Blackbird’s Giants community and Airwallex have teamed up to give 5 early stage founders the chance to pitch their idea live on stage at Sunrise! One of the pitching finalists will walk away with an Airwallex Business Acceleration Grant, valued at $5k.


May Samali, Founder & CEO of Human Leadership Lab, will share a data-driven approach to life's big decisions, applying startup experimentation principles to work, health, and love.

Just because you build it, that doesn’t mean they will come. This interactive forum hosted by Fullstack Advisory busts myths and unveil powerful tools to scale your AU/NZ startup to the world stage. You’ll be able to ask questions and get advice from people who have been there and done that, including fellow founders and global strategy experts.

Dan Brockwell from Earlywork will show how sales principles can accelerate your career, not just in sales but in interviews, projects, and promotions.

"Thriving in Transition" is a workshop with Tandem co-founder Lauren Humphrey for new managers, focusing on discovering leadership styles, mastering feedback, effective communication, and practical strategies for time management and goal setting.

Airtree’s Elicia McDonald and angel investor Rayn Ong will demystify angel investing, covering risk/reward, Power Law Distribution, portfolio diversification, and investment budgeting in this interactive workshop.

Explore your core values with Greta Bradman & thecompass.ai in a session designed for self-discovery and optimisation. Learn how understanding your values can enhance performance, decision-making, and relationships.

Lucy Wark from Fuzzy will guide you through crafting a fulfilling career strategy, covering skill investment, career transitions, and balancing personal and professional goals.

Experience the transformative power of breathwork with Dave Murphy's "Flow State Breathwork" workshop, unlocking creativity, peak performance, and flow state consciousness through deep breathing techniques.

Startup life is thrilling, but is it fulfilling? This interactive session with Louise Pfieffer and Skye Riggs will equip you with tools to discover your career purpose and build a meaningful journey within the fast-paced world of startups.

Feeling overwhelmed by the startup rollercoaster? Join Greta Bradman for an interactive session that will equip you with the superpowers of resilience to support personal growth and startup success. We'll explore how to bounce back from challenges, not just for yourself but for your entire team.

Immerse yourself in Buddy Malbasias' captivating contemporary dance piece "Bahala/o," as he explores the significance of rice through an immigrant lens.

Tash Atkins, a Naarm-based mezzo-soprano and creative coder, presents "Breathing Space," a 30-minute Algorave performance blending classical music, coding, and abstract art, capturing the emotional life of a twenty-something.

Get ready for an immersive and mesmerizing journey through the clouds with Dragon Dreams, an otherworldly shadow puppetry show that improvises dream sequences inspired by ancient dragon mythologies and eco-feminism.

"Cryptophonics" by Frank transforms short-wave radio recordings used for spy communications since World War 1 into ambient sound art, highlighting the mystery of cryptic sequences and critiquing modern privacy invasions.

"Life, Death and Mushrooms: A Divine Comedy" is an interactive spoken word poetry performance exploring life, death, and fungi growth as models for circular economies and community regeneration.

"Giants," an AACTA-nominated short film, captures 18 months on a farm transforming during Australia's worst drought, where Luke bets on rain to sustain his herd and family, but faces an uncertain reality.

"CONCRETE" is an extended short film about Aggelos, a 20-year-old third-generation Greek-Australian exploring his identity by venturing from Midnight Mass into the underground rave scene, questioning cultural connection and urban influence.

Bridget Kelly, a non-verbal Sydney-based artist with a unique chromosomal makeup, expresses herself through vibrant abstract drawings, paintings, and screen-prints, and will showcase twelve pieces at Moonrise.

Archie Hancock and Jack Zimmerman of 2KN Productions will share a preview of their experimental short film that addresses challenging topics on rural Australian properties, highlighting uniquely Australian stories.

Anita (@maddog.pdf), a zine-maker and poet based on Gadigal land, explores rebirth through grief in her spoken-word performance "Pilgrimage in Five Parts," which delves into industry, resistance, and joy amid darkness.

Lauren Gin, an influential third-generation Chinese-Kiwi in the electronic music scene, breaks industry barriers and supports women in music and business, recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 and performing globally, ending 2023 with her "Adrenaline EP."

Originally from Oromia, Ethiopia, Sagalee runs Locationest in Melbourne, sharing candid stories and photos that highlight unique perspectives and break social barriers. He will collect stories from Moonrise attendees at Sunrise.

Incizor, emerging from Sydney's party scene, mixes a dynamic range of dance music from Glitch to Drum & Bass, infused with funk and robust, chunky basslines.

JJ Fiasson, founder of Leonardo.ai, aims to revolutionize content production in gaming and entertainment with his Generative AI platform and also expresses his artistic side as a DJ.