A queer-led night of dancefloor liberation, powerhouse vocals, vogue beats and expressive performance.

Bold, joyful and unapologetically proud.

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ABOUT UNDERCURRENT

The future of music burns in the heart of Western Sydney with UNDERCURRENT.

Three nights of sonic takeover that amplifies the future facing sound of Western Sydney, presented by Riverside Theatres and Sydney Festival.

From underground electonica to Pasifika Soul, from queer anthems to genre defying experiments. This live music series celebrates the trailblazers and the next wave of artists shaping the cultural heart of Western Sydney.

About the Artists

JUBAHLEE

JUBAHLEE

JUBAHLEE “the ruby of the scene” – a rising star from western Sydney, known for her electric live performances and bold, genre-blending sound.

Bursting onto the scene in 2024, she has already carved her path to major stages with fierce determination and undeniable presence. A proud advocate for POC and Trans awareness, JUBAHLEE carries deep roots in the LGBTQIA+ community and has quickly become a symbol of self-expression, empowerment, and unapologetic vivacity. Her ascent is not only a personal triumph but a moment of pride for the communities she represents.

Fuelled by passion and purpose, JUBAHLEE’s high-voltage performances are unforgettable- each one a celebration of identity, unity, and the transformative power of representation in music and art.

Ma’ata

Ma’ata

Ma’ata is a proud fāfā and community worker whose practice moves fluidly between the dancefloor, the arts sector, and her communities.

From everywhere and nowhere, she is known for selecting and spinning tracks at events made for, with, and by the queer and Pacific collectives she serves.

She has performed, curated, and produced music programs for young queer people in partnership with local councils and arts centres, including curating the exhibition celebrating The Bearded Tit before its closure.

Her work has been published in Runway Journal, and she has delivered sets for the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Performance Space (with Latai Taumoepeau), Sydney Festival, Mardi Gras’ season parties, ballroom afterparties, and Tonga Day 2022.

Across Sydney’s resilient queer nightlife scene, Ma’ata’s presence remains staunch, joyful, and deeply rooted in community, continuing to anchor QBIPOC-led spaces and events with her sound.

Naisa Lasalosi

Naisa Lasalosi is a multi-disciplinary creative whose work spans the theatre stage, television, live events, and the recording studio. A performer, writer, and sound practitioner, Naisa brings depth and purpose to every project, with a strong passion for sharing Pacific queer stories. Of Tongan heritage, with ancestral ties to the people of ‘Ata who were displaced to ʻEua due to the Peruvian slave trade, Naisa honours this lineage through his storytelling, creating work that is grounded, resonant, and unapologetically authentic.

ACCESSIBILITY

In English.

Wheelchair accessible.

Companion Card accepted.

Assistive Hearing system available (FM).

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Additional Ticketing Information

$7.95 Transaction Fee applies.

The authorised ticket agency for this event is Riverside Theatres.

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