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Bernard Fanning leads the line-up of some of the best established and up-and-coming Australian talent for a fantastic day in the sun. Fanning will be playing alongside Australia’s favourite indie surf-rockers, Caravãna Sun, Mama Kin Spender who’s rattle, roll and tremble will bring sounds equal parts raw and joyful, The Meltdown set to wrap you in their warm embrace with their soulful sounds, and dynamic indie folk group Hollow Coves. Tunes will be pumping, and good times will be had.
Bernard Fanning
Bernard Fanning
Bernard Fanning has accumulated one of the most celebrated and distinct songbooks on the Australian rock spectrum. A multi – award winning and platinum selling artist, his solo career now spanning 10-plus years, Fanning has firmly cemented his position as one of Australia’s finest songwriters and lyricists.
From the country folk-tinged charm of his multi-platinum debut solo album Tea and Sympathy to the rock grooves and horn breaks of its follow up Departures and the exquisitely crafted Civil Dusk / Brutal Dawn – a 2 part album series released across 2016 and 2017.
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Mama Kin Spender
Hollow Coves
Mama Kin Spender
Mama Kin Spender is a lightning bolt moment between two long-time friends, co-writers and mischief-makers: ARIA-nominated Mama Kin and producer Tommy Spender. It’s a stripped back duo of brooding guitars, primal drums and howling harmonies, illuminated by a chorus of singers arranged by Virginia Bott (Brighter Later, First Chorus Band of Singers).
Mama Kin Spender’s songs rattle, roll and tremble, from block party to heart rending ballad. With a sound that is as raw as it is joyful, Mama Kin Spender will challenge you to raise your voice in defiance of the status quo.
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Hollow Coves
Quoting influences such as Angus & Julia Stone, Ben Howard, & The Paper Kites, Hollow Coves are setting out to deliver their own brand of indie folk. Their blend of earthy folk sounds, acoustic melodies & vocal harmonies has recently earned them4 nominations at this year's Gold Coast Music Awards.
Hollow Coves released their debut EP 'Wanderlust' last year on Nettwerk Records, which featured the standout and hugely popular track 'The Woods'. The single reached #1 on both Hype Machine and THR's 'Top TV Songs' chart, and has since seen millions of plays across the globe.
Coming off the back of their first-ever North American tour and a run of European dates supporting UK singer-songwriter Tom Walker, Hollow Coves have also just released their new single 'Ran Away'. A series of UK festivals and recording time follow next prior to their much anticipated home-coming Australian tour this August.
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Caravãna Sun
Caravãna Sun
Caravãna Sun have just returned from a huge 2019 European summer tour performing to thousands across Germany, France, UK including Boardmasters festival with Foals, Florence The Machine & Ocean Alley.
On the back of this, Caravana Sun have released ‘Legend’ a song FEAT their best mates LabrassBanda recorded in a beer tent in Munich, Germany this year.
2018 wasn’t without it’s own thrilling adventures for the band, which included separate national tour supports with renowned UK acts Madness and UB40 and a 35 show bender throughout Europe.
Australia’s favourite indie surf-rockers, Caravãna Sun are prepping for a killer 2020 with a new album release and first single set for February 2020.
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The Meltdown
The Meltdown
Southern soul from the great southern land.
Making the song the focus, The Meltdown stay true to the story and keep your attention on the soaring voice of Simon Burke. He’s soul, but He’s something else indefinable; like you’ve heard him before but don’t know where. The rhythm section create a hypnotic spacious groove to lean upon and the horns gracefully tie it all together. This stellar band bring a blend of Stax and Motown with a healthy dose of the Nashville songwriting tradition. Songs to move your heart and your feet as echoes of Memphis soul resonate.
Having built their sound off the back of mesmerising and uplifting live performances, they were signed to Melbourne label Hopestreet Recordings in 2015 and released ‘Better Days’ as a 45 soon after.
Their debut self-titled record was released in 2017 to great critical acclaim, followed by a run of sold out shows and festival appearances. The Meltdown continue the tradition of world class soul bands to emerge from Melbourne, Australia and they’ll wrap you in their warm embrace. With a new album on the way along and some national and international touring, the soul from the south will be carried far and wide.
Great vibe, great sound, but it’s the song that’s king here.
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