Yellowline is launching its debut album 'Stand Behind It' with an evening of activities and performances at The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre on Friday 28 March from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Yellowline is a collective of 4 artists including Biggs685, Elijah Yo, MRVZ and MKAYY. They embody the spirit of western Sydney's diverse hip hop community, platforming a unified chorus that celebrates cultural diversity and shared aspirations. With their music they aim to redefine the landscape of Australian hip hop allowing for inclusivity for all.
About their debut album, Yellowline said: 'it's a testament to our journey and our growth as a collective. After a year of hard work and collaboration, we're proud to present our debut album, marking this milestone in the best way we know how: through music.
"You're not just getting a collection of tracks to add to your playlist; you're stepping into our world, hearing the voices of everyday people, and feeling what life on the Yellowline is all about".
Yellowline's development has been a part of the 2024 Generations Western Sydney Music (Early Career) Fellowship. The fellowship is in partnership with Create NSW, Powerhouse, Blacktown Arts and Vyva Entertainment to support artists in NSW.
Blacktown City Mayor Brad Bunting was proud to support emerging western Sydney musicians.
"Council provided Yellowline with space at Blacktown Arts for the recording of this album last year, so it's exciting to have the launch party here.
"Yellowline is proud of where they come from and its members express themselves creatively, and that's exactly what we encourage in Blacktown City."
Powerhouse Chief Executive Lisa Havilah said: "Powerhouse is proud to support artists through the Generations – Western Sydney Music Fellowship. Yellowline embraced their 6-month fellowship, exploring the Powerhouse music archives, developing a debut album that pays homage to the rich stories of western Sydney and performing at major events Parramatta Lanes and 4ESydney. We look forward to seeing Yellowline go from success to success, and we will be cheering loudly."
This free and intimate event will feature main act Yellowline and support from some of western Sydney's best up and coming artists.
Great Southern Nights takes place from 21 March to 6 April 2025 with more than 300 gigs across Sydney and New South Wales.
Friday 28 March
The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre
78 Flushcombe Rd, Blacktown, NSW
From 5 pm:
- DJ Kayza
- Food by Iliku Bbq
- Merch by West Syd Customs
- Children's activities and more to be announced!
From 7 pm:
- Sirpedro
- King Roman
- All Black Alby
- Yellowline
