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Once one of Sydney’s best kept secrets; now regarded as one of the world’s best live acts – Sydney six-piece Winston Surfshirt hardly need an introduction for fans of laid back, brass-laden R&B-soul. Once dubbed Sir Elton John’s “favourite band of the moment”, the collective has gone on to release multi-platinum singles and sell out tours across Australia and Europe. Now with three full lengths of original material to their name, a Surfshirt set stirs the best of West-coast hip hop, 60s psych-pop, dusty jazz recordings and the band’s trademark brass section into a delectable funk-cocktail that’s old school in feel, modern in style – and utterly irresistible.

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New kids on the block, but you wouldn’t know it. The Royel Otis boys are raking in the plays, hitting the major festivals and drawing bigger crowds to each and every gig with their easy magnetism and sun-soaked indie-pop. From breakthrough hit ‘Oysters In My Pocket’ to the ultra catchy ‘Sofa King’, the pacey strum of summer underpins every track – think road trips, beach days, festivals and feelings. It’s a warm, guitar-rich sound with stacks of singalong moments. Press play on Royel Otis and activate holiday mode.

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Whether its liquid D’n’B or tripped out psychedelia, Sycco’s brand of pop is essential festival material. With a production expertise that wanders from intricate beatmaking to a sparkling sense of melody, her latest offering has seen her team up with electronic icons Flume and Chrome Sparks for the inescapable ‘Ripple’. With a live show that brings an energy unbound, this First Nation’s high-flyer has already toured with Flight Facilities and Aussie psych-pop juggernauts Tame Impala. Next up: her infectious cacophony of dance and top-of-your-lungs singalongs comes to Lost Paradise. Giddy up!

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Perth alt-rock four piece DICE wear their hearts on their sleeve. With a sound likened to early 2000s NY bands such as The Strokes, they’ve been named 2023 ‘Ones To Watch’ by national tastemaker, triple j. Now in the wake of their well-received sophomore EP ‘Time Will Tell’, DICE are set to spend the spring circling the country for a string of sold out shows ahead of touching down in Glenworth Valley to see out a massive breakout year.

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Rowdy beats, grizzly basslines and battle cries for a generation – Haiku Hands aren’t afraid to dive into the dirty side of a good time. Collide with them at a festival, at an art gallery, in a basement club or down a dark alley – they’ll be unapologetically extra no matter where they land. With a killer street aesthetic, bold sound and synchronised live choreography, it’s no wonder they’re making big waves in the States as well as at home. There’s really no one else dropping this much swag on the stage in one go.

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Ever felt the Art of Seduction was a little tiresome? Crave a little less in the streets and more in the sheets perhaps? Well Big Wett is your gal – she’ll get you there, fast. With tracks like ‘Number 1 Pussy’, ‘King Dick’ and ‘Eat My Ass’ she puts classic electro beats and thick bouncy rhythms front and center. Big Wett delivers a no nonsense party punch that sets her well within the iconic stead of steez legend Peaches. A career fast moving, Big Wett has already spanked the stages of Dark Mofo and Splendour, aroused punters across the UK and dropped big se(x)ts on triple j’s Mix Up.

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Cat & Calmell have a pop scope that lands amongst the cinematic and refined; a precision-like approach that’s seen them land support duties for none other than Dua Lipa and a break out hit in ‘dramatic’ that featured on Netflix’s YOU. 73 million streams and a fan base approaching 500K later, these western Sydney locals flex vocal prowess and compositions fit for the big stage. Hook heavy and melodically driven, this fast-rising duo is already rubbing shoulders with pop giants – catch them in the valley before an inevitable skyrocketing.

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Psychadelica by way of Gadigal Country: Velvet Trip – aka Zeppelin Hamilton and Clayton Allen – blend jangly guitars, swirling synths and growling bass with a nod to Air, Khruangbin and Tame Impala. Tapped to tour Australia in support of Daft Punk-collaboraters Parcels, the pair’s mutual love of the Blues and a serendipitous introduction has evolved into something entirely their own. With their forthcoming debut album ‘Harmony Blooms’ set to arrive in late 2023, Velvet Trip is an ever-evolving entity moving in unexpected directions. Take a trip.

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The breathy allure of Sloan Peterson is pure romance. Having supported The Kooks while racking up millions of streams, Sloan’s charming and quirky earworms fuse with 60s era guitars and her idyllic poetry to craft numbers tailor-made for a spin on the Glenworth Valley floor. Charming and quirky, her taunting synths and cheeky melodies will bring you into the new year with class.

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