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The Soul Movers are local retro-funk heroes, fronted by Lizzie Mack and Murray Cook, who've been bringing their 60s-inspired extravaganza to our ears since the band's ressurection around 6 years ago. What does going from a local band to the world stage teach you? We sit down with Lizzie and Murray to talk about necromancy, their inseparable link to The Wiggles, and making music that moves the soul. Our feature track is the Sundown Mix of 'Not Putting it Down' by The Soul Movers Find The Soul Movers here: Website/Tour Dates || Facebook || Instagram || The OG Wiggles Reunion Tour Get Gig Ready is presented by City of Ryde, Lane Cove Council, the Live Music Office, MusicNSW, 2SER and Macquarie University. Are you a local musician or creative in the Ryde or Lane Cove areas? Sign up to your local Council's Artist Register so we can find out more about you and your work! City of Ryde || Lane Cove Council

ChillCheney is a local freestyle rapper in the early stages of his career, taking important skills and insights to help him forge a voice with his background of community and battle-rap. How does freestyle rap work, and how can you use it as a writing tool? We sit down with ChillCheney to talk about the growing voice of Australians in rap music, pushing through adversity, and building up to his latest release. Our feature track is 'Laying Low' by ChillCheney Find ChillCheney here: Facebook || Instagram Get Gig Ready is presented by City of Ryde, Lane Cove Council, the Live Music Office, MusicNSW, 2SER and Macquarie University. Are you a local musician or creative in the Ryde or Lane Cove areas? Sign up to your local Council's Artist Register so we can find out more about you and your work! City of Ryde || Lane Cove Council

OM Collective is a Sydney-based artist whose work explores their sense of self in a gripping, emotional, and at times religious display of music and multimedia. How do you push back against harsh criticism, and how do you express a self that others might not like? We sit down with OM Collective to talk about narcissism, the turmoil of your audience enjoying things you'd rather they didn't, and making art in the era of 'content'. Our feature track is 'Mayae' by OM Collective Find OM Collective here: Website || Facebook || Instagram || Twitter Get Gig Ready is presented by City of Ryde, Lane Cove Council, the Live Music Office, MusicNSW, 2SER and Macquarie University. Are you a local musician or creative in the Ryde or Lane Cove areas? Sign up to your local Council's Artist Register so we can find out more about you and your work! City of Ryde || Lane Cove Council

Tom Avgenicos is a Sydney-based improvising trumpeter, composer and educator. As a part of Delay 45, he and a group of long-term friends explore the limits of improvisational technicality. How important are mentors in music, and why should you credit them? We sit down to talk about finding an improvisational voice, instrument familiarity, and learning to collaborate in free-form. Our feature track is 'Hindsight' off Flux by Delay 45 Find Tom Avgenicos here: Website || Facebook || Instagram Get Gig Ready is presented by City of Ryde, Lane Cove Council, the Live Music Office, MusicNSW, 2SER and Macquarie University. Are you a local musician or creative in the Ryde or Lane Cove areas? Sign up to your local Council's Artist Register so we can find out more about you and your work! City of Ryde || Lane Cove Council

Stephanie Dass is a seasoned musician here in Sydney, Australia, who has just completed the monumental task of travelling to Nashville, Tennessee (during the pandemic, no less!) to record her latest record. Why travel across the world to record a record, and what can you learn from recording in one of the world's most renowned music cities? We sit down to talk about that journey, why contemporary christian music, and the inspiration for the record. Our feature track is 'It's Okay' by Stephanie Dass Find Stephanie Dass here: Website || Instagram Get Gig Ready is presented by City of Ryde, Lane Cove Council, the Live Music Office, MusicNSW, 2SER and Macquarie University. Are you a local musician or creative in the Ryde or Lane Cove areas? Sign up to your local Council's Artist Register so we can find out more about you and your work! City of Ryde || Lane Cove Council

Michelle Sutton is a singer-songwriter from Sydney, Australia, with a wonderfully Busk-able style and a unique approach to her packaging, she successfully brought her EP 'Dinner Plates' to life with crowdfunding. How can you build confidence as a performer, and why DIY your art? We sit down with Michelle to talk about putting her EP together, the stories that inspire her music, and informing your writing with busking in mind. Our feature track is 'Halloween' by Michelle Sutton Find Michelle Sutton here: Facebook || Instagram Get Gig Ready is presented by City of Ryde, Lane Cove Council, the Live Music Office, MusicNSW, 2SER and Macquarie University. Are you a local musician or creative in the Ryde or Lane Cove areas? Sign up to your local Council's Artist Register so we can find out more about you and your work! City of Ryde || Lane Cove Council

KVISION is a DJ, Trumpet Player and Producer from Sydney, Australia who brings a unique energy to his sets by sending the audience to the dancefloor with the instrument of the battlefield. How can DJing prepare you for putting forward music of your own? We sit down to talk about his influences, the lessons learned by playing other people's music, and the tried-and-true blend of trumpet and EDM. Our feature track is 'Disco Biscuits' by KVISION Find KVISION here: Facebook || Instagram || Twitter Get Gig Ready is presented by City of Ryde, Lane Cove Council, the Live Music Office, MusicNSW, 2SER and Macquarie University. Are you a local musician or creative in the Ryde or Lane Cove areas? Sign up to your local Council's Artist Register so we can find out more about you and your work! City of Ryde || Lane Cove Council

Amanda Thomas is a local pop musician currently in the middle of final production for her latest album. How do you find the right team for your work and keep yourself objective? We sat down with Amanda to talk about putting the record together, finding your voice after starting young, and the challenges of putting a record together in a pandemic. Our feature track is 'I Surrender' by Amanda Thomas Amanda Thomas: Website || Facebook || Instagram || Twitter Get Gig Ready is presented by City of Ryde, Lane Cove Council, the Live Music Office, MusicNSW, 2SER and Macquarie University. Are you a local musician or creative in the Ryde or Lane Cove areas? Sign up to your local Council's Artist Register so we can find out more about you and your work! City of Ryde || Lane Cove Council

Onarsé is a Alternative R&B/Soul singer-songwriter from Sydney, Australia who grabbed our attention with an awesome hook his application to the artist register, and aren't hooks what it's all about? We sat down with Onarsé to talk about finding your voice from a diverse range of influences, why self-producing can be so empowering and the challenges for a first-timer performing at an online festival in Lockdown. Our feature track is 'Euphoria' by Onarsé Find Onarsé here! Get Gig Ready is presented by City of Ryde, Lane Cove Council, the Live Music Office, MusicNSW, 2SER and Macquarie University. Are you a local musician or creative in the Ryde or Lane Cove areas? Sign up to your local Council's Artist Register so we can find out more about you and your work! City of Ryde || Lane Cove Council

Rotaris is a local hip-hop producer who's putting together music for smart folks. Tackling real issues in a way that strives to be informed and authentic is one of the foundations of hip-hop. What does 'music for smart folks' mean, and how do you hold yourself accountable as a self-driven artist? We sit down with Rotaris to talk about his journey as a producer and why his 'smart' is never a dry listen. Our feature track is 'I'm Right (Both Sides)' by Rotaris Rotaris: Website || Facebook || Instagram || Twitter Get Gig Ready is presented by City of Ryde, Lane Cove Council, the Live Music Office, MusicNSW, 2SER and Macquarie University. Are you a local musician or creative in the Ryde or Lane Cove areas? Sign up to your local Council's Artist Register so we can find out more about you and your work! City of Ryde || Lane Cove Council

Nicholas Ng is an ethnomusicologist here in Sydney, specialising in traditional Chinese instruments like the erhu. With a growing acceptance and interest for music from other cultures, it's an exciting time for Nicholas' field of work. Why should you be interested in ethnomusicology, and how can you get the most out of a niche? We sit down with Nick to talk about the driving forces behind this blossoming field of music. Our feature track is 'Evening Tears' by Nicholas Ng and Kim Cunio Nicholas Ng: Website || Facebook || Twitter || Instagram Get Gig Ready is presented by City of Ryde, Lane Cove Council, the Live Music Office, MusicNSW, 2SER and Macquarie University. Are you a local musician or creative in the Ryde or Lane Cove areas? Sign up to your local Council's Artist Register so we can find out more about you and your work! City of Ryde || Lane Cove Council

Safford is a Sydney-based band whose haunting and captivating sounds help them tell intimate stories within a diverse scope of genres. With some new members in the fold, how is the band adapting to change in their own world, and how do you maintain what's important without stifling the new blood? We sit down with Safford to find out about their journey and where it's going next. Our feature track is Safford's 'Oslo' Find Safford here! Get Gig Ready is presented by City of Ryde, Lane Cove Council, the Live Music Office, MusicNSW, 2SER and Macquarie University. Are you a local musician or creative in the Ryde or Lane Cove areas? Sign up to your local Council's Artist Register so we can find out more about you and your work! City of Ryde || Lane Cove Council