Garners Ave Bar Stage

Grab a drink from our Inner West Brewers and distillers and get funky to the freshest Hip Hop and RNB beats

From First Nations rappers, dreamy electronica to powerhouse Boomchild this is one stage not to miss!

While in the area, make sure you grab a drink from local brewers and distillers Grifter Brewing Co, Willie the Boatman, Lily Fields Distilling, Moonshiner, Wayward Brewing and Local Drinks Collective

 

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Aceszen8s

12:00pm

Aceszen8s is an Indigenous Hip Hop artist, wanting to challenge the status-quo to protest to tell it how he see it. He can articulate & communicate unrestrained in his music - it’s undisguised, intense & true to life.

Aceszen8s on Triple J Unearthed

 
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Putrika

12:30pm

Putrika is a Jakarta-born, Gadigal Land-based multi-disciplinary artist. She is a singer, songwriter and electronic music producer. She defines her music as alt-soul electronica with multi-layered vocals and synths, percussive drums and ambient soundscapes. She released her first self-produced 4-tracks EP ’Silmara’ in May 2022. It got a rotation on multiple Australian community radios. One of the tracks on the EP titled ‘Monologue’ was featured on the second episode of Netflix TV series ‘Heartbreak High’. She is a DJ with a selection full of percussive and folk elements that are inspired by traditional instruments from around the world. She is also trained in different types of Indonesian music and dance particularly in Javanese, Acehnese and West Sumatran style.

Putrika Instagram

Putrika Facebook

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Vinny Lunar

1:25pm

Vinny Lunar is a genre-blending artist merging South Asian melodies, World Music, Electronic R&B, and Hip-Hop. Born in Hyderabad, India, and raised in Australia, his music reflects a multicultural upbringing spanning Germany and Sweden. Featured on Rollingstone India in 2023 for Hai Rama, In 2024, Vinny collaborated with Barcelona-based artist ANGE on Sway, an R&B-infused bachata track receiving Triple J radio play, UK radio play, and SBS Spain feature. His recent release Wave with True Vibenation's Moody showcases his versatility. Vinny's performances uniquely engage audiences by teaching Hindi and Telugu words, creating an immersive cultural experience that challenges South Asian stereotypes.

Vinny Lunar Instagram

Vinny Lunar Facebook

 
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Crystal Chemist

2:20pm

Crystals are multifaceted with different meanings and uses and Crystal Chemist similarly creates melodies and rhythms to suit any mood you may encounter throughout the day. Crystal Chemist has created a world, and genre of their own, labeling themselves as “aegyo (kawaii) dub, melodic dubstep, hypno electronica. Alongside their more eclectic arsenal there are pockets of nostalgic acoustics and heartwarming ballads. Music is medicine for the soul, so Threatnique and iKatana join together to administer your daily dose of positive vibes to journey with you through the ups and downs.

Crystal Chemist Instagram

 
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MINTY

3:15pm

MINTY, a Gomeroi Artist hailing from Orange, New South Wales, is renowned for his unique blend of melodic sound with rap and hip hop. From an early age, MINTY's passion for music drove him to start producing and recording at just 15. Over the years, he has collaborated with prominent musicians like CHASIM and P.Smurf, solidifying his place in the Australian music scene. As a guitarist and drummer, MINTY infuses authenticity into his music, drawing from personal experiences and his Indigenous heritage. His tracks are raw, honest, and powerful, resonating deeply with audiences. Working with top producers like Chris Hammer Smith and Nakama Arts, MINTY ensures that his music is of the highest quality.

MINTY Instagram

 
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Betty

4:05pm

Betty is a 23-year old singer-songwriter from Sydney. Effortlessly combining influences like Big Thief, Erykah Badu and Solange to create an ageless blended sound that hits the ears and soul to the same hearty degree. With her live outfit she has been a staple of the Sydney music scene for over two years now, standing out as a fresh sound that refuses to confine itself to any genre.

Betty Instagram

Betty Facebook

 
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Boomchild

5:05pm

Boomchild are a few best-friends making a few fat beats. Their first few songs saw them move from bedroom jams to shared stages with the likes of Hermitude, The Rubens and Young Franco – along with a notorious shut down set at 2021’s Yours and Owls Festival due to their rowdy crowd. With some singles geared to launch, Boomchild are ready to rekindle the energy that’s labelled them as one of the best live acts in Australia.

Boomchild Instagram

 
  

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