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RnB/Hip Hop/Rap
RnB/Hip Hop/Rap
SUN 24 NOV

ALWAYS LIVE and Gaba Musik presents

ALWAYS LIVE AT The Curtin presents ‘Meganesia'

with Tasman Keith, Sorong Samarai, Sprigga Mek (PNG), Desiz (PNG), Deline Briscoe, Kee'ahn, Siala and special appearances

The Curtin, Carlton

Woiwurrung country

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Sun 24 Nov

The Curtin, Carlton
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Airileke brings together a line up from PNG and First Nations Australia. 
Fresh young talent direct from the streets of Port Moresby along side  First Nations rappers and vocalists with one thing in common … MEGANESIA.
 
Before the end of the last ice age 11000 years ago Australia and Papua were one landmass … MEGANESIA. Songlines of North Australia predate this period, and speak of a time when the 2 lands were connected. Today the connection is alive and well with beat makers, producers, rappers, and dancers flowing between  genres from traditional drumming to hiphop, reggae, RnB, Naka Beat, and everything in between.
 
Meganesia Featuring: Sorong Samarai, Sprigga Mek, Kee’ahn, Tasman Keith, Desiz, Deline Briscoe, Kee'ahn, Siala, Airileke + Special guests from BLAKTIVISM

This event proudly supports Support Act, our charity partner. For every ticket sold, $1 will go directly to Support Act to help them provide crucial support to musicians, managers, crew, and music workers facing health issues, injury, or other crises. Your contribution helps keep the music community strong! Donate here

Artists

Hometown pride runs deep for 26-year-old rapper Tasman Keith, whose music is indebted to giving back to the community that raised him. From a small town on New South Wales' mid-North Coast most commonly recognised for one of the country’s most notorious missions and most shameful history, the rapper is carrying on the storytelling traditions of his family, by writing a new chapter through music. From syrupy 90s West Coast synths, to neo-funk, skittering trap hi-hats and emotive R&B, his music defies categorisation, but his message remains hard to ignore. 

Tasman Keith

Sorong Samarai

Sprigga Mek - Straight from the streets of Port Moresby he is a pioneer of PNG Hip Hop. Sprigga Mek is undoubtedly one of the most multilingual rappers alive, flowing seamlessly between 10 languages, with big hooks in English and Tok Pisin. With his straight talking, hard hitting lyrics and charismatic delivery Sprigga Mek breaks through the language barrier with this new album release ‘Kanaka Messenjah’.

Released on the Gaba Musik label, Sprigga Mek’s debut album was awarded PNG’s #1 Album of the Year, 2023!

Sprigga Mek (PNG)

Desiz (PNG)

Yalanji Woman of Song, Deline Briscoe has toured the world sharing her exquisite vocals with over 1 million audience members worldwide. Deline shares her extraordinary jazz-infused vocals intertwined with Yalanji Wawubarri singing, gospel conviction and bluesy grit & bite. Her Vocal delivery is captivating and moving as is her grateful presence, with her dynamic range from the sweetest melodies into inspired wailing notes Deline tells her stories of Love hope and loss, reaching into the audience in the spirit of truth telling and healing.

Deline Briscoe

With a name coming from the Wik people, meaning to dance, to play, Kee’ahn honour their name and Ancestors through their soulful music that weaves lush melodies and words reminiscent of heartbreak and healing.

Kee’ahn is a proud Yalanji, Jirrbal, Badu islander artist who in 2019 ventured from their home town in North Queensland, to pursue a dream in the Eastern Kulin Nation (Melbourne, Australia).

Kee’ahn

Siala

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