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Adrian Portia
Adrian J Portia is a professional Drummer/Percussionist and Handpan player based in Victoria.
Adrian started playing The drums from the age of 10 and by 12, he was already touring with his father's band, gaining valuable experience along the way. At the age of 19 Adrian was runner up in Australia's Best Up And Coming Drummer Competition, which led him to endorsement deals with Premier drums, Sabian Cymbals and Vater drumsticks.
He has performed with many different artists, musicians and bands over the years and is still an in demand working musician.
Adrian enjoys experimenting with different hand percussion and is continuing to explore world percussion instruments.
His desire to play the Handpan began when he first saw the original "HANG" in 2008, although it wasn’t until august 2013 that he acquired his first Handpan, marking the beginning of his exploration into this unique instrument.
Adrian is Internationally recognized as one of the leading players, innovators, and educators on the handpan, and is widely known for his speed, technical precision, and dynamic range on the instrument.
He has traversed the globe, teaching thousands of students and leaving audiences captivated by his performances and improvised sound journeys.
Having an extensive musical vocabulary, Adrian has the ability to play all genres of music on the handpan, while maintaining his own unique signature style and sound.
He has affectionately been given the nickname "The Hummingbird”
Baran Yildiz
Baran Yildiz is a Sydney & Blue Mountains based multi-instrumentalist and renowned as one of Australia's most talented handpan players.
Baran has a Turkish background and his music combines melodies and rhythms of the Anatolia, Middle East and Africa with a modern touch on the hand pan, piano and various percussion instruments.
Originally trained in classical piano and jazz drums, Baran has gradually become a contemporary world music composer.
Baran has released two albums: ‘Interbeing’ (September 2019) and Bridging Worlds (October 2023), blending various modern world and neo-classical music elements to present enchanting instrumental soundscapes.
Baran pushes the boundaries of the handpan instrument through experimenting with different melodic layers and collaborating with other leading instrumentalists.
He is regularly invited to perform at the prominent world music venues and festivals across Australia.
Baran’s first album 'Interbeing' blends various modern world and neo-classical music elements and presents enchanting instrumental soundscapes.
Baran's second album 'Bridging Worlds' covers a wide range of sonic frequencies including modern classical music, contemporary electronic music and ethnic world music.
Christian Bianco
Once upon a time while visiting the CBD of his hometown Melbourne, Christian (AKA Two Hands Tapping) found himself hypnotised by a beautiful sound, as he followed his ears weaving through the crowded street he was about to fortuitously discover an instrument that would change his relationship with music, expression and performance.
The discovery of the Handpan resonated profoundly with Christian and consequently a conduit for uninhibited musical freedom and expression was unleashed.
Over the years the influence of the Handpan has permeated into his life long passion of the piano and inspired dabbling in other exotic instruments such as Santoor (Persian hammer dulcimer) and various native flutes and percussion. The result can be described as heart felt mystical sound scapes of bewitching melodies, percussion and vibrations that can heal and touch the soul.
Unfathomable Frequencies
Now based in Melbourne, Jesse is a sound healer, multi-instrumentalist, music producer, and sound engineer creating immersive sonic journeys for festivals, retreats, workshops, and ceremonial gatherings. With over 18 years of experience in intuitive energetic bodywork, his work blends ancient instruments with modern sound design to create experiences that are both grounding and expansive.
Influenced by the teachings of Master Zhi Gang Sha, attuned by Reiki Master Hyakuten Sensai, and trained by Grand Gong Master Don Conreaux, Jesse works with planetary-tuned gongs, handpans, custom-crafted flutes, weaving multidimensional layers of acoustic and electronic sound to create rich soundscapes that invite deep relaxation, inner exploration, and connection. His intention is to create spaces where healing, presence, and a sense of wonder can naturally unfold.
Alison
Morris
Alison Morris is a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Rebirthing Breathwork Facilitator who is passionate about helping people reconnect with themselves and create lasting change.
After experiencing the profound healing of Rebirthing Breathwork in her own life, Alison completed her facilitator training with Suntara in 2022. Breathwork helped her release past trauma, let go of limiting stories, and find her voice, inspiring her to guide others through this powerful practice.
Alongside Breathwork, Alison has been practising hypnotherapy since 2017, supporting hundreds of clients to overcome anxiety, build confidence, break unwanted habits and create meaningful transformation. She believes hypnotherapy and Breathwork work beautifully together, with hypnotherapy creating change through the subconscious mind while Breathwork allows the body to safely release stored emotions and tension.
Alison is known for creating warm, grounded and nurturing spaces where people feel safe to explore, heal and reconnect with themselves through the power of the breath.