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Royale With Cheese

Royale with Cheese is AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER 90s ROCK SHOW, playing all 90s rock and pop covers – from Seattle-sound to Grunge to Britpop and all the best Oz Rock from the 90s. Royale With Cheese is not just a covers band - it's a rollicking 90s party reviving one of the greatest and most influential decades in rock music.

From Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden to Radiohead, Blur and Oasis to Silverchair, You Am I and Screaming Jets to Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Green Day and Blink 182, Royale with Cheese magically weaves all these 90s sounds into a night that'll have you feeling nostalgic for the last great decade of rock music!

Come as you are to smash pumpkins and RAGE AGAINST THE 90s!

Don't take our word for it! Here's what our fans have to say:

Great to see some serious love for the music that rocked a generation

Fantastic musicians! Vocals were fantastic I actually thought they might have mimed they were that good! Loved every minute of it!!!! I’ll be following these wonderful performers!

Awesome Band!! Nailed every cover, loved the mix ups too. Tight, gutsy and loud- One of the best bands I’ve seen live.

Had such an awesome time on Saturday night!
Full of energy & fun, smashed every song & lovely guys too.
Cant wait til the next gig!!

Royale With Cheese are hands down the best tribute show we've had at our venue in the 18 months I've been here. They're extremely well rehearsed, work the crowd really well and have a solid portfolio of songs which the vocalist nailed! Needless to say, my team and I were very impressed by the group.

That was amazing. Best, most consistently good 90s cover band I've seen. RATM are not a lightweight band to cover. Mighty guitar sounds last night guys, and holy snapping duck shit, how do you jump all over the stage, sweat your balls off and then back that up with a whole album of Zack lyrics without missing a beat?! Damn.

Best 90's tribute band ever!!!
Amazing vocals, you guys are the best!!! Fantastic stage presence, you know how to get the crowd jumping thanks for the rocktastic night

Even in a poor venue, with the dodgiest air conditioning in Australia.....you guys rocked! The room was a buzz and the show was amazing!! Thank you!!

Seen these guys at the Narrabeen Sands twice now, brutally excellent both times. If you grew up in the 90's get your ass down to one of their gigs and DESTROY THE DANCEFLOOR!!!

Had a great night at O'Donoghues in Emu Plains listening to this band. Great entertainers.

Great night at The Bull and Bush last night guys, you guys Rock, always enjoy seeing you

Saw this band for the first time at Gymea pub tonight-was blown away by their fantastic songs-will definitely follow them to other gigs!

Love love love! Really authentic. Will definitely see again.

Absolutely amazing Canberra gig, guys. Every song was truly incredible - I didn't expect anything like that - thanks, come back to Canberra-town soon! You're all very talented.

I was blown away. All my favorite songs coming out of the same band, sounding on point... amazeballs. I have not had that much fun in Canberra, ever! Thank you!!

Awesome set tonight guys to pay tribute to the one and only Chris Cornell. Great selection of tunes that not only captured Soundgarden but also the 90s in general! Can't wait to catch the next gig!

The 90s are the best and you guys make them better!

Awesome band , Parkway gig was great! Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow night at The Sands.

Saw them at Towradgi Beach Hotel was great to listen to my teenage music had great memories flashback :) will see you next time you're in the gong

So versatile. Amazing. Thanks for the AIC song xx I'd pay to see a full grunge gig.

The set list rocked. Sounds awesome and loads of fun. We had a great night. Go see them!

Love seeing these guys perform. Very talented bunch of guys.

You guys rocked the Sands hotel last night (by far the best cover band I have ever seen). Hope you make it back to the beaches soon

Just saw Royale with Cheese at Towradgi Beach Hotel. What a stellar performance. You can't help but dance to their music. I was impressed by the vocals, the fun atmosphere the guys created and the professionalism in which they conducted themselves....Better than a french quarter pounder. :)

Hey guys, thank you so so much for stepping out of the norm and completely rocking our wedding reception.
We had such a great night, it was everything we dreamed of, and that is in no small part due to the role you played.
Our guests haven’t stopped raving about how epic our band was, and we completely agree!
If anyone is ever tossing up whether to hire a band for their wedding I’ll be the first to say “DO IT!! And hire ROYALE WITH CHEESE MUTHAFUCKER!!”
We love all your guts and thank you again for the most epic night!

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Marc Dakosta

Mark Da Costa is a Sydney based singer/song writer. You may have seen him on Australian Idol in 2007 as a top 12 contestant or simply seen him lighting up the stage live at a local Sydney pub playing with his cover band "The Black List" Mark is now well on the way to establishing himself as an original solo rock/pop artist with his first solo EP release set to be launched in April of 2013 titled "Don’t Look Back In Anger" He wants to prove that it is possible to manage your own career and release a quality record without the help of a major label. Not wanting to discredit the great work the majors do, but to simply achieve a career in music on his own hard work and artistic integrity would be the ultimate goal.

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Polish Club

Polish Club are an Australian garage rock duo from Sydney, New South Wales formed in 2014. The band consists of vocalist and guitarist David Novak and drummer John-Henry Pajak. As of 2023, they have released four studio albums. At the APRA Music Awards of 2024, they won the award for Most Performed Rock Work.

2014–2015: Formation and debut EPs
Vocalist and guitarist David Novak and drummer John-Henry Pajak started the band in 2014. Originally a four-piece, they decided to go their own way, telling SBS News in 2017, "We halved the numbers and booked a room for three hours, and we had five or six songs." The duo's name refers to both members having Polish descent.

Polish club uploaded the songs "Able" and "Show You Love" onto Triple J Unearthed on 5 January 2015, followed by "Did Somebody Tell Me", on 2 February 2015. Nick Hartman from Happy Mag reviewed all three, saying, "'Able' is probably the best of their three songs so far."

The duo released their self-titled debut EP in October 2015, with Hartman saying, "Polish Club by Polish Club is overall an effort [they] can be proud of, with Novak and JH displaying a high minimum standard."

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Indie Rock

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Great Gig In The Sky

This brilliant homage concert features some exceptional guest vocalists featuring Melbourne favorite Mick Pealing (Stars), plus guesting from Sydney, Mark Da Costa (Idol), Kate Daley (Rock Proms) Darren Constable and introducing Deborah Taylor (Tones & I).

You’ll hear hits like Money, Time, Us and Them as well as many of The Floyd’s other hits from various albums like Have a Cigar, Another Brick in the Wall, and many others!

Inimitable creative director Joseph Calderazzo (The Bloomvilles / Jenny Morris) will coordinate a superb eight-piece band including guitar great Shannon Bourne (Don Walker/Broderick Smith), Ian Tilley (Boom Crash Opera), Bennet Livingston (Lillye), Amy Nelson (Little Green) and Andy Burns (QED / Madder Lake).

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THE SHARP

Formed in Collingwood in 1990, the three-piece
consisting of original members Charlie Rooke
(guitar & vocals), Allan Catlin (double bass &
vocals) and Piet Collins (drums) already had a
strong live following but when they released the
independent single ‘Love Your Head’ the band
quickly gained radio support on Triple R and PBS.

Triple J were soon behind the band and a record
deal with Warner Music was struck. Their debut
album This Is The Sharp was certified gold and
the band earned ARIA nominations, magazine
covers and appearances on just about every
TV/radio show in Australia.

Comedy program The Late Show loved The
Sharp so much they parodied their hit single
‘Scratch My Back’ as ‘Skivvies Are Back’ in
reference to the now famous black skivvied
uniform the band had adopted.

Rigorous touring ensued before the band settled
into the studio to record its second album Sonic
Tripod with American producer Rick Will (Ziggy
Marley, Diesel). A brief tour of Europe and the US
saw the band back home exhausted but ready to
take on more touring.

Finally, after nearly five years in the limelight, the
rigorous touring schedule brought the band to a
crossroads and a decision was made to end on a
high note. Single File, a collection of singles, was
released as the band’s final album while the Thank
You Good Night farewell tour saw them playing to
packed houses around the nation. When the band
played its last shows in 1995, many (including the
band themselves), wondered when (or if) it would
all happen again.

Now many years later (and thanks to some
persistent pestering from fans) The Sharp are
back and sounding better than ever. Original
bassist/vocalist Allan Catlin is not involved due to
personal reasons, but he is ably represented by
Scott Owen (double bass) from The Living End
while lead vocal duties are taken care of by the
amazing Louie Lee Feltrin.

Performing all their hits plus some rockin’ covers
31 years on from the release of This Is The Sharp,
The Sharp are back with a vengeance!!!

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Talking Heads

Talking Heads were an American rock band formed in 1975 in New York City and active until 1991.[9] The band was composed of Scottish-born David Byrne (lead vocals, guitar), Chris Frantz (drums), Tina Weymouth (bass) and Jerry Harrison (keyboards, guitar). Described as "one of the most critically acclaimed bands of the '80s",[3] the group helped to pioneer new wave music by integrating elements of punk, art rock, funk, and world music with an anxious, clean-cut image.[3]

As former art school students who became involved in the 1970s New York punk scene, Talking Heads released their 1977 debut album, Talking Heads: 77, to positive reviews.[10] They collaborated with the British producer Brian Eno on a trio of critically acclaimed releases—More Songs About Buildings and Food (1978), Fear of Music (1979), and Remain in Light (1980)—which blended their art school sensibilities with influence from artists such as Parliament-Funkadelic and Fela Kuti.[3] From the early 1980s, they included additional musicians in their recording sessions and shows, notably guitarist Adrian Belew, keyboardist Bernie Worrell, singer Nona Hendryx, and bassist Busta Jones.

After a hiatus, Talking Heads hit their commercial peak in 1983 with the U.S. Top 10 hit "Burning Down the House" from the album Speaking in Tongues, and released the concert film Stop Making Sense, directed by Jonathan Demme. For these performances, they were joined by Worrell, guitarist Alex Weir, percussionist Steve Scales, and singers Lynn Mabry and Ednah Holt.[3] In 1985, Talking Heads released their best-selling album, Little Creatures. They produced a soundtrack album for Byrne's film True Stories (1986), and released their final album, worldbeat-influenced Naked (1988), before disbanding in 1991. Without Byrne, the other band members performed under the name Shrunken Heads, and released an album, No Talking, Just Head, as the Heads in 1996.

In 2002, Talking Heads were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Four of their albums appear in Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, and three of their songs ("Psycho Killer", "Life During Wartime", and "Once in a Lifetime") were included among the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll.[11] Talking Heads were also number 64 on VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time".[12] In the 2011 update of Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Artists of All Time", they were ranked number 100.

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Matt Hansen

Matt Hansen is a multi-instrumentalist and producer from California. His music combines elements of pop, rock, and folk to create a unique sound. With a wide variety of instruments ranging from the electric guitar to the mandolin, Matt is able to create music with a wide range of textures.
Early Life & Career
Born in 1985 in California, Matt grew up playing music from an early age. He began playing drums and guitar in his early teens and eventually picked up other instruments such as bass, banjo, mandolin, harmonica and more. After graduating high school he moved to Los Angeles and began performing as a session musician for various artists. He also started producing music for various indie labels.
Music Releases & Collaborations
In 2016 Matt released his debut album 'The World Through My Eyes'. The album featured 10 tracks that showcased his musical talent by blending multiple genres together. Since then he has released two follow-up albums 'Somewhere Out There' (2017) and 'A Million Dreams' (2018). He has also collaborated with other artists such as Lindsey Stirling and Tycho.
Latest Projects
Matt continues to write and record music. Recently he wrote the score for a short film titled 'The Unseen'. He's also been working on an instrumental album which will be released later this year. His latest single is titled 'Let Go' and was released in April 2020.
Influences & Style
Matt credits artists such as John Mayer, Jeff Buckley, and Radiohead as some of his major influences. His style is often described as being melodic with intricate guitar work. He also incorporates aspects of folk and jazz into his music which adds a unique flavor to his songs.}

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Running Touch

One of this year's biggest rising stars, Running Touch continues to go from strength to strength so we sat down with him at Splendour to get to know him.

Mysterious producer RUNNING TOUCH has seen his musical journey progress leaps and bounds over the past few months. From jumping on the Groovin' The Moo lineup to nabbing a spot at Splendour In The Grass this year, he's concentrating hard on sticking to his guns, and people love him for it.

His unique blend of personal and intimate electronica with dance sensibilities makes for an enthralling experience, whether it be in the club, in your bedroom or at the massive Mix Up Tent at Splendour, and his ability to transcend environments to create an intimate experience for each and every person is one that has seen him acquire a rapidly growing fan base.

With a slew of solid singles behind him, and incredibly promising movements to come, we sat down with him at Splendour this year to get to know him a little better.

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funk

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Forever 80s

Direct from sell out Australian shows, Australia’s number one ‘80s touring show, Forever 80s is coming to MEMO Music Hall for one unforgettable night.

Prep that neon, put on those leg warmers and relive the soundtrack of the best generation.

A time of music’s biggest hair and biggest hits!

Turn back time and sing along to Wham!, Whitney Houston, Billy Idol, A-ha, Tina Turner, Prince, Cyndy Lauper, Bon Jovi and more. A night with Forever '80s, is a night to reminisce and is simply not to be missed.

Get excited, grab your closest and secure your tickets today. Don't miss out because you Just Can't Get Enough '80’s music!

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Olivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo, in full Olivia Isabel Rodrigo, (born February 20, 2003, Murrieta, California, U.S.), American singer, songwriter, and actress who first gained popularity with a role on the television show High School Musical: The Musical—The Series (2019–) and who later launched a successful music career.

Rodrigo grew up in Temecula, California. Her father was a family therapist of Filipino heritage, and her mother was a teacher of German and Irish ancestry. Rodrigo began taking singing and acting lessons at an early age and a few years later added piano lessons. About the same time, she started writing songs.

In 2015 Rodrigo won the lead role in the musical Grace Stirs Up Success in the American Girl series of family movies. The next year she was cast as Paige Olvera on the Disney Channel TV show Bizaardvark. The series chronicles the comedic adventures of Paige and her best friend, both of whom hope to become famous by writing songs and creating music videos, which they post on their online channel Bizaardvark. After the show ended in 2019, Rodrigo began starring on Disney’s High School Musical: The Musical—The Series. Building on the success of the movie of the same name (and its two sequels), the TV series follows a group of high-school drama club members as they prepare and stage school performances. Rodrigo wrote and performed the song “All I Want” for a 2019 episode. The following year “Just for a Moment,” which she sang and wrote with costar Joshua Bassett, was also featured on the show.

Olivia Rodrigo
Olivia Rodrigo
Rodrigo continued writing and performing songs. In 2021 she released the single “Drivers License,” which she cowrote. A popular pop ballad about teenage heartbreak, it quickly hit number one on the Billboard Top 100. She became the youngest person at the time to top that chart. The song also broke the Spotify records for the most streams of a non-holiday song in a day (about 17 million) and in a week (almost 66 million). A few months later Rodrigo released “Deja Vu.” She cowrote the pop hit, which debuted at number eight on the Billboard Top 100. She thus became the first singer to have her first two singles debut in the top 10 on that chart. The songs were included on her first album, Sour (2021), which features a blend of pop, folk, and alternative rock influences. The concert movie Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 U (2022) documents the making of the record. At the Grammy Awards in 2022, Rodrigo won for best new artist, best pop solo performance for “Drivers License,” and best pop vocal album for Sour.

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