NEXT CHAPTER - Recording Series

 

About This Series

 

Welcome to NEXT CHAPTER– a recording series showcasing the raw talent of emerging youth musicians from the Wollongong and Illawarra region.

 

Over eight months, we're capturing intimate, professional live performances from 48 incredible

young artists (under 25) across all genres

– from indie and rock to hip-hop, R&B, folk, electronic, and beyond.

 

Recording Locations

📍 Society City Wollongong 📍 Fat Baby Studios 📍 Golden Age Theatre

Three iconic venues providing the perfect atmosphere for authentic, high-quality performances.

 

Our Mission

 

We believe in giving young artists a platform that's authentic, accessible, and professionally produced. This series helps emerging musicians:

Build confidence and refine their craft

Gain industry exposure and portfolio content

Connect with the local music community

Share their original stories through music

 

The Artists

 

Every performer in this series represents the future of Australian music.

They're discovering who they are as artists, pushing creative boundaries, and bringing fresh perspectives to the Illawarra music scene.

 

Your Host

Emma Cranby

 

Produced By

Mark Lenzo & Julian Frazer & Tyrone McCrystal

 

Proudly Sponsored By

🎸 Wollongong City Council Grant 2025-2026

🎸 Fat Baby Studios

🎸 Illawarra Music Foundry

🎸 One Volume

🎸 United Music Culture Community

🎸 Unicorn Kills

🎸 Wollongong Music Achieve

 

 

Connect With Us

📧 info@musicfoundry.com.au

📱 @the_music_foundry

📱 @unitedmusicculturecummunity

📱 @fatbabystudios

📱 @societycitywollongong

📱 @onevolume.au

 

Official Website

www.unicornkills.com

 

Support Local Music

If you're an emerging artist under 25 in the Illawarra region, applications for future sessions

may be available. Contact us for more information.

 

Subscribe to follow the series and discover your new favorite local artist!

 

This project celebrates original music and local storytelling in the Illawarra.

All artists retain full ownership of their compositions.

 

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