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Inclusive Groove

Elsie is a devoted live music fan and wheelchair user who knows firsthand that getting to the gig isn’t always as simple as buying a ticket. On Inclusive Groove, she sits down with musicians she admires - and has often seen live - to explore their stories, careers and connection to the stage.Along the way, Elsie shines a light on the barriers people with disabilities can face when attending live performances, from inaccessible venues to the everyday challenges that often go unseen.Featuring candid

music music interviews

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38:04

Hypoxia

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2026/09/26

Since forming in early 2025, Hypoxia have consolidated their distinct sound, playing venues from the NSW South Coast to Sydney.With sophisticated lyricism and aggressive instrumental virtuosity, Hypoxia are building on solid ground for a big 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:18

Bree & Josh

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2026/09/26

Bree & Josh are from a band called Heterochromia it is an alternative-pop and indie-rock band based in Sydney, Australia.Spearheaded by vocalist and creative director Bree Vane, the project features members including Joshua Gonzalez and James Lucciti, blending glitter-drenched alt- pop hooks with 90s/00s-style radio rock and heavier punk/hardcore roots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:15

Val Moogz

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2026/09/22

Making waves on the Aussie music scene is NSW South Coast songwriter Val Moogz, with their distinctive blend of soul, folk and indie rock. Blending lyrical depth with smooth grooves and timeless songwriting, Val Moogz crafts songs that feel like a hug from your best mate.Since launching in 2021, Val Moogz has steadily built momentum across the East Coast. With standout performances at Cobargo Folk Festival 2025, Milton Folk, Jazz & Blues Festival 2025, Culburra Beach Festival 2025 and, most

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45:40

Loose Surface

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2026/09/19

Loose Surface are a Wollongong-based alt-rock band known for explosively loud shows, outrageous nights and an arena-rock attitude.Formed in late 2023, the band have quickly built a reputation as one of the Illawarra's hardest-working live acts, playing more than 90 shows across NSW, QLD, the ACT and Victoria. They've taken their music on two east coast tours and shared stages with FANGZ, Dune Rats, The Pingers and DZ Deathrays.Drawing from alt-rock, punk and riot gril influences, Loose Surface

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27:01

Ky Farquhar & Tom Van der Sanden

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2026/09/15

Ky and Tom are members of ONIERA, an indie rock band based in Engadine on Dharawal Country. Formed in 2023, ONIERA blends dreamy, jangly guitars with jagged grooves and soaring R&B-inspired harmonies, creating a dynamic live sound that moves through a wide range of moods and emotions.Since forming, the band has sold out shows in both Sydney and Wollongong, toured the East Coast twice, and supported artists including Pacific Avenue, Letters to Lions, Salarymen and Vlads.ONIERA is currently

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26:18

Dean Nash

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2026/09/12

Dean Nash (he/him) is a singer-songwriter, actor, writer and award-winning theatre maker.He co-wrote the 2021 concept musical The Breaths in Between and was the recipient of the Commitment and Innovation in Accessibility Award at Sydney Fringe 2025 for his most recent work, Dean, Don’t Dance! - a Creative Access cabaret blending Dean’s love of storytelling, soaring melodies, tongue-in-cheek lyricism and accessibility-driven art into one bubbling musical pot.Dean’s EP In the Autumn and most recent

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46:32

Benja Roberts

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2026/09/08

Benja Roberts is a Wayway musician and songwriter whose music is shaped by culture, identity and lived experience.Proudly identifying as Widjabul, Wiabul and Githabul, Benja creates music that reflects who they are and the stories they want to share. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:10

Frogsoup

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2026/09/06

Frog Soup are a 5 piece jazz fusion instrumental band.They started jamming at the Austinmer Beach change sheds and haven't stopped since! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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42:28

Little Girl Likes Her Brain

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2026/09/01

Little Girl Likes Her Brain are a four piece, all femme band formed on Dharawal Country in 2024 by drummer Samantha and singer/guitarist Nadia and filled out by Tilly on bass and later Ruthii on keys. They have played a steady string of shows since forming as well as having a self recorded and released EP which was well received on the local scene. Blending sincerity, toung in cheek humour and a healthy does of Simpsons references they bring a unique presence to the stage as they perform songs

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1:12:53

Jamal Salem & Tyler Hauptberger

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2026/08/29

Hailing from Wollongong in the Illawarra of NSW, Tyler Hauptberger is a singer/songwriter and guitarist who blends Blues/Rock, Alternative/Indie and Country sounds into Australiana story-telling.Tyler's voice and musical talents have graced many stages across Australia over the past 12 years. From his captivating solo acoustic performances, gigs with the Tyler Hauptberger Trio, drumming for Bad Girls Burlesque Club and supporting established artists including Steve Kilbey, Diesel and Frenzal

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42:36

The Huneez

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2026/08/25

Zoey, Chad, Louis and Pauly are The Huneez - Wollongong's definitive pop powerhouse!Playing some of the sweetest beats and juiciest jams around, this indie four-piece blend soulful melodies, funky rhythms, and some pleasantly piquant grooves into a dynamic show full of synergy, energy, and all-around good vibes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:00

Halen Ryan

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2026/08/22

Halen Ryan is a multi instrumentalist from Kiama, playing in pubs since he was 14 his Influences stem from the early British Invasion such as The Beatles, kinks and the who to Aussie classics like cold chisel and midnight oil. Halen has been in local bands The saltwater criminals from 2023 and is now in Wollongong bands Buzzwagon and good for nothing He has worked alongside artists such as Ross Wilson, Bret Mkenzie, Toto and George Thorogood aswell as meeting some of musics top artists such as Nick

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1:14:34

Benchwarmers

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2026/08/18

In this episode, we’re joined by benchwarmers, an alt-rock trio from Wollongong/Dharrawal made up of Cole Park, Victor Strange and Will Coleman.Blending deeply personal, confessional lyricism with elements of emo, slacker rock, shoegaze and noise pop, benchwarmers create music that feels nostalgic and fresh, energetic and soothing, funny and tragic - often all at once. Their sound sits somewhere between the guitar music of the late ’90s and early 2000s and the DIY indie-pop world of today.The trio

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59:23

The Chordroys

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2026/08/04

Hailing from the South coast of NSW, The Chordroys distinct sound of refreshing indie rock is one not to miss. The Chordroys pull inspiration from all corners of the music world, with music styles similar to the likes of The Vanns, Mumford and Sons, The Rions, Plini, Gang of Youths, Tame Impala, Boy and Bear and an endless list of others.The South Coast gents bring a unique mix of psychedelic guitar hooks, engaging choruses, harmonious ballads and tasteful rhythms that guarantee the listener to be

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39:08

Dirty Merchants

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2026/08/01

Cooper Smart and Harry Leighton are two members of local band Dirty Merchants who formed in late 2023 when the four of them found themselves jamming in a garage after previous bands had fallen apart. Made up of three brothers and a best mate, the band has quickly developed a loud, energetic sound built for live shows. After winning the opening slot at Changing Tides Festival in 2024, they've been busy playing wherever we can and working on new music. They've recently released their debut EP 'Waste

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48:05

High Catz

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2026/07/28

Renzo, Lincoln and Lana are members of High Catz, an emerging punk-rock band from Wollongong. Having already headlined their own shows and shared the stage with local acts including Earl Gray and Dead Nettles, the band are quickly building a name for themselves within the region’s lively punk and alternative music scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:09:29

giraffeHead

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2026/07/25

Composed of lead vocalist Jack Clare, drummer Jarrah Henderson-Jackson, guitarist Harvey Jakubiw, bassist Jye Gibson and keyboardist Martin Sholl, giraffeHead are creating a unique combination of Jazz, RnB, Funk and Soul, with a distinctive and direct goal of creating the most enjoyable, crowd-pleasing, funky music audiences have ever heard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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47:03

Paul Greene

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2026/07/22

Paul Greene is an ARIA Finalist Songwriter, Producer and performer based on the South Coast of New South Wales, Australia.His music has been difficult to define, melding elements of folk, roots, soul and Americana, but his new work is at home in 'country".He is also the founder of Sounds Delicious, which is many things:1: Recording Studio: making music sound good, refining and developing artists and creating music since 2001 also creating high quality video and photography2: A record Label: helping

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46:18

Lizzie Jack and Alex Fordyce

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2026/07/18

Originally from Batemans Bay, Lizzie Jack is a singer songwriter based in Wollongong. She fronts the local band The Beanstalks, a folk-rock four piece based in the gong whose music blends Noah Kahan lyricism over Aussie pub rock musicality.Alex Fordyce is a founding member of The Beanstalks, starting as the bassist and later switching to lead guitar. As one of the main songwriters in the band, he brings the riffs and rock influence to the bands music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:11:15

Brendan Neville

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2026/07/14

Brendan Neville is the primary songwriter for the band Dribs - who have been playing in sheds, odds and ends since 2017. We've been in love with being silly our whole lives and see the band as an expression of what we felt was a huge amount of overly seriousness particularly in music. We aspire to ensure our live performances are real and an opportunity to feel as if you were just watching us play in our loungeroom - you can say what you feel and we're happy to just hang out rather than being behind

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