Among the eclectic yet high-energy line-up of this weekend’s annual bush bash, Pigsty in July, is the rising star of the Australian hip-hop scene.
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Western Sydney’s L-FRESH The LION has been making waves in the Australian industry, turning heads and ears with infectious live performances and socially conscious radio singles.
Recently releasing his debut album, One, L-FRESH combines a love of soulful ’90s hip-hop with his ancestral roots of the Sikhs from Panjab, India.
“We love projecting energy,” L-FRESH says of his live shows.
“When you have fun yourself and you’re able to project that energy, it subconsciously gives people permission to do the same.
“Energy is really important when it comes to performance and to hip-hop in general.”
The rapper gained further attention around Australian when he appropriated Will Smith’s famous theme song from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air with Panjabi MC’s global hit Mundian To Bach Ke for Triple J’s Like a Version cover series.
The attention has not only elevated his music to the wider attention of Australia’s hip-hop community but also given the musician a larger platform from which to send his anti-racism message.
L-FRESH is an ambassador for the national charity All Together Now.
“Artists are able to reflect what’s happening around us,” he says.
“That’s where I draw everything from, whether it’s positive or negative experiences.
“It’s just about creating good music, getting good vibes happening and telling good stories.
“Regardless of the production, the [music’s] success comes from the stories.
“I like to think of myself as a storyteller.”
Alongside L-FRESH on the Pigsty line-up is underground power pop legends Ice Cream Hands, who will feature You Am I’s Davey Lane on guitar.
There is also juke joint blues band Chris Russell’s Chicken Walk, Adelaide punk legends Grenadiers, popular Hunter live acts The Lairs and The Firemen, plus Bootleg Rascal, James Brown tribute act Pow Wow, rockers The Delta Lions, Tropical Zombie and ever-expanding local supergroup Dashville Progress Society.
But the event is not just about music.
An array of food and drink stalls will be available, with Harry Schniztel’s and Blue Door in attendance, plus a variety of local brewers and wine makers.
Attendees are encouraged to partake in the second-hand formal dress code and the event is for people 18 years and over.
Tickets are $48 and a range of travel options are available to the Dashville venue in Lower Belford.
For more information head to www.dashville.com.au.