Karousel Music presents:
EAST LDN Showcase
Paulina + Cillian Brennan + Louie Cameron + Dom Malin
The last showcase of the summer beckons you with a Damien Rice-anointed Irish teenager already turning heads two Electric Picnics deep; New York-via-Hamburg garage rock straight off a limited-run 10" at Rough Trade; a Brisbane pop-soul force who turned a beatboxing collab into a viral hit, and a Midlands storyteller who's built a small army of press champions on raw, achingly honest indie folk.
This one brings us to 616 showcase opportunities for artists in front of industry since 2011. Acts keep 100% of the proceeds and play to a room that's equal parts fans and industry.
Doors from 7. Grab a drink, meet some familiar faces, and come say hello. We love making introductions - don't be shy.
Here are the four taking the stage đ
Line Up
Paulina is a 21-year-old singer, songwriter, and producer based in Brisbane, making a significant impact within the Australian pop-soul landscape. Born in Germany and raised in Ipswich, Australia, she fuses emotional lyricism, innovative production, and a distinctive voice that is both ethereal and commanding.
A multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer, Paulinaâs work blends alternative pop and R&B with emotional lyricism that processes personal truths and confronts social realities. She has charted on the iTunes R&B/Soul charts in the United States, United Kingdom, and Greece, sold out headline shows in Australia, and sold out her debut headline show in Germany. Following a showcase at SXSW Sydney (October 2025), Paulina has continued to expand her international footprint, including performances with brands such as AllSaints in Berlin and a collaborative merch release with American Apparel. Her growth is strategically supported by Queensland Music Awardsâ recognition and funding (having won the 2026 âCarol Lloydâ Scholarship), Creative Australia funding & Regional Arts Development Funding, reinforcing her focus on sustainable, export-driven career development.
"Paulina could break through at any moment. That voice is an undeniable force. The Brisbane-raised singer will appeal to fans of Joy Crookes and Jorja Smith. That said, her closing track [at SXSW Sydney, 2025] made me think of Beth Gibbons out front of Led Zep. So go figure.â - Richard Kingsmill (previous Music Group Director at ABC, 2025)
Since receiving the Youth Award at the 2022 Queensland Music Awards for her breakout single âParasiteâ, Paulina has garnered support from major platforms including MTV, Rolling Stone Australia and triple j. Influenced by artists such as Jorja Smith and Billie Eilish, her discography - comprising over 17 singles and a debut EP - has amassed more than 5 million streams globally.
A recent collaboration with renowned beatboxer Tom Thum which garnered over 9 million views across social media, led to the release of their single 'Focus On Me', which surpassed 650K Spotify streams and significantly expanded her digital following to 60K+ dedicated fans. Their following single âJadedâ & other of her tracks have been featured on prominent Spotify editorial playlists such as New Music Friday Australia, Germany, Denmark & Switzerland as well as many more such as Chill Tracks, Soulful & being featured as cover art image of the âPop âN Freshâ editorial playlist.
"At 21, sheâs already scooping awards, with her soaring vocals and sharp production, Paulinaâs rise feels as inevitable as it is exciting.â - Happy Mag (2025)
Now entering the next chapter of her career, Paulina is launching the rollout of âWorlds Within Itselfâ - an ambitious four-part EP series created in collaboration with Tom Thum. Spanning 16 tracks across four interconnected releases before culminating in one complete body of work, the project blends beatboxing, layered vocals, and experimental sampling of everyday objects - including beer bottles and house keys - with lush live instrumentation, featuring strings, brass, woodwinds, African percussion, and more. To support the release, Paulina will embark on her first international tour with her band across Europe, followed by her debut Australian headline tour in November 2026.
Committed to building a career grounded in purpose and longevity, Paulina states, âThrough my music, I want to help people connect with their emotions, inspire self-confidence, and contribute to creating a kinder world!â
At just 16 years old, Cillian Brennan is one of the most quietly thrilling young artists to emerge from Ireland in years. A native of Monasterevin, County Kildare, he has already graced the Electric Picnic stage twice â but it was a chance encounter in a pub that changed everything. Spotted by Damien Rice, who was so struck by what he heard that he became an immediate champion of Cillian's talent, the endorsement speaks volumes before a single note of his music needs to.
Since then, Cillian has been writing with some of the most respected names in the industry â Nick Atkinson, Edd Holloway, Carey Willets, Jimbo Barry, and Cam Blackwood â and the response from everyone who has heard his work has been unanimous. With his first releases on the way before the end of 2026 and early signs of a passionate fanbase already building on TikTok, this is an artist who is only just getting started.
Stealing freely from his influences and surroundings, Louie Cameron incorporates late 60âs New York pop melodies into moody Hamburg settings and spoken word psych-soundscapes that take on a new lease of garage rock life when performed live. His debut EP is available on limited 10â vinyl at Rough Trade.
Dom Malin is a British singer-songwriter blending raw folk storytelling with the emotional pull of indie rock. Known for his captivating live shows, Dom has supported artists including Paris Paloma, Dermot Kennedy, and Hazlett, alongside headline tours across the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland.
Supported by BBC Introducing and Mahogany, Domâs music turns memory into melody, inviting listeners into moments that feel both deeply personal and universal. His latest EP Echoes of Light, which was released just last month, sits honestly with identity, loss and self-doubt before offering warmth and connection.
Alongside releasing music and touring, Dom has focused on building direct relationships with his audience through Patreon and his mailing list, creating an engaged community where fans are actively involved in the journey beyond traditional platforms.