String to String is a unique musical collaboration that bridges cultures through the universal language of music. Featuring Iris, an accomplished Chinese guzheng performer, and Dan, a professional Vietnamese musician specialising in traditional instruments like the bamboo xylophone and harp,…
Fifth of Nisan is a seven-piece powerhouse blending Eastern European klezmer with jazz, pop, and world music for an electrifying sound. Hypnotic trumpet lines, virtuosic clarinet solos, and haunting violin melodies weave through infectious dance grooves, driven by a dynamic…
Get ready for a musical journey with Music in Exile, where artists from Brazil to Eritrea, Zambia and beyond share their stories through sound. Each performer is deeply connected to their community and celebrates their cultural lineage with heart and…
Cait Lin 凱琳 is a bilingual singer-songwriter whose music bridges cultures with soulful jazz, R&B grooves, and poetic storytelling. Raised between Canberra and Asia and now based in Taipei, Cait blends Mandarin and English in songs that explore identity, longing,…
The Silent Rave turns Glebe Park into an open‑air dancefloor where everyone can choose their own beat. Festival‑goers can grab a headset and switch between three Multicultural Dance Music channels, including a live DJ bringing global rhythms to life. Whether…
Brindabella Chorus is an award‑winning women’s barbershop ensemble bringing bright harmonies and big energy to the festival stage. Based in Canberra, this passionate group blends powerful vocals with plenty of personality, creating performances that are as joyful as they are…
Meet Currency Baba, a trailblazer in Australia’s Afro-beats scene! Since his debut single Testimony in 2016, Osamagbe Promise Edugie—better known as Currency Baba—has been breaking boundaries and topping charts, with hits like Me and You landing on Apple Music’s Top…
Super Rats bring the vibrant sounds of Romania’s backstreets to life with a thrilling mix of traditional tunes and infectious rhythms. At the heart of their music is the cimbalom—a rare instrument that blends the charm of a honky-tonk piano…
Jing Lei brings the soul of Chinese music to the stage with heartfelt performances in Mandarin. Her repertoire spans traditional folk tunes, classical poetry, and melodies passed down through generations. Using authentic vocal techniques, Jing captures the beauty and emotion…
Botswana-born and Australian-raised, KG is a powerhouse of talent—an Afro and Hip Hop musician, DJ and qualified Afro dancer with over 20 years of experience. Backed by his band and dancers, KG delivers an electrifying live show that blends music,…
Let Ricardo and Roberto Steyer take you on a musical journey to Brazil! Known as the Steyer Brothers, this talented duo has been captivating audiences for over 20 years with their mastery of classical and 7-string guitar. Their show, Violão…
Karisha & The FunKaars light up the stage with a high‑energy fusion of East‑meets‑West sounds. This seven‑piece Canberra band blends Indian classical, folk and spiritual music with jazz mash‑ups, Bollywood beats and irresistible grooves. Led by Karisha, a classically trained…
