Karousel Music presents:
EAST LDN Showcase
Paulina + Pat Dam Smyth + TRAPPS + Doubt Point
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 👇
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, Paulina’s 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 Awards’ recognition and funding (having won the 2026 ‘Carol Lloyd’ 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.” - Richard Kingsmill (previous Music Group Director at ABC, 2025)
Since receiving the Youth Award at the 2022 Queensland Music Awards for her breakout single ‘Parasite’, 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 ‘Jaded’ & 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 ‘Pop ‘N Fresh’ editorial playlist.
"At 21, she’s already scooping awards, with her soaring vocals and sharp production, Paulina’s rise feels as inevitable as it is exciting.” - Happy Mag (2025)
Now entering the next chapter of her career, Paulina is launching the rollout of ‘Worlds Within Itself’ - 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, “Through my music, I want to help people connect with their emotions, inspire self-confidence, and contribute to creating a kinder world!”
Pat Dam Smyth is an N.Irish/Greek solo artist, producer, and soundtrack composer. His new album, written and produced with artist Heather Mae Jones, concludes a trilogy of records centred on war and its aftermath. The concluding chapter is set for release soon.
He will be performing new songs from the album, joined on stage by Sholto, David Bardon, Clementine Brown, and Clement Cachot-Coulom.
His album trilogy began with The Great Divide (2014), produced by Portland's Barrett Lahey, and continued with The Last King (2019), produced by Jim Sclavunos of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. Both records received 4-star reviews from MOJO, Q, Rolling Stone, Clash, The Independent, and The Times, and have since become underground cult releases.
"Big, bombastic... deliciously widescreen. A remarkable flowering of Smyth's talent." — Q Magazine ★★★★ "A mesmerising follow up… Ten tracks that merge together and yet stand out majestically with individual strength." — Clash "Epic." — Cerys Matthews, BBC Radio 6 Music "An outstanding follow up… unavoidably on the nose in current times." — 8/10 The Telegraph "This is brilliant music." — Lauren Laverne, BBC Radio 6 Music "An artist whose candour, lyricism and musicianship leaves affectation and hubris at the door." — The Thin Air "Dark, cinematic and quietly devastating." — The Irish Times "Beautiful Work" — Guy Garvey, BBC6
Rooted in themes of identity, memory, and the psychological aftermath of conflict, Smyth's work channels a deeply personal yet cinematic scope — merging alternative, indie, and ambient textures into immersive sonic landscapes. His film compositions have been personally selected by directors including David Moreau, Charles-Henri Belleville, Terry Loane, and David James Watson.
He is also behind the immersive sonic identity for the fragrance brand Room 1015, working alongside creator Mike Partouche since the brand's inception
TRAPPS are a new Britpunk band fresh out of Brighton, Sussex. Proud of their working class roots, TRAPPS echo the sounds of small town England, as seen through the eyes of iconic frontman and songwriter, Simon D. These are tales of triumph as well as anthems for the lost. The songs are huge and instantly memorable, with Simon singing poetically from the heart and with humour. He covers a wide range of subjects that range from addiction and social inequality, through to Boris Bikes and Dear Deidre.
Their debut single 'Eat Me' came out on September 11th 2026. Produced by the legendary Ben Hillier (Blur, Depeche Mode, Doves, Elbow), the track has already enjoyed early support from Chris Hawkins (6 Music) and Charlie Ashcroft (Amazing Radio). The band have recently opened for The Blockheads, Laurie Wright and The Wedding Present after enjoying a summer of barnstorming sets at Isle Of Wight and Victorious Festival.
"I've been dying to play this track" - Chris Hawkins BBC 6Music
"I absolutely love this. It really stood out when it I first heard it over the weekend" Charlie Ashcroft - Amazing Radio
Doubt Point is the solo project of 18 year old musician / producer Thomas Lee, former terracettes. It's complex pop music taking cues from Brian Wilson and Elliott Smith, while retaining the youthful energy of his previous band.