Zion Garcia | Vivid LIVE

Hailing from the mecca of musical creativity that is Western Sydney, Zion Garcia is fast becoming one of the most talked-about artists on the Australian hip-hop scene. The rapper, producer, writer and filmmaker recently released his debut EP, ZION GARCIA (THEATRICAL VERSION), a record that serves as a career distillation – and mission statement – for the rising alt-rap star. This is his first-ever performance at the Sydney Opera House, and his Vivid LIVE debut.

Drawn to music at a young age, the Tongan-Spanish rapper is a product of his rich and eclectic experiences – and a testament to the agility and vibrancy of the Western Sydney scene. Garcia’s singular style of alternative hip-hop, with its melodic cadence, jazzy beats and soulful production, takes its inspiration from a wild array of sources – among them Gorillaz, Q-Tip, Frank Ocean, Earl Sweatshirt, video game soundtracks and the films of Argentine provocateur Gaspar Nöe. In 2023, he was named among Acclaim’s All-Stars, one of the highest honours in Australian hip-hop.

Prepare yourself for a pioneering performance, direct from hip-hop’s thrilling future.