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The Soulmovers

Featuring the much-loved legend, ex-Red Wiggle, Murray Cook, and led by long-Leggedpower-house,Lizzie Mack, The Soul Movers musical tour-de-force across a hip and funky retro musical spectrum, recreating the best sounds from the 1960s and 70s, making them one of the most exciting new live and festival acts on the touring circuit today.

Backed by a band oozing with musical talent, The Soul Movers have recorded in both the and Australia to create four critically-acclaimed albums which are regularly presented with humour and passion on many of Australia’s biggest stages and most-loved festivals.

Evolving with over a decade of experience and collaboration, the outfit enjoys a stable union and magical combination with the resulting creation of three albums for ABC Music /UMA:‘Testify!’, ‘Bona Fide’, and last year’s release -‘Evolution’.

Since showcasing ‘Testify!’ at SXSW in 2017, then ambitiously recording ‘Bona Fide’ at seven iconic studios across the United States (including Sun and Royal Studios in Memphis and Fame and Muscle Shoals Sound in Alabama) the band’s sound has only grown from strength to strength.

This is music that is all about the soul-its passion, emotional nuance, heartbreak, celebration, hurt, and love. ‘Bona Fide’ is the sound of a talented, experienced bunch of soul-music lovers making a record where the essence of this passion and feeling is coursing through their veins.

The Soul Movers have commenced recording their fourth album – due out in March 2023 - with many new musical collaborations and exciting opportunities, currently in the pipeline.

The band’s line-up of incredible talent, who count themselves among the best in Australia, includes drummer Luke Herbert with Matthew Crawford on bass and Marko Simec on keys (Paul Kelly, Kasey Chambers, Don Walker, etc).

Recent Reviews...

‘Bona Fide’ is the sound of a talented, experienced bunch of soul-music lovers making a record where the essence of this passion and feelings coursing through their veins. You can’t really ask for anything more.

BRIAN WISE Editor, Rhythms Magazine

“Murray Cook and Lizzie Mack have forged an alliance so powerful, so fearsomely funky, that The Soul Movers have become one of the most exciting live bands in the land...

GLENN A. BAKER AM, Journalist/ARIA Hall of Fame Advisory Committee

“The Soul Movers are aptly named for their body-driven music that will have any audience writhing in their seats. The group combines electrifying guitar riffs with soul-groove and a sprinkling of pop to form a night out that audiences will never forget".

STUART COUPE Author, journalist, music commentator, independent artist publicist and radio broadcaster.

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DJ Mermaid

DJ Mermaid is an American rock and indie rock musician. In the music industry, DJ Mermaid has made a name for herself with her alluring and soulful sound. She seamlessly combines the sincerity of indie rock with the energy of rock, and is well-known for her unvarnished and impassioned performances.

A symphony of emotions, DJ Mermaid's music transports listeners through the highs and lows of life. Gritty guitar riffs contrast with her strong vocals to create an enthralling auditory experience. She takes cues from the rock legends and blends her own distinct sound into each song to create a sound that is both recognizable and inventive.

DJ Mermaid has captured the attention of audiences all throughout the country with her contagious energy and tremendous talent. Her songs have a profound emotional impact on listeners and leave a long-lasting imprint. DJ Mermaid's love for what she does shines through, whether she's rocking out on big stages or tiny, private settings.

In the rock and indie rock scenes, DJ Mermaid is a formidable presence. Her work is proof of the expressive potential of the individual and the universality of music. She extends an invitation to listeners to embark on an exciting and introspective musical journey with each song. DJ Mermaid is more than simply a musician; she is a storyteller who uses music to profoundly connect with her audience and express a range of emotions.

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Haiku Hands

Haiku Hands, the elusive crew of artists who’s in influence can be felt across live performance, visual art and production exploded onto the scene with their irresistibly danceable single “Not About You”. The unapologetic Australian collective have quickly earnt a fierce reputation for themselves from their formidable and rambunctious live performances that lead audience after audience into utter pandemonium. Last year slaying sets at Falls, St Jerome's Laneway, The Plot, Wonderland Scarehouse Tour, BigSound, One Day, Sunday x Red Bull Academy, Pitch and Panama Festivals. Working with some of Australia’s finest writers and producers, such as El Gusto (Hermitude), Joelistics, Jaytee Hazard and Lewis Can Cut, Haiku Hands curate, perform and collaborate to form genre bending songs with influences from hip hop, pop, electronic, dance and disco. 2018 will see their dance cards filled with a string of UK shows, festival sets at The Great Escape, Dot to Dot (Manchester Bristol

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Loraine James and Arushi Jain

Hailing from North London, Loraine James has been releasing DIY-style dance music since 2017. She’s done wide-ranging collaborations with the likes of Uruguayan producer Lila Tirando a Violeta, Iranian-British rapper Tardist and Melbourne’s own Jonnine Standish from HTRK.

To watch James play is to witness song foundations get built on-the-go with simple tools—a keyboard, sample pads and a laptop—then twisted into kaleidoscopic new shapes. She’ll often take gorgeous shades of IDM and lull you into a groove before cracking things open and twisting in zesty hits of grime and drill. Electronic music’s standard 4/4 timing fades into an afterthought. The journey’s already underway.

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