Vicky P Street Party Artists

MO'JU is a First Nations (Wiradyuri), Second generation (Filipinx), Third culture & Third Gender kid.

An artist who makes squelchy, glitchy, neo-soulful music, low-brow art and likes to document and archive things.

A prolific songwriter and seasoned live performer whose work has achieved critical acclaim, commercial success and an impressive swag of industry awards and nominations.

They have contributed music (both soundtrack and score) to a range of film and television. Their poetry and prose have been published in anthologies and collections, and they have developed and presented theatre and stage productions for some of the most prestigious venues in the country.

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Thandi Phoenix is a singer, songwriter and DJ whose work sits at the intersection of R&B, dance and Afro-influenced sounds. Shaped by rhythm, confidence and evolution, she moves fluidly between recording, live performance and DJ sets, bringing magnetic energy and range to everything she does. The South African–Australian artist gained widespread recognition through collaborations with artists including Rudimental, SIGMA and Mell Hall, earning a longest-running female-led #1 on the ARIA Club Chart alongside support from Triple J and commercial radio.

Now London-based, Thandi continues to expand her sound and presence internationally, with her next chapter firmly in motion.

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Armana Khan is a DJ, model, and activist shaking up stages and igniting dance floors across the globe. She fuses her desi roots with global beats, aiming to create unity and peace through sound. Her sets aren’t just club music – they're cultural lessons, seamlessly blending tracks from around the world with the hope that music will bring us together whether we understand the lyrics or have ever heard the beat before.

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Bijoux Boy is the drag persona of Sunny Youngsmith. Bijoux Boy has been baking in the oven for decades, but was born late 2024 and has since been creating a variety of performances to entertain, and bring something out of the ordinary. Acts range from a risqué pole dancing drag king, to curating found audio to platform the audacity of heterosexual men, or inviting audience members on stage to play in an eight piece mime band. Every moment gratefully inspired by those who have paved the way before them.

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Bruno Salsicce is a proud mommy's boy with a lynx scent that will enter the room first. Despite his unearned confidence, saxy appeal and unnecessary amount of chest hair, you can’t help but love Bruno. A MEDEA’s nominated ‘Melbourne’s Favourite Drag King’, the 2022 Drag-A-Thon winner, and two-time winner of Pride of our Footscray 'Draggiest Home Video' competition. You can find this wog boy on the stages of the Smith St queer clubs and your local Macca’s car park. 

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The Brunswick East Entertainment Festival are professional joy-makers. They activatepublic spaces, events and festivals bringing lightness, play and a whole lot of heart wherever they go. BEEF produces roving entertainment to activate public spaces. All BEEF’s work is built from the motto: ‘Joy is an essential service’.They specialise in dance-based performance, with a focus on positivity and inclusion.

The work is site-responsive and adaptable to almost all indoor and outdoor locations. Audiences can sit back and enjoy the performance from a distance, wander by after a quick chuckle, or even join in!

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Clara, aka Chico Tecno, is a Chilean-born artist making waves in Melbourne/Naarm’s underground scene. A resident DJ and core member of Caliente Collective, Chico Tecno brings a bold, boundary-pushing energy to the decks, blending Latin-infused electronic beats with raw, rhythmic intensity.

Performing ranges across genres such as neo perreo, guaracha, Latin club, hard groove and beyond.

Cle Morgan is a multi disciplinary performer, singer, songwriter, known for her standout performances on both stage and screen. With her spellbinding vocal tone and magnetic stage presence, Cle has captivated audiences from around Australia. Most recently, Cle has been crafting heartfelt melodies and lyrics as she grieves the loss of her wife. Cle's depth of authenticity is inspiring and contagious. Her soulful voice effortlessly bridges genres, showcasing a versatility that sets her apart. As Cle Morgan continues to push her own boundaries with her soulful medicine for the masses there is no doubt that her talent, artistry and depth will continue to shine brightly.

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Dax is a Melbourne-based non-binary, Transfeminine/gender non-conforming multi-hyphenate artist born and raised in Manila, Philippines. They have over 20 years of experience in various aspects of artistic production and performance. They love Jollibee.

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Always wanted to join a cult but couldn't find the right one? Disco Rodeo Boot Scooting are Kitty and Lu—partners in scooting and life. Lu is a real dancer, and Kitty is just in it for the attention …and the outfits. We bring our love of bangin’ tunes and dialled-up costumes to our weekly boot scooting classes in Melbourne, with regular Hoedowns to boot. Whether you're a beginner or an old hand who k-steps in their sleep, you’ll have a blast—from the first grapevine to the last hitch!

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Dominica De La Muerte is a queer, BIPOC burlesque artist who serves dark elegance and spellbinding storytelling. Drawing inspiration from the eerie and the ethereal, she captivates audiences with acts that are haunting yet always touched with glamour and grace. Dance was her first love, but it was in burlesque that she found her true home — a world of fierce artistry and unapologetic self-expression. An award-winning performer, she placed runner-up at The Apprentease 2025, solidifying her reputation as a rising star in the Naarm burlesque scene.

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Donnie Piccolo is a lover, fighter and a certified overbiter. This Darwin Drag King has performed around Australia & around the world. From remote communities to the Big Apple, this Scotalian Stallion is the prickly pear of his Nonna's eye.

Based on Larrakia country in Garramilla, Donnie lives for his fans & family around the world.

Self-described as the Gaysian empress of Sydney, Dyan Tai (he/they) makes electronic hyperpop music fused with Beijing opera sounds and traditional Southeast Asian soundscapes. From humble beginnings in Malaysia to carving a niche in the Sydney cabaret stages and now evolving into an electronic artist, the trilingual, Chinese-Australian artist is known for their captivating live shows that include powerful visuals and a mirror-coated keytar.

Their latest single, Broke Pop Star saw them spotlighted on Triple J as well as being added to rotation on Triple R and featuring on ABC Asia. Dyan is well-loved as the founder of Worship Queer Collective which was recognised and cited as part of the global movement to unite Queer Asians and QTBIPOC communities alongside New York, LA, San Francisco and Toronto.

Isadora is a queer RnB/soul/pop artist from Naarm, so-called ‘Australia’. Cutting her teeth as a session singer, backing vocalist, and vocal arranger, Isadora can be seen performing regularly with soul icon BUMPY, Sunshine and the Disco Faith Choir, and recent appearances as a backing vocalist for Rueben Kaye, Kylie Auldist, WILSN, and Gypsy Lee. Isadora has also collaborated locally and internationally with artists such as Evan Crommett (USA), Sylent Nqo (Zimbabwe), Jordan Astra (Canada), and Keith Smackdown (AUS). Inspired by the likes of Victoria Monet, FLO, and Kehlani, Isadora is excited to have recently released her debut single ‘Devour’, launching her original music career.

Jarred Dewey is a widely respected circus artist known for his lithe virtuosity, sense of design, and capacity as a collaborator. He began his training in circus as a teenager at Cirkidz, a youth circus based in his home town of Adelaide. In 2007 he moved to Melbourne to study at the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA), graduating in 2010. He has since worked extensively with Brisbane based contemporary circus company CIRCA as a full-time ensemble acrobat for nine years. During his time with CIRCA he has devised, toured and performed in 13 different productions (including OPUS, Wunderkammer, PEEPSHOW, and more) in over 30 countries worldwide. He has also been featured in the 2016 London season of La Soirée in Leicester Square, has featured in numerous productions by YUMMY, co-divised and performed in his own multi-award winning show 'Party Ghost,’ and was an original cast member of the Circus Oz production ‘Model Citizens’ directed by Rob Tannion and ' NON STOP' directed by Nicci Wilks. He has also worked with the renowned Palazzo In Berlin and Vienna.

Colombian roots meet Melbourne vibes as Jase Lasso blends Afro, Latin, house, and tech house into spicy dance-floor energy. Expect sexy grooves, hypnotic rhythms, and deep ritmo driven by the drums. Connection, culture, and pure fiesta energy from the first beat to the last at Verbena.

Get ready for the spiciest, queerest South Asian collaboration Naarm has ever witnessed! Karma Dance explodes at Vicky Pride with the Bollywood divas of Sapphire Dance, the fiercest QTPOC South Asian community dancers, and the award-winning classical Indian godlings of Karma Dance, united in three electric dance spectacles. Directed by Arul S, SHAM and Govind P, this is a three-stage, street-spilling celebration of community, queerness and culture!

Ken Shing is a queer singer-songwriter based in Melbourne/Naarm whose sound blends his smooth, resonant pop vocals with a signature post-disco funk style. In his music, Ken Shing speaks universal truths from his unique perspective, discussing topics such as family values, celebrating queer love, and navigating the world as a queer person of colour.

Kevin Silvester is the best of both worlds: a pop star and a rock star - blending glittering pop hooks, raw rock grit, and the adrenaline of a live band into songs built to be screamed from the front row. His music layers punchy guitars with late-night confessions, turning raw emotion into anthems that feel like shared therapy sessions - unfiltered, cathartic, unforgettable, and unapologetically queer.

Taking cues from Y2K pop-punk heroes like Avril Lavigne and The Veronicas, Kevin has carved his own lane in Australian music. His debut EP O2 sparked 400,000+ streams and national attention with seventeen press features and five singles and an interview on Triple J, including “I THINK I NEED THERAPY!” and “BAD OMEN.” In the process, he’s cultivated a dedicated fanbase known as the Silvies, who pack out venues, proudly wear his merch and scream every lyric back at him - most recently at his headline show in Melbourne, which drew a 220-strong crowd.

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This spicy little show pony is all giggles, grinds, and sparkles. Don’t let that cute face fool you — behind that sweet smile is a Leo on the loose: stripped, spiced, and freshly freakin’ squeezed.

With over a year of burly classes under her (garter) belt, Lemon’s shimmy is seasoned to perfection. You might’ve caught a glimpse of her at the around the local Melbourne scene and if you did, you’re probably still thinking about it. Lemon shines at bringing captivating performances full with energy, blending in her love of comedy and all things sultry for a set that always has a twist.

She’s a rising proud queer Afro Caribbean tease on the scene — playful, punchy, and packing just enough pep to make your heart skip a beat. So pucker up, darlings: Lemon Pepper Baby is here to add some very much needed seasoning to your life.

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Lexi (she/they) and Jeo (they/he) of the Kiki House of Sassy Savage are multidisciplinary artists based in Naarm (Melbourne). Active across Australia’s street dance and Ballroom communities, they have participated and walked balls internationally, with experiences particularly in the categories of Hands Performance and Arms Control.

The INTERNATIONAL KIKI HOUSE OF SASSY SAVAGE was founded by Overall Mother Wan Sassy Savage in 2020 in Hong Kong. It is the first Kiki House to originate in Hong Kong and has since expanded internationally with China Chapter and Australian Chapter.

House of Sassy Savage is built on multiple pillars, inspiring one another to embrace our authentic selves, celebrate our talents as multi-category walkers, being proud of our personal identities and the beauty of Ballroom culture—rooted in the Black and Latine LGBTQ+ community of Harlem, New York.

Lisa Pellegrino is a hilarious and charismatic pocket rocket with a huge love of people & community. She is a passionate storyteller, actress, MC, radio presenter, Drag King & Mama, based on Larrakia Country in Garramilla, Darwin. Lisa has acted and performed in theatre and stage and has worked on countless multimedia storytelling projects around the NT and Australia. She is also a radio presenter on ABC Radio both locally & nationally.

As a strong member of the LGBTIQA+ community, Lisa has performed as herself and her various alter egos, gracing stages around the country and around the world from the Tiwi Islands to Melbourne and New York. Wherever she is - she brings warm energy, big laughs and a lot of love.

Luca is a Naarm-based circus artist and graduate of the National Institute of Circus Arts whose work combines circus and physical theatre. He focuses on engaging audiences through shared experience and human connection, and has performed his work locally and internationally for diverse audiences.

Image: Cameron Grant

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London-born and raised across continents, Malaika Mfalme is a Tanzanian/Australian singer, songwriter, guitarist, and event producer creating on Gadigal Land (Sydney). In their mother tongue, Swahili, their name translates to "Angel King."

Malaika’s music is a powerful exploration of Black love, self-acceptance, grief, and the complex journey of being loved and sometimes lost. With a sound rooted in soul and folk, his songs create a healing space, conveying messages of kindness, reflection, and acceptance.

A DJ with over 25 years of experience, Miguel Angel blends Afro-Latino rhythms and global sounds into a powerful, percussive journey. Rooted in deep musical knowledge and driven by connection and movement, his sets bring soulful energy to dance floors across Melbourne — and to Verbena.

MISS ELLANEOUS is an original Darwin Diva! Beginning her fabulous glittery journey in 2002, Miss Ellaneous (also known as Miss E) has had an extensive career on and off the stage and has performed extensively throughout Australia and nternationally including the UK, USA and Indonesia. Known for her powerful and dynamic performances, Miss Ellaneous has established herself as one of this country finest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Drag Queens. She is Co-Creative Director & Co-founder of Party Passport and Founder of BRG Productions.
Some of Miss E’s highlights include performing as her character Miss Information on SBS/NITV The Point, performing with ‘Constantina Bush', ‘Hot Brown Honey’ & Taylor Mac. She has also appeared in the feature film ‘Spear’ and has been a guest host
on The Projects ‘Metro Whip Around’.

Award winning multi-hyphenate, Goddess Naavikaran is a Naarm based DJ, filmmaker & futurist pop-musician.

Naavikaran’s debut film ‘Where Are You From?’ premiered at ACMI in July 2025 in collaboration with TILDA, followed by range of other festivals across the world, including Melbourne Queer Film Festival. Her debut music projects CHIQ DISCOTHEQ & FREQ DISCOTHEQ can be found on all streaming platforms, as she conjures up the third [MYSTIQ DISCOTHEQ] in a three-part series for a 2026 release.

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Pacifique X is a Pacific Islander MVPFAFF+ Community NFP Org & Family based in Naarm. As a united community, PacifiqueX is committed to fostering healing, embracing diversity, amplifying voices through storytelling, and advocating for meaningful change.

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Cynthia/Elliot Spleen otherwise known as plasticmessiah, is a neuroqueer Mauritian art gremlin and bard based in Naarm. Compulsively scribbling forever, on the page and on people, Spleen has amassed a rich body of work (literal bodies). They believe in singing as an embodied stim. Through performance, music and images Spleen explores such themes as joy, death, magick, cartoons, fashion, pop culture, synesthesia, memoir and the unconscious.

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You never know what you’re going to get, but you can always bet on Rosie Roulette!

Not of this world, neither a boy or a girl! This Theylien transports audiences to forgotten realms through their distinctive style of storytelling. Weaving magical performances and stories using multiple art forms such as burlesque, circus and music. As an otherworldly siren, their vocals have been described as ‘ethereal’ and ‘not human’ winning them multiple awards including winner of the Fast Track Singing Showcases (2015) and the reigning title of Psychobilly Queen.

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A high-femme kaleidoscopic cyclone of extroversion and light perversion, Ruby Slippers lives by the motto that you’re either Dorothy, or you’re the twister. She's campy yet vampy, a clown-in-a-gown, burlesque supervillain and drag disruptor. A serial name-dropper, she’s shared a stage with Amanda Lepore, Brooke Candy, The Boulet Brothers and Boy George, Michelle Visage has called her work “incredible” and Courtney Act once told her she looked stunning. Enough said.

In 2017 Ruby toured the country as a national headliner for the Australian Burlesque Festival, and in 2017 and 2018 was honoured by her peers, winning the title of “Most Innovative” at the The Busties, the Australian burlesque industry awards. In 2022 she was invited to perform at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender in Las Vegas at their Movers, Shakers and Innovators showcase, as well as New York’s iconic Slipper Room. She rounded out 2022 being named in the Top 50 Most Influential Burlesque Artists in the world by her peers and fellow community members.

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20-year-old award winning singer/ songwriter & ukulele player from South East Melbourne, Victoria. Sage Marie started writing songs during the Covid lockdown to help cope with her mental health issues, leaving her high school as winner of the talent show with her rendition of Vance Joy's classic- Riptide, which also kicked off her love for performing live.

Saint Ergo is a cinematic modern-contemporary music experience with soundscapes that will shake your hips and break your soul. 2024 Music Victoria Amplify Award winner, Joanna, is the lifeforce behind the music that forges a unique fusion of R&B, Electro Soul and Baroque Pop. You can feel the lived experience that we share as human beings within every song.

The woven musical and lyrical threads include journeys of connection, inclusivity and uncovering nuanced themes within society. Whether that be an exploration of gender, sexuality, power imbalance, the mystical or the mundane, the music goes where the art leads, with whatever instrumentation is necessary.

Samuel Gaskin is a Māori/Nigerian artist, award-winning performer, and the founder of Beat Entertainment—a BIPOC and LGBTQI+ led company championing authentic storytelling in music and theatre. A three-time APRA PDAs finalist (Pop/Contemporary) and winner of the 2025 PAC Australia GALA Award, Gaskin has earned acclaim for his intercultural works including RECKŌNING: Te Waiata Paihere Wairua, which toured nationally following multiple Melbourne Fringe Awards. His collaborations with Kee’ahn, Yothu Yindi & The Treaty Project, and others have been featured by Triple J, COLORSXSTUDIOS, Spotify, and Apple Music.

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Saskia is an emerging circus artist and recent graduate of NICA. She specialises in hula hoops and dance trapeze– both performed with loud, gutsy, honest flair. 

Saskia’s drive for creative expression is demonstrated through evocative works that fuse circus, physical theatre and story telling. Often in abrasive, quirky and comedic styles – Saskia meets us with characters on stage that are emboldened facets of herself.

Raised in Zimbabwe and based in Naarm/Melbourne, Tavonga is a vibrant performer in the city’s queer music scene. Inspired by heritage, upbringing, and queer identity, Tavonga delivers genre-spanning sets that journey through Gqom, Amapiano, Bouyon, Kuduro, Kuduro, and UK Funky — celebrating music as pure joy and radical self-expression at Verbena.

The Pride Cymbals are an all-star group of Melbourne performers who bring high-energy rainbow fun everywhere they go. Members of the band have played with artists including The Teskey Brothers, the Rockwiz Orkestra, The Melbourne Ska Orchestra, The Jazzlab Orchestra, Nat Vazer, Horns of Leroy, and many more. 

Umbra Moon is a pop artist, producer, and performer who busks regularly on Bourke Street, quickly gaining excitement around their brand and name, gaining a reputation of being one of Australia’s most captivating young performers. Umbra brings a unique life to the sound of music, alongside an empowered sense of human energy. Umbra yearns to soulfully connect to their audience, through dark, lush and ambient pop music with catchy hooks and melody lines accompanied by heavy vocal layering and sonic strings.

Gifted a violin as a third birthday present and playing growing up, the violin has become a key part of Umbra’s iconic energetic shows, performed at festivals, venues, and Melbourne’s CBD capturing the attention of many every week.

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Women’s Circus is a creative, community driven social circus organisation based in Melbourne’s West. For 35 years they have created an inclusive space for those of marginalised genders to connect, build skills and community, offering year-round classes in circus arts, developing bold creative projects and performances. 

Since 1991, WC has made over 35 shows, performed to over 50,000 people, partnered on over 300 community projects, delivered 1000s of circus workshops, employed 100s of artists and trained 1000s through our model of intersectional feminism and community cultural development practice.      

Women's Circus identifies as a queer organisation (with over 50% of members belonging to these communities) and supports people of marginalised genders. They are intergenerational and connect with children, young people, adults and elders, prioritising those facing financial, cultural, societal and patriarchal barriers. 

Wren Arkose is a singer-songwriter based in Melbourne, known for their ‘sad girl’ songs. Their music is a blend of folk, with undercurrents of dream-pop and alt-rock. Wren’s past projects have been played on iconic stations such as Triple J, ABC Melbourne, 3KND and Triple R.

Born in Bogotá, Colombia, based in Melbourne, Zalina’s musical selection is a fusion of the innovative blends of Reggaeton, Dembow, Cumbiaton, Raptor house, Tribal, Guaracha, and Brazilian funk from South America, with bass-heavy, low-end electronic groovy sounds.

Zalina has performed at iconic local and interstate venues like Miscellania, Northcote Theatre, The Night Cat, and Civic Underground (SYD). She’s all about hot tunes, fun energy with the crowd, and sexy sweaty sets that have become her trademark.