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Grentperez

Music lulls us into a meditative state. It allows us to relax, reflect, and, ultimately, recharge.

Sydney-born independent singer, songwriter, and producer grentperez unlocks this place—whether in the studio, on stage, or under the watchful eye of the computer camera in his childhood bedroom. Generating over 15 million YouTube views, amassing nearly half-a-million streams, and attracting an audience of 320K subscribers, his handcrafted D.I.Y. pop instantly soothes on a series of 2020 singles and more to come.

“On days where I don’t feel good, I’ll pick up a guitar, and it just makes me feel better,” he admits. “I heavily believe in everything I sing. Whatever it is, I try to put myself in a position to relate and fully immerse myself in all of the words.”

As if by fate, he immersed himself in music during his childhood in Sydney. Growing up as the youngest of three kids in a Filipino family, he listened to The Eagles, The Beatles, and Queen with his dad before moving on to the likes of Musiq Soulchild. A diligent YouTube search might even unearth videos of a six-year-old grentperez on the microphone! Eventually, he received his first nylon string acoustic and taught himself Jeremy Passion’s “Lemonade,” learning chords, shapes, and plucking patterns. At the end of 2013, he launched his YouTube channel. Under the influence of ASMR queen Alaina Castillo, he introduced his own “sing u to sleep” series highlighted by popular covers of Daniel Caesar (1.6 million views), Rex Orange County (1 million views), Plain White T’s (800K views), and many more.

At the top of 2020, he found himself at a crossroads as a freshman in college.

“It was either, ‘Finish Uni’ or ‘Do music’,” he recalls. “Guess what I chose?”

He served up his first original single “Wait For You” and racked up 175K Spotify streams as “Dreams” followed with another 270K Spotify streams. Along the way, he perfected his own “laidback chill sound with a lot of soul.” That style crystallizes on his 2020 single “In My Heart.” A showcase for his dynamic vocals, delicate guitar, and nuanced production (punctuated by a whistle), it reaches for a heightened level of intimacy.

“I’ve been writing a lot about various love interests,” he smiles. “I wanted to do something very sweet and straight-to-the-point here. Once you hear the title, you already know what it’s going to be about. The main premise, is no matter where you go or how far you’ll get from me, a piece of you will always be in my heart.”
As he releases more tunes, grentperez will ultimately find his way into your heart too.

“When you listen to me, I want you to feel relaxed,” he leaves off. “I hope this is something you can replay, fall asleep to, or drive to. Maybe you take a piece of how I am from it too. That would be pretty cool.”

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Gaudion

GAUDION sold out Miami Marketta August 2021 showcasing the runaway single Blonde In Sunlight and new track About Right Now and will be touring to celebrate its release.

Having recently performed major events and festivals alongside ‘Hollow Coves', ‘Budjerah’, Tay Oskee, Austin Mackay, Mitch King and 'The Dreggs, GAUDION is now creating waves with an exciting original sound that is moving audiences and collecting hundreds of thousands of streams.

The ‘About Right Now’ EP (Blonde In Sunlight, It Ain’t Mine, We’re Gold, About Right Now - to be released Jan 28th 2022) is the first body of work from GAUDION

Jack Gaudion’s lyrics reflect happiness, positivity and personal growth in this crazy and modern world. This is his most profound and professional offering to date and a labor of love for years.

Full of firsts, the ‘About Right Now - Australia Tour’ is the debut tour for GAUDION.

Due to recent border issues this tour is highly anticipated and one not to miss.

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Mi-Sex

Mi-Sex formed in 1977, led by Steve Gilpin (vocals), Kevin Stanton (guitar), Don Martin (bass), and Murray Burns (keys/synth), and Richard Hodgkinson (drums). Within months of releasing the debut single, ‘Straight Laddie’ (1978); an early punk parody that pays homage to Ian Dury, with a snatch of The Stranglers on keys; Mi-Sex were smashing house records right across their native New Zealand. Chasing new horizons, Mi-Sex jumped the ditch to bring their new-found sound, and highly energized theatrical shows, to Australian audiences.

Exploding upon the Sydney live music scene, Mi-Sex quickly caught the eye of record producer Peter Dawkins, who signed the group to CBS. The relationship proved to be a masterstroke, with the release of the group’s debut LP, Graffiti Crimes, and subsequent singles, ‘But You Don’t Care’ and ‘Computer Games’ racing to the top of the charts in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Germany, Austria and South Africa. The LP became the catalyst for an entirely new era in music and fashion – new wave.

ABC’s Double J embraced new wave and Mi-Sex became regular guests on Countdown, which saw the group shoot to #1 with ‘Computer Games’, before Mi-Sex rounding-out the decade with its landmark performance at the Sydney Opera House – revered by those of the era as the ‘Concert of the Decade’. Early the following year, Mi-Sex Graffiti Crimes scooped the 1979 TV WEEK / COUNTDOWN MUSIC AWARDS with 4 gongs: Best New Single (Computer Games), Most Popular Single/Album (Computer Games/Graffiti Crimes), Best New Talent (Mi-Sex), and Best Production (Peter Dawkins/Graffiti Crimes).

Cross-pollinated from the get-go with the collective creativity of a cabaret crooner Steve Gilpin, alongside art-rocker Don Martin on bass, Richard Hodgkinson on drums, Kevin Stanton on guitar, and Murray Burns on keys ‘n’ synth, Stanton and Burns forged a song-writing partnership that anchored Mi-Sex four albums in the early years; Graffiti Crimes (1979), Space Race (1980), Shanghaied (1981), and Where Do They Go? (1983). Produced by Rolling Stones’ Bob Clearmountain, Where Do They Go? and the album’s hit singles – ‘Blue Day’ and ‘Castaway’ – were released to critical acclaim in the US and Canada, shortly before the group disbanded in pursuit of respite from years of almost endless touring, and various solo ventures.

Mi-Sex reformed in the late 1980’s for two more Australian tours, and in the summer of 1990 commenced work on material for a new album. However, the reformation was cut tragically short following a fatal car crash involving Steve Gilpin, who died at Southport Hospital on January 6, 1992. Shortly after Gilpin’s death, the cream of Australian music came together for consecutive concerts in Sydney and Melbourne, to honour the life, achievements and extraordinary contribution of Steve Gilpin to music.

After an almost twenty-year hiatus, Mi-Sex re-emerged yet again, to perform at the Christchurch Earthquake Relief Concert, on this occasion with Noiseworks and Electric Hippies’ bassist and producer, Steve Balbi, out front. Enamoured by the experience, Mi-Sex entered the studio for the first time in 33 years to record a new studio album, Not from Here, which was released in September 2016. One year later, founding member and guitarist, Kevin Stanton, also passed away. Yet the legacy of Mi-Sex lives on.

Now, altogether reimagined to honour and pay legacy to the group’s extraordinary socio-cultural narrative and history, Mi-Sex new wave features the founding member and songwriter Murray Burns (keys ‘n’ synth), Steve Balbi (vocals), James Van Cooper (guitar), Travis New (bass) and Jordan McDonald (drums).

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Renforshort

If you ask renforshort what kind of music she makes, her response may surprise you. “Tastefully weird,” she’ll say. And yet, no descriptor would be better suited to characterize the enigmatic rising pop star’s personal brand of deeply reflective, yet undeniably relatable, left-of-center alt-pop.
Hailing from Toronto, the prodigious 17-year-old singer-songwriter was destined for pop stardom long before she signed with Geffen Records and racked up more than 5 million streams on streaming (with only two songs out at the time, by the way). Inspired by the work of icons like Bob Dylan (“Growing up, my dad would tell me that he’s the best songwriter in the world,” renforshort wisely recalls) and Amy Winehouse, as well as atmosphere- and emotion-driven films like Coraline and Call Me By Your Name, renforshort’s creative childhood was packed with piano and singing lessons, musical theater, movies, and writing stories — activities encouraged by the young performer’s artistic-leaning family.

Though she was always interested in singing, it was during one serendipitous open mic night in 2016 when 14-year-old renforshort realized she was truly meant to make music. In early 2019, just two years after her open mic revelation, renforshort released her debut single “waves,” an atmospheric, wistful ode to burgeoning romance. But it was a few months later that she was catapulted into the upper echelons of digital fame when her second single, the twisted love song “mind games,” went viral thanks to its unexpectedly edgy tone, instantly catchy hook, and eerie, Tim Burton inspired music video.

renforshort’s debut EP — a genre-spanning collection of soul-baring, youth-driven songs about young love, anxiety, restlessness, and self-image, among other personal topics — indeed captures the fleeting, ultimately beautiful uncertainties that come with growing up. Sure, streaming and social media numbers are a fantastic way to quantify an artist’s impact (renforshort’s got both in droves), and it’s an impressive feat to be named on lists like Apple Music Artist of the Week (May 2019) or Soundcloud’s Artist to Watch (August 2019), but for renforshort, the true measurement for success is found in the salient connection between artist and listener.

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Vanessa Amorosi

This far into her stellar career, Vanessa Amorosi remains one of the most exciting singers on the planet. Her song-writing and dynamic vocal range have seen the artist sell over two million records worldwide. She has released 6 commercially and critically acclaimed studio albums, received sixteen ARIA and APRA nominations, and stopped the world in it's tracks with her performance of ‘Heroes Live Forever’ and ‘Absolutely Everybody’ at the Sydney Olympics.

Vanessa reached incredible success in 1999 with her debut single ‘Have A Look’ followed by mega-hits in Australia and Europe with ‘Absolutely Everybody’ and ‘Shine’. Her debut album ‘The Power’ reached #1 in Australia, #7 in the United Kingdom, #1 in Hungary and the top 10 in several European countries. This was followed by a European tour performing to thousands of people for over two solid years at the age of 20.

In 2008 Vanessa returned with her third album ’Somewhere In The Real World’. Radio smash-hit ‘Perfect’ became the most played song by an Australian artist in 2008.

2009 saw the release of Vanessa’s most successful album so far, the platinum selling ‘Hazardous’. The first single to be released, ‘This Is Who I Am’ debuted at #1 on the ARIA singles chart and achieved Double Platinum sales. Vanessa had the honour of recording duets with superstar Mary J. Blige and American rock band Hoobastank in 2009. Vanessa has toured worldwide to millions of people, joining the stage and supporting incredible artists including Dave Stewart, KISS, INXS, Rob Thomas, Savage Garden, Macy Gray, Bryan Adams and touring Europe with Joe Cocker.

In 2019 Vanessa released her 5th studio album ‘Back To Love’ followed by an Australian solo tour and successful festival tours 'Red Hot Summer Tour' and 'One Electric Day’. In March 2020, Vanessa released her first single 'Coming Down Off You’ from her album titled 'The Blacklisted Collection'. Having earned her place as one of Australia's most iconic female artists, 'The Blacklisted Collection', was her first record as an independent artist and showcased a rawness and intimacy not heard before. ‘The Blacklisted Collection’ debuted at #1 on the AIR 100% Independent Music Charts and #2 on the ARIA Digital Albums Chart.

In 2021 Vanessa will return with her most compelling work to date. Following overseas opportunities, Vanessa permanently re-located to Los Angeles in 2010 to work in Gospel music; song-writing and arranging for world renowned producers and studios across the United States. It’s this experience that has led Vanessa to the next chapter in her career as a Soul/Gospel artist.

The release of ‘Volume 1’ and ‘Volume 2’ in 2021 is the beginning of what’s to come.

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Jeb Cardwell

Jeb Cardwell, a guitarist, singer, songwriter whose music takes you back to the glory days when guitar-driven riffs and rich vocals were king.
A two-time winner of the SAMIA (South Australian Music Industry) award for ‘Most Outstanding Guitarist’, Jeb is also an experienced performer having opened for artists such as Steve Earle and Tony Joe White. He is also an accomplished songwriter collaborating with his sister Abbie Cardwell to co-write ‘Anchored’ which won them the American BMI Songwriting Competition.

After spending a lifetime in multiple bands and as a recording sideman for a diverse range of artists including Chris Altman (Que Paso), Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson (Wreck & Ruin), Van Walker (Celestial Railroads) and ‘Triple J Unearthed’ winner sister Abbie Cardwell, Jeb set out in 2017 to pursue a solo career. After a three year period of writing, recording, re-writing, and re-recording, his debut studio album My Friend Defiance is ready for the world.

My Friend Defiance, a bluesy, Americana, Beatles-esque lesson in guitar tones dripping with Southern swagger. Interweaving synth and piano melodies, slide guitar riffs, rich and soulful vocals and some of the best song-writing Melbourne has seen, Jeb Cardwell's attention to detail is evident in every step of this production.

Three singles have already been released with ‘Blood Moon’ reaching #2 on the AMRAP charts.

Written, recorded and mixed at Union St Studios and mastered by Grammy award-winning Brian Lucey (Black Keys, Lucinda Williams, Liam Gallagher), My Friend Defiance features the crème de la crème of Melbourne's recording artists: Roger Bergadoz (Lost Ragas, Tex Perkins, Jordie Lane), Tim McCormack (Stella Angelico, Downhills Home), Bernie McMahon (Tracy McNeil & The Good Life, Jeff Lang), Mic Hubbard (Spencer P. Jones, Eagle and the Worm) and the Wolfgramm Sisters. Special guests include Kasey Chambers and Butch Norton (Eels, Lucinda Williams).

Jeb’s debut studio album ‘My Friend Defiance’ is out now on iTunes and Spotify through ‘Blind Date Records’.

Monk Inferno

Monk Inferno Melbourne, Australia. Follow. MonkInferno is the silky smooth Lovechild of the R&B World's one-night stand with a psychedelic out-of-world experience. Protection is overrated. The Godfather of the Atmospheric, star-bound genre of Psych-R&B takes you on a journey through his mind in the form of audio sex.

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TOWNS

Surely everyone knows by now the music industry has had a number events struck out, but TOWNS is here to say… KEEP ON SWINGIN’ BABY!
We're heading out to see Australia again for another innings to play some loud music for you all!

We've got so much planned for this tour, with our mitts pulled tight and our socks tucked in, we're going to be giving you a special live music experience with
a whole bunch of exclusive merch, songs, games you ain’t even ready for the double play known as Dan & Aston!

Wow don't leave yourself with any room for errors, step up to the plate, swing your funds away and score that ultimate Home Run Ticket my friends!

We'll see you at the diamond

Love TOWNS x

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Peter Cupples

Presenting hits from STYLUS including ‘Summer Breeze’, ‘World of Make Believe’, ‘So Much Love’ & lots more. With special guest: JIMMY CUPPLES.

Peter first came into prominence in 1975 as lead singer and songwriter for the blue-eyed soul band, Stylus. Stylus released four albums, which included such hits as, ‘Summer Breeze’, ‘World of Make Believe’, ‘So Much Love’ and ‘Work Out Fine’ to name a few. Stylus became the first ‘all white band’ to be signed by the U.S. company, Tamala Motown and had moderate success internationally under the Motown label.

Stylus split in 1980 and Peter went solo achieving a top twenty hit with his first release, ‘Fear of Thunder’. ‘Blame it on the Weather’ was also a success not only for Peter, but also for John Farnham, as part of his re-emergence.

Peter became a regular on the Midday show after doing a song called ‘Happy Ending’ to close the opening of the entertainment centre in Sydney, a channel nine spectacular.

Peter became a regular with all variety shows, ‘Hey Hey it’s Saturday’, ‘Tonight Live with Steve Visard’, ‘I.M.T’, ‘G.M.A.’ (to this day) and performed fifteen years straight on Channel Nine’s annual Christmas Eve spectacular, ‘Carols by Candlelight’ at the Myer Music Bowl.

Peter works with many charities, recently writing songs for the ‘Make a Wish Foundation’ and the ‘Sacred Heart Foundation’. Peter also wrote the song ‘Best of the Best’ for the racing hall of fame, and the Kangaroo’s Team of the Century Tribute. Peter has played at many main events, but for him, none were bigger than when he opened for Frank Sinatra at Sanctuary Cove.

Peter has written and recorded many albums over the years and also has put Stylus back together from time to time over the years for live shows. In 2003, Stylus recorded a live album called, ‘Still Alive’ and then in 2005, Peter released ‘Bac2basix’ a real roots album filled with wonderful storytelling inspired by early Australian pioneers and growing up in country Victoria: containing such songs as ‘Pioneers’, ‘Family’ and the ‘Poor Man’s Al Jolson’.

In 2006 Peter put together a show with friend and college, Jon English called, ‘Uncorked’, a wonderful show of nostalgia and good humour which has been delighting audiences throughout Australia since.

In late 2007 Peter released ‘About Time’, an album of jazz standards, but with some very fine original arrangements included as well. These arrangements, just another example of his incredible versatility. ‘About Time’ was an instant success both here and overseas and saw Peter flying over to Japan in November of 2007 to perform at the Okazaki Jazz Festival. He is now in negotiations with other major jazz festivals around the world.

You can check out Peter @ www.petercupples.com also, petercupplesmyspace and on youtube, where a number of live acoustic songs by Peter have been posted by fans.

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Eugene Hamilton

Eugene Hamilton is the worlds greatest performer of high octane, testosterone drenched power cabaret. His performances are full of humour and warmth.

The richest man in the world with one of the richest voices in showbiz, Eugene delivers everything from heart rending ballads to infectious soul and latin beats.

He draws his repertoire from every decade. From the smooth beats of the 60s to the poptastic tunes of the noughties, Eugene will take your breath away.

His reviews are universally complimentary. No performer is so dedicated, so attuned to the every whim of the audience. Eugene has audiences all over the world eating out of the palm of his hand.

No stranger to the stage, Eugene has enjoyed a long and rewarding relationship with fame. He shot to prominence as the lead singer of Melbourne band The Stone Cold Boners, and is now performing with his band The Money to wow the world once again.

Dubbed ‘The world’s most living man’, Eugene has widespread acclaim as an ultra virile, ‘ubertainer’.

For a performance like no other, that will literally leave you sweaty and gasping for air (in the best way), you can’t go past the one man wonder from Down Under, Eugene Hamilton. Experienced in the world of corporate entertainment, Eugene is equally at home performing at major events, or lighting the stage on fire at a special party or wedding.

Please contact Eugene if you would like to find out about upcoming performances. For more about Eugene, you can check out his latest news or listen to his interview with Red Symons.

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