Unisounds have announced the seven Australian finalists that will be competing for a life-changing grant. Each artist will be flown into Sydney, and must battle it out in front of a panel of judges and an audience in order to win the prize. These are the promising artists poised to shape the next generation of Australian music.

The prize these contestants are campaigning for is priceless. It consists of an international recording deal with Dine Alone Records as well as an imperative promotions package. The artist will spend the day with a gold class panel of industry experts, who will take each of them through an intensive mentoring experience.

The event itself is open to the public. It’ll take place on September 19th at 7pm. It’s set to be opened by 2017’s winner Jones The Cat. The headline act that is penned to close the show is none other than the incredible Alice Ivy who has been making waves all around the nation these past few years.

Meet your competitors. 

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Young artist Evanda is making waves in the Australian hip hop scene with his casual flow and direct observations. The Perth-local has already independently released 6 different projects, featuring the likes of $kinny Dom, Nix, Chiseko, Nabiiou$ & Princess Khanya. Working with producer Luchii, Evanda delivers a mature and assured take on his city, which he originated as the 6k. Though it may be remote, it’s interesting to see that the Perth hip-hop is on the come-up, with new hits constantly releasing and shows being played weekly.
Miccy is a 19-year-old Brisbane via South Africa musician. She was awarded the cultural award in her last year of school, which sparked her passion to pursue music as a career. She has a soft spot for acoustic R&B. Growing up she was surrounded with 80s and 90s R&B which helped shaped her sound. MiCCY has plans to release her single in 2018, and is currently working on an EP.
A Sydney native, the last few years saw Iona moving between Los Angeles and London, honing her skills and her songwriting. With an MTV sync  for the season finale of Scream under her belt, and a new writing project underway, Iona returned to Sydney in 2017 where she met guitarist John Romeo. The pair found an instant connection and began writing new material for what would become the Electric Sets show.
The soulful sweet tunes of a man of equal soul and sweetness, that man being no other then Bodie f.k.a Mr. Sauce!

Bodie’s contemporaries consist of Hanni El Khatib, Szymon, Devendra Banhart and Leon Bridges to name a few, artists who alike Bodie have drawn great inspiration from jazz, folk, blues, and pop.
“Most of my inspiration comes from deadmau5, porter and the feels you get from euphoric trance tunes. More recently I fell in love with Porter Robinson and Madeons music (after the shelter tour in Melbourne). I use FL studio to create my music and I try to make most of my synths starting with a default VST as I feel that way you will create a more unique sound.I am yet to properly brand myself, but it is something that I am thinking of daily, I just hope people out there can enjoy my music like I do. Cheers.”
Nelipot are arguably one of the Central Coast’s most promising independent emerging bands. Comprised of Jordan, Jordyn, and Ben; self-proclaimed eavesdroppers, people watchers, and conversational stenographers. Nelipot set to with infectiously honest lyricism and youthful pop-esque rock tunes, finding the raw romance in kitchen sink dramas.From the streets to the stage, in just a short number of years Nelipot have gone on to play shows across the east coast, supporting acts such as; Kingswood, Luca Brasi, The Orwells (USA), The Jungle Giants, and Alpine. Launched by their highly successful debut single (Coming Coast, 2016), the most recent release from the boys, Hudson Lane, has garnered even more attention.
Newcastle’s very own biological rarities, The Pits are packing the Cabaret Core caravan and the whole circus is coming to town.
Since crawling out of a turn of the century nightmare in 2017, The Pits have been showcasing their mad scientist’s blend of musical styles to audiences far and wide. To date, the grotesque sextuplet have released 2 singles “Salt” and “Killers” both receiving nation radio airplay and scoring them the chance to warm the crowd for international alt. rock giants Papa Roach in early 2018.
The event is free to the public and there are a bunch of awesome prizes for audience members. Any punters that stick around to support all the artists will have a chance to win a $1000 VISA card from TAG, a vinyl pack from Dine Alone Records/ Hub Artist Services, a Levi’s and Redback Boots wardrobe, plus heaps more. 
There will also be a sweet selection of drink specials from sponsers Summer Bright Lager.  It’s set to be a huge night that you won’t want to miss. For more information and to check out the artist tracks further, head to this website.

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