BUGS
Bugs are three Brisbane mates making infectiously happy Noise / Pop.
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The Killer Queen
Welcome to 2023 and 20 years of The Killer Queen Experience! It's been an amazing journey so far and 2023 is once again taking the show to new destinations and venues across Australia and abroad. It's all about keeping the experience exciting and evolving the show whether it be a new song, a new costume or collaborating with special guest artists such as Jeff Duff & Paradiso Strings Quartet in 2022. Look out for John's brand new custom made Freddie Jackets arriving from the UK too!
Hope to see you all for another Killer year!
(click here for dates).
About the Show
Our signature 2-hour live show The Killer Queen Experience has toured to sold out shows in the UK, Norway, Singapore, Russia, and India, and every city in Australia, and shared billing with the likes of Jeff Beck ( RIP ), Foreigner, Journey, Twisted Sister, Thin Lizzie, and Kelly Rowland.
This show features Queen’s greatest hits, including – Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, We Are The Champions, Somebody To Love, Radio Ga Ga, Another One Bites The Dust, and more songs that will bring a smile (or a tear) to any Queen fan.
Our NEW 3-hour show The Ultimate Experience is an extravagant tribute to Queen,David Bowie And Elton John, that we’ve toured in Australia to rave reviews.
Worldwide Acclaim
John Blunt is renowned worldwide for his uncanny resemblance to Freddie Mercury, and played Mercury in the 2016 UK biopic “The Freddie Mercury Story - Who Wants To Live Forever”. John has once again been cast as Freddie Mercury in the upcoming Australian movie Seriously Red (2021), starring Rose Byrne. He has appeared regularly on shows like Studio 10 and The Today Show (watch the interviews), and is even mentioned on Freddie Mercury’s Wikipedia page.
Made in Australia
Despite the demand for Killer Queen overseas, it all started for us here in Brisbane. Our career was built on Leagues Club and RSL Club shows around Australia. We continue to play affordable shows for smaller venues around Australia, and our strongest endorsement is the clubs who book us over and over.
The Experience
If you’re thinking of booking or seeing us for the first time, nothing can prepare you for it. John’s eerie resemblance of Freddie Mercury will transport you back in time, and there’s something about the meticulous attention to detail – the instruments, the costumes, the mannerisms, and true musicians – that stirs an emotional response in the people who see our shows (see what they say).
We hope you get to experience it in 2022!
John Blunt aka Freddie Mercury
Wayne Evan aka John Deacon
Kevin Shilling aka Roger Taylor
Andrew Edwards aka Brian May
Randall Terrens aka Spike Edney
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Duncan Phillips
Duncan PhillipsHailing from the Shetland Islands, north east of Scotland, Duncan Phillips may be an unlikely candidate for an Americana singer songwriter. But having the good fortune to grow up on a musical diet of country, folk and rock and roll he knew he wanted to write his own songs from an early age. He picked up his first guitar at eight, and by 14 was playing local gigs and festivals.
Influenced by the likes of Tom Petty, Steve Earle and Bruce Springsteen, Duncan’s take on the Americana/rock genre has given him success within the Melbourne live music scene. He’s a regular on the grass roots touring circuit, as well as a recognised voice on national radio stations PBS and 3RRR, with his single ‘Drink Sleep Repeat’ making it to No.4 on the download charts. Having had the honour of supporting both Steve Earle and the late Justin Townes Earle, Duncan undoubtably has what it takes to stand alongside the best in Americana.
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Jess Day
The buzz around the South Australian pop artist and songwriter Jess Day after she achieved national recognition with the release of singles ‘Why Is She So Beautiful?’ and ‘Rabbit Hole’, securing Feature Artist and rotation placements with triple j and Triple J Unearthed. Along with later single ‘Signals’, Jess’ profile continued to rise, her catalogue surpassing 1 million Spotify streams, and enjoying a particular peak with the release of ‘Affection’ in 2020, landing a Top 15 spot of the most airplay of Australian artists on national radio across the board.
As a touring artist, Jess has enjoyed a sold out headline tour, as well as successes as national support act for Spacey Jane’s sold out 2021 national run of shows.
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Johnny Longshot
April the 28th marks the date of Johnny Longshot’s first gig At the Esplanade Hotel. Though the members have played at the Espy many times throughout the years in various bands, this is our first gig as Johnny Longshot, and we are excited. Johnny Longshot are a band who play classic Jamaican Music. Ska, Early Reggae and their lesser-known cousin Rocksteady. They take their inspiration and repertoire from the decade from 1960 to 1970 and includes classic hits and originals grounded in the style. Coming from a variety of backgrounds from Ska to Rock to R&B and playing with such luminaries as The Melbourne Ska Orchestra and the Ska Vendors, Johnny Longshot share a love of Jamaican Music and can groove a dance floor with the best. Get ready to bust out your best dance moves, Johnny Longshot is coming.
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Double J
Double J (formerly Dig Music) is an Australian digital radio station owned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. It is positioned as a spin-off of the youth-oriented Triple J catered towards an older adult audience, emphasizing genres such as pop, rock, blues, country, soul, jazz and world music, as well as archive content from Triple J's library. Currently it is mostly automated, but has a few regular live programs.
It is available terrestrially via DAB+, as well as other online and digital television platforms.
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Lukas John
Singer/ Songwriter!
Melodic Music, Melbourne based
Check my music streaming everywhere
Melbourne based singer/songwriter! After debuting his 2018 EP ‘Why Can’t Love Be Easy’, Lukas has steadily released a stream of pop/rock inspired singles centring around lyrical lust and up-tempo beats. 2021 is seeing a big level up; touring Victoria, NSW, ACT, QLD and Tasmania. Stream tunes everywhere and gig tickets to be released after announcements
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Gangz
Gangz is Josh Haire and the music he makes is described as dream pop surf rock band coming out of 3350 Ballarat. Gangz has seen some positive success when he was picked as Triple J Unearthed feature artist of the week and were asked to play Spilt Milk Festival. 2020 was looking like a great year for Gangz releasing their first single of the year "Give in Tonight”, which instantly picked up rave reviews and radio play. Early 2020 also had Gangz heading off on their first Australian tour supporting Kingswood, however, it was cut short due to Covid19.
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Royel Otis
Royel Otis are an Australian guitar-pop group from Sydney. The name is a combination of the first names of its members.
History
Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic had known of each other around the Byron Bay area before Pavlovic sent Maddel some demos in 2019, with Pavlovic claiming this was "the collaboration he'd been chasing his whole life".
In October 2021, the duo released their debut EP Campus. This was followed in August 2022, with Bar & Grill. Their third EP Sofa Kings, released in March 2023, peaked at number 43 on the ARIA Charts following its physical release in July 2023.
In October 2023, the group announced the release of their debut studio album Pratts & Pain, scheduled for release on 16 February 2024.[6][7] In January 2024, they received attention for a cover of Sophie Ellis-Bextor's song "Murder on the Dancefloor" on Triple J.
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Static Moton
Static Motion are a newly formed pop rock band based in the northern suburbs of Melbourne, VIC.
Nick Sargentson - Vocals/Guitar
Kane Ormesher - Keyboard/Guitar/Vocals
Robbie M- Bass/Vocals
Sammy Italia - Drums
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