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Miranda Garling Mandy Garling, 33, was born in the Northern Territory and comes from a fascinating mix of cultures. Her Aboriginal Yarrabah heritage comes from Queensland and she is lucky to be also infuenced by her other backgrounds of Indonesian, Sri Lankan, English and Maori. Mandy has been singing since she was eight years of age, and started to play the guitar when she was eleven. This is made extra special as Mandy was born deaf. She says “I was not able to be like a normal child. I was put into a special class in primary school, because I was unable to be a part of a mainstream class. I remember when my parents took me to the hospital to have an operation on my ears. The doctors thought they would try grommets in both ears, and praise the lord, it was a miracle”. When Mandy’s ears came alive to sound she started to love music wanted to be a singer. Growing up Mandy never had a guitar or vocal lesson but shared her unique talents singing around campfres with her family and playing percussion. When she was 12 years of age, she started to write her own lyrics. In 2003 Mandy won a scholarship to go to Tamworth and was mentored by Kasey Chambers, Beccy Cole, Troy Cassar Daly and John Williamson. Her style is RNB / COUNTRY.

San Cisco, the sunny four piece from Fremantle comprised of Nick Gardner (bass), Jordi Davieson (vocals, guitar), Scarlett Stevens (vocals, drums) and Josh Biondillo (guitar, vocals); have been making catchy, upbeat music since they started playing together in high school. Australia fell in love with their quirky call-and-response single, ‘Awkward’ and they’ve since released their debut album to critical acclaim, awarded triple j feature album and sold out national tours around their home country. Cementing their status as a promising Australian act, San Cisco are now taking the rest of the world by storm. Inking a deal with US labels Fat Possum/RCA and teaming up with Columbia in the UK, they’ve travelled the globe, performed at SXSW in Texas and sold out their own headline shows in Minnneapolis, San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles, as well as supporting the likes of Darwin Deez and The Vaccines in the UK and US & Chicago’s Lollapalooza – one of four Australian acts chosen to play. They’ve pricked up ears at NME, The Guardian and other respected outlets around the globe, so it won’t be long before everyone has caught onto their infectious, indie-pop!SAN CISCO | www.sancisco.com

VanderAa These singer songwriters are making waves in the music world with their compelling lyrics and high energy performances

Afro Moses Don’t miss Afro Moses. A vibrant, high-energy stage show. The dynamic dreadlocked showman is back again from Africa to blow you away with his unique blend of Afro-fusion - Reggae, afro percussion and lots more. Afro is an incredible artist from Africa talented in writing and performing. He has graced the stage with verse artist which includes,” The wailers, Michael Franti, Salifu Keita, Australian Chamber Orchestra, various choirs, music for Aussie, International flms and much more”. Be prepared to dance, jump, sing along to these infecious grooves. www.youtube.com/afromoses1

Skarlett A local Darwin favourite, this home grown band are going from strength to strength with their alternative indie rock style

Rambutan Jam BandIndie Reggae Rock band will get you on your feet with their free and happy vibe.

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