Maribou State are Chris Davids and Liam Ivory, the UK duo giving electronic music a much-needed shot of soul. Since 2011, they’ve established themselves as major players on the global dance music circuit, melding a genre-fluid range of influences into a distinctly organic sound, redefining downtempo electronica for a new generation.
Over three albums, Maribou State have honed a delicate balance of intricacy, intimacy and electronic expansiveness. Their vast sonic universe pulls on UK club music, vintage soul and evocative samples to create something completely unique. Maribou State’s DJ sets have simultaneously evolved to the next level, where they have become must-see headliners.
PARIS
PARIS is one of Australia’s most exciting electronic exports, known for blending emotion and innovation across globally acclaimed releases on labels like This Never Happened (USA), Stil Vor Talent (DE) and more. Her cinematic sound has taken her on international tours across the US, UK, Europe and Asia, performing at major festivals and supporting artists such as ANYMA, Ben Böhmer, Tourist and Deadmau5.
JUNO MAMBA
Juno Mamba is a Filipino-born, Australian producer creating emotionally rich, introspective electronic music. Influenced by his classical pianist mother and punk roots, his sound blends vulnerability with confident production.
KUZCO
Kuzco, the Australian / Maori synth babe, producer, DJ & all round vibe bot, has been circulating the electronic, dance & club scene for just over a year now. Having been a deeply revered figure of the Naarm and Meanjin scene as a heavy weight touring musician of many years, she now circulates Australia as a DJ, sharing her passion and productions through music. From the studio to stage, Kuzco’s energy is felt through music. It goes without saying that her performance and selection unite people through dance and celebration.
PHIL SMART
Phil Smart has been a fixture on the Australian electronic music scene for over 30 years. Phil has played lots of records to lots of people in lots of clubs, bars, warehouses, fields, deserts, basements, carparks and bunkers over the years. He’s renowned for playing fresh sounds and forward thinking electronic music.