NANNUP EMERGING ARTISTS AWARD

Junk soup consists of duo, Lily Carey and Lara Fratel. Lily and Lara are local to both Perth and Nannup, playing their music anywhere and everywhere they can with their amazing backing band. Junk soup tests the boundaries of sound, combining country, indie rock and folk with a twist of pop, they play a mix of covers form the greats Dolly Parton and Carrie underwood alongside their original music.

What do you get when a singer-songwriter from the Pilbara meets three talented young jazzecats? Some heckin’ good tunes and an energetic live show that’ll blow your socks off! Lachy John is a folk artist who’s been playing around the scene in the country and the city since 2017.

Mia June is a 19 year old indie singer-songwriter from Perth, and with both her powerful vocals and witty, heart-on-sleeve lyricism she'll have you hanging on to every word. Mia blends authentic and heartfelt folk inspired songwriting with an indie rock sound.

We are NECTAR, a four piece psychedelic/indie/soul band consisting of vocals, guitars, bass, drums and saxophone. The music we make comes from the heart and is a fusion of each of our influences in music and life, a dessert bowl of audible delicacies, leaving you wanting more.

From Wallyalup (Fremantle), emerging singer/songwriter Siena Rebelo writes about the world around her with refreshing openness and honesty. In 2021 Siena won the Fairbridge Festival Act Belong Commit Quest Song Writing Competition and the Nanga Festival Youth Scholarship and is rapidly building a reputation for her high energy performances on the local music scene.

Acclaimed for her compelling and captivating vocals, singer-songwriter Stacey Ann will have your heart hanging from a thread with her honey-like harmonies, unforgettable melodies and beautiful arrangements featuring drums, bass, piano and guitar.

The Stamps create delicate vocal harmonies alongside guitar played by Sofia or Scarlett to deliver original songs and a folk twist on classic hits that take the listener on a journey. Influenced by artists such as Joni Mitchell, The Staves and Bob Dylan, the three voices blend together to create a timeless, layered sound.

Tilly’s hypnotic vocals combine with the rhythmic resonance of Sam Liddon on double and electric bass, creating spacious grooves that captivate. It’s a smooth fusion, so expect to be drawn in by the heart and soul of Tilly Kay.

Veruca Moon delivers smooth, groovy, indie tracks with a hint of jazzy/folky enthusiasm. Inspired by a love of the blues, 40’s r&b and alluring harmonies, the combo that makes up Veruca Moon is what makes this act a must-see.

At home in the forest, Whiskey Jack is an indie folk/rock singer-songwriter from Kalamunda in the hills of Perth. Jack Dacheff - Whiskey Jack, has been building his presence in the Perth music scene since returning from a two-year hiatus overseas, releasing his first single ‘Golden State’ in early 2021 where he dives into the highs and lows of living on the road.