Garry Gary Beers
INXS bassist Garry Beers is a lifelong sports fan- Having played both Rugby League and Rugby Union, cricket and baseball in his youth. He is a passionate surfer, Surf Lifesaver and follower of anything Australia is playing sports wise.
Garry is a serious inventor and passionate elder statesman of the Australian music industry. Co-founder of Los Angeles based company AUSTRALIAN MADE USA - Beers is taking his experience into the corporate world.
With a career spanning over 45 years, Garry Gary Beers has an impressive list of achievements. As founding member and bass guitarist for iconic super-band INXS, together they broke ground for Australian music worldwide, selling more than 75 million records, with many multi platinum album sales worldwide and Diamond sales awards in both Australia and Canada.
Their list of accolades stands as an incredible legacy including; 7 MTV Awards, 3 Grammy nominations, Brit Awards, 6 Aria Awards and an Aria Hall of Fame induction and in 2025 were voted all time number one in the Triple J Hottest 100. INXS performed live to millions of fans worldwide including a historic sell out performance at Wembley Stadium to 74,000, earning the title of one of the greatest bands of all time.
In 2026 INXS were awarded the Ted Albert Award for Outstanding services to Australian Music and also received their first nomination for the prestigious US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Having lived in Los Angeles for close to 20 years, Beers set to work on GGB Basses, a patented line of Bass guitars that are revolutionizing the music industry. He continues to record and perform with AshenMoon and brings a trove of vision, talent and networks to Australian Made USA.
Sam Cook
A multi-award winning Director, Producer and tech co-founder, the First Aboriginal Australian Professional Recording Academy® member (#GRAMMYs). A retired musician, she was the Director of The Dreaming Festival, a programmer of the Woodford Folk Festival and has delivered festivals and events worldwide including; Bob Marley Concert in Ethiopia, Bardi Dancers at Stonehenge UK, NextFest at LA State Fair, Juneteenth X Culver City Steps and the historic Grand Opening of the Sixth Street Bridge in Los Angeles.
Artistically, Sam is a writer, visual artist and graphic designer. Administratively, she started working in Aboriginal publishing at Broome based, Magabala Books ahead of becoming the CEO of Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company before launching her company The KMBA Creative LLC.
Arts Leader Honouree, NYC (2025), Recipient of the International woman of excellence (2020), UK Arts Council Fellowship (2007 and 2011), winner of National NAIDOC Aboriginal Youth of the Year (1999) and Broome Aboriginal Artist of the Year (1998), Sam was the founding Aboriginal columnist for Artshub and Tracker, founder of Australia’s Blak History Month and co-founder of Kaltja (pronounced Culture).
She is currently a member of the First Nations Independent Arts Alliance, Artivist Entertainment (w/ Aloe Blacc, Quetzal & Maya Jupiter), International Association of Blacks In Dance, Australians in Music and is a co-founder of the United Stages Collective, the first Aboriginal Australian led creative ensemble in the USA.
In 2022 Sam became the US Member Rep for APRA AMCOS, a consultancy working to build, nurture and support and advance Australian + New Zealand songwriter, composer, producer members. Recently she founded Honey Ant Press, a publishing imprint that sees her place power back into literature. Her cross platform experience and executive leadership is integral to Australian Made. Sam is a proud First Nations Australian from the Nyikina Nation.
Toby Rand
Toby Rand is an Australian-born, Los Angeles and Las Vegas-based singer, songwriter, and recording artist known for his powerful, emotive vocals and genre-blending sound.
Rand first rose to international prominence in 2006 on CBS’s Rock Star: Supernova, where he emerged as a standout finalist alongside rock icons Tommy Lee, Jason Newsted, Gilby Clarke, and Dave Navarro. Captivating over 20 million viewers weekly, Rand quickly became a fan favorite, launching a global career that includes record deals, international tours, and critically acclaimed releases.
Blending the grit of ‘70s rock, the depth of ‘90s grunge, and the textures of ‘80s alternative, Rand has carved out a distinctive artistic identity. His voice—raw, dynamic, and deeply expressive—continues to resonate across genres and audiences worldwide.
Rand is the co-founder and frontman of alternative rock band The Fell, alongside legendary bassist Billy Sheehan and guitarist/composer Mike Krompass. Their debut EP KILLSWITCH has garnered strong critical attention. He is also a founding member of AshenMoon, a project with Garry Beers, currently releasing their second EP.
In Las Vegas, Rand headlines multiple residencies with Sonic Zoo, a supergroup featuring members of Savage Garden, Suicidal Tendencies, Daughtry, and Lifehouse. His career has been further elevated through performances with global stars including Sammy Hagar, Bruno Mars, Adam Levine, Joey Fatone, and Rod Stewart. He also channels Jim Morrison in the hit Las Vegas production ‘27’.
Additional highlights include co-hosting All Stars TV with Dennis Rodman, leading a high-profile residency at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, touring internationally with Slash, and sharing a memorable backstage moment with Michael J. Fox at Radio City Music Hall.
Rand’s versatility extends into film, television, and theater. He has performed in the Broadway production Rock Me Amadeus (Rocktopia), and his voice can be heard in major titles including Penguins of Madagascar, Ice Age, Kung Fu Panda, as well as series such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Station 19, and The GOAT on Paramount+.
Offstage, Rand is the co-founder of Australian Made USA – Global Horizon Alliance, a Los Angeles-based collective of Australian creatives delivering large-scale creative solutions for festivals, events, and global productions, including initiatives tied to the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympics.
Paul Stepanek
A music and sports manager based in Los Angeles, Paul is an expert in creative project management, social media, digital marketing, Film/TV licensing and brand partnerships.
Stepanek has built a solid reputation in music and sports representation. Through his management company he has built a roster of clients including some of the top emerging acts in the industry, along with world-renowned career artists who want a team approach to management and a next generation way of thinking.
His current roster includes legendary Australian rock act Sick Puppies, who formed in Sydney in 1997. The band rose to prominence in 2006 when their song "All the Same" supported the Free Hugs Campaign, receiving over 78 million views. They decided to move to Los Angeles when rock photographer Robert Knight, who would later co-star in a documentary called Rock Prophecies with the band, said to their manager, "You should move the band over here, I really think they will do well". With significant chart breakthroughs including the Hot 100 and recordings on the soundtrack of major television shows such as NCIS, they continue to be a hard working touring and recording act.
Stepanek continues to drive innovation in digital marketing and media, recently securing and releasing dynamic platforms and assets.