MiNi (digital) Concerts Regional Music Series showcases some of the very best musicians emerging from the Mid North Coast region of NSW, Australia.
MiNi (digital) Concerts Regional Music Series showcases some of the very best musicians emerging from the Mid North Coast region of NSW, Australia.
Delivered in partnership with Music NSW, the project aims to lift the online presence of Mid North Coast artists by providing professionally produced live recordings and images to help further their career and gig opportunities.
Through an Expression of Interest process, artists were chosen and paid to perform and record 2 -3 original songs at local live music venues, with an accompanying interview and a photoshoot with a professional photographer.
These digital assets were then provided to each artist to use in their Electronic Press Kits and promotions.
Jumbaal Dreamin'
Jumbaal Dreamin’ is a vibrant Aboriginal rock band and dance group from Gumbaynggirr Country, led by songmen Uncle Martin Ballangarry and Benelong Carroll. Named after the carpet snake totem, they share culture through energetic performances, recently touring with Koorioboree and playing Saltwater Freshwater Festival.
Katie & Memo
Katie and Memo are a vibrant jazz-pop duo from Bellingen Shire. Memo, an Argentinian-born bassist and vocalist, blends rhythm with soulful improvisation, while Katie brings warm electric guitar tones and heartfelt songwriting. Together, they create an evolving, richly melodic sound, captivating audiences with their fresh and intimate performances.
Jason Lowe
Jason Lowe is a distinctive singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for his mesmerising lyricism, soulful vocals, and masterful lap slide and acoustic guitar playing. His music is lush, profound, and deeply affecting, blending sweeping melodies with vivid storytelling to create timeless, powerful performances that captivate and move audiences.
Bahi
Mid North Coast singer-songwriter Bahi, is an indie-folk artist who blends different influences into an unforgettable musical elixir that's good for the soul. Drawing inspiration from her time underwater and the diverse soundtracks that have accompanied her through the years, Bahi's original compositions are birthed from the big feelings of life that remind us of our vulnerability and the heartbeat of humanity.
Apocalypse Joe and the Coyote
Led by singer-songwriter Joe Newton, Apocalypse Joe & The Coyote are a genre-blending force from the Mid North Coast. With deep grooves, raw energy, and a powerhouse lineup, they deliver electrifying live sets that shift from high-octane jams to soulful moments—drawing on rock, blues, and psychedelia to create a sound that’s both timeless and fiercely alive.
EMIR
EMIR is a soulful singer-songwriter from the Mid North Coast whose music blends neosoul, blues, and jazz. With smooth melodies and heartfelt grooves, her solo work offers space for connection and reflection. Her performances are rich with humour, honesty, and storytelling that invites audiences into her lived experience.
Hannah Harlen
Hannah Harlen is a standout musician from the Mid North Coast, known for her poetic lyricism, powerful loops, and rhythmic guitar percussion that draw audiences deep into her world. Her latest project with the Kookyburras unleashes a bold new sound, blending gritty blues, soul, and irresistible grooves with her signature storytelling.
Pam Hata
Pam Hata is an emerging singer-songwriter performing a heartfelt blend of covers and original contemporary RnB, folk, and soul in both English and her First Nations language. Drawing from life on the road, her love for her coastal Australian stomping grounds and her Māori heritage, Pam weaves personal stories into every performance. Her deep connection to place and people resonates powerfully on stage, leaving audiences moved, engaged, and wanting more.
Santa Taranta Trio
Based in Bellingen, Santa Taranta is a vibrant trio made up of Salvatore Rossano, Hayley Egan and Emiliano Beltzer. Drawing deeply from the folk traditions of Southern Italy, their music is rich with infectious rhythms, heartfelt melodies, and storytelling that captures the spirit of migration, celebration, and resilience. Their performances blend traditional sounds with contemporary energy, creating a dynamic and emotive experience that connects audiences to both the old world and the new.
MiNi (digital) Concerts Series Two - Production Team:
Project Coordinator - Sara Jayne Prince
Video - Brad Collins
Audio - Josh Matheson
Photographer - Kate Atkinson
Interviews - Mikk Grob
Filmed on Gumbaynggirr Country, Bowraville Theatre and Never Never Mind, Dorrigo
MiNi (digital) Concerts - Series Two is a project delivered by Arts Mid North Coast in partnership with Music NSW and supported through Create NSW, Regional Arts Fund and Arts Northern Rivers.
Supported by:
Joey Leigh Wagtail
Joey Leigh Wagtail, a Dunghutti/Gumbaynggirr man from South West Rocks, has been crafting music since his youth. A versatile performer, he blends original material with covers across decades. Joey was awarded a Create NSW Generations Fellowship with the Powerhouse Museum and Astral People in 2021. His eclectic style fuses rock, blues, and folk, showcased in his one-man band show.
Kauri
Kauri is a percussive guitarist and singer-songwriter, and a Gamillaroi man living on Gumbaynggirr Country in Bellingen for the last 12 years. A self-taught artist, Kauri has developed his own unique style of rhythmic curling finger tapping, using his guitar as a percussion instrument.
LTTLE KNG
LTTLE KNG is a producer based on the Mid North Coast of NSW, whose live show with the Lttle Kng Trio fuses a curious cocktail of soul, hip-hop, pop and funk. The collaborators Chris Boaz (drum hits) and Daniel Saddleton (bass slaps) combine clever melodies & catchy hooks to create a cocktail of musical tastiness. This crafty act un-apologetically stays outside the box, moulding haunting vocals, cheeky riffs, dope rhythms and a collection of effects to create something a little bit interesting.
Tilly O'Brien
Tilly O'Brien has emerged from the Bellinger Valley, performing on the streets of the small town in New South Wales. Her songs are captivating, melancholic tales with a rich wholesome backdrop, always strikingly relevant while paying respect to the timeless folk tradition.
Tanuki
That ‘sweet soul music’ is very much alive today and flows through the veins of Tanuki, a four-piece from the NSW Mid North Coast. Tanuki features Georgie Chorley on vocals and keys, Bret Divola on guitar and vocals, Shaun Alexander on bass and vocals, and Jake Dominey on drums and vocals. Since their debut at the 2018 Bello Winter Music Festival, Tanuki has continued to create and perform their smooth, soulful grooves, delighting audiences with their unique sound.
Pablo Blitzer Trio
Pablo Blitzer is a dynamic Argentinian musician based on the Mid North Coast whose style weaves jazz, classical, funk, and folkloric traditions into richly textured, emotive compositions. His music moves effortlessly between intricate rhythms and lyrical melodies, with a strong emphasis on storytelling through sound.
MIKK
MIKK is a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer based in Port Macquarie. She has been writing and producing music for some years now and has spent the better half of the past five years working in professional recording studios.
Backed by an evolving lineup of talented local musicians, MIKK adapts fluidly to each performance, shifting form to suit the moment. This versatility has made her a sought-after act at gigs and events across the region.
Heath Lancaster
Heath Lancaster is a country, folk, and pop singer-songwriter from Kempsey, NSW. A Keith Urban Scholarship recipient, he released his debut EP Amber Air in 2020. At 20, he became a Grand Finalist in Toyota Star Maker and won the 2022 Rising Star Award, with industry praise recognising his standout talent and bright future. Grounded by his small-town upbringing, Heath’s calm, genuine presence resonates through his music.
Jake Davey
Jake Davey is a versatile Mid North Coast artist known for his energetic live shows blending stomping, looping, and heartfelt melodies. With a polished modern country sound, he draws inspiration from artists like Old Dominion and Keith Urban. His tireless performance schedule and strong audience connection have made him one of the East Coast’s most recognisable talents.
The Southern Hold
The Southern Hold is the folk-rock project of Lee Murray and Greg Nix, a songwriting duo from the Mid North Coast. Blending folk, alt-country and indie influences with hints of grunge and punk, their shared vocals and layered guitar work create warm, melodic songs with emotional depth and a style that’s both nostalgic and distinctive.
MiNi (digital) Concerts Series One - Production Team:
Video - Brad Collins
Audio - Dave Scammell / Josh Thompson
Interviews - Josh Matheson
Photographers - Elize Strydom, Jay Black, Rosie Smith
Filmed on Gumbaynggirr Country, The Music Station Macksville, NSW & No. 5 Church Street, Bellingen and Biripi Country, Flow Bar at Old Bar.
MiNi (digital) Concerts - Series One was delivered by Arts Mid North Coast in partnership with Music NSW and supported through Create NSW, NBN Co and Regional Development Mid North Coast.
