Laneway Stage

Toby Falkner

11:00am 

Toby is 9yrs old and started playing guitar at the beginning of the year. He enjoys performing covers of rock songs and most recently performed Highway to Hell by AC/DC in the Oz School Instrumental Championship State Finals where he came 2nd, earning him a place in the National Finals where he will represent NSW later this year. 

Michelle Sutton

11:30am 

Michelle Sutton is a pop singer/songwriter who loves to tell stories and make people laugh. Her songwriting is introspective, self-deprecatingly witty and whimsical. Michelle self-released her 'Dinner Plates' EP in 2020 followed by the alt-country single Halloween later that year. She continued to expand her sound releasing the defiantly joyful alternative pop tracks 'Gutless Wonder' and 'Reliable Witness’ through 2022 and 2023. She is excited to continue catching people off guard with her funny, thought-provoking and conversational songs.   

Yulugi

12:15pm 

Yulugi is a collaboration between leading song man Gumaroy Newman, a proud Gamilaroi and Wakka Wakka man and Robert Waetherall, a Gamilaroi, Bidgigal and Yuin man on yidaki (didgeridu) and dance, Raph Hatz, a Gamilaroi and Anaiwun also on yidaki, alongside Keyna Wilkins, a British Australian composer/musician. Yulugi is a dialogue across cultures, inspired by the Australian landscape and animals. The word 'Yulugi' means play, dance or have fun in Gamilaroi.

Instagram: @yulugiensemble

Cassandra Oscar

1:00pm 

Cassandra Oscar is an accomplished singer, songwriter and composer from Sydney.  Performing a mix of original and classic jazz songs, she has performed at leading venues including Opera Bar, Bondi Icebergs, The Arthouse and Since I Left You to name a few. Festival appearances include the Manly Jazz Festival and Glebe Festival among others. She is currently in her most prolific songwriting and composing era having built a catalogue of over 100 new works in recent years. 

Instagram: @music_by_cassandra

The Golden Strangers

1:45pm 

You may not know them now, but these guys won't be strangers for long. Led by guitarist/banjoist Julian Curwin, this band follows somewhat in the footsteps of The Tango Saloon, though ultimately finds its way to a dive bar in a Tarantino film, choosing 45s from the jukebox and sharing a booth with Bowie and Morricone. File under: Tarantino Spaghetti Lounge.

Instagram: @the_golden_strangers

BRIELLE

2:30pm 

Brielle is an indie musician with a psych-folk flair. Their songs weave a rich tapestry out of all the little oddities that life offers up.  Combining their love of storytelling and absurdist lyrics, Brielle creates a hazy atmosphere that puts audiences in a trance.   

Instagram: @brielle.music

Balmain Jazz Messengers

3:15pm 

Featuring guitar, bass, drums and sax, the Balmain Jazz Messengers are a smooth-swinging quartet bringing classic and contemporary jazz to life. Regulars on the Inner West scene, including Sally’s Jam at the Garry Owen Hotel, the Balmain Jazz Messengers deliver timeless tunes with style, soul and a touch of local flair.