Coming up at The Soda Factory

Each showcase features 4–6 emerging acts and here’s the lineup for January 15^th:

Angelina Garay

Angelina Garay is an emerging singer-songwriter who writes about independence, love, self-worth, loneliness, and becoming yourself in real time, rooted in folk and acoustic-driven music. Her songs are intimate, reflective, and led by lyrical storytelling. She writes for anyone learning how to be strong without becoming hardened.

Alex Varvar

Alex Varvar is a 20-year-old pop/R&B singer-songwriter carving out a sound built on clean vocals, warm grooves, and honest emotion. Her music sits in that space where modern pop meets a hint of soul, without losing its simplicity.

BECKER

Becker is an emerging 24-year-old singer-songwriter hailing from South Sydney. Pairing poetic lyricism with bubblegum beats, she explores the emotional complexities of love and relationships in your 20s – think one-night stands, casual relationships, wanting the one person you shouldn’t – the works. Becker is your queer big sister, ready to drop life-changing advice over synthesisers, raunchy ad-libs, and cheerleader-esque chants.

LXNA

Wrapped by the soulful sounds of LXNA, you will find yourself between smooth melodies and heartfelt grooves, where acoustic neo-soul meets intimate storytelling, taking you on a journey of emotion and rhythm.

XINSAIN

Sydney-based South-Asian hip-hop artist XINSAIN delivers rebellious, genre-bending music rooted in raw storytelling, heavy basslines, and sharp lyricism about culture, identity, and being an outcast. His debut studio album MOWGLI confronts racism, betrayal, and heartbreak, reflecting the struggle of growing up between worlds. With self-produced cinematic visuals and intense on-stage energy, XINSAIN isn’t here to fit in — he’s here to take over.