meet the alternative and rock duo.

Highway 95 is an acoustic/rock country music duo and full band, based in Karratha, performing at events and local venues across the Pilbara Region.

 The duo formed in January 2023, featuring Bob Derschow (a traditional owner in the Pilbara Region) on guitar and Nicole Bylund on vocals. Both have many years’ experience performing in multiple bands over the last 20-30 years. They share a passion for writing and performing original music.

 Their unique brand of entertainment fuses modern alternate rock and country music vibes with a strong vocal and guitar presence. The emotion in their music shines through with every performance, captivating their audience, and allowing them to connect emotionally with each song.

Nominated for multiple Country Music Awards ;

• Winners – Indie Country Music Australia Awards (Tamworth) – Best Australian Independent Country Duo - 2026
• Finalists - Western Australian Country Music Awards - 3 Categories - Duo/Group of the Year, Album of the Year, and People's Choice of the Year - 2026
• Winners - Western Australian Country Music Awards - Duo/Group of the Year 2025
• Winners - Gold Medallion Media Awards 2025 - National New Talent of the Year 2024
• Finalists - Australian Country Music People's Choice Awards 2024 & 2025
• Shortlisted Top 30 - Australian Songwriters Association Inc Awards 2024
• Shortlisted by Judges - Australian Songwriting Contest 2023/24 - Country Category
• Finalists in the 2024 APRA Professional Development Awards 
• Semi-Finalists Alt-Country category - Tamworth Songwriters Assocation Awards 2024
• 2 songs in the Top 20 of the WAM Song of the Year 2024
• Semi-Finalist in the Unsigned Only Music Competition 2024
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• Please direct any enquiries regarding Direct Licensing to highway95music@gmail.com and we will reply within 30 days of receipt of your email.