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CEO and Founder of UNIFIED Music group Jaddan Comerford adds, “Bringing music to the NBL has been a dream for years and to now be doing it with Julian and our friends at Modern Day Entertainment we are over the moon. Music and basketball has always been closely linked and we are thrilled to be able to put up and coming Australian music in front of basketball fans. This is just the beginning and we are grateful to the NBL for the opportunity they are giving to the Australian music industry.”
Co-Founder of Modern Day Entertainment Nic GidleyKing adds: “It’s an absolute pleasure to be pursuing this venture with a company like UNIFIED Music Group, who I very much admire and respect. Being in the position to work with the NBL and deliver a unique experience for Australian musicians & sports fans is an opportunity I’m proud of and grateful for.”
Director of Red Hill Entertainment Aidan McLaren adds: “To be able to give new and emerging artists a platform like the NBL Cup to reach and entertain new fans is something really special and important. The atmosphere of these events is going to be amazing and for many of the acts involved it will be their first ever time performing in a stadium. We couldn’t be more excited to be partnering with the NBL, Modern Day Entertainment and Unified Music Group on these events and are really excited to see where this partnership and the entertainment element of NBL Cup will grow in the future.”
UNIFIED Music Group is a globally renowned multi-service music company providing a range of services including artist management, recorded music, publishing, live events and merchandise to a diverse roster of local and international artists.
Modern Day Entertainment is the management company and independent record label behind Jamaican-Australian rising star Jaycee, and HipHopCharts.com.au (Australia’s first and only dedicated hip hop chart).
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OBSKÜR – ‘BAYSIDE’ (EATS EVERYTHING REMIX)
OUT NOW
Newcomers OBSKÜR have seriously been making waves with their latest track ‘Bayside’ released on FFRR at the end of 2020. Since its release it has generated almost 12 million combined streams and in the last weeks been added to BBC Radio 1’s B list, hotly tipping OBSKÜR as artists to watch. Now, as the track grows and progresses, UK dance music favourite Eats Everything steps up to provide his rework – out today.
With the pair firmly championed across Radio, ‘Bayside’ has seen prime time play from Pete Tong, Annie Mac, Danny Howard, Jaguar on BBC Introducing and been made ’Tune Of The Week’ on both Arielle Free & Nick Grimshaw’s shows. OBSKÜR have also since made an appearance on Mista Jams’ Capital Dance show as he invited them on to get to know the young producers and talk ‘Bayside’.
‘Bayside’ features a vocal sample from A.D.O.R’s classic ‘One For The Trouble’. It’s filled with 909 drum machines & stabbing synths, very much sitting in the upper realms of hard-hitting house that’s at the forefront of the Dublin’s underground music scene. In true Eats Everything fashion, he’s put a fun and choppy house spin in his rework of ‘Bayside’, retaining the upbeat nature of the original, pushing the track further into the next realm of dance music.
Daniel Pearce, better known as Eats Everything, is an English DJ and record producer who came to prominence in 2011 with the release of “Entrance Song” on Pets Recordings. Since then, he has received critical acclaim for a number of solo releases on Dirtybird, Hypercolour and Futureboogie. Since 2011, Eats has played at a number of the world’s biggest clubbing institutions such as Fabric, DC10, Amnesia, The Warehouse Project, Space and Watergate, as well as festivals like Glastonbury, Bestival,
OBSKÜR – Bayside (Eats Everything Remix) is out now via FFRR
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Created during the pandemic, “Fly Again” is amongst a myriad of songs to come from an upcoming album – but it is this track that directly references the state we currently find ourselves in. Jo says “The beat is so deeply beautiful, and I started to flow over it, a piece of poetry that came out in a more unstructured format with the repeated sung part giving hope that one day we will travel again without fear. In the meantime, I hope that we can find adventure in our everyday living and let this music take us to a beautiful place in our minds.”
A standout in the video game, film and TV industries as well, Gardiner is a force to be reckoned with in the field, and a consistent and constant creative who can bring out the same in others.
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SINGLE ‘BEST FOR YOU’ DROPPED IN LATE JANUARY
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Sydney’s BOYSCLUB have been announced as one of five winners of triple j unearthed’s Collab Comp, and will be writing a song alongside PNAU and Empire of the Sun songwriter/frontman Nick Littlemore.
On triple j unearthed’s website, Littlemore said of the prospect of working with BOYSCLUB: ‘I’m well keen to make some dirty rock n roll and I’m very interested to see how we can reinvent the sound of rock for 2021. ‘ The announcement was made this morning on triple j radio. If you aren’t familiar with BOYSCLUB yet, wisen up! It’s now 2021 and the patriarchy is cornered, lashing out like a beast with nowhere else to run. It’s time to sound the death knell on misogyny, discrimination and bigotry. But rather than the dreary toll of a bell, we send off the patriarchy with a blast of furious, energised punk rock sent forth from the minds, and amps, of Sydney’s BOYSCLUB! The new single Best For You premiered on triple j’s Home & Hosed with Declan Byrne, with Declan saying that the new single “…hits a little heavier, it has a grungy appeal, somewhere between head-nodding and headbanging, you’re going to be swaying along to it!” and was promptly added to rotation on triple j Unearthed Radio. Armed with an unwavering sense of justice for women, non-binary & men for equality, hard-earned life lessons and the legacy of those to have waved the flag of equality before them, BOYSCLUB have tasked themselves with systematically dismantling the prevailing wisdom; to change perspectives on queer empowerment, speak truth to addiction and amplifying the oft silenced voices of the victims of domestic violence. BOYSCLUB are taking 2021 by the horns, once again lowering their visors to wage a new affront to the way things are – via new single BEST FOR YOU – and tour dates to spread the word. The new single is available at https://gyro.lnk.to/BestForYou BOYSCLUB are on tour now through February and March and are hitting Sydney, Bendigo, Melbourne, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Brisbane, Canberra and Wollongong – see killtheboysclub.com for ticket details! BOYSCLUB. Forever standing for something more than themselves. BOYSCLUB’s new single BEST FOR YOU is out now at https://gyro.lnk.to/BestForYou |
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Saturday October 2 – Sandalford Estate, Swan Valley, WA
Saturday October 9 – Roche Estate, Hunter Valley, NSW
Saturday October 16 – Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley, VIC
After a COVID-induced hiatus, Grapevine Gathering is back and just as full-bodied as ever before. This October around Australia, Grapevine Gathering will offer up a myriad of the ripest local talent which will be complemented by the finest local food and produce on offer and of course a selection of the tastiest drops from each respective region.
Ex-tradies turned instagram celebrities ‘The Uninspired Unemployed’ will be hosting Grapevine Gathering and performing changeover DJ sets around the country. The duo started their instagram account during COVID out of boredom sharing hilarious skits and videos. They now have almost a million followers, have quit their day jobs as tradies, and have collaborated with the likes of Vogue, GQ and Louis Vuitton.
Full lineup:
Peking Duk
The Jungle Giants
Vera Blue
The Veronicas
San Cisco
CC:Disco!
King Stingray
Rest For The Wicked
+ More TBA
Hosted by The Inspired Unemployed
Located in the picturesque wine regions, partygoers will be treated to lush vineyards, rolling lawns and world-class wine. Situated in tranquil and picturesque surrounds, Grapevine Gathering will be returning to its home in the Yarra Valley.
Making its return to the legendary Roche Estate in NSW, the world-class concert venue is situated in the heart of the Hunter Valley providing partygoers with the perfect getaway.
Situated on the scenic doorstep of the Swan Valley in WA, Sandalford’s picturesque gardens, alfresco amphitheatre and expansive vineyard are in a class of their own. Just 25 minutes away from Perth, the lush vineyard is the perfect location for a wine and music pairing.
Grapevine Gathering is by Untitled Group – the same organisers of four-day New Year’s Eve Festival Beyond the Valley, as well Ability Fest their collaboration with Paralympian of the year Dylan Alcott, lifestyles and event series For The Love, electronic music festival Pitch Music & Arts, Wildlands, and more.
Just like the fine wine you’ll be sipping on, Grapevine’s musical talent has been designed to be the perfect pairing. The best in Australian talent have been hand-crafted for ultimate pleasure and an aftertaste you’ll never forget.
PEKING DUK
Peking Duk are renowned for giving you high energy dancefloor anthems for the good times. While we have always loved them as a loose-unit electronic act, the moment Adam and Reuben emerged from behind the decks and channelled their antics into the glorious shitstorm of energy that is a Peking Duk live show, they became legend.
JUNGLE GIANTS
With well over 300 million streams worldwide and growing, The Jungle Giants are fast becoming an unstoppable force. Known for delivering explosive high-energy live performances. With headline festival performances under their belt and a rapidly growing international fan base, The Jungle Giants have cemented themselves as one of the biggest independent acts in Australia.
VERA BLUE
The metamorphosis of gifted folk singer/songwriter Celia Pavey into the electro pop powerhouse Vera Blue has been as visually electrifying as it has musically scintillating.
It began with the release of her rapturously received debut album ‘Perennial’. The album saw Vera Blue play 5 completely sold out Australian tours, European/UK and USA dates, and multiple festivals including Lollapalooza and Splendour in the Grass.
THE VERONICAS
Coming back onto everyone’s radars after their song ‘Untouched’ reached new heights as a classic, The Veronicas are riding the wave of a second round of success.
Jessica and Lisa Origliasso, twin girls born on Christmas Day, were teenagers when they moved to LA, signed a record deal with Sire Records and released their first album, The Secret Life Of…. and three top ten singles including the timeless anthem 4Ever.
SAN CISCO
‘Between You And Me’ is the recently released fourth album from the indie trio. It’s an album two years and at least one sadly remembered love affair in the making. Featuring the singles ‘When I Dream’ and ‘Skin’, both triple j Hottest 100 voted songs, the groove-laden ‘Reasons’ and new singles ‘One The Line’ & ‘Messages’, it’s clear ‘Between You and Me’ tells a widescreen story of loss and letting go.
King Stingray
King Stingray are a four piece from Yirrkala, North-East Arnhem Land. Formed by Yirrŋa Yunupiŋu (nephew of the late Dr M Yunupiŋu – Yothu Yindi frontman) and Roy Kellaway (son of Stu Kellaway – Yothu Yindi founding member and bass player), King Stingray blend ancient indigenous melodies with surf, indie and funk influences to create a genre of their own, Yolŋu surf-rock. Their debut single ‘Hey Wanhaka’ has been met with huge success being added to high rotation on triple j.
Rest For The Wicked
With their debut single on the horizon, Rest For The Wicked are one of the most promising acts in Australia. Think the new school genreless vibe of Dominic Fike and Still Woozy, the conceptual visual alternative pop of Gorillaz and Empire of the Sun, the raw indie energy of Glass Animals, Twenty One Pilots and Mac Demarco. Slowthai. Watch this space.
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Since 2017, Lanstan has cemented himself as one of the crucial voices in Australian hip hop, offering introspective songwriting from the perspective of a young man striving for success. Today he releases his sophomore EP Vision.
One of Lanstan’s main goals is to help elevate the hip-hop scene on the Northern beaches and connect with the youth. It’s a mission that was forged on his acclaimed releases ‘Dream State’ (produced by Kuren) and ‘Go To Sleep’ on his debut EP ‘Dreams’.
As shown by his 2019 singles ‘Blueprint’ and ‘Trophy’, Lanstan wrote the songs on the new EP with the intention of being able to perform them with maximum energy.
As Lanstan further explains, “Vision is me sharing my goals and ambitions as well as my fears and insecurities. It’s my most direct and vulnerable explanation of my Vision as an artist. I wanted every song to strike a different tone but all surround the same theme. It’s very important to me that by the end of the project, you know me better as an artist. Whether I’m singing, rapping or shouting, there’s something for every fan of hip-hop music on there.”
The Vision EP was crafted in collaboration with Max Muller (Muller Made), Tom Garnett, Joseph Colmenero, Ollie Roland, Steven Petridis (Espa) and recording engineer Daniel Natoli.
“This EP has been a long time in the making and has been some of the best times of my life (even with the pandemic situation). With the help of an amazing team around me I have smashed some of my biggest goals in music and continued in an upward trajectory. Reuniting with Miles for this project was a very special moment too. Although we have been making music together non-stop for years, we have been focussing on releasing our solo music and backlogging our content together.
A lot of our followers have been begging us to drop some music together and I’m honoured that we got to do that on my project. I made sure to spare absolutely no expense on this project and spent months fixing up tiny details in the mixes as well as meticulously planning the tone I wanted to strike for the project. This EP is very special to me and I hope it will find a place in the history of Australian hip-hop music.”
Lanstan
‘Trophy’ carefully builds momentum, with its nuanced hip hop production supported by a delicate flute and lilting guitars.”
NME Australia
“Though each of his tracks differ in their vibe, the undeniable raw talent, power, and rapid-fire lyricism that Lanstan possesses is on full display at every turn.”
Tone Deaf
AAA Backstage
“Hailing from Sydney’s Northern Beaches, 21 year old Lanstan is one of Australian hip-hop’s brightest up and comers.”
Good Call Live
“The melodies in this are hard to deny, it feels bold without being too egotistical…”
Triple J, Declan Byrne (‘Blueprint’, 2020)
“Lanstan has continued to build his brand and loyal following through conceptually immersive projects.”
Black of Hearts
EP: ‘Vision’ is released Friday February 19th 2021
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The March long weekend just got a whole lot more exciting as Live at the Bowl welcomes the feel-good splendour of The Cat Empire and some family fun with Justine Clarke, Jimmy Giggle, Dan Sultan and Pevan & Sarah from 6 – 7 March.
Hometown festival favourites The Cat Empire are back after the longest absence from a Melbourne stage in their career. The Live at the Bowl show on Saturday 6 March will be their first Melbourne performance in over a year and they could not be happier to be back.
“After the year that’s been, and what it’s meant for live music, we’re truly excited to get back on stage in the heart of the city that raised us. The Cat Empire has always thrived on the live experience; the Sidney Myer Music Bowl show promises to be a real homecoming,” says The Cat Empire’s front man Felix Riebl.
Audiences can expect The Cat Empire’s all-genre-embracing anthems, high-energy performance and sounds to elevate the spirit. This joyful performance will be the perfect soundtrack for a night under the stars.
Supporting The Cat Empire will be “the high priestess of Melbourne soul” (The Music) Kylie Auldist who released a brand new album in November last year called This Is What Happiness Looks Like.
Families and children can also join in the fun with their favourite ABC Kids stars from 6 – 7 March. This one-off weekend event will feature Justine Clarke, Jimmy Giggle, Dan Sultan and Pevan & Sarah as part of Kids at the Bowl.
In four shows only, Australia’s top children’s entertainers will perform a selection of their greatest hits in an all-singing, all-dancing, all-laughing hour of fun! There are very limited tickets available for the family shows so get in quick.
These March long weekend shows are presented in partnership with City of Melbourne.
Tickets will go on sale from 12pm, Friday 19 February via liveatthebowl.com.au
We’re excited to be welcoming visitors back to our venues in line with the most recent Victorian Government guidelines on COVID-19. We have opened our outdoor café Protagonist, the Sunday Markets as well as the Australian Music Vault. These openings coincided with the Live at the Bowl season, which officially kicked off on 8 January 2021.
While the ghost lights will stay on a little longer inside our venues, we will continue to offer audiences the chance to experience the wonder of the performing arts via our digital hub – Together With You. For more information including: our opening plans and related health and safety policies; bookings for free and ticketed events; and other digital content and experiences, please visit artscentremelbourne.com.
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LÂLKA‘s debut EP is the product of unbridled self expression. A passionate and carefully crafted undertaking produced alongside a cast of collaborators including Ninajirachi, Muki, BRUX, Donatachi, Oh Boy, Trophie and Becki Whitton. Its electro-pop make-up traces its undercurrent of proving one’s self worth with resolute commentary on trying to belong while performing and living as an artist of colour in so called Australia.
The Way Music Looks is complete with a set of visualisers for its five song track list, produced entirely by LÂLKA. The artist will also release a photo book (digital and physical) that deep dives in the EP’s making, including behind the scenes photos and collage of Ableton stems, lyrics and more. The Way Music Looks is LÂLKA‘s formal introduction as a didactic musician and artist at the helm of her own making.
‘Angel/Jezebel‘ is out now, buy/stream it here.
LÂLKA
THE WAY MUSIC LOOKS EP
March 17
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TRACKLIST
Angel/Jezebel
XOXO Kiss Kiss
Atomic Blonde
Make U Nervous
Gold Lies
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The Music Victoria Board announced today that Simone Schinkel has been appointed as the organisation’s next CEO.
A professional arts leader, Simone brings with her a celebrated reputation for strategic sector development, and a commitment to equity and justice.
Simone comes to Music Victoria from Theatre Network Australia where, as General Manager, she drove the sectors’ COVID 19 response which centred on fundraising efforts and providing essential cash grants to those most impacted. One of her lasting legacies will be the formation of a national alliance of arts industry councils to provide a national advocacy platform. She holds a Master of Arts and Cultural Management, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in technical production, is an alumni of the Australia Council’s Emerging Leaders Development Program and Co-convenor of the Arts Industry Council of Victoria.
An unabashed music lover and supporter, Simone has been moved to tears by Kutcha Edwards singing an alternative national anthem, tried her hand at 6 different musical instruments, volunteered at community radio (4ZZZ), and even admits to dancing unashamedly to the Teeny Tiny Stevies.
Simone said – When I got this gig, I celebrated by grabbing a drink at the Lomond Hotel and checking in on their live music situation. I can’t wait to be more than just a punter. I’m looking forward to building on the impressive work of Paddy and Dale, and to driving the lasting change that is needed to see Victorian music flourish again.
Sally Howland – Chair, Music Victoria said – In Simone we have found the person to lead our organisation and sector through its next critical stage. COVID 19 has decimated our industry and Simone is absolutely the right person to drive our sector back to growth. Her astute thinking and demonstrated abilities at capacity building gives the Music Victoria Board every confidence that she will be an ardent advocate on behalf of our membership, our stakeholders and our wider music community. We’re thrilled to have her at the helm.
Simone will begin with Music Victoria on International Women’s Day – 8th March 2020.
The Board extends its deepest gratitude to Dale Packard for his exemplary role in steering the organisation in recent months. Dale will assume his position as General Manager from March 8th.
Music Victoria is an independent, not-for-profit organisation and the state peak body for contemporary music. We represent musicians, venues, music businesses and professionals, and music lovers across the contemporary Victorian music community. Music Victoria provides advocacy on behalf of the music sector, actively supports the development of the Victorian music community, and celebrates and promotes Victorian music.