When Rolling Stone's Tim Duggan proclaimed The Potbelleez to be the fastest rising stars of the dance scene in 2007 he could not have foreseen how quickly this Sydney-based, dancefloor-devastating live act would explode across the country. Jump forward 350 shows and 250,000 singles later. Areas of speciality include Disc Jockeys. The Potbelleez legendary live show has hit every major festival in the country including Global Gathering, MTV Snowjam, Future Music Festival, Good Vibrations, We Love Sounds, Homebake and the MTV Awards. At the same time headlining incredible events such as The Australian Grand Prix, ‘A-League’ Football Grand Final, Channel 10’s live NYE broadcast at Darling Harbour and the Australian Idol Finale on the Sydney Opera House steps.
EMPiRE LIVE are one of Australia’s hottest live party acts, creating a serious buzz for their amazing live shows. Areas of speciality include Disc Jockeys. Originally meeting as part of the house band for one of Melbourne’s most enduring venues, both powerhouse vocalist Katherine Tanner and DJ/percussionist Nic Noble hit it off and decided to form their own group. EMPiRE LIVE was born and the two have been on a journey that has seen them perform for most of the biggest brands and events throughout Australia.
Fresh from mixing both Ministry of Sound and Pacha CD’s featuring his own ARIA chart smash hit ‘Tromba Ye Ye Ye,’ Timmy Trumpet is currently touring Australia before he ventures back overseas to promote his new EP ‘Trrrumpet’. Areas of speciality include Disc Jockeys. Aside from his multiple worldwide tours, including performances at Miami’s WMC, Ibiza’s Pacha & London’s Ministry of Sound, Timmy is the only DJ / Instrumentalist to make the ITM Top 10 DJ’s Australia wide, which has landed him residencies at clubs and festivals all over Australia including Sensation White, Summafieldayze, Future Music, Park Life, Creamfields, Good Vibrations and Stereosonic.
Producer/DJ/Guitarist Josh has been at the forefront of the Australian soul/funk/disco/boogie music scene for over 20 years, either behind the decks at venues like the iconic Opera Bar, making records for acts like the uber trendy Confection and Fatback 4Way or as a band member with Aussie funk legends Swoop and Professor Groove and The Booty Affair. Areas of speciality include Disc Jockeys. As a Disc Jockey, Josh predominantly plays a brilliant mix of classic funk, soul and disco from the 70’s, 80’sand 90’s interspersed with some modern gems, guaranteed to have people smiling, singing and dancing, and it’s not uncommon to find him jamming along on guitar at the same time!
Bringing together one of Australia's most respected DJ veterans with a rotating collective of Sydney's finest improvisational musicians, DJ Groove Academy have been one of the most in-demand live/DJ hybrid acts since they came together in 2007. Areas of speciality include Disc Jockeys. Whether they’re in stripped back DJ/MC mode, bringing the party to the nation’s capitals, Hamilton Island and Fiji with their club-friendly four-piece incarnation, or rocking 1500 fans on the Luna Park dancefloor with an expanded six-piece big band line-up, the results are always the same – a full room satisfied by a multi-skilled excitement machine who can fine-tune their sound to set the perfect mood no matter what the occasion.
The latest in DJ and instrument combos, DJ Tasty is funky, groovy RnB, jazz, dub, hip-hop, funky disco, lounging or 'tearing the roof off'! Areas of speciality include Disc Jockeys. No matter what the vibe, Tasty creates the atmosphere to get and keep the party rocking, or the atmosphere just right. Tasty plays the grooviest established venues and cocktails bars. Venues include The Basement, Winebanc, Home, Cargo Bar, ECQ Bar, Opera House to name a few.
The world has been clouded in glamorous pussycat doll haze and the last thing it needs is another girl group, palming off curves as ability. The antidote has arrived! Areas of speciality include Disc Jockeys. Femme Fatales are ready to clear up any misconceptions about girl bands.
With electric charisma and natural effervescence alongside the powerful vocal talents and performance energy of Chloe, Tasty Soundsystem has a one-way ticket to stardom. Areas of speciality include Disc Jockeys. Teaming her smooth husky vocals, magnetic moves and pussycat charm, vocalist Chloe toys with DJ’s mainstream beats, improvising & weaving from jazz to electro, funk to indie pop, soul to rock, pushing the boundaries and offering a strong, cultivating performance.
Stephen is a celebrated Sydney radio show host and announcer, programmer, dj, performer, interviewer and well-connected personality. Areas of speciality include Disc Jockeys. Stephen started his DJ career in San Francisco. It was this sojourn to the US that introduced him to what was to become his lifelong passion – soul – be it fashioned in disco, funk, hip-hop, latin, house, jazz or pop.
Rick Robertson sings like a bird, blows a mean sax and DJs. The sax man from dig (directions in groove) has a few new tricks up his sleeve, and Rick has become a versatile performer and develops beats and backing tracks that sound rich, original and groove like crazy. Areas of speciality include Disc Jockeys. Multi award winning saxophonist and vocalist Rick Robertson is also a DJ who has filled dance floors at hundreds of weddings, private and corporate events. He combines his skills to deliver a seamless, professional performance. Maybe you’d like a guitarist or female vocalist as well? No problem.
