Live Nation’s ONES TO WATCH Celebrates Emerging Talent at the Gaso Tonight

Live Nation’s ONES TO WATCH concert series has unearthed some massive talent including Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, Halsey, and local Sounds of Oz favourites like Ishan, Carla Webhe, and Sophisticated Dingo. And it’s back for 2025! The first show kicks off tonight at the Gasometer in Naarm/Melbourne.

Sadly it’s an invite-only showcase for industry types so I can’t help you get tickets, but I can put the new artists on your radar. Fletcher Kent, Salty, and Lotte Gallagher will all share the spotlight tonight. So look them up and get across their music, because they’re definitely going places.

“I’m absolutely stoked to be joining Live Nation’s ONES TO WATCH Backed by Vodafone!” Fletcher said. “Making the trip down to Melbourne to join Salty and Lotte Gallagher at The Gaso is going to be so fun. It’s an honour to be included in this discovery series and join a fantastic list of artists who have played it in the past.”

Fletcher, Salty, and Lotte have got plenty of fantastic music on the streaming services, so get amongst it. The exposure they receive from Live Nation might just be the boost that takes their careers to the next level.

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Mardi Wilson Offers Stripped Back New Single, “Salty”

Mardi Wilson reminds us of the beauty of simplicity with the release of her latest single “Salty.” It’s a stripped-back folky affair, with the gentle melody of an acoustic guitar accompanying Mardi’s distinct vocals. The back-to-basics approach ensures we can zero in on those lyrics, which are sure to connect with anyone who’s felt they had to fight for acceptance.

“I know that not everyone enjoys camping and peeing in the bushes and doing yoga, but that’s my happy place. So I guess when people question the way that I live and the things that bring me joy, I just don’t understand. It confuses me because I don’t mind at all what people do, as long as they’re not directly hurting me I don’t feel like one way of living is less valid than another … So I wrote ‘Salty’ about this thought process,” Mardi explained.

“Salty” comes from Mardi’s debut album, which drops on May 3. I love this song, so I can’t wait to hear what else she has in store for us. Catch Mardi tomorrow night, April 24, at Casuarina’s Crafty Cow Bar & Smokehouse and at the Cabarita Beach Surf Life Saving Club on April 25.

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