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Lili Crane
Live Musician | Songwriter & Producer | Diploma of Music Industry (Business) | Main Instruments: Guitar & Vocals
Lili Crane is a Newcastle, Australia-based singer-songwriter and bedroom producer known for her dynamic blend of late 90s/2000s indie-pop, folk, and indie-rock. With over a decade of experience, she frequently performs as an acoustic soloist and wedding musician while actively releasing her own original music.
Original Music: She debuted with her 2020 EP In My Head, and broke out with her 2021 single Lemonade, which earned praise from Rolling Stone. Her subsequent releases include EPs such as I didn't go 2 LA & then all this weird shit happened and singles including Frangipanis In July and Gemini. At fifteen, Lili won a national songwriting competition through Rural Aid, earning the opportunity to travel to Nashville, Tennessee, where she collaborated with a range of acclaimed songwriters and producers, including Brett Blanden, sound engineer for Lady A (formerly Lady Antebellum), and Grammy-nominated songwriter Shane Adams.
Live Performances: Lili is a regular in the local NSW music scene, performing at venues across Newcastle and the Hunter Region. She has had the pleasure of supporting Australian artists including Ben Stewart (Slowly Slowly), Alex Lahey, Teen Jesus & the Jean Teasers, Hope D, and many more. She also performs in the acoustic country-pop duo Evalora (formerly, August Bloom).
Online Presence: She has built a following of over 53,000 likes on TikTok and actively shares updates about her music, art, and guitar tracks on Instagram. You can also listen to her discography on Spotify.
Nathan Lo Monaco
Live Musician | Songwriter & Producer | Main Instruments: Guitar & Vocals
Nate Falls is a Newcastle, Australia-based singer-songwriter known for his heartfelt blend of alt-folk, country, and acoustic storytelling. With a raw and authentic approach to songwriting, he regularly performs as an acoustic soloist and wedding musician while actively releasing his own original music.
Original Music: Originally beginning his musical journey under the moniker Lo Monaco in 2020, Nate later transitioned to releasing music under his own name to embrace a more personal and narrative-driven sound. He released his debut EP CROWNS in 2026, with standout singles including Green Eyes, I Fall, Smashed Avo, Alby's Song, and Lonely Road.
Live Performances: Nate is a familiar face within the Newcastle and Hunter music scene, performing emotive acoustic sets at venues and community events across NSW. He celebrated the release of CROWNS with a launch show at Shout Brewing in Islington, where dedicated supporters travelled from more than eight hours away to attend. He continues to perform at grassroots showcases throughout Australia and is also one half of the acoustic country-pop duo Evalora (formerly, August Bloom).
Online Presence: Through an unwavering commitment to connecting with listeners, Nate has cultivated a loyal online following of over 6,800 people across TikTok and Instagram, built largely through hundreds of live-stream performances and behind-the-scenes moments shared with fans. His consistent presence online has fostered a close-knit community of supporters, contributing to over 5,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Outside of music, Nate is a proud father to two boys and husband to his wife, whose love and support continue to inspire much of his songwriting.