From thoughtful songwriting to energetic instrumentals, the talent within the Riverina is standing strong against the rest.

Developing more recently is a rise in solo artists releasing original songs and collaborations within what they describe as a supportive city with an appetite for music and gigs.

Emilio Donebus, who goes by the stage name 'Donny', said the network that has formed between local performers is worth celebrating, with the quality of the music speaking for itself.

"All the musicians are just really close-knit at the moment ... being mates with other musicians is the best thing ever because we're able to bounce ideas off each other," he said.

"If we hear something in a song we're writing, we've got heaps of options of people we already know, so there's definitely a big network growing here in Wagga."

Mr Donebus said the scene's growth in recent years is a credit to Wagga's active live music consumption as well as the council's investment into new facilities and events.

"There's so much support in Wagga, especially at the moment you've got the awesome Riverina Conservatorium of Music with so many talented musicians, teachers to talk to there just to run ideas past," he said.

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"You've got Phoebe Pinnock and the council who put on Fitz Fest, and that was an amazing opportunity for so many local artists... it was great to see so many businesses support it.

"I think ever since we've come out of lockdown and even before, there's been a lot of opportunities for local musicians."

However, it takes artists to make the most of the platforms on offer, and the passion driving these young talents to create opportunities for themselves has been pinnacle to the industry's success.

"I think the longevity of music is in safe hands at the moment," Mr Donebus said.

For many budding artists, Dale Allison from Wagga band The Groove Factorie is the go-to man for advice and mentorship.

His greatest words of wisdom for the region's active musicians is "don't follow the trends."

"You have to stick to what your core product is, your own music," he said.

"Don't venture to suit the current trend, because the current trend is going to last 15 seconds."

"A band that's never changed in 50 years is ACDC ... they never followed the trend, they just did what they did. They started in the 70s, and they are still going with the same vibe, the same material, the same things."

Emilio Donebus, 19, began producing music four years ago with no defined genre, drawing for a range of influences including the hits of Post Malone, the synth work of Australia group Tame Impala and the "imperfect but perfect" production by the late Mac Miller.

In collaboration with local artist Caleb Skewes, they released Love, The Placebo this year, a consolidated EP of indie cross synth pop records.

"We're just really relishing in that at the moment," he said.

His first formally released single Tell Me ranked within the Top 20 of the overall Unearthed charts last year.

Influenced by rock legends The Strokes, The Smiths and The Cure, Frostbite throws a modern spin into their productions, with a portfolio of indie pop records creating the perfect soundtrack to a summer road-trip.

Vocal and guitarists Sam Campbell-McCrea, 20 and Caleb Skewes, 19, bass player Liam Perry, 21, and drummer Austin Bellany, 20, released their first EP Closure this year which has defined their identity within the scene.

Mr Campbell-McCrea said the most rewarding part of the process is getting to see people consume their original music.

"We find it important to prove that original music still very much has a place in rural towns," he said.

Shed-rock indie band Barr-Nun recently debuted there latest single Heat Up, with members Josh Barr, 19, Patrick Prest, 19, Nic Marinac, 18, and Lachie Burton, 19, gearing up for a busy summer.

Nodding to the coastal sounds of Australia acts Hockey Dad and Skeggs, frontman Josh Barr takes his hat off to the region for backing the band and their "weird mix" of music.

He is also grateful for the local scene which is absent of any sort of rivalry.

"Each and every one of us support each other no matter what, which is pretty damn cool," he said.

Their first punk release Gotta Move On was a hit with triple J Unearthed listeners, with presenter Claire Mooney stating, "I love the drive, the punchy spirit and the high energy."

While navigating her senior high school years, Courtney Barron, 17, has become a familiar face throughout Wagga's live music industry.

This year she released her first original singles Intuition, and more recently Obsessed which was reviewed by executive producer of triple J Unearthed Tommy Faith who stated her "lyricism shows heaps of promise."

Influenced by Gracie Abrams, Conan Gray and evidently Billie Eilish, the alternative pop and folk artist has been astounded by the community's "endless" support.

"I began performing around Wagga earlier this year and I was blown away by how supportive people in the local music scene are," she said.

Michael Veneris, 22, Molly Jenkins, 21, Andrew Atkinson, 25, Harvey Paul, 24, and Nathan French, 25, make up the "genre-mashing" progressive metal band Artifact, crafting bass heavy sounds, groove focused guitar riffs and orchestral arrangements.

Drawing influences from bands Spiritbox and Monuments as well as modern violinist Lindsey Stirling, the collective's most recent three track EP Unravel explores the band's personal and ongoing struggle with grief, with lyrical credit to Mr Veneris.

"Music has helped me through my absolute darkest of times ... and it is an absolute privilege to be able to give it to the world," Mr Veneris said.

After performing their first gig in Wagga earlier this month, the band is locked in to perform in Canberra next year.

There are various other artists within Wagga, Albury, Snowy Valleys and beyond releasing original music. For more information about regional artists and events, check out www.musicnsw.com:

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