This ain’t quiet country. This is a smooth mix of country, rock and soul.

Saddle up for a big night out as Simply West ride into town with honest, heartfelt storytelling and a sound built for live rooms.

Taking their name from their Western Sydney roots, Simply West are a four-piece harmony-driven band of brothers, blending country, rock and soul into a classic sound all of their own.

Made up of Ricky Nifo, Michael David, Enese Salu and Joel Adams (X Factor), the band brings together their proud Pacifica, African and Portuguese heritage.

After releasing their debut single in August 2024, Simply West followed up with their EP Best Is Yet To Come, featuring tracks like Already In Paradise, Wave, Fool That Don’t Belong and End of the Road to rave reviews.

“I’ve had a lot of people in here over the last 24 years and no one has made a better debut than this,” said veteran broadcaster Ray Hadley.

They’ve already shared stages with Aussie act Tones And I and taken their sound to the Tamworth Country Music Festival, earning attention for their powerful harmonies and crowd connection.

Before Simply West hit the stage, Western Sydney local Rosita Vai sets the tone with her blend of hip hop, soul and gospel. Rosita’s impressive credits include:
• First and only woman to be crowned New Zealand Idol
• New Zealand Music Award for Best Selling Single
• Nomination for Best Female Artist at the Pacific Music Awards

Settle in for a country bar-style night with good music and drinks from the bar. Perfect for date nights, crew catch-ups and anyone who likes their country with a little extra swagger.

Simply West is part of Undercurrent, sonic takeovers that amplifies the future facing sound of Western Sydney. This project is proudly funded by the NSW Government through the Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner.

Meet the Band

Ricky Nifo
Joel Adams
Enesi Salu
Michael David

ABOUT ROSITA VAI

Rosita Vai is a creative artist. She is of Sāmoan heritage and proudly represents her parents’ villages, Saleaula and Saleaumua. She was the first & only woman to be crowned New Zealand Idol, winning in 2005. Rosita’s resume includes a New Zealand Music Award for Best Selling Single, a nomination for Best Female Artist at the Pacific Music Awards 2006 and 2016, top 20 success and collaborations with some of New Zealand’s most talented musicians.

Learn more about Rosita Vai

Now an independent artist, she writes songs that fuse her love of poetry, hiphop, soul and gospel. In 2015, she released her debut EP, Everything’s Rosie. The singer/songwriter draws influences from all walks of life but mainly from her own experiences. A testimony that emphasises Faith, Love and Hope.

Rosita also treads the boards and has featured in stellar productions of Jesus Christ Superstar and Little Shop of Horrors by Aōtearoa/New Zealand’s leading theatre company, Auckland Theatre Company (ATC). She spent the majority of 2014 globetrotting in the ensemble cast of The Factory – a powerful story about migration, performing to sell-out audiences, including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland.

Now living in western Sydney, Rosita played a lead role in Satiu Studio’s Breaking Bread (2021) & A Day in the Life of… (2022) and Pelesasa Pics’ Deity (2021) & Moni (2025). She performed at Creative Australia’s Asia Pacific Arts Awards in 2024 at Riverside Theatres. She was featured in Mana Moana – performing with the Signature Choir & the Sydney Symphony at the sold-out Australian premiere at the Sydney Opera House in 2025.

In 2025, Rosita collaborated with the Australian Chamber Orchestra & Club Weld, working on a music program for neurodiverse artists curated by the team at the Arts & Cultural Exchange, Parramatta. Rosita also founded Penina Creatives, an organisation dedicated to using music to help young people tell their story and to help them through personal struggles in life.

Links to videos:
We’re Family: https://youtu.be/KJiZLi6l9cE?si=GuWLBuiLDjo-jdw0
Koko Rice: https://youtu.be/FTA7bmb5YNw?si=eKklpoL77-tKLMLI
Sincerely Yours: https://youtu.be/xCO7BFUhSvg?si=ncWYE_v1KhXgMpfI

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Save $5 when you book 4 or more. Normally $25, pay only $20 when you bring the crew.

GENERAL ADMISSION

This event offers both standing room and unreserved seating. Seating is limited and available on a first‑come, first-served basis.

ACCESSIBILITY

In English.

Wheelchair accessible.

Companion Card accepted.

Assistive Hearing system available (FM).

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Additional Ticketing Information

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