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Sid Sriram, Priya Ragu, Raf-Saperra with Munasib & Rakish

Astral People present Spice Trail

28 May 2024

In the Concert Hall

Contemporary Music

Join us for the hottest party of the year headlined by genre-spanning R&B, soul and playback superstar Sid Sriram, Tamil-Swiss singer and rapper Priya Ragu, and the man rocking everywhere from Berghain to Glastonbury with his mix of Punjabi folk, UK garage, drill and Afrobeat, Raf-Saperra. Brought to you by cutting-edge Australian tastemakers, Astral People.

A night of music Astral People should be proud of.

The Music

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Watch Astral People's Vic and Muna chat through the lineup

Sonic treats from the South Asian diaspora with a trio of genre-bending global stars

Returning to Vivid LIVE after their huge birthday bash in 2022, tastemakers Astral People bring us the musical riches of the Spice Trail, with a buzzy trio of cutting-edge artists blowing up around the world. Indian R&B and playback music sensation Sid Sriram, Tamil-Swiss singer and rapper Priya Ragu and UK-based Punjabi polymath Raf-Saperra prepare to give the Concert Hall a taste of the hottest beats from across the globe. Plus, Kerfew party starters Munasib & Rakish will be keeping the party going with their fresh flavour.

This one night only party is going to have the hottest beats, fiercest energy and truly electric vibes - you won't want to miss it!

Sid Sriram

A multi-talented, genre-spanning R&B, soul and playback superstar who got his break working with Indian music giant A.R. Rahman and went on to perform in over 200 films, Indian-born and California-raised musician Sid Sriram forged his hybrid pop sound from his unique transcultural upbringing. Best known for his soulful soundtrack performances, Sriram’s music combines Indian Carnatic music, R&B, jazz, new age pop and alternative hypno-rock.

Priya Ragu

Multi-talented Tamil-Swiss singer and rapper Priya Ragu came to global attention with her distinct brand of “raguwavy”, a sonic tapestry that weaves together R&B, soul and vibrant electro beats with the traditional Tamil folk of her heritage. Her buzzy mixtape damshestamil (2021) and debut album Santhosam (2023) were hailed for their originality and next-generation sound.

Raf-Saperra

Mixing traditional Punjabi folk vocals with UK garage, drill and Afrobeat, South London native Raf-Saperra has become one of his country’s most-talked about exports since his 2020 debut, “Glassy Riddim”. Led by his garage anthem “N.L.S. (Nach Le Soniye)” (2022) and last year’s killer mixtape debut Ruff Around the Edges, Saperra’s bhangra bops have been rocking everywhere from Berghain to Glastonbury.

Astral People

Since its formation in 2011, Astral People has become one of Australia’s most innovative artist management and international touring companies. Their roster of local artists includes Cosmo’s Midnight, Winston Surfshirt and Wave Racer, and they’ve toured in-demand international acts like Fred again…, 100 gecs, Stormzy, Arlo Parks and John Talabot. The label has also curated unforgettable events at Splendour in the Grass, Strawberry Fields and Vivid LIVE, where they’ve been a festival favourite for the past decade.

Presented by Sydney Opera House

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