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CHANNEL TRES

Honey-smooth grooves and that signature silken baritone, Channel Tres is an unmistakably class act. Bringing the beauty of Detroit and Chicago house into mainstream consciousness in a perfect blend with hip hop grit and R&B soul, he collaborates with tastemakers from Jamie Jones to Tyler the Creator and sells out massive tours across the US, Europe and Australia. Authentic, innovative and on top of his game, Channel Tres will get you moving.

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HOLLY HUMBERSTONE

Heart stopping in its honesty, thorough in meaning and delicate grit – Holly Humberstone hits hard. Touting a fragile balladry that simultaneously packs an emotional gut punch, her’s is a sonic style that can heal. Anointed a ‘Rising Star’ at the Brit Awards, this English songsmith has played The Tonight Show and toured the States with Olivia Rodrigo. Whether grounded acoustically or soaring in atmospheric distinction, Holly will have you swooning for a love you’re yet to encounter.

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OVERMONO

What is it about Overmono that hits so deep? The stream of perfection which flows from the duo’s UK studio first found its way onto dance floors via the likes of Four Tet and Joy Orbison, and now draws punters from around the world to mainstages in droves. Overmono knows when less equals more, and when to send us into the stratosphere. The grit of breakbeat, the weight of dub and the heartwrench of melancholy vocal hooks… they all combine to hit us right in our little rave hearts, every damn time.

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KETTAMA

Expect in your face, sledgehammer house music from Galway’s KETTAMA. Well-versed in lifting the roof off your favourite club or cavernous warehouse, KETTAMA sees an eager dancefloor and comes in swinging. It’s been a lightning fast rise to the global stage ever since he shoved a USB stick of originals at Mall Grab and hoped for the best. Mall Grab recognised quality, and KETTAMA’s been delivering ever since.

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WINSTON SURFSHIRT

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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DJ HEARTSTRING

Here’s one to shake the cobwebs, the inhibitions and any chinstrokers in your festival crew right off: DJ Heartstring is fast, excessive and unashamedly over the top. Think raucous pop meets aggressive trance meets eurodance meets thousands of happy bouncing punters and you’re getting close to the ecstatic mayhem this duo unleashes. Come to DJ Heartstring to let loose, feel the love and have a laugh – all at the gentle pace of 150bpm.

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LASTLINGS

Japanese/Australian duo Lastlings are an anthemic pool to be immersed in. Stirring synths and nuanced auditory textures provide ample footing for their pop-indebted songcraft and dexterous live performances. Having toured extensively with RÜFÜS DU SOL – as well as a run of sold-out shows both in Australia and America – Lastlings provide an atmosphere that resonates deeply within the chest; an emotional uplift set to get your body moving and heart racing. See you front left for full feels.

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ROYEL OTIS

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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SYCCO

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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CASSIAN

From Printworks to Pacha to poolside in LA, Cassian’s melodic, big-room-ready bass lines will send tingles up the back of your spine. A regular on the Tale of Us Afterlife party circuit, this Sydney born, US-based beatmaker delivers deep and epic dance floor moments to punters around the world. As active behind the scenes as he is in the booth, he’s behind a stack of your dance floor faves, recently remixing Jimi Jules and doing Aria and Grammy-winning work on releases from RÜFÜS DU SOL, Hayden James, What So Not and more.

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