Bodega Collective Presents…

Pass The Mic

For the Culture, by the Culture.

15 upcoming artists. 1 Mic.

We provide a platform for up-and-coming and established artists to perform in front of a crowd to test new tracks or perform for the first time.

Each artist will play 1 song, and established artists will play multiple. The event will be split into 3 sets of 5 acts each, with DJ’s to play in between the sets before and after.

Our Achievements

Over 300+ artists have performed throughout the 20 events since 2021, our Pass the Mic events have been held in 4 different states in Australia (NSW, QLD, VIC, WA) with crowds reaching up to 300-400 each gig and growing rapidly.

The Lineup

Our lineup is chosen from an Instagram post

  • People are encouraged to comment on who they want to see perform.

  • The last post for Pass The Mic got over 4300+ comments and 1000+ shares

  • It consists of entry-level, middle-tier, and more established artists

  • The idea is that as the night goes on performers can learn from more established artists

  • Diversity is a focal point as we try to balance and create a safe space for artists and punters

Our Venues

The general vibe for the Pass The Mic venue has an underground feel. Open floor feel. Warehouse. Outdoor. Block Party

Our events have been held at different venues including:

  • Bodega Studios (Annandale)

  • Mothership Studios (Marrickville)

  • The Red Rattler (Marrickville)

  • Kelly’s on King (King St Carnival)

  • Marley Bar (Newtown)

  • Library Nightclub (Perth)

  • Star City Casino (Sydney)

  • Eat Street Car Park (Parramatta Lanes)

  • Pari Ari Car Park (Parramatta)

    Why We Care

It’s an authentic way to participate in live music without coming just for the MAIN ACT. The crowd is uplifting and enthusiastic to support any artist, no matter the genre or following.

We foster a supportive environment, the crowd is filled with people coming to support their friends, and a lot of people are there to support live music and lift each other up.

Creatives find it to be a great space to network and connect with artists of all disciplines merging into one space like Musicians, Producers, DJs, Photographers, Videographers, Stylists, Graphic Designers, Managers, Booking Agents, A&Rs and many more.

Looking Forward

Pass The Mic is going international.

We are hosting Pass the Mic in New Zealand, South East Asia, Japan, Bali, Bangkok, London, and New York.

  • SE Asia tour potential 

    • W 88 rising? Rich Brian headline?

    • Bali, Thailand (Bangkok), Singapore, Manila, 

  • To achieve this we are planning to team up with local collectives and teams to present special editions, and represent international talent.

    PASS THE MIC: RAP BATTLE EDITION

  • Performers will compete against each other in a knockout format until we reach the final 2, where the final winner will be decided.

  • To be able to foster the young generation to a point where they can all look back years later and say that PTM was a moment that changed things for them or gave them the confidence they needed at the time to believe in themselves.

Notable Artists to Perform

  • 1300

  • A. Girl

  • Gold Fang

  • Isaac Puerile

  • Kahukx

  • Day1 

  • Skux

  • Dylan Atlantis 

  • Zion Garcia 

  • Planet Vegeta

  • Nooky

  • Lee

  • Mason Dane 

  • Mali Jose

  • Billymaree 

  • Tommy Gunn

  • Philla 

  • Sophiya 

  • Big Skeez

  • Mulalo 

  • Cherry Chola 

  • Ms. Thandi 

  • Tokyo Vendetta