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Hailing from Orange regional NSW, JamarzOnMarz is a queer rapper and saxophonist of Kenyan and Sri Lankan-Tamil heritage. At 22 years of age, the Sydney-based artist has soared to new heights, performing with megastar Solange, in her band, for four sold-out shows at the Sydney Opera House. The star's iconic track "Don't Touch My Hair" has lead Jamarz to campaign for NSW anti-discrimination laws to stop discrimination against students with Afro textured-hair in Australian independent schools. Last year saw the trailblazer feature on ABC TV’s The Recording Studio, where he collaborated with Horrorshow to produce a song as a gift for his former high school teacher who helped him reconcile with his identity. Since bursting onto the scene, JamarzOnMarz has lit up iconic venues like Sydney Mardi Gras, Riverstage Brisbane, and the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. His versatility has allowed him to share line-ups with Australian stars Courtney Act, Marcia Hines, Mallrat, and San Cisco, as