State Library Unplugged

With roots in underground hip hop and r’n’b, A.GIRL has emerged into national recognition with attention-grabbing performances, and a sing-rap style uniquely hers. Real name Hinenuiterangi Tairua, A.GIRL is a proud Maori woman raised in Western Sydney. Beyond her own music, she’s also the host of triple j’s Hip Hop Show.

The DeeBeeTees (Doers of Brave Things) is the collaborative soundworld of two flutey friends, Chloe Chung and Liz Cheung, co-creating on Gadigal land. Chloe Chung is a multi-style flautist (Western flutes/dizi), while HK-born Liz Yung Cheung specialises in low flutes and huqin (Chinese bowed strings).

Hamed Sadeghi is an Iranian-born tar player and composer based on Gadigal land (Sydney). Trained as a Persian classical musician in Tehran, Sadeghi has released 8 albums to critical acclaim, including nominations for ARIA Awards, APRA Art Music Awards and Sydney Theatre Awards

Jerome Blazé is a Sydney-based artist and producer known for his distinctive sonic world. His own project refracts elements of electronic, trip-hop, soul and neoclassical music through field recordings and analogue imperfection. His 2024 sophomore record Living Room drew comparisons to Moby, Groove Armada, and Air, with an expansive cross-genre sound palette.

Kyla Belle is a 17 year-old proud Gomeroi girl from Moree. Known for her huge vocals and thoughtful songwriting, Belle was the 2025 triple j Unearthed High Indigenous Initiative Winner, as well as a Featured Artist in last year's School Spectacular. Her debut EP will be released in 2026.

Brazil-born, Australia-based, and a world traveller, Lu Faria is passionate about digging and uncovering sounds from across the globe. Her vinyl sets flow through reggae, dub, hip hop, funk, disco, house, Afro, Brazilian, and Latin grooves.

Moses Macrae aka Scruffs is a Sydney-based DJ, producer, drummer and the founder of Close Friends Records. He has recorded and performed with various local artists such as Rainbow Chan, Ngaiire, Jonti, Glo, Agung Mango, Setwun and many more.

Warren Fahey is a cultural historian and musician recognised as one of Australia’s foremost custodians of the bush traditions – songs, recitations and bush dance music telling of an earlier Australia. He sings and plays concertina and jaw harp alongside Garry Steel on accordion and Marcus Holden on mandolin and fiddle.