HEAPS DECENT

HEAPS DECENT Heaps Decent is an Australian organisation empowering young people through skills building, cultural access and creativity.

Heaps Decent is a dynamic arts organisation working with young people and emerging artists from diverse Australian communities, providing role models and a means by which they can tell their story in their own way. Heaps Decent supports change, positive futures and the development of high quality Australian music with a unique identity. Heaps Decent was founded in 2007, when Sydney DJs Nina Agzari

an and Andrew Levins teamed up with prolific American producer, Diplo. Together, they ran music workshops in the Riverina Juvenile Justice centre in Wagga Wagga, NSW. A few months later, they took female pop icon M.I.A. to Juniperina all-girls Juvenile Justice centre in Sydney’s western suburbs. Here, Nina and Levins experienced first hand how music and storytelling can change lives. Since its outset, Heaps Decent has successfully enlisted the passion and talent of renowned guest musical facilitators, including: Diplo, Aloe Blacc, T.E.E.D, AC Slater, Lykke Li, M.I.A., Sinden, A-Trak, video artist Ghostdad, DJ Medhi, S***k Rock, Devlin, Lady Sovereign, Brodinski, Cool Kids, Busy P, 12th Planet, Jack Beats, Tiga, DJ Craze, Jesse Rose, Gina Turner and more. Almost ten years on, Heaps Decent has helped create well over 1000 songs with talented young Australians from radically diverse backgrounds: from Aboriginal girls on the Marrickville streets to young men who have dropped out of school; from 4 year olds in Wilcannia to 22 year olds in Redfern; from Bunbury in WA to Santa Teresa in the NT. Young people have been empowered to tell their stories in music through workshops, performances and mentoring schemes. They have performed in front of thousands at Fuzzy’s events, and at the Sydney Opera House in an innovative multimedia event. Their songs have been played to a wider audience on our weekly FBi radio segment and their music videos have even been played on the ABC’s Rage. Heaps Decent has become, and will continue to be - a powerful force for change.

10/08/2026

🎶 TRACK OF THE WEEK 🎶

This week’s Track of the Week comes from Jack Da Crack, an Indigenous rapper from the Maroubra area of Sydney, on the traditional land of the Bidjigal people.

Jack Da Crack recorded with Heaps Decent at Redfern Community Centre in 2016, when he was 17 and coming up through the local music scene. His track “World Is Yours” spotlights the raw talent emerging from the area.

Here’s a little snippet... 🎧

If you missed the first play on SYN FM this morning during Get Cereal, catch it again on fbi.radio at 5pm today!

Track of the Week is now a weekly segment on Get Cereal, every Monday at 9:00am, celebrating incredible Australian artists and the music they’re creating.

A huge thank you to SYN Media and FBi Radio for continuing to provide a platform where Australia’s next generation of artists can share their music.

03/08/2026

🎶 TRACK OF THE WEEK 🎶

This week’s Track of the Week comes from Princess Atlantis — a young Aboriginal and Lebanese artist from Western Sydney.

Since developing her sound through Heaps Decent, Princess Atlantis has earned airplay on Triple J and FBi Radio, been featured on Triple J Unearthed, released her EP DreamZzz, and performed everywhere from Heaps Gay’s Queens Ball to stages across Sydney.

Here’s a little snippet... 🎧

If you missed first play on SYN FM this morning, catch it again on fbi.radio at 5pm today and celebrate another incredible Australian artist.

A huge thank you to SYN Media and FBi Radio for continuing to provide a platform where Australia’s next generation of artists can share their music.

CreateMoreThanMusic

28/07/2026

💜 DAY ONE AT OPEN STUDIO 💜

Here’s a look at the first day of Open Studio in Wagga Wagga.

We spent the day getting to know one another, exploring q***r history and creative expression, sharing stories, writing music and beginning to turn ideas into something real.

Over three days, a group of incredible young people came together to create, collaborate and build community through music and making. Day One was all about laying the foundations, finding confidence, discovering new creative voices and creating a space where everyone felt seen, heard and supported.

This is just the beginning.

🎥 Stay tuned for Days Two and Three.

27/07/2026

🎶 TRACK OF THE WEEK 🎶

At Heaps Decent, we’re passionate about creating opportunities for young people to tell their stories through music—especially in communities where access to creative programs can be limited.

This week’s Track of the Week is one of the incredible songs created by participants during our recent Open Studio program in the Riverina. We’re so proud to have supported these emerging artists in bringing their music to life!

Here’s a little snippet... 🎧

If you missed first play on SYN FM this morning, catch again on fbi.radio at 5pm today, and help celebrate the next generation of Australian artists.

A huge thank you to SYN Media and FBi Radio for supporting emerging music and giving young creatives a platform to have their voices heard.

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BASE CAMP | Betty Artist Development SeriesStep inside a real recording studio and experience the creative process behin...
24/07/2026

BASE CAMP | Betty Artist Development Series

Step inside a real recording studio and experience the creative process behind the music 🔥

THIS MONDAY & the following, we’ll have Heaps Decent facilitator and artist, Betty, for a two-week Base Camp series designed to give emerging artists a behind-the-scenes look at how songs come to life in a professional studio environment 🎶

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your music further, Base Camp is a free opportunity to learn directly from an industry professional in a real recording studio, gaining practical skills and industry insight you can take into your own creative practice.

With Betty, you’ll explore:

• Songwriting and creative development
• Breathing, vocal techniques, and performance
• Recording in a professional studio environment
• ​The tools and workflows used by professional artists
• ​How to build confidence and developing your own artistic voice

This isn’t just a workshop—it’s a real-world studio experience.

📅 Next Two Mondays (27 Jul & 03 Aug)

📍 119 Bathurst St Sydney 2000

🕔 5:30pm–7:30pm

Sign up NOW | Link in bio

What an incredible three days. 💜Last week, we welcomed an amazing group of young people from across the Riverina to Open...
21/07/2026

What an incredible three days. 💜

Last week, we welcomed an amazing group of young people from across the Riverina to Open Studio in Wagga Wagga.

Together they wrote and recorded original music, created DIY merch, explored q***r history and creative expression, shared stories, built confidence and, most importantly, found community.

Watching these young creatives support one another, take creative risks and celebrate each other’s voices reminded us exactly why spaces like Open Studio matter.

A huge thank you to every young person who showed up with curiosity, courage and creativity. You made Open Studio what it was.

Thank you as well to our incredible facilitators, the team at donors & for helping make this program possible.

We’re leaving Wagga inspired, and we can’t wait to see what this talented group creates next. 🌈✨

19/07/2026

🎶 TRACK OF THE WEEK 🎶

W***y J – “Where I’m From”

This week’s Track of the Week comes from 23-year-old artist W***y J. “Where I’m From” reflects on life growing up in Waterloo, South Sydney, exploring the everyday struggles and strong sense of community that come with calling the inner city home.

Go listen for yourself on at 9am and at 5pm 🎧

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14/07/2026

WE’RE IN WAGGA WAGGA! ✈️

Hit the tarmac and it’s already lit – quite literally haha! Light displays, beautiful artworks and some lovely interactions at the FoW ✨

We’re here for a busy few days, with Rose & Telina delivering music and art programs alongside Riverina YJC, and , plus Open Studio running Wednesday to Friday at The Station Creative Workspace 🎵

Open Studio is a free space for LGBTQIA+, allies, neurodivergent and creative young people (14–21) to make music, create art, meet like-minded people and build confidence together. No experience needed—we’d love to see you there! 💜

See our other posts for more info :)

We’re excited to share that Open Studio will be taking over The Station Wagga this week! 🎉📅 15–17 July📍 The Station, Wag...
13/07/2026

We’re excited to share that Open Studio will be taking over The Station Wagga this week! 🎉

📅 15–17 July
📍 The Station, Wagga Wagga
👥 LGBTQIA+, allies, neurodivergent and creative young people aged 14–21
🎟️ FREE to attend
🍕 Meals, snacks and drinks provided
💜 Supported by Headspace throughout the program

Places are limited, so don’t miss your chance to be part of Open Studio.
Register now via the QR code!

09/07/2026

This year’s NAIDOC Week theme celebrates five decades of recognising the strength, culture and leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

It honours the Elders, organisers, activists, artists and communities whose determination, creativity and advocacy have shaped the past 50 years and continue to inspire the future.

First Nations stories, cultures and creative expression have been shared on this continent for tens of thousands of years, and continue to shape Australia’s cultural landscape today. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity to celebrate that enduring legacy and recognise the voices that have always been here.

At Heaps Decent, it’s a privilege to work alongside First Nations young people and artists, supporting creative opportunities where stories are shared through music and art. We know these spaces are strongest when they’re led by community, grounded in respect, and centred on the voices and experiences of First Nations people.

This week, we’re proud to share the work of Drina, a proud Gamilaroi artist whose music and artwork reflect the power of creative expression and cultural identity.

We continue to listen and learn from First Nations artists, storytellers and communities, not only during NAIDOC Week, but every day.

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