Velvet Inferno

Marcia Hines

The Diva

Australia’s beloved musical treasure Marcia Hines, with a career spanning five decades, has released 22 albums, selling 2.6 million copies, and has garnered countless chart-topping singles and multi-platinum records globally.

Marcia is an inspiration to women and Australians everywhere, constantly reinventing herself and setting industry benchmarks; moving from Boston Massachusetts to Sydney at just 16 to star in the Australian production of Hair, being the first black woman to star in Jesus Christ Superstar and advocating ceaselessly for diabetes.

Marcia was Australian Idol’s favourite judge for the show’s seven consecutive years, and was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2007. She received the Order of Australia (AM) in 2009 for her services to the Australian Entertainment Industry as a performer, judge and mentor, and to the community through a range of charitable organisations.

Brendan Maclean

Country Mike

Brendan Maclean is an Australian singer-songwriter and performer celebrated for his powerhouse vocals, theatrical flair, and electrifying live shows. He returns this year to the disco spectacular Velvet, reprising the role that launched his career alongside Marcia Hines.

He made his film debut in Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby and released his first single Stupid, earning over eight million streams and a publishing deal with Universal. Maclean has released five EPs and two top-ten Australian albums, including funbang1 and And The Boyfriends.

In 2022, Brendan received rave reviews for his take on the titular character of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and last year took on the lead role in Tim Burton's touring cabaret Wednesday Island. He earned an AACTA award for the song Fine from How to Make Gravy and has performed with Kylie Minogue, Alan Cumming, and Darren Hayes at venues including the Sydney Opera House and New York’s Joe’s Pub.

KYE

Gloria

In the short time since emerging, KYE has won over audiences with her celebratory, sun-soaked blend of pop and R&B. Her debut EP Good Company earned nationwide acclaim and featured collaborations with Touch Sensitive, Sampa The Great and Jerome Farah. Tracks Bossin and Clique marked a bold new era, gaining support from triple j, CADA and international tastemakers.

Destined for the stage, KYE has headlined sold-out shows across Australia, supported TLC and Amy Shark, and toured with Genesis Owusu, Peking Duk and The Jungle Giants. She has appeared at Ability Fest, Beyond The City and NYE on The Hill, and was selected as a Spotify EQUAL Ambassador. In 2025, Kylie’s Rant marks a fearless new chapter, further cementing her place as one of Australia’s most compelling contemporary artists.

Craig Reid

Hula Boy

Craig Reid, aka The Incredible Hula Hoop Boy, is an award-winning Scottish hula hoop and quick change artist who has captivated audiences around the world across cabaret, television and variety theatre. With a Circus University degree in hula hooping and a background in gymnastics and dance, Craig has earned multiple Guinness World Records and accolades including Best Specialty Act at the London Cabaret Awards and winner of the BBC talent show The Slammer. 

His career highlights include performances with acclaimed productions La Clique, La Soirée and Spiegelworld’s OPIUM and ABSINTHE in Las Vegas. A member of the Velvet family since the beginning, Craig has toured internationally with the production and returns once again for Velvet Inferno.

Duo Stardust

Roller-skaters

Yevhenii and Vlada from Duo Stardust are a roller skating duo from Ukraine taking acrobatics to thrilling new heights. Their jaw-dropping act has wowed audiences around the world, earning five Golden Buzzers across the Got Talent franchises in America, Britain, France, Slovakia and Lithuania. They are also current Guinness World Record holders for their incredible skating routine.

Oleg Tatarynov

Aerialist

Oleg Tatarynov is a Ukrainian aerial artist based in Spain, specialising in flying poles, where strength, risk and artistry collide high above the stage. Known for his fluid movement, precision and striking visual style, Oleg transforms aerial acrobatics into a powerful form of storytelling. He has performed on major stages and international television productions around the world, earning Grand Finalist spots on Australia’s Got Talent, France’s Got Talent and Spain’s Got Talent.

In Velvet Inferno, Oleg presents a breathtaking act that blends choreography, aerial acrobatics and physical theatre, featuring a dramatic interaction with a bathtub filled with water. Moving between grounded intensity and soaring suspension, the performance explores weight, movement and height in a visually stunning display.

Zoë Marshall

Hair Hang & Trapeze

Zoë Marshall is an Australian/British circus artist whose background spans gymnastics, dance and acrobatics before pursuing a professional career in circus arts and film. A graduate of the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) Bachelor program in 2018, Zoë specialises in unique disciplines including hair hang, contortion, carpet spinning, acrobatics and aerials.

Emma Feliciano

Siren

Emma Feliciano is a bright and emerging performer. Beginning her training at Ettingshausens and attending summer intensives at the Australian Ballet School in Melbourne, she gained exposure to all facets of the performing arts from a young age.

Her musical theatre credits include Princess Ying Lao Lak in Opera Australia’s The King and I (2014), Consuelo/Rosalia cover in Opera Australia’s West Side Story on Sydney Harbour (2024), Lila Dixon in Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn at the Hayes Theatre (2024), ensemble in Opera Australia’s Guys and Dolls on Sydney Harbour (2025), and Jennifer Parker/ensemble in Back to the Future: The Musical (2025–26).

Emma’s screen credits include Ready Set Dance, where she was an original Kid Crew member, and The Deb, directed by Rebel Wilson.

Mateja Sardelis

Siren

Mateja Sardelis is a 2025 graduate of the Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre at Griffith University. Her career highlights include being a grand finalist on The Voice Australia (2021) as part of girl group G-Nat!on, competing in Eurovision – Australia Decides (2022), where the group placed in the top five, performing internationally at the Mulia Resorts NYE Gala (2024–25), and appearing in Prospero Arts’ production of Sweet Charity (2025), directed by Cameron Mitchell.

With G-Nat!on, she has released original music across all major streaming platforms (2017–22). At university, Mateja performed the role of Diana Morales and understudied Cassie in her graduating production of A Chorus Line.