Join Lili Alaska and Alibii at Darling Nikki’s on the 2nd of May for a night of electrifying live music and rich sonic textures, expect performances that blur the lines between synth-pop, rock, and artful storytelling. With free entry, it’s the perfect chance to discover two of Sydney’s most exciting emerging acts.

Lili Alaska is a 20-year-old Australian-French singer, songwriter, and producer whose music fuses poetic lyricism with a bold blend of art pop, rock, and cinematic textures. Raised between the French Alps, New Zealand, the US and Australia, Lili draws influence from icons like Blondie, Lana Del Rey, Patti Smith, and Americana icons. Her evocative voice and vintage-inspired synth work are the heart of her sound, elevated by her powerhouse 5-piece band: James Grandison on bass, Xavier Wilson on guitar, Daniel Curtis on synths, and Tom Taylor on drums. The group has performed across Sydney venues including the Powerhouse Museum, Bondi Pavilion, the Low 302, The Lansdowne and the Lady Hampshire, with Lili previously opening So Frenchy So Chic Festival alongside Mick Harvey and Ali Barter. Most recently, her cover of Take On Me was featured in the trailer for Australian Survivor (2025).

Alibii is an indie rock/ synth pop duo helmed by the dual vocals of Will and Court. In their constantly evolving noise, the two have come from humble acoustic beginnings, to pop rock bands, all the while strengthening chemistry, they have now landed themselves with a “straight out of the bedroom” pop sound, interwoven with 2000s guitar energy, accompanied by FAT synth bass lines and tasty drum grooves. What began as a producer/vocalist project between Will and Court has now grown into a full blown collaboration with a mix match of genres and must have harmonies. They have been working with grammy nominated producer Adrian Breakspear (Gang of Youths/Clews/ Johnny Hunter) for all their released tracks! The last year and a half has been massive for the duo with a tour up to Byron Bay/ Gold Coast, and then went on to play outside Accor Stadium for the Taylor Swift Eras Tour, Coldplay and Billie Eilish’s HMHTS Tour. The duo's connection with the networking app 'Vampr' landed them an ad in 'Rolling Stone Mag ' along with playing SXSW in October at the ‘Rolling Stone House’, whilst recording the finishing touches on their current debut EP.