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Scott Darlow presents his single ‘Forgotten Australia’, a reminder for Australians to embrace their togetherness and come together to celebrate the things that make our country and its people special.
Scott has today also released the video for ‘Forgotten Australia’, where he is joined by an all-star cast to reflect on their connection to Australia and share stories of what Australia means to them. The video features the likes of John Butler, Kasey Chambers, Robert DiPierdomenico, Anthony Koutafidies, Myf Warhurst, Shelly Ware, Otis Carey, and Kyle Chalmers.
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Live music lovers can rejoice today as postponed heavy music event Thrashville releases full line-up for its rescheduled date of February 13th 2021.
Held at Dashville at Lower Belford, the one-day camping event features an array of local and regional bands ranging in styles from punk rock to death metal, alongside skateboarding displays and live graff art.
Thrashville is a rare opportunity regardless of COVID and Dashville is proud to be able to deliver such an event in an outdoor COVID Safe environment.
Thrashville’s full 2021 program:
Astrodeath // Basil’s Kite // Battlesnake // Boudicca // C.O.F.F.I.N Chop // Dark Order // HOON // No Quarter // PurEnvY // Ragdoll Scabz // Whatever // Zombonimo
Since the festivals debut in January 2017, the grass roots one day camping event, has proven to be a key event in the ‘heavy’ music calendar, being sorely missed in 2019 and 2020 due to drought, bush fires and COVID respectfully.
Event organiser Dashville has persevered in a very tricky environment to produce a quality experience for their much loved, but under serviced, metal, punk and rock fans with Thrashville being one of the only ‘slightly heavier’ outdoor festivals still in existence.
Organisers concede it has been very challenging planning in such uncertain times. However, through the success of other COVID safe events held at the pristine rural site, alongside the importance of Thrashville to its community, it wasn’t hard to find the encouragement to persevere, curating a quality experience, albeit slightly smaller than usual and delivered at the final hour, due to working within a changing COVID safe environment.
Despite a reduced capacity and a designated seating area, organisers are confident the heavy music community will come out to support the artists and enjoy the event responsibly.
‘We’re all in this together, Dashville has been hosting events since August last year and it’s amazing how people are willing to work within the boundaries and adapt in order to get along and enjoy themselves.’ Says organiser Matt Johnston
Thrashville is rated MA15+, it is a fully licensed one day event with onsite camping. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
For further event information and ticketing please head to www.dashville.com.au/thrashville
‘Brothers, Sisters…’
DJ International is the iconic record label steeped in authenticity and dance music history. It was the label that introduced the world to Chicago House, birthing it and nurturing it in its infancy, releasing the first ever House Music long player in 1986 ‘The House Sound Of Chicago’. It is a label with an outstanding discography populated by the now legendary artists of the time, untouchable DJs like Frankie Knuckles, Fingers Inc (Larry Heard & Robert Owens), Ron Hardy, Steve ‘Silk” Hurley, Farley ‘Jackmaster’ Funk, Joe Smooth, Darryl Pandy and Marshall Jefferson.
It now relaunches and returns in 2021 acquired and under exclusive license to Last Man Music, still with its original and inimitable founder at its helm Rocky Jones and the very same forward looking House music ideology, focusing on new artists as well as reintroducing the ultimate classics of the past, beginning 2021 with Anthony Thomas ’Promised Land’.
Arguably up there as one of the greatest House records ever made ‘Promised Land’ came in at the very start of the House music movement. Originally released in 1987 by the original producer Joe Smooth and created in the spiritual home of all House Music, Chicago. Later the track crossed over international borders becoming an iconic moment globally going on to represent the essence of Ibiza’s Balearic beat. Anthony Thomas, who is the original vocalist, has now re-recorded the track, updating it but keeping the original feel, reinforcing his unifying and soulful lyrics. It was the power of these lyrics that made this a massive underground dancefloor hit with the ecstasy generation of the late 80’s and early 90’s worldwide.
For DJ International as a label it didn’t stop there; the imprint was responsible for introducing the world to Farley Jackmaster Funk with his unforgettable release ‘Love Can’t Turn Around’ (1986) as well as other genre defining moments including Marshall Jefferson’s ‘Move Your Body’ and Steve Silk Hurley’s ‘Jack Your Body’. The latter riding a bassline from First Choice’s disco classic ‘Let No Man Put Asunder‘ earning a surprise 1987 UK No.1.
In August 2020, DJ International tested the waters for a formal return and debuted a posthumous Frankie Knuckles track ‘Carefree (I Am A Star)’ as the first release from the forthcoming Jackmaster 7 album, a follow-up to six Jackmaster albums the label put out between 1987 and 1991.
With one eye on its past heritage and iconic status and a long-term view to bring us new fresh and original House music acts of tomorrow, we are sure that DJ International will once again take its place alongside the other great labels of contemporary House Music culture.
Anthony Thomas ‘Promised Land’ is out now on DJ International
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After an enormously successful debut in Japan in 2020, Snow Machine is thrilled to expand to the premier alps of Queenstown, New Zealand for four snow-filled days of music and adventure across September 8th – 11th, 2021.
A fully curated destination festival, attendees will be treated to days on the slopes interspersed with aprés events on Coronet Peak and The Remarkables, before retiring to the main festival arena in the village in the evenings.
In partnership with NZSki, this edition will be headlined by none other than plunderphonic legends The Avalanches, alongside the most trusted cabin crew Flight Facilities and platinum soulful-house producer Hayden James. With sets at Glastonbury and Coachella listed on their resume, iconic festival mainstays The Presets are sure to heat up the frosty nights.
Sharing the stage will be acclaimed producer duo Hermitude, infamous time-travellng DJ Hot Dub Time Machine, chart topper Illy, New Zealand locals Sachi, indie/folk luminaries Boy & Bear, returning multi-platinum rappers Bliss N Eso, legendary dance-pop pioneers Sneaky Sound System, as well as Late Nite Tuff Guy, Yumi Zouma, Owl Eyes, Kinder, Tina Says, Tori Levett and host Jimi the Kween all flocking to the fields for the multi-day, experience based festival.
The heavyweight lineup will play in front of Queenstown’s infamous peaks providing the most idyllic backdrop. Considered one of the adventure capitals of the world, festival goers are invited to immerse themselves in optional additions of heliskiing, jet-boating, bungy-jumping and sky-diving.
CEO of NZSki Paul Anderson is delighted to host the New Zealand edition of Snow Machine, saying “We’ve seen how successful Snow Machine was in Japan and are excited to welcome Aussies over the ditch for the New Zealand version when the trans-Tasman border has opened. Being so close to Queenstown, our mountains are the perfect location for festival goers to hit the slopes before heading downtown to enjoy what is an impressive line-up of artists.”
Snow Machine is an all-in-one ticket offering a variety of accomodation options, a full four day festival ticket as well as a full four day lift pass.
With a travel bubble incoming and only a three hour flight from Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane and under two hours for Auckland locals it’s a no brainer for travel suppressed revellers.
SNOW MACHINE
Wednesday 8th – Saturday 11th September
Queenstown, New Zealand
SIGN UP FOR PRESALE HERE
PRE-SALE: 6pm Wed 20 Jan 2021
PUBLIC ON-SALE: midday Thurs 21 Jan 2021
featuring
THE AVALANCHES
FLIGHT FACILITIES
HAYDEN JAMES
THE PRESETS
HERMITUDE
HOT DUB TIME MACHINE
ILLY
SACHI
BOY & BEAR
BLISS N ESO
SNEAKY SOUND SYSTEM
LATE NITE TUFF GUY
YUMI ZOUMA
OWL EYES
KINDER
TINA SAYS
TORI LEVETT
and your host
JIMI THE KWEEN
along with TOM TILLEY and HUGO GRUZMAN’S FIRST BASE mountain aprés stage
Legendary punk band Descendents share their new track “That’s The Breaks.” The track follows the politically-charged two-song single Suffrage, released ahead of the 2020 general election encouraging voting to take down the Trump administration. In triumph, “That’s The Breaks” serves as a farewell to 45 ahead of the upcoming inauguration.
“Loser. Big time loser. Delusional loser. SORE loser. The time has come. The time is now. Just go, go, GO. I don’t care how. Donald J. Trump, will you please go now!,” adds vocalist Milo Aukerman. “What’s it gonna take? A gazillion dollars? (Oh wait, you already grifted that from supporters)… A get out of jail free card? (Only if our judicial system totally fails us)… A wooden stake through the heart? Whatever we can do to make you go away, we need to do it. And I don’t mean just leave the White House, I mean crawl back into your hole of hate and live out the rest of your life as a nobody. A loser. Because that’s what you are. Worst. President. Ever.”
Formed in 1978 Descendents are Milo Aukerman (vocals), Stephen Egerton (guitar), Karl Alvarez (bass), and Bill Stevenson (drums). They have released seven studio albums, Milo Goes to College (1982), I Don’t Want to Grow Up (1985), Enjoy! (1986), All
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Global powerhouse Tones And I joins Missy Higgins in co-headlining 2021 SOUNDS BETTER TOGETHER at Mt Duneed Estate on Saturday. Hailing from Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, Tones is Australia’s biggest international success story, a multi-platinum singer-songwriter amassing a record number of global streams of her hit single ‘Dance Monkey’, along with follow up singles ‘Never Seen The Rain’, new single ‘Fly Away’, which is climbing charts globally and more (‘Dance Monkey’ has also taken the crown for the Most Shazamed song of all time!).
With a “remarkable voice that can go from hushed to hurricane” (Sydney Morning Herald), Tones And I is without doubt one of the most exciting artists to emerge from Australia in years. “It’s great to be a part of Sounds Better Together and bring live music back to Victoria”, says Tones. It’s going to be an epic night of music, when these legendary ladies join forces for Victorian audiences in a matter of days!
Sydney-via-Canowindra artist Gordi joins a huge line-up at Mt Duneed on the weekend. Alongside working her day job as a doctor, a particularly remarkable feat during COVID, the acclaimed singer-songwriter released her second studio album, Our Two Skins in June last year, garnering critical praise, two J Award nomination’s (Australian Album of the Year and Artist of the Year). Gordi said, “I’m thrilled to be coming together to bring live music back to Victoria, it’s going to be really special.”
Rounding out Mt Duneed’s sensational program is Warrnambool singer-songwriter Didirri. Known for his ethereal vocals, poetic, candid songwriting, and captivating on-stage presence, Didirri’s performance will stay with music lovers long after his set has finished.
Music legend Jimmy Barnes needs no introduction. The master singer-songwriter-performer will deliver headline performances with his band at the Yarra Valley’s Rochford Wines on 23 January and Rutherglen’s All Saints on 25 January.
Jimmy Barnes is the heart and soul of Australian rock’n’roll. He has been inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame twice, sold over 13 million albums, scored 17 #1 albums on the ARIA Charts, a feat that not even The Beatles have achieved. For more than 40 years, Barnesy has delivered some of our most intense and iconic live performances, with anthems like ‘Working Class Man’, ‘Flame Trees’, and ‘No Second Prize’ rocking pubs, arenas and stadiums across the globe. His bestselling memoirs have sold more than 500,000 copies and won the ABIA Biography Book of the Year Award in 2017 and 2018 – the only Australian author to do so twice. Jimmy’s latest book, Killing Time, short stories from the long road home, was released in late 2019 and went to #1 on the Non-Fiction book chart.
Released in 2019, Jimmy’s latest album, My Criminal Record, picked up on many of the themes in his books and spawned the hit singles, Shutting Down Our Town and I Won’t Let You Down.
Jimmy said, “It’s so great to be a part of these shows. I get to take the stage with The Teskey Brothers, Daryl Braithwaite, Vika & Linda and more. I love playing music and it always sounds so much better playing live in front of a Victorian audience. Bring it on!”
One of Melbourne’s greatest success stories, The Teskey Brothers are a rare musical gem. A raw combination of soul and blues, the four-piece have wowed audiences around the world with their undeniable live show. They join Jimmy Barnes for an evening of blues and rock in the stunning Yarra Valley this weekend. “We’re very excited to be playing this surprise show,” says bassist Brendan Love, “but especially because our first show of 2021 is with the legendary Jimmy Barnes. We can’t wait.”
Responsible for some of Australia’s best-loved songs, from the undeniable ‘The Horses’ to HOWZAT’, ‘One Summer’ and more, Daryl Braithwaite is a local music titan. An ARIA Hall of fame inductee, his latest single ‘Love Songs’ saw the music icon return to the ARIA Singles chart in 2020. Daryl has launched a brand-new chapter in his unparalleled career and will enthrall audiences in Rutherglen and Mallacoota this month.
Lauded songstress Deborah Conway has been a staple of the Australian music scene since the 80’s, when she made waves fronting pop rock outfit Do-Re-Mi. She’s a multi-ARIA Award winner, has multiple Gold albums under her belt, and was inducted into the Live Legends Hall of Fame at the 2019 National Live Music Awards.
James Reyne’s songs have provided the soundtrack to endless Australian summers, and they’ll continue to do so at Mallacoota Oval on the eve of 30 January. With 19 x Top 40 hits across his celebrated career, Reyne is an ARIA Hall of Famer that has sold out shows around the world both solo and out front of the legendary Australian Crawl. His twelfth studio album Toon Town Lullaby was released last year, and sees Reyne focused firmly on the future.
Together with Daryl Braithwaite, Vika & Linda and Mia Wray, local audiences will be treated to a night of Australia’s finest talent in Mallacoota later this month.
Vika and Linda Bull are Australia’s most revered singing sisters, known for their rich vocal harmonies and stylistic breadth. After three classic albums with The Black Sorrows, Vika & Linda have released six studio albums, two live albums and a chart-topping anthology. They have also sung on number one albums by Paul Kelly, Kasey Chambers and John Farnham, done gigs for the Dalai Lama, Nelson Mandela and the King of Tonga, and been nominated for four ARIA Awards.
And recently, whilst still celebrating the recent release of their first ever best-of collection (and first ARIA #1) ‘Akilotoa (Anthology 1996-2004), Vika & Linda have wasted no time in following up with an inspired album of gospel songs titled Sunday (The Gospel According To Iso), out now (ARIA #2).
Last year, Melbourne artist Mia Wray made a grand debut with her single ‘Work For Me’, which captured the attention of tastemakers around the country. Her soulful voice has drawn comparison to the likes of Lorde and Meg Mac, but Mia Wray is carving her own path and is a talent to watch in 2021.
For all 2021 SOUNDS BETTER TOGETHER events, a COVIDSafe event plan has been approved by the Victorian Public Health Advisory Panel, Chief Health Officer (CHO) and the Major Events Taskforce.
- Reduced capacity shows
- Digital tickets – this ensures all contact details are recorded even when a ticket is forwarded or sold to another patron.
- “Buy together to stay together” – Shows will be reserved allocated seating only (we have increased the row widths to ensure social distancing between groups)
- Regular touchpoint cleaning
- Additional Bar, Food & Sanitary facilities – to minimise queuing
- Additional Staffing – Security and Event staff to help manage social distancing onsite
- COVIDSafe officer to ensure compliance
- Hand Sanitiser stations
- Increased communications to patrons and staff
- Event staff health check and training
- Additional medical facilities and staffing
Tickets to attend these special 2021 SOUNDS BETTER TOGETHER concerts are priced at an incredible $49.90* and are on-sale from noon AEDT tomorrow (Tuesday 19 January). For details head to soundsbettertogether.com.
An exciting second round of artists and shows will be announced later this week – stay tuned!
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Yolŋu surf-rock band, King Stingray have today released their brand new single ‘Get Me Out‘.
Get Me Out follows on from their hugely successful debut track, Hey Wanhaka, which was added instantly to triple j and radio across the country, propelling the band into the spotlight and delighting audiences with their fresh new Yolŋu surf-rock sound.
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KING STINGRAY – GET ME OUT
LISTEN / BUY HERE.
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Melbourne Music Week is delighted to announce nine exciting new additions to its extended summer program.
Melbourne Music Week has once again teamed up with The Push and the Australian Music Vault to stage an all-ages alcohol, drug and smoke-free music event that will take place at Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Saturday 20 February featuring Skegss, Ruby Fields, King Stingray and The Vovos as part of the Arts Centre Melbourne’s Live At The Bowl music season.
Each Monday night in February, two iconic Melbourne music venues will program Happy Mondays – A Live Music Residency also at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. This month-long program in partnership with Arts Centre Melbourne channels the spirit of a classic Melbourne residency with some of the best local artists as selected by loved venues such as The Old Bar, The Tote, Bar Oussou and The Evelyn. Catch Cash Savage and The Last Drinks, The Meanies, Sui Zhen and more instantly recognisable local legends.
Anti Fade Records returns with a second Melbourne Music Week–Extended night for 2021 at Max Watts, showcasing some of the finest punk bands Australia has to offer – Constant Mongrel, Primo!, EXEK and Alien Nosejob.
Born in the basement of the Mercat Cross, Melbourne Techno Collective has run events all across the city over the last 18 years. Join them on Friday 19 February as they celebrate ‘18 Years of Techno’ with Monolith Live, Craig McWhinney, Matt Radovich and more, at iconic Melbourne party venue, New Guernica.
The Immigration Museum’s courtyard will come alive with art, music, performance and food, after hours on Friday 26 February for Summer Courtyard: Metamorphosis. Enter a fantasy world where anyone can be anyone, as the Immigration Museum debuts two new exhibitions Atong Atem’s To Be Real for PHOTO2021 and Becoming You: An incomplete guide.
Finally, critically acclaimed Spunk Records signed Floodlights will illuminate the Toff on Saturday February 27 with their honest, catchy rock music that melds ‘80s alternative rock with ‘90s New Zealand jangle-pop.
Tickets for these newly-announced shows are on sale from midday on Tuesday 19 January, with the exception of Summer Courtyard: Metamorphosis and all Sidney Myer Music Bowl shows, which will be on sale Thursday 21 January.
The nine new events will run alongside the already announced Rebel Yell Work Out Live, which will arrive at The John Curtin on Saturday 30 January. This aerobics workout is paired with the pulsating techno soundtrack of her latest album ‘Fall From Grace’ and will up heart rates in more ways than one.
Tickets are also selling fast for home-grown and worldwide exported punk royals Clowns, who are back for their first hometown Melbourne show in nearly two years at 170 Russell on Friday 19 February. Supported by These New South Whales, it’s gonna get sweaty in the safest way possible.
Limited tickets remain for a handful of previously announced shows including Baker Boy at the Melbourne Recital Centre, iconic rock musician Adalita playing the Grand Organ at Melbourne Town Hall, and an audio visual exploration with Melbourne producers Ara Koufax and iconic DJ and academic Simona Castricum at the Capitol Theatre.
Spanning three months, from December 2020 until the end of February 2021, and featuring more than 300 events, Melbourne Music Week–Extended was the first music festival to return to Melbourne, pioneering Covid-safe music gigs for Victoria.
Melbourne Music Week–Extended is delivered by City of Melbourne, and thanks its valued partners for their support, including the Victorian Government, Ticketek, oOh!media, Beat, 3RRR and PBS.
Visit www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/mmw for tickets and to view the #MMW program.
Quotes attributable to City of Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp:
“We’ve been working closely with some of Melbourne’s iconic venues to safely welcome music fans back into the city because the sector is critical to bringing the buzz back to our city.
“Melburnians have missed live music and have really got behind this extended event to support our incredible local talent, venues and promotors. We’re pleased that these shows have been popular with some sell-out crowds and limited tickets remaining for the rest.
“Melbourne is the live music capital of the world. Our live music sector normally contributes $1.7 billion a year to Victoria’s economy and creates 42,000 jobs. As one of the hardest hit sectors as a result of the pandemic, it has been critical for us to bring live music back to the city and support this industry.”
In Brief:
The sell-out success, Synthony, comes to Melbourne for the first time for a ‘One Night Only’ epic outdoor show! The ultimate celebration of the last 30 years of Dance Music, Synthony is a unique collaboration between Orchestra, DJs, live vocalists and feature musicians.
The super-charged and energetic Synthony will showcase the biggest dance anthems from icons such as: Avicii, Eric Prydz, Fatboy Slim and Basement Jaxx to name just a few, backed with the full might of a 60+ piece Synthony Orchestra. The show is stacked with iconic stars from across the Australian music spectrum playing their global hits including: Miss Connie (Sneaky Sound System), Ilan Kidron (The Potbelleez), Jenny B (Corona), Mobin Master, Andy Van (Madison Avenue / Vicious Records) and Mark Dynamix.
With an epic backdrop of visuals, lasers and a state-of-the-art sound system, it’s a magical, uplifting, hands-in-the-air dance party like no other. An energetic show from the outset, this is not an Orchestra as you know it. This celebration of Dance Music is more than just a show, it takes the audience on a nostalgic journey back through their most memorable dance music experiences. Track after track, fans are taken down memory lane and will celebrate dance music that is embedded into their subconscious.
Synthony’s New Zealand shows (since 2017) have been attended by ‘Sold Out’ audiences (as well as its debut into Australia in Brisbane, 2019). After successful shows across New Zealand (over the last few months, including a sold-out show at Spark Arena, Auckland) and the orchestral extravaganza’s first outdoor show at the magical natural Amphitheatre of the Bowl of Brooklands (New Plymouth), the tour will expand to Melbourne this April, as part of the: ‘Live at the Bowl’ Summer series at the ‘Sidney Myer Music Bowl.’
Synthony Australia will include some of Australia’s Dance Music’s favourite Artists, who are also behind some massive hits, such as:
Miss Connie (Sneaky Sound System) – ‘Pictures,’ ‘I Love It,’ ‘UFO,’ ‘Kansas City’ and more..
Ilan Kidron (The Potbelleez) – ‘Don’t Hold Back,’ ‘Hello,’ ‘Junkyard’ and more..
Jenny B (Corona) – ‘The Rhythm of the Night,’ featured vocalist for J.K, Nevada, Culture Beat and more..
+ more to be announced.
Hosted by: Mobin Master – ‘Show Me Love,’ ‘Get Away With It,’ ‘Lights Out’ and more..
Support by: Andy Van (Madison Avenue // Super Disco Club) and Mark Dynamix
It’s no secret that 2020 has been a tumultuous rollercoaster for event promoters. The Synthony tour was due to be announced just days before New Zealand went into Level 4 lockdown and the future of the tour all of a sudden became awfully uncertain. Shows across Australia, Asia, and the U.S were in the pipeline for 2020. Months of preparation and negotiations with Artists, Venues and Sponsors were all dashed and the team behind Synthony, had to rebuild the program all over again.
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Duco Events Promoter Rachael Carroll says she’s incredibly excited to bring the show back to Australia and hold the first outdoor show at the iconic ‘Sidney Myer Music Bowl’: “Given the circumstances, it’s amazing to be able to bring this show to the music hub of Australia – Melbourne and have our show at the ‘Sidney Myer Music Bowl.’ We know as soon as Melbournians see this show, they’ll be coming back year after year.”
The show will be run in a Covid-safe environment set up by the Arts Centre Melbourne, that will include socially spaced tables and seats and innovative private decks for groups of up to 6 people. Carroll stated: “The Covid safe set up at the Bowl, is an incredible innovation by the Arts Centre Melbourne. We are going full throttle with this show, so fans can expect an amazing high energy experience in a socially distanced safe format. After everything Melburnians have been through, we can’t wait to put on this epic dance party for them!”
The Synthony show has only been possible thanks to the support of the Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund – an Australian Government initiative. “We certainly would not be putting on this show without the RISE funding support from the Australian Government and support from Arts Centre Melbourne. These partners have given us the confidence to invest, take risks and put on events, that will see some Artists and suppliers secure their first job and income after a very long break in event activity,” said Carroll.
About Synthony
Founded in 2017 by DJ and producer, Erika Amoore and fellow Kiwi David Elmsly, Synthony sold out its first ever show at the Auckland Town Hall to a packed house and unprecedented reviews. The show’s creation brought together key New Zealand talent, with Peter Thomas, conductor and music director of the Auckland Symphony Orchestra believing in the unique concept and enlisting the services of Ryan Youens, an arranger with hundreds of professional credits to his name, including film scores for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and The Desolation of Smaug.
After sold-out events at Auckland Town Hall in 2017 and 2018, Duco Events, a major event promoter with a 16-year track-record, purchased the concept with an ambitious long-term vision to expand the event from one city to multiple venues and cities across the globe. In 2019, they took the show to Brisbane, Australia and also sold out five shows across NZ later that year. Over six shows, four Orchestras and hundreds of musicians played to over 14,000 fans in 2019.
In 2020, Synthony staged its biggest ever NZ-wide tour, supporting the live music industry’s recovery post COVID19. Synthony returns to Australia this April for its first outdoor show at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne with other Australian cities to be announced, followed by other international markets.
About ‘Live at the Bowl’:
A festival for our city
Spend days and nights in the open air enjoying the best live acts in Australia. From January, the iconic ‘Sidney Myer Music Bowl’ will host a festival like no other, featuring an all-local program of music, comedy, family-friendly events and more.
Sing, cheer and applaud as your favourite Artists return to the stage. Enjoy delicious food and drinks with friends and family. Share a socially distanced dance under the stars as we reconnect with our city, the arts and each other. Welcome back to your Bowl.
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2021 DATES & LOCATIONS:
Saturday 23rd January, TSB Bowl of Brooklands
Friday 12th February, TSB Arena, Wellington
Saturday 20th March, Horncastle Arena, Christchurch
Friday 16th April, Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
More Australian dates to be announced….
TICKET DETAILS:
Eager dance music fans around Melbourne will have one hand in the air and one hand on the mouse, hovering over the ‘Buy Tickets’ button as the tickets are released on: Thursday 21st January – 12pm AEDT. With a ‘One Night Only’ show and restricted numbers, fans will need to get in quickly to secure their spot.
All tickets are available through: www.synthony.com
VIDEOS:
2019 Synthony Grand Finale at Wellington’s TSB Arena WATCH HERE!
Darude – ‘Sandstorm’ performed by Synthony WATCH HERE!
Fisher – ‘Losing It’ performed by Synthony WATCH HERE!
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Hailing from Western Sydney, Australia, Makalita is a female R&B Singer/Songwriter of Tongan heritage. Makalita is a self-taught independent artist who has been refining her skills over the years and has equipped herself with a diverse skill set. At just 21 years of age, Makalita brings a mature yet young, fresh, and unique sound back into the music industry, which audiences have been searching for. With her Debut Single Australian upcoming R&B artist, Makalita has released her debut single “Do This.
‘Do This’ is a smooth but confrontational upbeat track with somber lyrics, which captures the whole essence of Makalita’s message. Makalita’s greatest inspiration derives from growing up listening to Old School 90’s R&B, to artists such as Queen Naija, Summer Walker and Jhene Aiko. This has inspired Makalita to bring back that Old School vibe with a unique twist of new age ‘R&B-Trap Soul’ that is missing, and audiences are longing for in the music industry today.
‘Do This’ arrives alongside an iconic music video directed by Kreezy Visions and produced by Sueno Productions who has previously worked with Hooligan Hefs, Youngn Lipz, Will Singe and many more.
The video further showcases a vulnerable young woman deceived by someone who she thought was her partner, but in fact, he was married with a child.
This release aims to bring awareness to the toxicity in relationships, both emotionally and mentally.
It happens, it’s real and for this generation someone needs to start the conversation, so I will,” Makalita says.
Follow Makalita:
Title: Into The Light
Label: Protocol Recordings
Release date: January 15, 2021
Nicky Romero is kicking off 2021 on a positive note with the release of his new single “Into The Light,” a true progressive house jewel for which he teamed up with Protocol talent Timmo Hendriks and Arizona-based singer/songwriter David Shane. Opening with upbeat piano melodies layered over a steadily building bassline, “Into The Light” reaches its crescendo with a goosebump-inducing drop. Shane‘s soulful vocals serve at the emotive cherry-on-top for a track that sees Nicky returning to his signature sound after 2020’s pop-oriented Universal Music debut “Nights With You.” On the other hand, “Into The Light” follows Timmo Hendriks‘s single “Memories,” featuring Jordan Grace.
After taking the world by storm with early hits such as ‘Legacy‘ (with Krewella) and #1 single ‘I Could Be The One‘ (with Avicii), Nicky Romero quickly proved that his talent is ever-evolving and here to stay. After launching his Protocol Recordings imprint in 2012, the renowned performer, producer, and label head continued his personal successes with a string of high-profile releases, ranging from collaborations with Armin van Buuren, David Guetta, Mike Williams & Amba Shepherd, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, W&W, DallasK & XYLØ, Timmy Trumpet and Steve Aoki & Kiiara to remixes for the likes of Robin Schulz, Kygo, Rita Ora, Steve Aoki, Martin Garrix, Jess Glynne and more. While showcasing his label’s roster via his weekly Protocol Radio show, Nicky Romero continues to innovate and evolve during these unprecedented times in the music industry. He debuted his ultra-modern “Another World” live stream concept last summer and launched the Monocule alter-ego. If quarantine has proved anything, it’s that the Protocol crew is never one to slack on new music.
Now celebrating over 2 years on the label, Dutch artist Timmo Hendriks first made his debut on the label with 2018’s “In My Head,” with Lennart Schroot, followed by “Thinking About You” as part of Protocol‘s “Miami 2019” EP, which has currently garnered over 3M streams on Spotify. His next releases, such as “Magical” with Lindequist, “By Your Side” with Jordan Grace, or “Be Alright” with Marc Benjamin, continued to show increased energy and a more mature production style. Hendriks‘s other notable tracks on Nicky Romero‘s label include “Keep Me Close” with Dash Berlin and “Deserve My Time” with Trilane. He is quickly becoming a household name and veteran of the Protocol team. Keep an eye out for what’s next!
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With their fourth full length ‘Bystander’ scheduled for release on February 12th, 2021 via Spunk Records & Osborne Again (AUS/NZ) and Nice Guys Records (Rest of world), Cool Sounds share the second single ‘Crimson Mask’. Where the first single ‘Back To Me’ leant into classic 70s soft rock territory, Crimson Mask is Cool Sounds in a more buoyant and raucous mood.
Frontperson Dainis Lacey says of the track: “I wrote this song about the idea of clinging to the past a little too tightly. It’s a mildly raucous, conga banging, Velvet Underground inspired track about a depressed, alcoholic dad who dresses ‘a little Jerry Seinfeld, Chandler from Friends or Pacey from Dawson’s Creek and is scared of the kids in the neighbourhood. He loves wrestling and classic rock.”
A little about Cool Sounds and Bystander
Melbourne’s Cool Sounds make records that move deftly and playfully through indie-rock, pop, and alt-country. The band are defined by their signature guitar lines, as catchy as any chorus, as well as a beloved live show that sees six musicians crowded onstage. Lead singer and songwriter Dainis Lacey has been making music as Cool Sounds for years, but the band found a unique sound on their 2018 album Cactus Country and 2019’s More To Enjoy, which was nominated for the AIR Award for Best Independent Country Album. On Bystander, the new album out February 12, Cool Sounds are more attuned to their surroundings than ever: written during a European summer and recorded in three weeks over the following Australian one, Bystander isn’t always as laid back as the warm weather might suggest. With more of a focus on lyrics than ever before, Bystander, is at turns introspective, self-aware, irreverent and unflinchingly observant. All of the band’s essential elements are here – those guitar licks, vocal melodies that dip and spike then smooth out, and clever, understated rhythmic changes – but as lyrics are brought to the forefront, the band’s agile, elastic arrangements feel all the more essential.