Powerhouse Lane: We Are Warriors
A celebration of Blak Hip Hop and RnB, curated by Indigenous social enterprise We Are Warriors.
Powerhouse Lane is proudly funded by the NSW Government in association with City of Parramatta Council and Powerhouse.
Featuring performances by
Baiame Productions presents The Chaza and Willy J
Two Gamilaroi men from Far Noth and Central West NSW who grew up in the city and express their life through their lyrics.
Becca Hatch
ARIA nominated artist who fuses RnB, dance, melodic pop lines and gritty electronics.
SESK
One of the most influential artists in the Australian Hip Hop Scene for over a decade.
Yung Brother
Sydney-based Aboriginal rapper known for his raw and unapologetic style, infusing his music with traditional sounds and stories.
Zipporah
A descendant of the Samu and Suy clans of Saibai in the Torres Strait blending dance and vocals.
Set times to be announced.
Food Program
23–26 October
Curated in collaboration with Welcome Merchant, Powerhouse Lane will feature Western Sydney chefs and restaurants, alongside established Sydney names making their debut at Parramatta Lanes including:
- Linlin Potstickers – Chinese dumplings from a time-honoured family recipe
- Mumma Le’s Vietnamese – authentic Vietnamese food from South West Sydney
- OzHarvest Food Truck – Australia’s leading food rescue organisation
- Sangee’s Kitchen – Malaysian-fusion cuisine
- Sydney Cebu Lechon – beloved purveyor of Filipino suckling pig
- The Big Big Aloha – Sydney's only Hawaiian street food truck
- Taste of Sierra Leone – West-African flavours and spices
- Yummy Yummy Knafeh – makers of the Middle Eastern dessert made with Nabulsi cheese.
Festival Partners
Program Partners
