Paulie Stewart
Paulie Stewart Born and bred in the inner-Melbourne suburb of St Kilda, Paulie Stewart was the inaugural winner of the Essence of St Kilda essay prize – as well as an original member of infamous Melbourne punk band Painters and Dockers. Inducted into the Age Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010, the group released […]
Jess Locke
Jess Locke Jess Locke taught her self to play the guitar as a teenager growing up on the Central Coast of New South Wales. Locke has been writing songs for as long as she has playing music and became fascinated with the process of recording them using old microphones, tape recorders and whatever was lying […]
Delsinki
Delsinki Shape-shifting uncategorizable post-colonialist DELSINKI may not yet be the sort of household name that such a striking nom de musique warrants, but in the last 18 months or so he’s certainly made a name for himself as the producer of KEEP THE CIRCLE UNBROKEN – a hit show paying tribute to the Nitty Gritty […]
Nitida Atkinson
Nitida Atkinson Melbourne singer Nitida grew up in the south coast of NSW and the dusty western districts of Victoria. She trained in Melbourne at the VCA in contemporary vocals, at the same time developing her presence on the city’s famous music scene as a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and magnetic performer. Nitida’s musical talents have opened […]
Marcel Youmanni
Marcel Youmanni Captain Vibe Productions (CVP), is Marcel Yammouni‘s own personal studio where he has produced, recorded and mixed many artists and bands. The Early days:CVP began in 2003 when Marcel went out and got a business loan and Purchased a Digidesign HD recording rig. At the time Marcel was working with Vanessa Amorosi as […]
Tommy Boyce
Tommy Boyce Founding member, songwriter, guitarist, singer for The Casanovas; 1999 – present. Highlights include ARIA nomination, national tours with Motley Crue, Motorhead, The Darkness, The Datsuns. SXSW festival, Texas, several international tours. Guitarist for Jimmy Barnes 2006-2008. Guitar work for numerous other artists and projects. Guitar teacher at Lynall Hall Community School, Richmond – 2010-2012.
Dizzy Davidson
Dizzy Davidson Dizzy Davidson vocalist and guitarist who has performed with The Strays, Runaway Boys , Soul Revolver, The Dizzy Kids and Stone Flowers and toured nationally and internationallywith Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols) and Slim Jim Phantom (Stray Cats). Career Highlights: international tour with Glen Matlock and Earl Slick. Performed at the world famous Cavern […]
Jay Jerome
Jay Jarome From busking in the street to performing on festival stages, Jay Jarome’s soulful vocals, smooth musicianship and thoughtful songwriting has left audiences captivated all around the country. Jay Jarome and his band of all star musicians create deep grooves and transcendental jams through their unique blend of Soul and Blues. Jay’s InstagramJay’s FacebookJay’s BandcampJay on SpotifyJay’s YouTube
Dallas Frasca
Dallas Frasca “Sounds like Janis Joplin & Angus Young had a baby and baptised it in Bourbon”. – Rolling Stone Dallas is the namesake front woman of the three-piece, award-winning Australian rock outfit, Dallas Frasca. A stand-out of her class and an almighty presence on the mic. Frasca has not stopped for over a decade. […]
Nik Pringadi
Nik Pringadi Nik is leading the Keyboard workshop at Rock Academy 18 in week 2. Nik Pringadi, a Melbourne based keyboardist, musical director and music producer, was raised in a musical family. He developed a passion for electronic keyboards and sound design from an early age. Since completing his Bachelor of Music in 2003 […]