Finley “pHinioUS” François, originally from the picturesque shores of Mauritius and now based in the vibrant hub of Naarm, is a multifaceted artist in music. His journey, marked by curiosity and creativity, began with spinning vinyl at parties and has evolved into crafting a rich tapestry of sounds as a DJ, producer, and musician. His early career included airplay on Kiss FM and being part of Fizard, one of Australia’s pioneering live hip hop groups that won Triple J’s Unearthed competition in 2003. Over the years he has been commissioned to write music for various shows and installations, including projects for NICA and Arts Access; has performed at iconic festivals such as Mona Foma, the Adelaide Fringe Festival, the Cabaret Festival, St Kilda Festival, and Womadelaide; & has shared the stage and collaborated with artists such as GrandMaster Flash, Chris Brown, Rod Stewart, Kelly Rowland and most recently Snoop Dogg at the 2025 AFL Grandfinal along with the likes of Jessica Mauboy, Tash Sulatana and Baker Boy.