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The free six-month program — presented in collaboration with First Nations Focus (FN Focus) — will provide the successful 4 artists with mentoring, song development, professional recording sessions, video production and live performance opportunities.

The 4 selected artists are:

• PERSIA (Lakelands) — RnB/Pop artist blending neo-soul and dreamy soundscapes with a captivating voice
• JAEQ (Busselton/Mandurah) — Indigenous Hip Hop storyteller with sharp lyricism and unstoppable drive
• Kalia Atawhai (Beeliar) — Pop/RnB/Hip Hop artist with velvet-smooth vocals and undeniable flow
• Hello Stranger (Mandurah) — Young indie rock band with infectious energy and vibrant stage presence

As part of the program, each artist will work alongside some of Australia's leading producers and directors, collaborate on a fully produced track, and feature in a documentary film capturing their journey as an artist.

Live performance opportunities across outer Perth and beyond will also help boost their visibility to new audiences.

Since 2013, the GRID Series has supported more than 65 emerging artists from outer suburban areas across Australia, with alumni including Perth's own Flewnt.

The 2025 Outer Perth edition marks GRID Series' first program in Perth since 2019, building on its legacy of empowering local talent and fostering pathways into national and international success

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