Cassidy Paris - The Carlisle, Hastings - Wednesday 13th May 2026

Australian rocker Cassidy Paris has a very bright future ahead of her. Raised on classic hard rock and inspired by artists such as Halestorm, Joan Jett, Pink, Pat Benatar & Avril Lavigne, the fiercely determined young woman is on a mission to inspire a new generation.
Since the beginning, Cassidy Paris has released two sold out eps - "Broken Hearted" & "Flirt", and her first full length record "New Sensation" was released via Frontiers Music Srl in December 2023.

At the age of 11, Cassidy met singer songwriter Paul Laine (ex Danger Danger & The Defiants), who developed a unique mentoring role. Paul took Cassidy under his wing to help develop her as an artist and songwriter, collaborating with her in songwriting and producing her music.
From early on, Cassidy wanted to deliver a strong message through her music. In 2018, Cassidy Paris released the song 'Stand', a heartfelt song about 'standing up for yourself' as a young woman. Cassidy continues to deliver that message and promotes anti-bullying through her performances. Paris enjoys performing at many schools around Melbourne, and is an active campaigner for the worldwide 'Metalheads Against Bullying'.

Cassidy's talents have not gone unnoticed by some of the most prestigious companies in the industry, with brands such as Fender Guitars, Ernie Ball Strings & Wornstar Clothing all endorsing her.

Cassidy Paris has built up a strong connection with her growing worldwide fanbase that has already seen her perform in America, Japan and the UK.
2022 saw Cassidy Paris tour Australia with the likes of John Corabi & H.E.A.T, along with a 12 date UK tour. In 2023, Cassidy Paris signed to Frontiers Music SRL. She released her debut album 'New Sensation' in December to rave reviews, many including a Top 10 Album Of The Year.

Cassidy launched the album by touring the UK for a second time to packed rooms at WinterStorm in Scotland, Planet Rockstock in Wales and a number of club dates in England.

After the very successful 17 date Midnight Desire headline tour in the UK, which saw Cassidy play a number of packed out clubs shows as well as a very successful appearance at Steelhouse Festival, Cassidy recently appeared at Frontiers Music Festival 2025 and completed a European tour supporting rock legends Harem Scarem.

Powell & Payne

Formed in 2022 byMark “Penfold” Powell (ex-drummer of Psycho Kiss)andAdam Payne (former vocalist of Airrace),Powell-Payne’sjourney began with a single goal – to create a heartfelt song dedicated to their lost loved ones, therefore they released the first single withAdam DaviesandSteve Leyshon.

MarkandAdamthen decided to bring inAydan Watkins (Guitar)andAlex Anderson (Bass)to solidify the quartet and to be able to create the next chapter of songs. Now, with a full band in place, this gives the band the opportunity to tour their Voila album and play in as many places as they can.

“Voilà” is a mixture of Genuine AOR, featuring some authentic emotion-woven tracks with great hooks, an album well arranged, composed and the performance of the musicians is awesome.