In 2013, a 16-year-old Lorde (a.k.a. New Zealand’s Ella Yelich O’Connor) quietly yet confidently asserted herself as the voice of a generation with her full length debut, Pure Heroine.

The album would go multi-platinum around the world, win two GRAMMY Awards and spawn the record-breaking international juggernaut single 'Royals', followed by 'Team' and 'Tennis Court'.

Last year, the chart dominating artist shared her second full length album, Melodrama. Featuring the lead single 'Green Light', followed by 'Liability' and 'Sober', the album is a masterful study of being a young woman, heartbreak and the incandescence of youth. Melodrama debuted at #1 in the US, Australia and New Zealand and confirmed Lorde as a global force to be reckoned with. Lorde's appearance at Splendour in the Grass, which concludes her year long Melodrama World Tour, will be magic. 

Khalid has been surrounded by music his entire life. He grew up in a military family, his mother is a singer with the US Army and he was introduced to music at an early age. Khalid spent most of his childhood in Germany before moving to New York for high school. The summer going into his senior year of high school, Khalid's family was ordered to relocate to El Paso, Texas.

By 18-years-old, Khalid, who is classically vocal trained, had drawn on his experiences with moving often and the unique experience of growing up having lived in two continents and parlayed them into the creation of his viral smash, ‘Location’ which helped him to land a major label deal with Right Hand Music Group/RCA Records.   Khalid released the music video for ‘Location’, then released ‘Let’s Go’ ‘Hopeless’, ‘Coaster’, and most recently in what would be his biggest hit to date, ‘Young Dumb & Broke’. Sing it word for word at Splendour 2018!

Grammy Award-winning singer / songwriter Miguel released his highly anticipated new album ‘War & Leisure’ in December 2017. ‘War & Leisure’ is Miguel's fourth studio album, and the first since the critically acclaimed ‘Wildheart’.  The mesmerizing 12-track project is a meditation on the duality of our times, that Miguel has described as his "most upbeat" album, equipped with features from J. Cole, Rick Ross, Travis Scott, Kali Uchis, Salaam Remi, and QUIÑ. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard R&B Album Chart and #5 on the ARIA Urban Album Chart!

On our local shores, Australian audiences have always shown their love for Miguel’s talent – His previous album ‘WILDHEART’ debuted on the ARIA Album Charts at #8, his recent single ‘Sky Walker’ with Travis Scott and his 2012 smash hit ‘Adorn’ are both certified Platinum in Australia.

Angus & Julia Stone have effortlessly captured the public’s imagination with acclaimed new album ‘SNOW’ - featuring singles Snow, Cellar Door and the hypnotic standout, Chateau.

Double Platinum single Chateau reached the lofty heights of No. 3 on triple j’s 2017 Hottest 100, with over 42 million Spotify streams globally, and hit No. 26 on the ARIA Singles Chart.

‘SNOW’, which debuted at No. 2 on the ARIA Albums Chart (behind Foo Fighters) is now Gold and features 12 glorious tracks penned by Angus and Julia together. The Sydney-born siblings produced and largely engineered it themselves, in Angus's cottage studio, Belafonté, in the Byron Bay hinterland. 

Angus & Julia have played sold out shows across the globe since ‘SNOW’ was released in September 2017, including a triumphant Australian headline tour and stellar performances at Falls Festival over Christmas and new year.  Their forthcoming 2018 Australian Tour is a sell-out, eclipsing more than 50,000 tickets nationally, which is the biggest Angus & Julia Stone tour to date. 

It’s been a dynamite year for the ‘Dunies’. After blowing the lid off the Laneway Festival, their scorching second album ‘The Kids Will Know It’s Bullshit’ (produced by FIDLAR’s Zac Carper) took them higher than ever before, scoring the No.1 spot on the ARIA Album charts. Boasting a raw, raucous energy and party punk anthems like ‘Scott Green’ and ‘Bullshit’, (33 & 34 Triple J Hottest 100) the Brisbane three-piece belted out a 40+ stop tour of North America & Europe, before returning the steal the show at Splendour 2017 and run riot on their recent sold-out theatre tour around the country. Dune Rats brought 2017 home with two ARIA Award nominations and some of the biggest crowds they have ever played to on the Falls Festival tour.

2018 kicked off with singles ‘6 Pack’ and ‘Braindead’ landing at number 55 and 75 respectively on Triple J’s Hottest 100, and huge performances at Sydney City Limits, The Drop Festival Tour.

Splendour will be something different this year with ‘& FRIENDS’ added to the title. Who? What? How? Let’s just say there will be some very special appearances from great friends and cohorts who have played a part in making Dunies, Dunies.. and who doesn’t like friendly surprise hey!

Live the Dune Rats way - ‘NO KOOKS, NO GUTTIES!!’

The Presets took shape in 2003 when Julian Hamilton and Kim Moyes first met at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. In 2008, The Presets released the chart-topping 3 x Platinum-selling Apocalypso, featuring five hit singles including the classic My People. The Presets went on to win 7 ARIA awards including Album of the Year. Pacifica was released in 2012, featuring Rolling Stone Magazine’s Song of the Year, Ghosts. The pair have also collaborated individually with other artists over recent years. Julian co-wrote Flume’s hit Say It and contributed to tracks with Flight Facilities, Steve Angelo and Meek Mill. Kim produced the new album for the DMA’s and has created remixes for artists including The Drones and The Jezabels.The Presets are now back with their first new tracks in almost four years - triple j favourites Do What You Want, 14U+14ME, and Downtown Shutdown. These songs form part of the band’s long awaited fourth album, HI VIZ, which debuted at #1 on the iTunes album chart within hours of its release.

Since the release of their debut LP ‘Hills End’ in February 2016, DMA’S have been adorned with an abundance of praise from around the world, as critics and fans alike are drawn to their undeniably recognisable brand of guitar-driven pop anthems.

The album included festival favourites ‘Lay Down’, ‘Step Up The Morphine’, 'Too Soon’ and the band’s debut single ‘Delete’ which has achieved gold status in Australia. Their much-loved cover of Cher’s ‘Believe’ performed for triple j’s Like A Version has amassed over 5 million views on YouTube, and charted at #6 in the Hottest 100 – the highest charting ‘Like A Version’ cover of all time. 

DMA’S new album ‘For Now’, featuring triple j favourites ‘Dawning’ and ‘In The Air', continues the band’s upward trajectory both locally & internationally. With sold out album tours in both Australia and Europe, and having played massive festival slots all around the world - including Glastonbury, Lollapalooza, Fuji Rock, Reading & Leeds and Coachella - DMA’S will no doubt provide a set of back to back sing-alongs.

In describing Henry Rollins, the tendency is to try to squeeze as many labels as possible into a single sentence. “Rollins is many things,” says The Washington Post, “diatribist, confessor, provocateur, humorist, even motivational speaker…his is an enthusiastic and engaging chatter.” Entertainment Weekly’s list includes “Punk Rock icon. Spoken word poet. Actor. Author. DJ. Is there anything this guy can’t do?” TV Guide has more concisely called him a “Renaissance Man” but if Henry Rollins could be reduced to a single word, that word would undoubtedly be “workaholic.”

When he’s not traveling, Rollins prefers a to keep a relentless schedule full of work, with gigs as an actor, author, DJ, voice-over artist and TV show host to name a few of the roles that keep his schedule full. Rollins has toured the world as a spoken word artist, as frontman for both Rollins Band and Black Flag and as a solitary traveler with insatiable curiosity, favoring road-less-traveled locales in places such as Nepal, Sri Lanka, Siberia, North Korea, South Sudan and Iran.

Much-loved Australian outfit SAFIA gave us the first taste of new music for 2018 with new single ‘Freakin’ Out’, which saw the band return to an anthemic, groove-heavy sound with a warped quirky tone (and video to match).

The single follows on from ‘Cellophane Rainbow’ which is sitting at over 1.5 million streams since its release at the end of 2017 and was the first piece of new music from the band since their acclaimed debut album Internal was released in 2016. ‘Internal’ landed at #2 on the ARIA album chart, #1 on the iTunes chart, received ARIA and J Award nominations and saw the band complete a sold-out run of national album shows to packed venues including Melbourne’s iconic Festival Hall.

In the past 12 months, the Canberra trio has headlined The Drop Festival nationally, in addition to performances at capacity crowds on the Listen Out tour, a headline spot on Yours and Owls and a massive AU/NZ tour with twenty one pilots.  Internationally, SAFIA has performed headline shows in the UK, US and Europe as well as appearing at the Great Escape and SXSW.  The band has also toured extensively in Australia including sets at Splendour in the Grass, Groovin The Moo, Falls Festival, Beyond the Valley, Field Day, Big Pineapple and Curve Ball.

Fifteen years ago, The Bronx appeared in a storm of attack-mode guitars, apocalyptic rhythms, screaming aggression and sneering disdain for the status quo.

In 2017, as The Bronx resurfaced with their fifth eponymous album (and first in four years), the Los Angeles-based quintet has lost none its pugnacity. “The Bronx V,” is as hard-hitting, confrontational and relevant as ever.

The band — Ford, Caughthran, guitarist Ken Horne, bassist Brad Magers and drummer David Hidalgo Jr.— recorded the album over five weeks with renowned producer Rob Schnapf, whose wide array of gear allowed them to add considerable nuance to their blistering guitar volleys.

More than sonics, though, “The Bronx V” finds Caughthran at his most full-throated and direct, addressing themes ranging from the national consciousness to his own personal struggles and mid-thirties malaise.

Lacking none of the band’s typically pugilistic fervor, “The Bronx V” lands punches exactly where they’re aimed.

Multi-ARIA Award winning Brisbane two-piece DZ Deathrays have come a long way from the first house party gig that they formed for. Signed to I Oh You in Australia/NZ, Dine Alone in Canada, and Alcopop in the UK, they’ve covered a lot of ground over the years including winning an ARIA Award for their first record ‘Bloodstreams’ (2012) and second record ‘Black Rat ‘(2014). DZ have sold out multiple Australian tours on multiple sold out tours of Australia, and have completed 22 international tours with the likes of Blood Red Shoes, Cerebral Ballzy, and Band of Skulls.

They’ve played Reading & Leeds, SXSW, CMJ, CMW, The Great Escape internationally and Falls Festival, Splendour In The Grass and Laneway at home. They can even tick off a stadium tour in support of The Foo Fighters on their bucket list.

2016 saw the release of two stand-alone singles ‘Blood On My Leather’ and ‘Pollyanna’ which they celebrated with a world tour with good mates Dune Rats. In 2017 they shared two tracks from their new record which saw the single ‘Shred For Summer’ enter the triple j Hottest 100 at #67 and ‘Total Meltdown’ almost make it at #109. Their new record ‘Bloody Lovely’ debuted at #4 in the ARIA Charts and #1 in the Australian album charts.

Unburdened by contractual obligations and working at their studio and informal clubhouse Whispering Pines in Los Angeles, Lord Huron found the freedom and comfort to pursue their vision without compromise. The result is ‘Vide Noir’: a sonically bold, bravely-executed saga that pushes the band’s sound in ambitious new directions.

Singer, songwriter and producer Ben Schneider found inspiration wandering restlessly through his adopted home of Los Angeles at night. His aimless nocturnal journeys ranged all over the city – across the twinkling grid of the valley; into the creeping shadows of the foothills; through downtown’s neon canyons; way out to the darksome ocean. The resulting collection of songs feels like an epic odyssey through the city, across dimensions and out into the cosmos.

Each entry on ‘Vide Noir’ is a glinting star, and together they form a sonic constellation examining the search for meaning amidst the cold indifference of the universe. Hear it live when Lord Huron make their Splendour debut this July!

Cub Sport are the super loveable independent pop group from Brisbane.

In 2016, the quartet released their debut album ‘This Is Our Vice’ and won over audiences internationally with their unique brand of emotionally-charged pop. The record received worldwide acclaim, including airplay on Triple j, BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 6, BBC London and Amazing Radio.

Break-out single “Come On Mess Me Up” caught the attention of The 1975's Matty Healy and scored Cub Sport an invitation to join their Australian arena tour. The track blew up in Australia and landed a much-coveted spot in triple j's hottest 100 coming in at #24 after high rotation airplay and racking up over 350,000+ YouTube views.

Mid 2017, they surprised fans by releasing the deeply personal and heart-wrenching gospel/RnB-inspired pop tune "O Lord", the first taste off their much-anticipated second studio album ‘BATS’. It’s a diverse album, imbued with a distinct aura of honesty, vulnerability and sincerity, and it’s just the beginning for Cub Sport

 Touch Sensitive is the ultimate triple-threat; as a producer, in-demand live performer and DJ, he’s a treasured slashie for artists and audiences alike. Whether it’s remixing Rufus, collaborating with Flume or touring internationally with Flight Facilities, he’s become renowned as the man with an ear for hooks and impeccable taste. 

Touch Sensitive is affectionately considered Future Classic’s spirit animal. His affiliation with the label runs deep; ‘Body Stop’ was one of Future Classic’s first releases and he has played on hits for a sizeable contingent his labelmates, including Hayden James, Flight 

There’s no doubt you’ve heard his cult mega hit, 2013’s ‘Pizza Guy’. He then treated fans to ‘Lay Down’ in 2017, a supreme slice of Slow Motion House, armed with a swaggering bassline, syncopated synthesizers and hands that pretty much clap themselves, ‘Lay Down’ is the entree to Touch Sensitive’s debut album, out on Future Classic.

Marmozets: the story of how two sets of siblings battled against the odds to fully deserve their reputation as one of Britain’s brightest new hopes. To the outsider, the rise and rise of Marmozets might feel like an overnight sensation following their recent signing to Roadrunner. Scratch beneath the surface, however, and you’ll discover their shared commitment to their music.

Marmozets debuted in 2011 with their self-released ‘Passive Aggressive’ EP. Its fiery blend of scintillating punk energy and dizzying time changes was heightened further with the technical prowess of the following year’s ‘Vexed’. With growing critical acclaim, tour with the likes of Funeral for a Friend, Young Guns and Four Year Strong, and festivals sets at Download, Reading and Leeds, Marmozets were powering towards a major breakthrough.

The Marmozets’ second full-length offering ‘‘Knowing What You Know Now’ is ttheir most ambitious and accomplished offering to date. It’s an album that feels right to its creators, and will sound even better to fans old and new. Prepare to get to know the most exciting record of 2018.

Kah-Lo is the Nigerian-born rising star, who made her mark with chart-topping hit 'Rinse & Repeat'; her infectious collaboration with London-based producer Riton. The phenomenal success of 'Rinse & Repeat' included being named one of the Top 10 most played songs on BBC Radio 1 for 2016, selling 500,000 copies in the UK and 40 million streams & counting on Spotify and a coveted Grammy nomination for Best Dance Recording, setting in motion the foundations in Kah-Lo’s burgeoning super-stardom.

Beginning her musical journey straight out of university after moving from Nigeria to the USA, the now 24-year-old decided it was all or nothing and started taking crucial steps into the development of her fearless brand. Kah-Lo soon began performing in bars and coffee shops across New York City whilst also uploading random tracks to her Soundcloud page. A random follow back on Twitter from Riton – fresh from the success of his critically acclaimed 'Bad Guy Ri Ri' EP and Eine Kleine Nacht Musik project – and a random direct message kick started the beginnings of one of dance music’s most exciting partnerships in recent years.

After a series of singles including 'Fasta' & 'Fake ID', 2018 sees the pair reunite for a collaborative album due for release later in 2018.

Jack River, arguably one of Australia’s most exciting artists of the moment, will release her much-anticipated debut album ‘Sugar Mountain’ on Friday 22 June. Following up her breakout EP ‘Highway Songs No. 2’, which featured runaway tracks ‘Palo Alto’ and ‘Talk Like That’, Jack River has blessed us with three stellar singles from ‘Sugar Mountain’ including ‘Ballroom’, ‘Fault Line’, and ‘Fool’s Gold’ – which has amassed over 3 million streams and took out the #64 place in triple j’s Hottest 100 earlier this year.

Outside of her music as Jack River, Holly Rankin simply cannot sit still. Rankin, along with a team of local mates, is responsible for Grow Your Own Festival – a community enriching festival in her hometown of. She also heads up Electric Lady, a platform that aims to amplify the strength of women in music and beyond. The movement has seen two hugely successful nights in Sydney and Melbourne, a dedicated stage at the recent Mountain Sounds Festival and a stage at this year’s Commonwealth Games ‘Festival 2018’. An artist in the truest sense of the word, an advocate for equality and change and a successful and inspiring entrepreneur – it’s hard to believe this is just the beginning for Jack River and Holly Rankin.

Nina Las Vegas (Nina Agzarian) has become one of the most influential figures in the Australian music scene. As a label head, producer and DJ, Nina passionately dedicates herself to promoting and celebrating the sounds of underground dance music from both Australia and abroad.

Nina has a passion for broadcast radio and currently has a residency on BBC Radio One show, Diplo and Friends as well as a monthly show on Red Bull Radio called Collect all and Rave. Nina also runs her own label, NLV Records.

She has played every major music festival in Australia including Splendour In The Grass, Groovin’ The Moo, FOMO, Falls Festival. She is sought after overseas and has played Coachella, HARD, Holy Ship!, and SxSW among others.  2018 is off to a strong start with Nina performing at FOMO festival, The Commonwealth Games, an exclusive Boiler Room set for Nike and throwing 2 huge NLV Records parties.

Nina’s work ethic, tastemaker status and the inability to tie her to one genre is what makes her one of the most exciting label heads, producers & DJs going around.  

Stella Donnelly’s debut EP ‘Thrush Metal’ was written over the space of two years; a musical undertaking resulting in a bold and unapologetic repertoire of songs which has propelled Donnelly to the forefront of the new guard of Australian songwriters.

The five-track release (including the brilliant 'Mechanical Bull' and wrenching 'Boys Will Be Boys') received critical acclaim on home soil and has since been picked up internationally by Pitchfork, NPR and more. In 2017, the Fremantle resident won a swathe of Western Australian Music Industry Awards and triple j’s‘Unearthed Artist of the Year.

Donnelly recently inked a global record deal with highly esteemed US label Secretly Canadian and took Austin’s SXSW conference by storm, where she was named a stand out act by The New York Times, NME, DIY Magazine, LA Times and more.

Donnelly’s relatable way of writing is her lens to the world in which we live, a glimpse into what it’s like to be a millennial woman in the age of Trump, Tinder and third wave feminism. With a debut album in the works for 2018, Donnelly has an astronomical year ahead of her.

Bully released their sophomore album, Losing via Sub Pop Records this past fall to critical acclaim, with UPROXX naming it one of the best rock albums of 2017. In rock - as in life - change is unavoidable, often painful, but ultimately necessary, and Alicia Bognanno and her band Bully have dealt with a lot of it since their debut record ‘Feels Like’ hit in 2015.

Now with a new label and another few year’s worth of life experience, the 12 new songs on ‘Losing’ feel like perfect anthems for a generation still learning to harness the power of resistance. With a vocal style that is as pretty as it is powerful, and emotionally resonant lyrics, Alicia channels the loss of innocence and reveals a raw honesty in songs that are distinctly hers.

In Arnhem Land they call Baker Boy the ‘fresh new prince’. His totem is the Olive Python, his moiety is Dhuwa and his skin is Burralung/Gela boy.

Born in Darwin and raised in the remote NT communities of Yurrwi [formerly known as Milingimbi and Maningrida] 21 year-old Danzal Baker is related to rising stars Gawurra and Yirrmal. He is the freshest new Yolngu hip-hop talent from the Top End. Young, strong and proud Baker Boy raps in Yolngu Matha language representing his Arnhem Land bloodlines.

What seems to be a whirlwind of success since the debut of Baker Boy, single ‘Cloud 9’ manifested into a full-blown Cyclone Baker. After infiltrating the triple j crew with an instant full rotation addition and prospering in their appraisals Baker Boy dropped into 6th gear with single ‘Marryuna’, which became Australia’s summer festival anthem.

Baker Boy knows his value, his worth and he raps so others get it, and with a batch of fresh tracks under his belt, his Splendour debut will be one for the history books.

 Wafia’s elegant, vaporous voice is as penetrating as a diamond bullet. Her songs have found champions in music heavyweights like Pharrell and collaborators like Ben Abraham, Finneas and Tak-ku. Her tracks, like “Bodies” and “Only Love” from her forthcoming VIII EP, are dance floor siren songs.

It's big pop: triumphant, thunderous and crystalline. But dare to dig a touch deeper and one will find something more sweeping. Wafia, born Wafia Al Rikabi and of Iraqi and Syrian heritage, has personally felt the political tensions of our modern era. She brings it all to the fore in her powerful, boundless music. 

WEST THEBARTON are a seven-headed soul-rock hydra. Straight outta Adelaide, this slightly-slack true-blue rock septet are into having a real good time. Led by charismatic leader figure, gravel-voiced frontman Reverend Ray, West Thebarton have spent the past few years honing razor sharp riffs, sticking them soundly to seriously tight melodic tones and careering into bars, festival bills and best of lists.

Their life affirming singles ‘Moving Out’, ‘Bible Camp’ and new track ‘Stuck on You’ have enjoyed a fair thrashing on triple j over the past 12 months, and they’ve already won over a ton of unsuspecting new fans on tour with Polish Club late last year, and at NYE on the Hill & Falls Festival in Byron and Lorne. After capturing the attention of Violent Soho’s James Tidswell the band have scored themselves a juicy record deal from his new label Domestic La La, and have committed their suburban homilies to tape. Their debut album, ‘Different Beings Being Different’ will be unleashed in May, right in time their first Splendour In The Grass appearance.

Hear it. Feel it. Love it. Remember it. West is the best!

Melbourne’s Didirrihas been mesmerising people all year. His challenging and thoughtful writing, combined with on-stage charisma and relatable depth has continually won over listeners around the world. Simultaneously heartbreaking and healing, and approaching real issues with smile and charm, Didirri is an artist with something to say.

2017 also saw the introduction of a full live band on stage and bringing with it a new level of performance and depth to his music. Weaving through uninhibited, relatable, and sometimes political lyrics, and with a penchant for impromptu mid-set banter, Didirri breaks down the walls between audience and stage. His presence and candour taking away the stigma of disclosure and inviting you to join the conversation.

Few artists arrive with a debut album as fully formed as Alice Ivy. This is no fluke. Her debut elbum ‘I’m Dreaming’ is the product of a life spent playing and studying music — a life that has turned the 24-year-old, née Annika Schmarsel, into something of an auteur, self-reliant but with a love of collaboration.

In the last 22-months, she has performed more than 140 shows in 4 continents including lead supports for the likes of Foster The People (US), Oh Wonder (UK), Billie Eilish (US) Urthboy, Remi and E^ST. She also completed maiden dates in the USA and Singapore, Canadian Music Week PLUS a stack of stand-out performances at festivals including The Falls Music And Arts Festival, Festival Of The Sun, Listen Out national tour, The Plot, Melbourne Music Week Splendour In The Grass,  Listen Out, Groovin’ The Moo 2017 and VIVID 2017.

Aside from just wraping up her national album tour, Ivy has just returned from the US - showcasing at SXSW in Austin, Texas as well as scheduled performances at Panama (TAS), The Hills Are Alive and is currently on a national tour supporting fellow Aussies The Jungle Giants.

Tapped by some of the world’s most sought-after labels and spun by dance music’s top tastemakers, make no mistake… LO’99 is doing Australia proud!

This Sydney producer makes tracks that blur the lines between house and breaks; his production usually always packing a heady bassline and often contains a little tech house or garage influence. Dance music’s elite are getting behind his vision with LO having secured releases on cult labels like Night Bass, Bunny Tiger, Confession and This Ain’t Bristol. To boot, he’s been called upon to remix some of the greats like Röyksopp, Kaskade, Moby, Peking Duk, AlunaGeorge, Fatboy Slim & more.

In no time LO’99 has clocked up four Beatport #1s & had his tunes spun on Triple J, BBC Radio 1,1xtra and many other networks around the world, his debut single Take Me Back hit #5 on the UK club charts, while his 2016 runaway hit ‘Make Me Feel’, the following single ‘Fallen’ and his last single feat. Elizabeth Rose ‘From The Start’ all became #1 club records on the Australian ARIA charts, all released through his very own imprint Medium Rare Recordings.

Human Movement’s critically acclaimed, self-released debut EP ‘Dancing Room’ broke into the market with a bang - welcoming a national Australian tour and massive festival stops at Groovin The Moo, Splendour In The Grass, Strawberry Fields and Lost Paradise.  Followed by their ‘Subcity’, ‘Right Thang’, and ‘I Need’ EP’s.

In 2017, the duo hosted three absolute heaving sold out Human Movement Parties, and celebrated their debut live performance at Sydney’s The Metro Theatre. Continuing strong with direct support for Deadmau5, a mix features by Resident Advisor’s “Mix of the Day,” and Lost Paradise Festival.

In 2018, Human Movement make their debut on Defected with a smart dual single, demonstrating buckets of natural talent that has so far caught the attention of the likes of Joris Voorn and Richie Hawtin. To continue the celebration, Human Movement will embark on a European summer tour performing in Ibiza, Defected Festival in Croatia, France and more.

Manu Crooks is starting to make some considerable noise with his international-sounding hip hop making waves worldwide. From his breakout single “Everyday” being immediately added to Triple J rotation, to his Beats 1 Radio & Zane Lowe-endorsed tracks “Blowin’ Up” & “Assumptions”, Manu Crooks has surpassed any definitive entry level status to loud anticipation.

His project, executively produced by Miracle & DOPAM!NE, displayed Manu’s innate ability to swerve in an unpredictable trajectory while sustaining his thematic moodiness.

This effort continued into 2018 with “Buddy Buddy” appearing on Spotify covers worldwide, “Presence” being added to New Music Friday in the US, and “Different League” being praised by UK press while touring in Europe.

Crowned the new face of hip hop in his native Sydney, Manu is not one to miss come July!

DJ, label head and club impresario Madam X has proved she has many strings to her bow. A crucial, fixture in Manchester’s underground clubbing scene, her intimate knowledge of the city – both as a scene and a place brimming with talented artists – quickly began to prove dividends after first breaking through in 2011.

From co-founding label and Manchester club night BPM in 2011 to showcase how much the city had to offer, she soon built a reputation for her surefire, upfront DJ. It was this reputation that paved the way for a series of BBC 1Xtra residency slots– covering for Diplo on BBC Radio 1 and hosting a series of shows.

A regular fixture on festival line-ups and some of the underground’s most iconic nights in Englan, Madam X has proven herself as one of the UK’s leading influential DJs.

Looking ahead, Madam X’s accomplishments feel like only the tip of the iceberg. Although often understated and keen to let the music do most of her talking, she continues to build on past successes – for every gig she plays, the next one is guaranteed to be bigger, better – and is clearly set on leaving her mark on UK dance music. In a big way.

When you hear ALTA, you know it’s time to hit the dance floor at Splendour in the Grass 2018. Having shared the stage with the likes of Kilter, ABRA & Jungle in the past few months they’re ready to bring the noise.

Since the release of their 2017 EP ‘Sincere’, the Australian duo continue to garner a strong following locally and overseas. Singles ‘Fix It’ and ‘Sentiment’ got them major love and were spun on airwaves and online from the likes of Triple J, RRR, Spotify ID Mag and Purple Sneakers to name a few.  As the ALTA buzz built they took to stages at Red Bull Sound Select, Sugar Mountain Festival, Pitch Festival, Let Them Eat Cake and embarked on a number of tours. You’ve been warned – ALTA are not to be missed at SITG2018!

Woodes is 25-year-old Melbourne based producer, singer and songwriter, Elle Graham, whose beautiful and quirky electronica has enchanted the airwaves in recent years.

You may have heard her acclaimed singles 'Run For It', 'Dots', ‘The Thaw’ and ‘Origami’ which were added to rotation on triple j, racked up a tone of plays online and widely praised by media, including a UK Metro feature. Her collaborative track with Set Mo 'I Belong Here' landed her second spot in triple j’s #10 played tracks and cracked over 5 million streams on Spotify alone.

She’s performed with Børns, Asgeir and Syvlan Esso and as a guest vocalist with Set Mo, Paces and Luke Million to name a few. Woodes also recently released her sophomore EP ‘Golden Hour’ to rave reviews from around the world.

Mike Gurrieri is a DJ, radio presenter, label owner & music lover who has established himself as one of the most diverse & in-demand selectors on the Melbourne circuit. Priding himself on continually pushing new sounds as well as incorporating music from the past, Mike’s sets are always full of surprises.

Aside from his regular DJ sets around the bars, clubs & festivals of Melbourne, Mike’s sounds can also be heard on a weekly basis on his radio show ‘Mystic Brew’. Previous guests on the show include: Thundercat, Kamasi Washington, Osunlade, Jose James, Michael Kiwanuka, Gregory Porter, The Internet, Hiatus Kaiyote, Jordan Rakei, Carl Cox & many more.

In 2017, Mike travelled to Europe and recorded more radio for Worldwide FM, Red Light Radio, NTS & Reform Radio as well as playing gigs in Amsterdam, London, Manchester & Brighton.

Mike is also responsible for the Equinox Recordings label, which has released some of the most exciting contemporary records to come out of Melbourne in recent years including releases from The Raah Project, Tulalah & the original vinyl release of Hiatus Kaiyote’s debut EP ‘Tawk Tomahawk’.

Mysterious Sydney musician Love Deluxe is an unknown quantity but a very familiar feeling. Conjuring images of hot days and longs nights, LD makes music to worship the sun to. Sprinkling cosmic synthlines over dusty drums that pack a punch, Love Deluxe makes you miss what you never had but always deserved.

Originally composing music as the band leader at an local discotheque for good-looking tourists and rich locals alike, Love Deluxe takes cues from artists such as Roy Ayers, Man Parrish and Steely Dan alongside Japanese funk maestros like Tatsuro Yamashita and Taeko Ohnuki.

Love Deluxe found a home for his music within the burgeoning Australian label Soothsayer, and channelled his heart, sweat and funk into his debut three-track EP – ‘Silk Mirage’. ‘Silk Mirage’ is a luscious cocktail of the producer’s world through rose-tinted glasses, a postcard of A sun drenched, dusty and sweaty disco with a little oddball twist. Love Deluxe is here to steal your heart, your mind and give you back some soul.

You know where you want to be, so let Love Deluxe take you there. Grab a drink and stay a while.

Brisbane-based Emma Stevenson is a dedicated and diverse DJ, sought after to soundtrack all sorts of settings, from art gallery openings to inner-city rooftop raves. Her DJ sets explore the unexpected eclectic, mixing forgotten about club classics with cross-genre oddball jams, always favouring lively and atmospheric spaces. 

Making her way on the national circuit, Emma has recently billed on Strawberry Fields Festival and Spilt Milk Festival, and has supported the likes of Tama Sumo, Jane Fitz, and Prosumer. 

The suburbs of Western Sydney is a melting pot of creatives and none have managed to break the mould like Kwame has in 2018. But first. Some history.

A chance meeting with A$AP Ferg two years ago confirmed the path he now treads and set the young hip-hop prodigy on a quest to empower others through music, just as he has been before. Piquing the early interest of industry with debut EP Lesson Learned and lead single ‘Friends’, Kwame’s first release saw him become one of the most played artists on triple j Unearthed.

A one year gap between releases allowed the young producer to refine his DIY production and prepare a mighty follow up. Bursting into 2018, Kwame returned with summer hip-hop anthem ‘WOW’ from his latest EP Endless Conversations. Written and produced by Kwame, the release propelled him into a triple j Unearthed Feature Artist spot, triple j rotation, multiple Spotify playlists and supports alongside heavyweights Migos, 6lack, AJ Tracey, Bliss n Eso and a national spot on the recent Peking Duk ‘Wasted’ tour.

Just as his ‘WOW’ lyrics attest “I don’t drink or ever smoke” the completely straight edge Kwame has strong convictions and big intentions. At just 20 years old, the Western Sydney-based writer, artist and producer is a triple threat. Now with over 1.3 million Spotify plays on ‘WOW’ in just a few months and a legion of growing fans, Kwame isn’t slowing down. He’s just taken out the winning spot on triple j’s Splendour in the Grass competition where he’ll perform on his biggest stage yet and has a few more surprises to announce before the year ends. We are only half way through 2018 after all.