Homegrown Concert Series

Kalena is a soulful Sydney-based vocalist, musician and songwriter whose versatile sound spans reggae, R&B, pop and country. A former student of the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, she honed her craft under some of the industry’s finest mentors and attended seminars with artists including Finneas (the producer behind Billie Eilish’s hits) and rapper YBN Cordae. With her expressive voice and talent on both guitar and piano, Kalena brings heartfelt emotion and musical depth to every performance, showcasing her passion and artistry across diverse genres.

Adam Newling’s EP Half Cut and Dangerous has earned over 2.1 million Spotify streams, sold-out tours, and a spot supporting Amy Shark. The alt-rock artist with country sensibilities continues to influence songwriters nationwide. Lead single “Sweetness” hit #98 in triple j’s Hottest 100 of 2021 and has 60k+ Shazams. Staying true to his roots, Newling says the EP explores “the light and the dark” of his mind. Created with long-time collaborators Tas and Keva Wilson and Patrick Rogers, plus guests Ruby Fields and Skegss’ Benny Reed, the record captures life’s rawness and the beauty in vulnerability.

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An award-winning Australian artist with tens of millions of streams, Gordi has released two acclaimed albums and collaborated with Troye Sivan, Bon Iver, Julien Baker and more. Her albums Reservoir and Our Two Skins explore self-discovery, sexuality and identity, earning an AIR Award, an ARIA nomination and two J Award nods. Her latest album, Like Plasticine, chronicles transformative years — from coming out to working as a doctor during the pandemic, Gordi explores the beauty, heartbreak and finite nature of human experience.

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PA777IENCE is a Gadigal-based RnB and neo-soul singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist born and raised on Dharug Land, Western Sydney. No stranger to flooring audiences with their  powerful voice, PA777IENCE is a musical rebirth, with a lush, rich and soulful sound arriving fully formed on Mastery – their 2024 six-track EP featuring collaborations with Mo’Ju, GLO, Setwun and Saskia. Inviting you into a private world of vulnerabilities, loves, losses and wins, PA777IENCE’s music is about deeply felt lessons and dreams for the future.

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ARIA Award-winning artist DOBBY is a rapper, drummer, composer and producer whose explosive live shows have wowed audiences worldwide. Proudly Filipino and Murrawarri, his debut album WARRANGU; River Story won the ARIA for Best World Album and was shortlisted for the Australian Music Prize. With hits like Ancestor and protest anthem I CAN’T BREATHE, DOBBY blends hip-hop, classical and First Nations storytelling. He’s performed at major festivals and global stages, scored Australia’s first 500-drone show, and earned the NIMA Archie Roach Foundation Award — cementing his place as one of Australia’s most powerful and innovative voices.

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ARIA-nominated musician and songwriter Mo’Ju has become a vital voice in Australia’s cultural landscape, known for their raw storytelling and genre-defying sound. Their acclaimed 2018 album Native Tongue sparked national conversations about identity and belonging. A proud Filipino/Wiradjuri artist from Naarm, Mo’Ju creates music grounded in truth, authenticity and legacy. Following major personal and creative growth — including becoming a parent — Mo’Ju’s fourth studio album ORO, PLATA, MATA marks a bold new chapter: reflective, reawakened and rooted in the past while looking to the future with renewed strength and purpose.

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