J-Milla, Yung Milla, Juran perform at Bustard Town for Ones To Watch

A program known for kickstarting musicians’ careers is making its way to Darwin for the first time, with three rising stars set to perform.

The NT's 'Ones to Watch': Yung Milla, Juran and J-Milla.

Three Darwin musicians are set to take the stage thanks to Live Nation’s ‘Ones To Watch’ series.

J-Milla, Yung Milla, and Juran will perform at Bustard Town on August 8.

The program has previously had a hand in launching the careers of artists such as Halsey, Dua Lipa, and Olivia Rodrigo.

In Australia, the series has showcased musicians such as Blake Rose, Sophisticated Dingo, STUMPS, Forest Claudette, Teenage Joans, Carla Wehbe, ZPLUTO, WIIGZ, Hoodzy, East AV3, Colourblind and Saint Lane.

“It has been a long-awaited moment, and we are thrilled to introduce Live Nation’s ‘Ones to Watch’ to Darwin,” Live Nation Australia’s Paul Lynch said.

“This event will showcase some of the finest local talent, poised to make a significant impact on the domestic music scene.”

J-Milla

It comes after J-Milla was last year selected as the feature artist for Triple J Unearthed during Naidoc Week.

J-Milla, who previously won two NT Music awards, has recently been selected as a finalist for Acclaim’s All Stars list for 2024.

Meanwhile, Yung Milla has had support from the lifest of Triple J and Triple J Unearthed and recently performed at Barunga Festival.

Yung Milla

Known for co-creating the award-winning show Manifesto of Salt Water Women, Juran is a Darwin artist who has collaborated with the likes of well known NT artists Yirrmal and Emily Wurramara.

Darwin artist Juran.

Juran, whose debut album Demons is set for release this year, is also a guitarist for the punk band ‘Mr Chrisy Mertas’ and part of the upcoming hip-hop duo ‘Clink’ with Caiti Baker.

The Darwin event marks Live Nation’s second of the year.