Over the past two years, 17-year-old indie/pop/rock queer artist Ixaras has transformed from an underground DIY Brisbane staple into an artist gaining national attention. Producing "charismatic indie pop with flair and stamina" (triple j), in 2024 she continued her breakout success with sold-out shows, a QMA nomination, appearances at SXSW Sydney and AIR Indie Con. With over 420K streams, Ixaras is one of the most exciting emerging acts today.
Aunty Stan bends genres around a certain bounce with an aim of connecting the dancefloor, hitting world beat notes with flavours of groove, nu-disco, funk and afro beats. Known for dropping signature classic 80’s dance edits, expect nothing but good vibes from Aunty Stan at Sweet Relief!
From intimate bars to packed laneways, Baby Paws’ seamless fusion of classic hip-hop, obscure deep cuts, laid-back lo-fi beats and seductive R&B melodies keeps the crowd moving all night long. A tastemaker and storyteller, she crafts unforgettable journeys, celebrating the richness of urban soundscapes and pushing boundaries within her genre.
Luke Brazier is a Meanjin-based DJ, teacher and underground music enthusiast. Known for his contributions to the QUIVR collective, Luke is an experienced selector with a versatile dance-floor sound that explores intimacy, emotion and euphoria.
Celebrated for her distinctive fusion of soul, R&B and pop, Tassie artist Medhanit is also known for her captivating vocals and heartfelt lyrics. She has toured as a vocalist with the likes of Pnau and Holy Holy and performed triple j’s Like A Version of Post Malone and Swae Lee’s Sunflower with the latter. Not to mention, she has played high-profile events such as Mona Foma, Party in the Paddock and Faux Mo. Now it’s Brisbane’s turn at Sweet Relief!
Miles Nautu is paving his own way with his distinctly laid-back style, performing with live jazz band Special Feelings. Miles' effortless confidence and smooth self-production raises the bar for contemporary hip-hop, incorporating deep-cut samples ranging from old-school blues and throwback movies to stumbled-upon Japanese jazz and Italian instrumentals.
There’s nowhere better than Brisbane in Spring. Gather your crew and get amongst a day of old and new fav tunes from international and Aus music pioneers, alongside our most exciting emerging homegrown heroes..
