Jimmy Barnes is the heart and the soul of Australian rock & roll. His nickname, “Barnesy”, conjures up thoughts of rock music at an ear-splitting volume, and of soul standards given a unique reading. Areas of speciality include Live Bands. Jimmy has been through it all, and literally lived to tell the tales. He has sold more records in Australia than any other local rock & roll artist. He has enjoyed fifteen #1 albums here – more than the Beatles – and for over 40 years he has delivered some of our most intense and iconic live performances. He is truly in a league of his own.
James Morrison is without a doubt, a musical prodigy. Besides being an exceptional trumpet player, he is an incredibly talented multi-instrumentalist who also plays the flugelhorn, euphonium, saxophones, trombone and even the piano. Areas of speciality include Live Bands. Morrison was given his first instrument at the age of seven, he formed his own band at the age of nine, and at just thirteen years old he began playing music professionally in nightclubs. His passion for music took his career to an international level, and not long after his sixteenth birthday James debuted in the USA with an awe-inspiring concert at the Monterey Jazz Festival.
Guy Sebastian is the only Australian male artist to have ever achieved six number one singles and two number one albums in chart history. Areas of speciality include Live Bands. Guy was born in Malaysia in 1981 and moved with his family to Melbourne, Australia at the age of 6. After turning 10 his family moved to Adelaide, which they were to call home for all of Guy’s teenage years.
Tim Finn has enjoyed a unique and remarkable career. From his time with pop pioneers Split Enz (which he co-founded) and Crowded House to a successful solo career, Finn has shown no signs of slowing down, in the process penning such classics as Six Months In A Leaky Boat, Weather With You (with brother Neil Finn) and Persuasion (with Richard Thompson). Areas of speciality include Live Bands. Even his Anthology album (North, South, East, West) features new material and collaborations as well as re-workings of classic Finn songs. Tim Finn still has a need to be creative and inspired. It’s also transferred to the stage where in recent times he’s delivered career-defining performances at festivals such as Homebake and Bluesfest.
Colin Hay returns to Australia for a series of sensational shows across the country backed by his full band direct from the US. Areas of speciality include Live Bands. Colin is a musician at the peak of his craft, playing to full houses around the world. His songs are included on soundtracks for the US TV series ‘Scrubs’ and feature films including ‘Garden State’.
Beginning in Adelaide in 1973, it wasn't until 1975 that Cold Chisel consolidated into its definitive line-up. The first two albums, Cold Chisel and Breakfast at Sweethearts presented the live classics "Khe Sanh", "Home and Broken Hearted", "One Long Day", "Merry-Go-Round", "Shipping Steel", "Breakfast at Sweethearts" and "Goodbye (Astrid Goodbye)". Areas of speciality include Live Bands. With accumulated album sales of almost 7 million and an unquenchable demand for tickets whenever they tour, the Australian public continues to reaffirm its deep connection with the inimitable Cold Chisel.
William Singe has rapidly taken the game by storm, breaking out and rising from 100 to 2 million Facebook followers in a matter of months. Areas of speciality include Live Bands. With his massive growth, Will has become one the most talked about artists online, scoring a #1 on the US Spotify charts, racking in 200+ million video views, 20 million Spotify streams and earning praise from One Direction, alongside a long collective of other powerhouse artists.
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 Live Bands. 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.
Nathaniel might have tasted success in Australia but he’s a global citizen with global aspirations, and he intends to stay that way. Areas of speciality include Live Bands. Born in Cape Town, Nathaniel’s parents moved to Melbourne when he was just six, and encouraged him to develop his natural gifts at an early age, and now he’s more determined, focused and hungry as ever.
Smooth harmonies and sharp dance moves are Sex and Chocolate's stock in trade, with musical inspiration drawn from Motown classics, contemporary RnB and timeless soul. Sex and Chocolate have been wowing audiences for the past 16 years with their stunning choreographed shows and incredible vocals. Areas of speciality include Live Bands. Reading the crowd and getting people on the dance-floor is what Sex and Chocolate do best. No matter what type of event, Sex and Chocolate can tailor the music to your suit your needs. You can choose from their song list, request they learn a special song, or send your song ideas so they can either perform it or have the DJ play it for you. Why not ask the DJ to create a unique personalised mix?
