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Stream title 29.05.22

Northern Sounds | Adelaide Fringe @ NSS 2026

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This Fringe, Northern Sound System and the Launch Pad skate park will come alive across four Friday nights, buzzing with music, stories, and energy. This is your chance to discover tomorrow’s headliners today!

Each week, experience two brand-new shows inside and live music under the lights outside, with a diverse line-up of genres and bold storytelling. 

Our main stage will feature:

Fri 20th Feb

Fri 27th Feb

Fri 13th Mar

Fri 20th Mar

See below for show descriptions.

This show is made possible by the Adelaide Fringe Foundation and the City of Playford.

Show Details

6:00pm: Abbey Amber - crepuscular- $18.50

Huddled under blankets with a teddy, an incompletable book, and a chronicle that urges to be shared, Abbey Amber intricately intertwines shadow work, original music, and her love of storytelling, to paint a nostalgic setting, sharing her experience of the significance of childhood core memories. 
'crepuscular' explores the intersections of dreams, childhood experiences shaping our identities, and thresholds in our day to day lives. With a focus on twilight as a strong metaphor, the story promises to hold your hand through a journey of self discovery, understanding, and purpose recognition, as we emphasize how dreams & past experiences shape who we are, and who we will grow to become.

7:00pm: Live at the Launch Pad - FREE - Ethan Weber + SumdiDumdi

8:30pm: Cringetrender - Dream EP - $10 (free for Mob)

Meet Cringetrender, aka Bedlam Rigney (it/its), a bold and eclectic artist from the Western suburbs of Kaurna Yerta. With a background in a musical family, Bedlam's journey in music began early, writing its first song at eight. Despite struggles with mental health and homelessness, Bedlam found a creative haven within its queer, disabled community. It’s a member of Lakinyeri with its family, contributing vocals and harmony. Determined to control its solo music, Bedlam has released impactful EPs like "dads place" and "dissociation and distortion." Cringetrender reclaims and redefines the term "transtrender" celebrating nonbinary identity and the power of being unapologetically authentic.

6:00pm: Lonely Empire - $10

Lonely Empire is a dynamic teenage band that has burst onto the music scene with their infectious energy, raw talent, and a passion for creating music that speaks to their generation. Formed in 2023, this young ensemble has quickly gained attention for their impressive musical abilities and a unique sound that blends elements of rock, metal, punk and alternative genres.

7:00pm: Live at the Launchpad - FREE - NX + OC3ANEYES

8:30pm: LIL CUE - STRAIGHT FROM THE NORTH - $15

6:00pm: Tereza – Abraço (Embrace) - $10

Drawing from Iberian folk traditions and the pulse of her African heritage, her music blends West African and tribal beats with the deep nostalgia sound that so defines her homeland. Abraço (Embrace), invites audiences to reconnect with their roots — evoking a sense of collective renewal weaving rhythm and ancestry through contemporary sound gatherings.

7:00pm: Live at the Launchpad - FREE - The Organics + YunG Lan0

8:30pm: Rosie and the Posies - $10

Rosie and the Posies are an all-girl rock band making alt/punk rock songs, and are bringing back riot grrl to Kaurna land. Heavily inspired by anyone who goes feral in their songs, they have a bloody good time on stage performing their wack songs.

6:00pm: Nestor Again - $20

Nestor Again is an emerging talent in the music industry, celebrated for his captivating vocals and infectious hooks. He seamlessly blends AfroBeats and Dancehall, establishing himself as a prominent figure in East Africa's vibrant music scene. His unique sound and artistic flair are gaining attention, positioning him as a noteworthy artist to watch in the evolving landscape of contemporary music.

7:00pm: Live at the Launchpad - FREE - Methylated + The Bluff

8:30pm: ZAV-E – It All Began with Heartbreak - $15

Adelaide’s emerging star, ZAV-E, invites you into his “It All Began with Heartbreak” debut show. A raw, intimate journey through love’s rise, fall, and rebirth. Each song captures a different stage of a relationship, transforming the show into more than just a performance: it becomes a sanctuary for healing, understanding, and feeling. ZAV-E’s debut is not just heard—it’s experienced.