just 17, Marlon’s transformation into singer songwriter has catapulted into co-writing songs with Australian Hip Hop stars such as Urthboy, ‘YES’ with Rap/Hip Hop Powerhouse A.B Original, ‘Blak Australia Policy from the ARIA award winning Album of 3%, and most recently the smash hit ‘The Gift’ with Rap Giants Hilltop Hoods. 

Marlon blends his early music influences of Michael Jackson with and more recent sounds like Miguel, Weeknd and N.E.R.D to produce thought provoking, melodically moving lyrics with his captivating voice, challenging the status quo and capturing the story of his ancestral homelands, and the challenges of Aboriginal Australia. 

Coming off consecutive National tours supporting Australian Artists Xavier Rudd and Pete Murray in 2022, and 2023 and a NIMAS nomination for Best Emerging Talent, Marlon is preparing himself for a gigantic 2025 campaign set to release his debut single ‘Blood in the Water’ from his debut Album.

Hailing from a long line of fireside storytellers and a proud Gumbaynggirr/Bundjalung man, Troy Cassar-Daley has shared his extraordinary musicianship with a diverse array of artists, leaving an indelible mark on the country’s musical landscape.

In the rich tapestry that forms his own style of Australian country music, he stands as a luminary whose career spans more than three decades of a true musical journeyman, releasing a remarkable 12 studio albums with songs that are woven from the stories that resonate from this country.

A passionate poet of the land, Troy’s heartfelt song-writing and vocal style has been a defining element of his illustrious journey. With a staggering collection of accolades, including an astounding 45 Golden Guitars, 6 ARIA Awards including 2024 Country Album of the Year for Between the Fire Troy’s repertoire includes not just chart-topping hits but also a staggering 33 Number 1 chart singles, along with numerous gold and platinum albums.

With a career that continues to inspire and connect, Troy Cassar-Daley remains an irreplaceable treasure of the Australian music landscape. He is staunchly proud of this country he gets to travel and work on, and believes he still has so many stories to share with us.

Award-winning Noongar woman and Naarm-based artist Bumpy has a voice that ripples stars. Bumpy is a force. Going by her childhood nickname – earned for a habit of bumping into all kinds of obstacles – she pulls from the strength found in tenderness, scars, and all. She has wowed crowds at BIGSOUND, NIMAS, VIVID Festival, Queenscliff Music Festival, NGV & Dreamtime at the MCG and more with her deeply affecting music, A shimmering collection of R&B and neo-soul. it delicately unravels to reveal a singer of extraordinary ability: emotional, captivating, a towering talent.

This year alone Bumpy has appeared as a feature in the Rolling Stone, Front cover of the Coles Magazine, NME, NITV series, and broadcast her new show ‘Pebbles’ at Triple R 102.7fm. Her most recent success was receiving the New Talent of the Year award at the 2023 National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAS). Bumpy is currently the First Nations Artist in Residence in partnership with the Australian Art Orchestra and Melbourne International Jazz Festival and this will be her first appearance at Parrtjima. Her debut EP Morning Sun is available via Astral People Recordings.

Hailing from the APY Lands in Pukatja, DEM MOB is the first hip-hop group from the region and the first to rap in Pitjantjatjara. Their mission is to empower First Nations youth by blending culture and music, using hip-hop as a tool for education and social change. Originally formed to keep member Jontae engaged in school, DEM MOB evolved into a platform for advocacy and artistic expression, with members Matt and Elisha creatively shaping education around Jontae’s passion for music.

This journey led Jontae to become the first male student to achieve SACE on-country in Pukatja. 2023 was a breakout year, with the release of Still No Justice and Soul of the Lion, plus a standout performance at WOMAD. They’ve since taken their message global, performing at Primavera Sound in Barcelona and being invited to Bigsound ‘23. Winners of five South Australian Music Awards, including Best Hip-Hop Act and Best Music Educators, DEM MOB continues to push boundaries. With a 2024 international tour ahead and their new single DIP on the way, their voice is louder than ever.

Warren H. Williams is Central Desert country royalty. An Arrernte man, he was born in Hermannsburg in 1963. Warren H Williams started out in his father Gus Williams’ band in Alice Springs in the 1970s and played on all his father’s five original albums throughout the 1980s. Since then, he has carved out a career based on authenticity, integrity and great songs and musicianship.

He has released a string of fine solo albums, including his debut Western Wind, and Country Friends and Me, which featured the hit duet with John Williamson, Raining on the Rock. He is a long-serving radio DJ at CAAMA in Alice, an award-winning singer and guitarist and has run for office as a ‘Black Green’. In 2016, Warren H Williams released the album, Desert Water, which features duets recorded in Nashville with the up-and-coming Dani Young.

DOBBY is a powerhouse musician whose electrifying live performances leave audiences spellbound. A proud Filipino and Murrawarri artist his roots run deep in the Aboriginal lands from Brewarrina and Weilmoringle in New South Wales. He is a rapper, drummer, composer, and producer, blending his cultural roots with a dynamic and powerful sound.

His music has taken him across the globe, from Germany to the UK, the USA to the Netherlands, and to some of Australia’s biggest festivals, including Bluesfest, Boomerang Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival, PARRTJIMA, OzAsia Festival, and the Sydney Opera House New Year’s Eve Fireworks.

DOBBY composed the soundscapes for PARRTJIMA 2021 & 2022 in Alice Springs and was the driving force behind Elevate Sydney’s 500-strong drone show in 2022 & 2023. His song I CAN’T BREATHE won Best Video at the FBi SMAC Awards (2020) and became an anthem for Australia’s Bla(c)k Lives Matter movement, now used in schools to educate students on social justice issues.

Renowned for his unique “drapping” style—seamlessly rapping while drumming—DOBBY has been named a “buzz act” at major festivals worldwide. In 2022, he received the NIMA Archie Roach Foundation Award, recognizing his exceptional talent. With his powerful lyrics and boundary-pushing performances, DOBBY continues to inspire and make his mark on the global music scene.

There is no better way to make the world a better place than through comedy, and that’s exactly how Australian comedian Andy Saunders has shaped his career. A Biripi man from the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Saunders has made a name for himself on the comedy circuit, using his unique sense of humour to break down barriers and stereotypes.

Performing and hosting events across the country, this in-demand, deadly comedian has appeared at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Just for Laughs Festival, Deadly Funny Showcase, Adelaide Fringe Festival Aboriginal Comedy All Stars, and ABC Comedy Up Late TV. He was also a contestant on Channel 10’s The Block.

Self-described as “Dad, Husband, Surfer, Joker, aging rapidly, Indigenous male. Fighting for people who can’t laugh at themselves,” there is no stopping Andy and his juggernaut of funny.

Known for his wit, energetic delivery, and non-stop dance moves, Sean Choolburra is referred to as “The Godfather of Indigenous Comedy.” Recognised as one of Australia’s funniest and most versatile Aboriginal comedians, his recent work includes hosting his own TV series, Express Yourself on NITV, and guest roles on ABC’s Play School and the children’s television program Bluey. More recent credits include roles in Black Comedy on ABC and the soon-to-be-released feature film The Furnace.

A proud Gu-Gu-Yalanji, Kalkadoon, Kandju, and Bwgcolman man from Townsville, his comedy draws from a lifetime of experiences, stories, and observations. Starting out as a professional dancer with Bangarra Dance Company, Sean’s comedy career kicked off in 2002 when he represented NSW in the Raw Comedy National Grand Final. He has appeared on The Footy Show, Thank God You’re Here, and In the Frame with Rhoda Roberts, and has performed at the Adelaide Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Deadly Funny.

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