They call it second album syndrome. It happens when signs of early promise and the weight of expectation simply prove too much to live up to. It’s an ailment that’s tripped up countless bands on their unrealised paths to glory. It’s difficult to ignore and even harder to overcome. But for Calling All Cars it [...]

Boom Crash Opera were one of Australia’s biggest bands spanning the 1980s and 90s. They had a string of hit singles between 1986 and 1994. They had a reputation as being a powerful live act. They had musicianship, songwriting smarts and a gifted front man in Dale Ryder. In the 80s they were a ‘Countdown’ [...]

It’s been 23 years since the Australian band, 1927, burst onto the scene with their debut album,…ISH, selling half a million copies in Australia. Following it’s reissue in September 2009, fans for the first time have been able to own a copy of …ISH, digitally. On it’s release on iTunes, the album peaked at #10. [...]

As a member of and main songwriter for Cold Chisel between 1973 and 1983 he wrote “Saturday Night”, “Cheap Wine”, “Standing on the Outside”, “Four Walls”, “Khe Sahn” along with many others, and co-wrote “Flame Trees”.  He also wrote and produced the soundtrack for the Scott Hicks movie “Freedom” in 1981, featuring most of Cold [...]

Grace started her singing career in 1976 performing in folk clubs in the UK. A London talent scout spotted her in the semi finals of a national talent quest and approached her with an offer of a gig in Dubai. The trip gave her a taste for performing, especially after meeting and sharing the stage [...]

Two of Australia’s finest performers, multi award winning artists Ash Grunwald and Kram have united and there’s nothing they like better than making psychedelic improvised blues awesome shit together. It’s called KRASH. Kram is mainly known as the drummer/ lead singer of Australian festival rock icons Spiderbait. The band had an Aria number one hit [...]

Once in a blue moon arises a band destined to take the world by storm and The Smart have ensured the spot is theirs for the taking. The three year old Brisbane based quartet has been making quite a stir with their notably esteemed profile so far with their continuously growing list of enviable achievements. [...]

Clint Boge vocalist for “The Butterfly Effect” and “Thousand Needles in Red” is an international recording artist with a reputation for amazing and heart felt vocals and lyrics. With 30 years of singing experience Clint has one of the best voices in the biz. Clint has three gold albums, hundreds of thousands of album sales [...]

In the short space of a year, DCUP has made a huge name in the world of NuDisco. With a unique brand of club ready, dancefloor heavy disco breaks, power synths and sugar-coated hooks, he’s turning up in a wide range of record bags. After years of the Sydney native honing his skill, all it [...]

Four people going by the name of The Cairos. Since early 2008 they’ve shared the stage/ toured with Julian Casablancas, Powderfinger, The Temper Trap, You Am I, Custard, Jet & many more.

Beating a fast pace through the Australian music scene right now is Brisbane four- piece, The Jungle Giants. This indie pop quartet, in only eight shows and one EP, are impressing music industry pundits and music-loving audiences all over the country with their recklessly enjoyable and exuberant live show and songs with the depth and [...]

Signed to Sony on a worldwide record deal at 13 and 15 years old respectively, Dane (drums) and Jason (vocals) Brown of former Gold Coast heavyweights SUNK LOTO know how much hard work it is to make it in this industry.  Sadly after 10 years of relentless touring in Australia and the USA, SUNK LOTO [...]

INTERNATIONALLY TOURED Aussie Mason Rack originates from Southport on Queensland’s sunny Gold Coast. With his outstanding vocals, guitar and Weissenborn lap slide guitar, Mason delivers high impact performances to audiences everywhere he and his band appear. Mason is a local artist with incredible talent and passion for his music! Together with his band, Mason feels most [...]

She is already well known as one of New Zealand’s top DJ’s who is a regular performer for New Zealand’s premier House Music events company Highlife Entertainment, and for one of New Zealand’s longest running club nights “Mint” before moving to Australia to expand her musical experiences. Her style ranges from funky pounding electro to [...]

Charlie Hustle may be described as unpredictable at the best of times! He enjoys and plays a variety of different genres and believes Djing should strike a balance between keeping the crowd happy, while staying true to himself. According to Charlie there are two types of music – good and bad, and Charlie Hustle plays [...]

Dj Butcher – Brisbane based party guy!! Live Dj/MPC/Keys player for several ozhiphop people (ie. seven, Tommy Illfigga, Pure Product, Rainman….etc.). Also one half of the Crate Creeps (production duo).

So, just who are these dudes? The 4antom Playerz are two…or hold on, is it three…humanoids who are ready to take on world domination where Steve Jobs (RIP) left off… except with music. The state of origin for 4antom is Northern NSW (in Australia somewhere), with creep strips into Queensland agitating the electronic music age. [...]

Mixed Nuts features an assortment of local and international performers of the highest calibre. Singer Kerry McDonald (nee Peters) has had a versatile career having spent 15 years as a performer in musical Theatre alongside such great performers as Hugh Jackman, Marina Prior, Anthony Warlow and Bert Newton. Keys and Guitar man Chris Black was [...]

Hailing from the inner city suburbs of Brisbane, Forever The Optimist are an explosively captivating alternative rock band. Their energetic music draws influences from Karnivool, Audioslave and Grinspoon. In February 2011, Forever the Optimist released their highly anticipated self-titled debut EP. This new release with a range of songs and sounds was applauded by their [...]

Joe T. and Afrodisa band is a unique band that is attracting an enormous amount of attention around the nightclub and venues of Australia.The band consists of a combination of remarkably gifted and experienced musicians and their distinctive and powerful music and clearly demonstrates the rare talents of it’s members. Afrodisa was formed in February [...]

Azukaa Band was formed in early 2010 by Julio Rafael  with a group of young Latino & Australian musicians who wanted to re-vibe the Latin Music Scene in Brisbane with a mix of the later latin music and the new, in turn paying tribute to the classics and revolutionising the old with the new Azukaa [...]

Dean Watkins great vocals and impressive guitaring are some of the reasons the engaging performer is constantly in high demand at a range of venues across Brisbane.  Dean has performed hundreds of gigs around the Brisbane scene over the past five years at venues such as The Royal Exchange Hotel, The Grosvenor on George, Irish [...]

Shanon Watkins is a solo singer/songwriter from Brisbane. Shanon has been writing songs since he discovered the guitar and music became my passion when I was 11 years old. Being such a great lover of music has inspired Shanon to take those elements of shows he likes best and incorporate it into his own shows. [...]

Cutloose. One-man party mash-up machine, musical ninja, virtuoso musical commander. A versatile dj with a perchance for high-energy sets ranging from Hip Hop, Funk, Electro, Rock and Disco. A regular feature in many of Brisbane’s respected nightclubs, over the 5 years, his skill and non stop party sets has set him apart as a dj [...]

It’s hard to believe that only five years ago this young DJ was busy playing guitar – to all his favourite teen-angst rock bands – to even realize what was going to happen next… After taking a job in a local nightclub picking up glasses, Alex quickly developed a passion for dance music that soon [...]

One of Brisbane’s finest young DJ’s on the scene today. If you haven’t heard of El Nas yet – you will soon…  

We are a professional mobile DJ company servicing Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba and surrounds. Specializing in wedding receptions, Birthday parties 18th / 21st, Corporate Functions, Christmas/work parties, School Formals/disco’s and lots more. With over 10 years experience in this field and Southeast Queensland. We are based in the Brisbane area, and bring all [...]

 DJ Indie Andy is a qualified sound technician, whose client list includes some of the biggest names in the Australian music industry. Nowadays performing as a DJ, Indie Andy has played at venues throughout SE QLD, notably the Caxton Seafood & Wine Festival alongside 4Play icon Jimmy Z, and also support for Australian touring artists [...]

JAK, a high-energy pumping rock ‘n roll band, have been consistently wowing audiences, with their no-holds-barred performances. They draw influences   from the greats of rock like Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, through to Red   Hot Chilli Peppers, Stone Temple Pilots and early Guns ‘n Roses. JAK debuted   in 2010 and have shared the [...]

Bart is a storyteller at heart.  With his Folk/Pop melodies, Aussie charm and songs that everyone can relate to, he captivates audiences everywhere he goes.  Bart’s one-man-band stage setup is quite unique.  Combining many instruments, he simultaneously juggles acoustic guitar, vocals, stomp box, harmonica, foot tambourine, and yes, even cowbell. Bart has scored support slots [...]

With melodies that etch into the listeners concious, foot stomping breakdowns and stadium size chorus’s, Far From Paris have a sound that carries their energy on record as well as in the live arena. Playing their first show on New Years Eve of 2010/11, Far From Paris have played stages accross Brisbane,Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast [...]

1.1.1 is BrisVegas’ premier live “New Wave Rock/Punk Act”. Hailing from Ipswich, this dynamic four member outfit has been a part of the scene for 11 years. After supporting legendary acts such as “Mental As Anything”, “The Radiators” &  Screaming Jets”, having film clips aired on “rage” & releasing 3 EP’s (available on iTunes), the [...]

Nic Tango is a Brisbane based singer, songwriter currently working on building his place in the Brisbane music market. Nic is an emotive story teller with a Rock edge, with the sheer vocal passion, captivating stage presence and stories of a life expected to go completely wrong make for an act that is nothing short [...]

MooMooPappa are a Blues/Rock ‘Power Trio’ in the style of Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Matt Schofield, and more. Featuring Andy O’Connor (Guitar & Vocals), Darren Porter (Bass) & Ben Van Hassel (Drums). Currently recording their first studio album they are fast gaining a following through Brisbane as the ‘new blues’ band to [...]

Stone Chimp Came to form in 2010, After Self recording and producing their First EP, they set out on Brisbanes live scene, moving quickly from support slots, to headlining shows and gaining a reputation as a hard hitting and genre splitting rock band that captivates the audience and takes them on a journey. The music [...]

Only just is Brisbane based trio that combines the ecletic influences of each member in to an original alternative feel that defies description. Energetic grooves and rythums equal parts rock, funk and blues combined with dynamic lyrics and served with passion. With their debut EP ” Blink and you missed it ” just completed, it will give [...]

Crowbird has released their debut album Crowmium a few months ago, which includes the single “Million Miles”. Million Miles has been in the Triple J Unearthed Top 100 Charts for nine consecutive weeks now, with the highest Ranking being on #14 and reaching #4 in their Rock Charts. The band is now filming a video clip for [...]

Edge Of Red are a 4 piece band based in Brisbane, that play a hook laden melodic style of pop rock, formerly known as BlindChase, now with Rock Vocalist Ally Kenrick.  Ally Kenrick, adds her voice of rock to Edge of Red. She is an innovative musician and passionate entertainer. She engages audiences with her powerful [...]

Acoustic ambience mixed with heavy riffs, slinky bass and rocking beats provide the perfect platform for a sublime rock voice that will chill you to the bone. Night Time Fiona (NTF) are a 4-piece Indie-Rock team that will make you weep with them on their slower numbers and scream with pleasure during their heavier, fast-paced [...]

Unrelenting drums, driving riffs, vocals sung with such ferocity you fear for the singer’s throat and most of all … LOUD.  These are the four elements that make up Brisbane’s rock quartet, Nuclear Buddha.  Nuclear Buddha’s high energy live performances are the perfect counterpoint to vocalist Lauren Parker’s dark and emotionally driven story telling accompanied [...]

For Kath Griffin, everyday life is her stage and her signature trademark is her ability to put a smile on even the grumpiest face while talking about everyday stuff – the ridiculous of the ordinary. A firm Festival MC favourite, Kath has hosted the Caxton Street Seafood and Wine Festival 2009 2010 and 2011, Fresh [...]

BREAKING NEWS! Veteran New York comedian Vinnie Monaco has been announced as Caxton Street Festival’s special guest MC on Sunday May 6th! From the Bronx to Brisbane, improv and stand up comedian Vinnie Monaco is bringing his comedy styling’s to the Caxton Street Seafood & Wine Festival. Spending years on the US and Australian comedy [...]