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10/01/2025

Celebrate the release of TAB Family’s new single ‘Ecstasy’ by booking your tickets to TAB Family (Live in Concert) at ! ✨Just two weeks until their two electrifying shows 🤩

‘Ecstasy’ by available now wherever you get your music 🫡

⚡️ TAB Family (Live in Concert)
🌀 STATE OF PLAY at FRINGE WORLD 2025
🗓️ 24 + 25 January 2025, 9-10pm
📍 The Courtyard, State Theatre Centre of WA
🎟️ Tickets on sale NOW, link in our bio ✨

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09/01/2025

We’re SO excited to be joined by a huge 9-piece band for TAB Family (Live in Concert) at 🤩 Helping Ayo and Ayuba light up the stage are:

🥁 Tao Mott on drums and percussion
🎹 Angelo Ravina on keyboard and keytar
🎤 Veronikka Basta on backing vocals
🎤 Alyssa Dalalo on backing vocals .dalao
🪇 Malachy Maguire on percussion and electronic drums
🎸 Sam Markham on bass .markham
🎸 Nik Masotti on electric and acoustic guitar .masotti
🎷 Gianni Petta on saxophone .petta.musician
🎺 Dusan Cuculoski on trumpet

With 11 musicians hitting the stage, get ready for some beautiful vibrant arrangements and ELECTRIC energy ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Most importantly, get ready to DANCE 🤩

⚡️ TAB Family (Live in Concert)
🌀 STATE OF PLAY at FRINGE WORLD 2025
🗓️ 24 + 25 January 2025, 9-10pm
📍 The Courtyard, State Theatre Centre of WA
🎟️ Tickets on sale NOW, link in our bio ✨

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08/01/2025

TAB Family was founded by Nigerian-born Producer, DJ, and Percussionist Ayo Busari and is co-fronted by dynamic Singer-Songwriter and Rapper Ayuba SOQS

Mohammed ‘Ayo Busari’ (He/Him) is a Boorloo-based award-winning musician, DJ, producer, and percussionist. As part of TAB Family, a music project, creative collective and sound system, Ayo blends Afrobeat, alternative pop, electronic, deep house, jazz-funk, and experimental sounds. Signed to his indie label, Mobus Entertainment, he creates immersive performances, integrating live percussion, electronic drums, and poetic elements. His joint EP, With Love, From TAB, featuring hits like “Party Starter Energy,” has earned critical acclaim and radio play. Currently working on the next TAB Family project, Ayo captures moments through music, delivering electrifying performances that transcend genres and connect audiences worldwide.

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The Boorloo-based artist Ayuba SOQS is a Nigerian-born and raised talent that draws influence from all around him. After spending time in the void of the blankest space in his mind, which he all’s purgatory or ether, he is back at it, perfecting himself as a singer, songwriter and poet, all the while not forgetting the beginning of his passion for music, rap

⚡️ TAB Family (Live in Concert)
🌀 STATE OF PLAY at FRINGE WORLD 2025
🗓️ 24 + 25 January 2025, 9-10pm
📍 The Courtyard, State Theatre Centre of WA
🎟️ Tickets on sale NOW, link in our bio ✨

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07/01/2025

Throwback to 2024’s production of Our Stories, Our Motherland at 😍 We’ve been hard at work developing the show into a captivating theatrical experience for STATE OF PLAY next week! Check out our review from below ✨

“Our Stories, Our Motherland, features poets Abuk Lual, Nidal Saeed, and Vuma Phiri as they share with us a series of spoken word poems that transport the audience from northern Sudan down to Zambia and back over to Australia. They each speak through their physical journeys from Africa but also their emotional journeys, where is home, who do they identify more with, what do they miss, and how does Australia fit into their lives and ideas of home.

The evocative imagery Abuk uses to describe her motherland in South Sudan is stunning. Understanding her emotional and physical connection with her birthplace is a gorgeous throughline and key idea in each of the poet’s pieces. Vuma is a powerful force on stage, sharing with us poems using images of mermaids and siren songs, they spoke about colonisation and the diminishment of identity through immigration but a continued sense of a forced resilience. Nidla is an incredibly strong writer and performer, talking more about this idea of home and delves into gender roles and what it means to be a woman in a split apart identity. 

… My only wish is that it was on for longer, I would definitely be going again.”

💜 OUR STORIES, OUR MOTHERLAND
🌀 STATE OF PLAY at FRINGE WORLD 2025
🗓️ 17 & 18 January 2025, 9-10pm
📍 Studio Underground, State Theatre Centre of WA
🎟️ Tickets on sale NOW, link in our bio ✨

07/01/2025

17/12/2024

Join us for a journey through storytelling at FRINGE WORLD 2025!

Step into a realm where storytelling comes alive, blending energies, cultures, and identities in unity. This captivating show celebrates African women, honoring their stories, ancestors, and heritage through a vibrant tapestry of poetry from diverse artistic backgrounds.

Experience the magic of words as we weave together journals, poems, songs, and spoken word, embracing creative freedom and expression. This event aims to educate, inspire, connect, and challenge both individuals and communities, providing poets with a platform to share their emotions and perspectives in a safe, appreciative space.

As we explore themes of identity, resilience, and belonging, audiences will be invited to reflect on their own journeys and the rich tapestry of cultures that surround us.

Join us for a night of poetic magic that will move your soul and celebrate the beauty of identity and language. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration at FRINGE WORLD 2025 — where the power of storytelling transforms and unites us all. Come and be part of an evening that promises to inspire and uplift, leaving you with a renewed sense of connection and appreciation for the art of storytelling!

💜 OUR STORIES, OUR MOTHERLAND
🌀 STATE OF PLAY at FRINGE WORLD 2025
🗓️ 17 & 18 January 2025, 9-10pm
📍 Studio Underground, State Theatre Centre of WA
🎟️ Tickets on sale NOW, link in our bio ✨

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16/12/2024

13/12/2024

Join the GOOD VIBES REVOLUTION at FRINGE WORLD 2025!

Fresh from this year’s national tour and an appearance at SXSW Sydney, TAB Family are bringing their infectious rhythms and grooves to STATE THEATRE CENTRE OF WA for 2 massive shows with STATE OF PLAY!

Are you ready to join the Good Vibes Revolution??

🗓️ January 24 and 25, 9-10pm
📍 The Courtyard, State Theatre Centre of WA
🎟️ ON SALE NOW via Arts and Culture Trust or

07/12/2024

VOICES UNBOUND, an art & culture exhibition by &

Closing Event happening tonight Saturday, 7 December ⚡️ Join us in celebrating boundless stories 💜

OUR AMAZING PERFORMING ARTISTS:busari

We are really excited for this and can’t wait for you lot to experience the beautiful magic we have been working on 🥳

See you there!

06/12/2024

VOICES UNBOUND, an art & culture exhibition by & taking place this Friday & Saturday, 6-7 December ⚡️ Join us in celebrating boundless stories 💜

* EXHIBITING ARTIST HIGHLIGHT *

MEET
Born and raised in Australia, T is a black woman of African-American and English descent. Living in Australia, T has always felt stuck somewhere between not being quite black enough, yet not white enough. Like all black women, she has struggled with microaggressions concerning her hair, skin, voice, beauty, intelligence and professionalism. She grew up as a creative soul but through adulthood, struggled to express herself artistically. However in the last few years, through navigating mental health and identity, T has returned to the creative parts of herself through writing and small projects. She experiments with stories, poems and mini essays, whilst embarking on a journey of self-exploration and healing.

🎟️ Join us for our Opening (Today) and Closing (Tomorrow ) events (ticketed events)!
🖼️ Also exhibiting from 10am - 6pm on Saturday on a pay-what-you-can basis 💜

See you soon! 💫

06/12/2024

VOICES UNBOUND, an art & culture exhibition by & taking place this Friday & Saturday, 6-7 December ⚡️ Join us in celebrating boundless stories 💜

* EXHIBITING ARTIST HIGHLIGHT *

MEET
Kuda Mic is a Zimbabwean Artist, MC, Producer, Writer and Community Innovator based in Boorloo, Western Australia. Kuda’s passion for connecting with people, particularly through his live performances, events and community outreach, led to the birth of Our Collective Dream, a social enterprise created to entertain, educate and uplift the BIPOC community he co-founded. A storyteller at heart, Kuda is a champion of culture and believes that history and culture are built and maintained through the stories of the people. Expect the unexpected in 2025 as Kuda aims to have his creativity and versatility on full display for audiences.

🎟️ Join us for our Opening (Today) and Closing (Tomorrow ) events (ticketed events)!
🖼️ Also exhibiting from 10am - 6pm on Saturday on a pay-what-you-can basis 💜

See you soon! 💫

06/12/2024

VOICES UNBOUND, an art & culture exhibition by & taking place this Friday & Saturday, 6-7 December ⚡️ Join us in celebrating boundless stories 💜

* EXHIBITING ARTIST HIGHLIGHT *

MEET .x .art
Leocardia Nyamayaro is a Zimbabwean artist. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 2021 and has exhibited with Cool Change Contemporary, Womxn and Soul alphabet. She desires to explore narratives rooted in her life experiences and perspectives through painting. Her series of works are a means to discover the power of storytelling in art.

🎟️ Join us for our Opening (Today) and Closing (Tomorrow ) events (ticketed events)!
🖼️ Also exhibiting from 10am - 6pm on Saturday on a pay-what-you-can basis 💜

See you soon! 💫

06/12/2024

VOICES UNBOUND, an art & culture exhibition by & taking place this Friday & Saturday, 6-7 December ⚡️ Join us in celebrating boundless stories 💜

* EXHIBITING ARTIST HIGHLIGHT *

MEET .busari
Mohammed ‘Ayo Busari’ (He/Him) is a Nigerian-born award-winning Creative Director, Visual Artist, Writer, Community Curator & Performer who is the founder and lead creative of the TAB Family. Previously living and working in Nigeria and the UK, he is now based in Boorloo. As a creative artist, Ayo is all about capturing moments and memories through words, images, and sounds. Whether it be photography, filmmaking, music-making, designing, live performances or writing. He’s an all-around multidisciplinary creative, expressing himself through these different art forms and genres.

🎟️ Join us for our Opening (Today) and Closing (Tomorrow ) events (ticketed events)!
🖼️ Also exhibiting from 10am - 6pm on Saturday on a pay-what-you-can basis 💜

See you soon! 💫

06/12/2024

VOICES UNBOUND, an art & culture exhibition by & taking place this Friday & Saturday, 6-7 December ⚡️ Join us in celebrating boundless stories 💜

* EXHIBITING ARTIST HIGHLIGHT *

MEET
Nidal Saeed (She/Her), also known as JungleOfSpells is a Sudanese Australian Muslim Artist, Poet, Creative Director, and Educator. Mazing through the jungle of her mind, Nidal’s art is her identity and is driven by her deep desire to be free in every sense of the word freedom. Poetry is the main vessel in which she expresses the universal odessey of being, belonging and becoming. Her poems are spells cast to the universe. Her poetry is very present within her visual art both physically and metaphorically. They are dreams, secrets and affirmations that she shares to better connect with bodies from different walks of this life. Nidal moves through the world with the guidance of her ancestors, often honouring them in her visual art and storytelling, tapping into her inner child and upholding their spiritual values. Nidal lives and creates on stolen Whadjuk Nyoongar Boodja.

🎟️ Join us for our Opening (Today) and Closing (Tomorrow ) events (ticketed events)!
🖼️ Also exhibiting from 10am - 6pm on Saturday on a pay-what-you-can basis 💜

See you soon! 💫

06/12/2024

VOICES UNBOUND, an art & culture exhibition by & taking place this Friday & Saturday, 6-7 December ⚡️ Join us in celebrating boundless stories 💜

* EXHIBITING ARTIST HIGHLIGHT *

MEET .the.realist
Natalie de Rozario’s practice explores cultural identity and gender from a Third Space perspective informed by their Anglo-Burmese heritage. Utilising mediums such as drawing, painting, photography, and storytelling, their work frequently examines the legacies of colonialism while reimagining matriarchal and ancestral narratives. They hold a Bachelor of Arts from Curtin University, with additional art studies at Kingston University, London, have won the City of Canning Resident Art Award 2022 and have been a finalist in several awards, such as the 2023 Lester Prize, Town of Claremont Art Award and the South Perth Emerging Artist Award. Their work has been exhibited at the University of Canberra, the Art Gallery of Western Australia, the Moores Building of Contemporary Art, the Naval Store, and Nyisztor Studio.

🎟️ Join us for our Opening (Today) and Closing (Tomorrow ) events (ticketed events)!
🖼️ Also exhibiting from 10am - 6pm on Saturday on a pay-what-you-can basis 💜

See you soon! 💫

06/12/2024

VOICES UNBOUND, an art & culture exhibition by & taking place this Friday & Saturday, 6-7 December ⚡️ Join us in celebrating boundless stories 💜

* EXHIBITING ARTIST HIGHLIGHT *

MEET
Zia is a Filipina artist and storyteller. Her creative range varies in form, and has always been fluid in her take on expression. Whilst her works may be formless, her pieces always have a story to tell with the aim to make the audience think, feel, ruminate and reflect. Metaphorical by nature, she may come off vague and elusive to most. Don’t let that stop you from striking up a conversation. She always loves a good philosophical yarn.

🎟️ Join us for our Opening (Today) and Closing (Tomorrow ) events (ticketed events)!
🖼️ Also exhibiting from 10am - 6pm on Saturday on a pay-what-you-can basis 💜

06/12/2024

VOICES UNBOUND, an art & culture exhibition by & taking place this Friday & Saturday, 6-7 December ⚡️ Join us in celebrating boundless stories 💜

* EXHIBITING ARTIST HIGHLIGHT *

MEET &
Valerie Weyland, the founder of Soulful Bloom, is a storyteller, nurturer, healer, lover of the seen and unseen, ever-present student and ever-evolving teacher. A Nigerian-American, she was born and raised in Inglewood, California and has called Western Australia home for over a decade. Her artistic practice reflects a blend of spiritual and contemplative art that draws inspiration from her inner odyssey of fostering her spirit. Her work commonly revolves around embracing the unfolding of existence and forging a connection with the steadfast, boundless love that pervades our souls.

Drawing upon his profound enthusiasm for surfing, Robert Weyland, the originator of Threading the Vortex, crafts digital artwork that synthesises the connection between the oceanic realm and surrealism.

🎟️ Join us for our Opening (Today) and Closing (Tomorrow ) events (ticketed events)!
🖼️ Also exhibiting from 10am - 6pm on Saturday on a pay-what-you-can basis 💜

See you there!

06/12/2024

VOICES UNBOUND, an art & culture exhibition by & taking place this Friday & Saturday, 6-7 December ⚡️ Join us in celebrating boundless stories 💜

* EXHIBITING ARTIST HIGHLIGHT *

MEET .discoverer
Lisa Watson is an African Diaspora creative living her creative dream in Boorloo (Perth) Western Australia. Her experiences of being born in South Africa before migrating multiple times reinforces her passion for creative arts.

Lisa brings every project to life with a splash of color and eye for the spectacular. Lisa’s acting and live performance prowess has been showcased and featured in many memorable shows in her time.

🎟️ Join us for our Opening (Today) and Closing (Tomorrow ) events (ticketed events)!
🖼️ Also exhibiting from 10am - 6pm on Saturday on a pay-what-you-can basis 💜

See you there!