Between 9am-2:40pm, listen to live music from local musicians at South End Social.
About the artists
9am: Kalani Artis
Kalani is a talented and passionate musician hailing from the picturesque NSW Central Coast. Kalani's songs are a celebration of life and all its ups and downs. From intimate acoustic sets to high-energy performances, he never fails to bring his signature blend of soulful and fun music to the stage leaving audiences wanting more!
10am: St Milana
Taking to the stage with her keyboard and alluring vocals, Saint Milana captivates audiences. Saint Milana is an emerging creative, soulful artist with a unique gift for engaging and emotive songwriting and production. She has released two albums, with her first album debuting at the ripe age of 15. With her next album already in the works, fans of G Flip, Lorde and Olivia Rodrigo will discover their next favourite artist!
11am: Mindy Lou
Mindy-Lou, an exciting independent artist hailing from the Central Coast and now based in Sydney, Australia, has captivated audiences with her soulful folk-rock sound. Garnering comparisons to Adele and Mumford & Sons, she first made her mark on the national music scene as a finalist in Triple J Unearthed High 2020, and since then has carved a prolific pathway in the industry.
12pm: Sunrise
Sunrise, 19-year-old singer-songwriter from the Central Coast, has made her mark with the release of her debut single ‘Ditched Our Hearts’ (2024), standout performances on The Voice Australia (2022) and through her graduation of the Talent Development Project (2024). Sunrise sings with a distinct Aussie accent, weaving her personal experiences and raw emotions into music that connects deeply with listeners. Inspired by artists like Dido, Jewel, and Adele, Sunrise crafts songs that resonate with authenticity and emotional clarity.
1pm: Alana Suzanne
From the central Coast NSW, Alana Suzanne is an emerging pop folk singer-songwriter whose songs mix heartfelt melodies and poignant lyrics. Alana crafts each song with personal storytelling with an emotive touch. Her songs will deeply resonate with you if you like artists such as Lizzy McAlpine or Julia Jacklin. Alana’s music reflects her passion for connection and her desire to make people feel seen in an isolating world. Sharing experiences of self-discovery, friendship and loss, her warm vocals and intimate acoustic arrangements will leave listeners finding solace and relief. Driven by her love of music, Alana aims to spread joy and authenticity through her art. Whether it is through live performances or recordings, she is dedicated to developing her own unique sound and style. Alana Suzanne is ready to have a lasting mark, one heartfelt song at a time.
2pm: Kassidy Lalor
Kassidy is a 21 year old singer songwriter from central coast Australia, NSW. Kassidy’s mission is to make music that people can connect with and relate too, on such a level to the point where you will actually start to know Kassidy on a personal level just purely through his music.
Kassidy’s inspired by the likes of Bruce Springsteen Paul Simon & Bob Marley. With meaningful and conversational lyrics combined with catchy melodies, Kassidy’s songs are written with purpose, whether it’s to make you joyful, sad, or just tell a story, you know every song is going to be journey! Kassidy is going on a songwriting journey around the world for all of 2025 to meet new people, see new places and write hundreds of songs, and experience the world for what it truly is! You can be sure there’ll be some bangers along the way, you won’t want to miss it!
About Love and Local
Live and Local is a free music discovery trail held on Friday 1st November and Saturday 2nd November 2024, as part of Gossy Weekender, where visitors can experience newfound artists’ sounds in venues throughout Gosford CBD.
Wander the streets of Gosford and experience live music echoing around every corner, from coffee-shop courtyards, lively laneways, bespoke bars, enchanting churches, bustling breweries, and everything in between.
Head to Gosford from 5pm on Friday, or from 10am on Saturday to experience 40+ musicians and bands playing across multiple venues showcasing regional and local talent, there's something for everyone!
Live and Local is presented by Central Coast Council and Destination Central Coast in partnership with Live Music Office and APRA AMCOS, and in collaboration with local partners Central Coast Music & Arts (CCMA) and Musicians Making a Difference (MMAD).
