She Makes Noise

She Makes Noise is an annual one-night music festival celebrating the spectrum of music created by women and femme-presenting artists in Victoria. Following the inaugural festival in 2025, She Makes Noise 2026 will showcase Girls Night In, harminia, Kaylah Thomas, LÂLKA, Sadie Mustoe, representing a cross-section of Australian culture and a variety of musical genres including jazz, alternative rock, indie, folk and electronic pop. She Makes Noise cultivates a safe, supportive space where emerging artists can be vulnerable in their performances, and curious audiences can discover connection by expanding their musical horizons. Join us on September 19th at the Bergy Bandroom to support women in music and have a fun night. Artist Bios: Girls Night In Girls Night In is an all-female jazz initiative based in Melbourne/Naarm, dedicated to creating a supportive and collaborative space for women in jazz. The project brings together female musicians to write, rehearse, jam, and perform, fostering confidence, creativity, and meaningful artistic connections. In response to the gender imbalance that continues to shape many jazz spaces, Girls Night In aims to amplify women's voices, challenge outdated stereotypes, and increase the visibility of female artists. By building a strong and inclusive community, the initiative empowers women to lead, create, and thrive while contributing to a more diverse and representative future for Melbourne's jazz scene. LÂLKA LÂLKA is a classically trained artist gone rogue. Her music is an electrifying blend of glitchy textures with brutal club beats, euphoric synths and warped pop instincts. Her 2021 debut EP, 'The Way Music Looks', shattered expectations, followed by the critically acclaimed 'Euphoria' and 'Romance + Rebellion'. Tracks from these releases found a home on Spotify's hottest playlists and Apple Music's New Music Daily, while tastemakers (triple j, Mixmag Asia, The Guardian AU, BBC Radio 6, NME) across the globe lauded her unique sound. Her 2024 EP 'Willfire' dives headfirst into club territory, delivering raw, kinetic energy that commands movement on the dancefloor while weaving in emotive melodies that hit straight to the hea