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 conversations, behind-the-scenes stories and a genuine love of music, Inclusive Groove celebrates the joy of...
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Sep 29, 2026 · 39:09
Wollongong three piece Birdsville find themselves almost a decade on from their first gig, and continue to refine and reinvent their approach to music. Now armed with a sound…
Sep 26, 2026 · 38:04
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…
Sep 26, 2026 · 29:18
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Sep 22, 2026 · 36:15
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Sep 19, 2026 · 45:40
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…
Sep 15, 2026 · 27:01
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…
Sep 12, 2026 · 26:18
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…
Sep 8, 2026 · 46:32
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Sep 6, 2026 · 26:10
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Sep 1, 2026 · 42:28
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…
Aug 29, 2026 · 1:12:53
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…
Aug 25, 2026 · 42:36
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…
Aug 22, 2026 · 41:00
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…
Aug 18, 2026 · 1:14:34
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,…
Aug 4, 2026 · 59:23
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Aug 1, 2026 · 39:08
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Jul 28, 2026 · 48:05
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Jul 25, 2026 · 1:09:29
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Jul 22, 2026 · 47:03
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…
Jul 18, 2026 · 46:18
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…
Jul 14, 2026 · 1:11:15
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Jul 11, 2026 · 38:41
Max Reuben is a singer, songwriter, producer and multi- instrumentalist from Wollongong, Australia, whose music refuses to stay confined to a single genre. Blending elements of…
Jul 7, 2026 · 41:45
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Jul 4, 2026 · 1:03:52
Australian trio Necko draw on the sounds of 1970s stadium rock: atmosphere, catchy hooks and extended guitar solos. The three Sydney boys go from a whisper to a roar with Alek…
Jun 30, 2026 · 1:07:36
Jack Earl and Adam Bransgrove are the lead singer and lead guitarist from Earl Gray. They're a five piece band, brewed on Dharawal land, rocking the East Coast with a fresh blend…
Jun 27, 2026 · 37:09
Stella Eve is a Canberran ballad songwriter whose style blends the sonic aesthetics of her childhood playlist with groove-hitting, mood-lifting music. This is the music you'll be…
Jun 23, 2026 · 51:41
Marley Fox is a non-binary artist, performer, and creative advocate whose work is all about self-expression, connection, and authenticity. They are known for blending music,…
Jun 20, 2026 · 32:40
Hailing from the heart of one of Sydney's Southern coastal splendours, Kim Girdlestone is a truly authentic and captivating singer/songwriter. Her style is what she calls 'Daisy…
Jun 16, 2026 · 52:05
Chelsea Daghita is an Australian indie singer-songwriter and musician based in the Wollongong and South Coast area of New South Wales. Known for her stripped-back, emotional…
Jun 9, 2026 · 45:14
Autumn Sunset was born in Wollongong, inspired by some of the most breathtaking sunsets you'll ever see. This 7-piece band blends the brightness of indie rock with the rich…
Jun 2, 2026 · 35:45
LEON is a south coast NSW singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who spent years performing and recording as a session musician alongside artists including Charlie Collins,…
May 26, 2026 · 1:18:33
Mick Thomas is best known as chief songwriter of pub-rock icons Weddings, Parties, Anything. His current band The Roving Commission features old "Weddoes" bandmate Squeezebox…
May 24, 2026 · 43:11
Keens Brewer is a 23 year old Indigenous Australian Musician. Living with unilateral deafness, Keens has been playing music since she was 12 years old and has been singing her…
May 19, 2026 · 32:05
Wollongong-based singer songwriter Emily Duncan weaves a dreamy tapestry of ethereal vocals and introspective lyrics over stripped-back guitar on her latest EP, 'Maybe I Needed…
May 16, 2026 · 55:22
Raised in Cronulla by a first-generation Greek mother and an Aussie father, Adam Newling is a singular voice in Australia's alternative music scene. Blending grungy alt-rock and…
May 12, 2026 · 31:27
Max Carr is an Australian singer-songwriter and frontman of Profannity, whose music blends raw blues, pub rock, and lived experience. As both a solo artist and the driving force…
May 5, 2026 · 30:36
Chiara Kovac is a Sydney-based musician whose work has grown from early acoustic songwriting into a fuller, heavier live sound shaped by collaboration, instinct and a love of…
Apr 28, 2026 · 1:04:17
Matt "Chibbsy" Bragg is an Australian musician, producer, and podcaster with deep roots in the South Coast music scene. Over the years, he's played in bands including Trample,…
Apr 21, 2026 · 33:58
Max Mandile and Baylen Russell are the lead singer and drummer of Indie-Surf band Streless from Dharawal/Wollongong. Despite this label, the South-Coast band come from many…
Apr 14, 2026 · 42:21
Kane Calcite is an independent folk-inspired songwriter whose sound drifts between sun- washed surf rock and grounded alternative folk. Blending aspustic storytelling with…
Apr 7, 2026 · 1:04:01
Ramstone are an Australian classic/heavy rock band from Nowra on the South Coast of NSW. Formed in 2021 and evolving from an acoustic duo into a full four-piece in 2023, they…
Mar 31, 2026 · 30:08
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Mar 24, 2026 · 35:23
This project is the creative outlet of producer and multi-instrumentalist Lucas Trevisan. Lucas embarks on this solo journey to truly express his creative purpose with his…
Mar 17, 2026 · 50:25
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Mar 10, 2026 · 3:51
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Mar 3, 2026 · 28:57
Patrick Rogers is a key part of the vibrant Wollongong music scene, known for his dynamic musicianship and ability to elevate every project he's involved in. A versatile and…
Feb 24, 2026 · 46:13
Dan Southern is a Nowra-based creative, musician, and drummer at heart who has been writing, recording, mixing, and releasing his own music since 2012. He is married, has three…
Feb 10, 2026 · 29:03
Jack Tickner is a music therapist from Wollongong specialising in neuro-affirming practice and improvisation. He also plays in Basil's Kite, Wollongong, and the…
Feb 7, 2026 · 38:04
Luke Mahler is an artist and producer based on the Central Coast. He has been active in the music scene, playing in bands and producing for the last 10 years. He is currently…
Feb 3, 2026 · 56:28
The Tin Knees are a theatrical music confection based in Sydney and Wollongong. With humble roots on Australia's east coast, in both the Gong and the quaint country town of…
Jan 31, 2026 · 1:05:58
Born and raised in the coastal town of Thirroul, Robbie discovered his passion for music at an early age. The sound of waves and the laid-back beach culture deeply influenced his…
Jan 27, 2026 · 1:04:31
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Jan 20, 2026 · 33:22
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Jan 13, 2026 · 32:44
Australian alt-rock band LSF are gearing up to release their new album 'Haunted' alongside a national headline tour kicking off on Triple J's Hottest 100 Day, January 24, 2026.…
Jan 6, 2026 · 50:25
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Dec 9, 2025 · 1:22:17
Kate Young is a seasoned musician and self-accompanied singer, specialising in pop, rock, singer-songwriter, country rock, and alternative rock. Her gravelly, powerhouse tone -…
Dec 2, 2025 · 52:53
Floodway are a four-piece band from Wollongong, packing their shows with loud guitars, drums, and high-energy performances. Some members also play in Aidan Whitehall's band, who…
Nov 25, 2025 · 56:27
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Nov 18, 2025 · 1:12:09
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Nov 11, 2025 · 1:44:41
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Nov 4, 2025 · 1:12:52
Lee Sullivan is a Sydney-based musician with a catalogue that spans solo work, his band The Sleepers , and the revived project Dr Spaceman , who recently released new singles and…
Oct 28, 2025 · 44:47
Glenn Haworth is a business coach and entrepreneur, and the founder of Resolve Business Coaching , where he helps business owners scale their revenue, reclaim their time, and…
Oct 21, 2025 · 58:42
Matt Crawford is a bassist with over 15 years of experience performing and recording across Australia, New Zealand, and the US, working with artists like Murray Cook, Ella…
Oct 14, 2025 · 29:01
Dom Littrich is a multi-talented creative - best known as the frontman of Big Twisty & The Funknasty , drummer for Pacific Avenue , and for his hilarious video content with The…
Oct 7, 2025 · 36:42
Aspiring creative MadTurt (aka Turtle ) hails from the South Coast of Australia. His self-produced music fuses hip hop, electronic, and pop, with a strong emphasis on…
Sep 30, 2025 · 32:02
Ryan Beveridge is a Gold Coast–based musician, best known for his award-winning songwriting with his original band Blood, Guts & Firetrucks and as part of the covers band The…
Sep 23, 2025 · 1:02:26
Scotty Burford is a guitarist, singer, and multi-instrumentalist from Sydney, Australia. With over 4,000 gigs and hundreds of recording sessions to his name, he’s performed…
Sep 16, 2025 · 33:18
Ann Lehmann-Kuit (she/they) is a multiply neurodivergent (AuDHD/bipolar II) Australian music therapist with over twenty-five years of experience using an improvisational approach…
Sep 9, 2025 · 1:00:26
Love and Able started as a duo, expanding to a four-piece before disbanding in 2024. With their combined love of a bit of country and Fleetwood Mac, their sound encapsulated just…
Sep 2, 2025 · 32:22
In this episode Scott and talk about his band Plastic Bath , how we met, the first time I saw and had heard of his band, disability access in the music community, and so much…
Aug 26, 2025 · 26:42
Galen Fletcher was the lead singer of local band Seeker, who's now focussing on a solo career with the release of his first single. In this episode, Galen talks about his band…
Aug 19, 2025 · 1:05:54
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Aug 12, 2025 · 23:29
Chelsea Dagger is a local DJ, drummer, and promoter who is a mainstay of the local music scene. She can be found at any given time spinning vinyl at one of our many local venues,…
Aug 5, 2025 · 53:34
Based on NSW South Coast, Dylan Wright and Jayme Weston are an acoustic duo. The pair have been friends since 2017, and in 2022 they formed Dylan & Jayme, playing gigs across the…
Jul 29, 2025 · 1:06:27
Echidnacia are a five-piece band from Wollongong. Balancing their musical career with their lives as uni students, their energetic stage presence shows just how passionate they…
Jul 22, 2025 · 27:17
Warbaby is the instrumental solo project of Dylan Rodgers, based out of Thirroul, NSW. Starting in 2020, Warbaby combines sounds of 1950s surf music with 70s Afrobeat and funk…
Jul 15, 2025 · 1:41:24
Julia Zemiro is one of Australia’s most beloved television personalities. She won hearts as the quick-witted host of RocKwiz , the cult-favourite music trivia show filmed in pubs…
Jul 8, 2025 · 34:37
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Jul 1, 2025 · 51:31
Lizzie Jack is a singer-songwriter based in Wollongong. Her regional upbringing in the small town of Batemans Bay inspires much of her songwriting, and in 2019 she formed the…
Jun 24, 2025 · 18:39
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Jun 17, 2025 · 18:23
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Jun 10, 2025 · 1:20:48
Matt Harvey - Scottish-born Aussie-based, and a musician through and through. Whether in a band or solo, his talent is undeniable. In this episode, we talk about his many…
Jun 3, 2025 · 33:58
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May 27, 2025 · 37:52
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May 20, 2025 · 32:05
Australian Singer/Songwriter Nick Moses delivers powerful songs with nothing more than an acoustic guitar, a soulful voice and honest storytelling. A truly thoughtful poet with a…
May 13, 2025 · 31:23
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May 6, 2025 · 52:46
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Apr 29, 2025 · 55:08
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Apr 22, 2025 · 27:30
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Apr 15, 2025 · 43:41
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Dec 3, 2024 · 27:29
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Nov 19, 2024 · 59:55
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Nov 12, 2024 · 57:00
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