Nardia is an award-winning singer-songwriter who recently earned a Top 5 spot at the 2025 International Blues Challenge in Memphis — being the only female artist to make it in the finals among 400 acts. Known for her raw, sultry vocals infused with R&B, Blues, Soul, and Jazz, Nardia captivates audiences with breathtaking intensity and…
Category: My Dream Rider Series
MY DREAM RIDER: ATLAS FRANKLIN ALEXANDER
Hailing from Mulubinba/Newcastle, Atlas Alexander Franklin has dazzled with his post-punk and indie pop wiles over the years, layering lashings of imagination across ambient synths and immersive beats in a way that is both fresh and familiar; and entirely fascinating. With the imminent release of his new ep Flexible New Replica March 13th 2025, Atlas…
My Dream Rider: Mi-Sex for WANSTOCK
Mi-Sex is a New Zealand new wave band originally active from 1978 to 1986, and led for much of its existence by Steve Gilpin as vocalist, Kevin Stanton as guitarist and songwriter, Murray Burns as keyboardist and songwriter, and Don Martin as bassist. Mi-Sex’s Dream Rider: A margarita, post-show A superb coffee, pre-show Sashimi and rice,post-show …
My Dream Rider: SOMA
1. Snoop Doggy, my personal roller 😉 2. A bottle 1800 Coconut Tequila! – Delish 3. Platter of the finest sushi – Gotta get that rice for sustenance 4. Mum & Dad – I just love them so damn much 5. Phat beats – To get hyped before the show 6. Photobooth – Me and…
My Dream Rider: Charles Maimarosia
Charles Maimarosia is a unique and extraordinary Solomon Islands singer and musician, raised in the remote Pipisu village of Malaita. He is renowned for being a singer of important custom knowledge, drawing equally on traditional and contemporary musical styles. Sharing the Are’ Are ancestral cultural oral wisdom stories handed down from generation to generation. Charles…
MY DREAM RIDER – VERONICA FUSARO
Veronica Fusaro: The singer-songwriter with a powerful voice and distinctive sound. Born to a Swiss mother and an Italian father, she brings a unique blend of contrasting influences to her music, creating alternative pop infused with touches of soul and rock. Her debut album ‘All the Colors of the Sky’ (released in January 2023) reached…
My Dream Rider: Gavin Mac
I’m Gavin Mac, alt country artist. I grew up in North East Melb, and now reside in Sydney’s Eastern Beaches. I found my way back to music after a bit of a hiatus, and am busier than ever writing, releasing and doing what I love. 10 items on your fantasy rider 1 x cassette recorder…
My Dream Rider: GREG GOULD
Fresh off his electrifying halftime performance at AAMI Park Stadium as the first ever headliner of Pride Cup and rave reviews for his performances at ChillOut Festival, Darwin Pride and Sydney WorldPride – Australian soul sensation GREG GOULD releases his new powerful original music to critical acclaim, storming the charts globally. One of Australia’s most…
My Dream Rider Series: Cloe Wilder
Cloe Wilder is a unique artist who emerged into teenagehood with a distinctive vision, complete with earthy melodies, a breathy vocal tone and nostalgic storytelling. Comparable to a Floridian young Taylor Swift, the 17-year-old’s witty but intimate lyrics depict the type of dream-like recollections of place, home and internal feelings you want to live inside…
My Dream Rider – Charlie Lane
Hi! I’m Charlie Lane and I’m a Naarm/Melbourne based singer-songwriter. I’ve grown up listening to an array of blues artists such as Buddy Guy & Stevie Ray Vaughan thanks to my dad, and a lot of epic singer- songwriters like Joni Michell & Kate Bush, courtesy of my mum. My music falls under the indie…