SHADE

Shade is a lively, experimental, groove-driven quartet, performing original instrumental music infused with neo soul, psychedelic, and nu-jazz influences. Their 2026 album, INDULGENTIA features laid back grooves with sizzling sonic layers, bringing forth something new to the music scene of Lutruwita Tasmania, a playful and engaging experience for audiences to immerse themselves in.

Pillars of women and nonbinary folk in Hobart’s music scene, the band features some of the island's finest groove specialists, Sasha Gavlek (bass), Maggie Abraham (drums), Crystal Livermore (guitar), and Izabella Tunis-Notley (synth/keys). After making their debut at Bonzaki Festival (2023) they quickly garnered attention with their unique sound, vibrant energy, and representation of women and nonbinary folk in instrumental music. Shade has since become regular performers across Nipaluna at venues such as Rektango, and festivals including Dark Mofo (2023), and A Festival Called Panama (2023 – 2025). In 2024 the band traveled to Naarm/Melbourne to perform at Bar Oussou opening for progressive jazz ensemble, Toqui, and in 2026 debuted their album of all original works with a sold-out show at The Grand Poobah.