Shannon Cooper-Garland is one of the true legends of the Southland entertainment scene.

The longtime leader of Invercargill’s all-female vocal group Lipstick, and the only artist to be crowned Southland Entertainer of the Year three times, Shannon’s glittering career has taken her around New Zealand and around the world..

Asher Skerrett has been the driving force in an impressive catalogue of Southland bands for over 30 years.

The bass player for well-known lineups including Virtual Reality, Shoot the Bunny, Voodoo Lounge, The Diagonals, and In the Pocket, Asher is a respected creative powerhouse and master of his musical craft.

Hollie Longman is a highly respected musical creator, singer, songwriter and educator who was a pioneer and inspiration for other Southland original female artists as the frontperson for her band Nude Ruby.

She still commands stages as the keyboards player and singer for Highland Storm, Papa Rocks and as a solo entertainer.