TASMANIAN FOLK ARTIST, HÉLOISE TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE, THIS IS HOME ALONGSIDE LAUNCH SHOW AT THE WORKERS CLUB
After taking home the major prize in Bank of Melbourne’s Victorian music initiative, Melbourne Music Bank 2014, eclectic folk songstress, Héloise is set to release her winning single, This Is Home on April 17. Héloise will be launching her single at The Workers Club on Thursday April 30, supported by Julz Evans and Amber Isles.
This Is Home was inspired by Héloise’s journey as a musician leaving her hometown of Tasmania to move her life to the big city of Melbourne. Her organic and unfettered folk sound, alongside her unique, quirky vocals complement the lyrics that express the feeling of being a stranger in a new city. “I absolutely love the creative culture in Melbourne and have been so inspired by this place I now call home,” she explains.
The video for This Is Home was shot and directed by acclaimed filmmaker and photographer, Wilk (Sarah Blasko, Ella Hooper, Spender). Set on a picturesque old V-line train in regional Victoria, the video takes the viewer on a journey that sees Héloise and a mysterious, handsome man inadvertently play a game of hide and seek through the train’s carriages. “It was so great to work with Wilk on this clip,” says Héloise, “he really managed to capture the playful, cheery nature of the song and put it in to visual form.”
Off the back of her spot on the Falls Festival (VIC) line up and her winning performance at the Melbourne Music Bank finale (Melbourne Recital Centre), Héloise is keen to jump back on stage and show everyone what she’s been up to over the past few months. “Through each performance, I like to take my audience on a quirky journey of imaginings,” she says. “I want them to meet creatures and characters, experience the elements and feel as if they’ve travelled through my cerebrum and caught a glimpse of someplace somewhere else.”
Héloise is set to release her debut EP later this year.
Tickets to The Workers Club show on April 30 are available now
HÉLOISE SINGLE LAUNCH
THUR 30 APR | THE WORKERS CLUB MELBOURNE VIC | 18+ | DOORS 9PM
Tickets available from www.theworkersclub.com.au
HAMISH ANDERSON ANNOUNCES x7 OFFICIAL SXSW SHOWCASES
Having recently shared stages with BB King, Los Lobos and Kenny Wayne Shepherd in the US, talented Melbourne blues/rock guitarist and prolific songwriter, Hamish Anderson has been invited to showcase his skills on a global stage announcing x7 official shows at the credible SXSW music festival in Austin Texas from March 17-22, with performances set for the iconic Aussie BBQ, Stubhub, direct support of Wynonna Judd and more.
Anderson is thrilled to be in on the SXSW action and is excited to be playing alongside his band for the festival comprised of veteran Austin talent, Johnny Radelat (drummer for Gary Clark Jr), John Branch (bassist for Spanish Gold) and Nate Basinger (organist for The Diplomats).
“For years I’ve been watching the emerging artists that play at SXSW and it’s so great to be part of it this year,” says Anderson. “It’s an honour to represent Australia’s music scene abroad.”
Anderson explains, “I really hope I have some time to check out a few shows while I’m there, but it looks like it may be tricky. I have seven shows and then a bunch of interviews and performances for media, so that will take up most of my time. We are also looking to record that week, so that’ll make things even tighter for me.”
Anderson is quickly becoming a fixture on the international circuit, having represented Australia with a number of showcases at last year’s CMJ Music Marathon in New York and will be following up his SXSW appearances with a number of additional shows in the US, followed by a showcase at Canadian Music Week in May.
And there’s some exciting news for Aussie fans also, with a video for new single, Little Lies coming out in the next few months and a tour on home turf to follow later in 2015.
HAMISH ANDERSON SXSW SHOWCASES
MON 16 MAR | DIGITAL YALO SXSW PARTY @ BAT BAR | 7PM | 218 E 6th ST, AUSTIN
TUE 17 MAR | OFFICIAL SXSW SHOWCASE @ LUCKY LOUNGE | 12AM | 209A W 5TH ST, AUSTIN
WED 18 MAR | STUBHUB CULTURE COLLIDE SHOWCASE @ CLIVE BAR | 3PM | 609 DAVIS ST, AUSTIN
FRI 20 MAR | SOUNDS AUSTRALIA AUSSIE BBQ @ BRUSH SQUARE PARK | 12.50PM | 409 E 5TH ST, AUSTIN
FRI 20 MAR | THE QUANTUM SOUTHWEST INVASION @ WHOLE FOODS| 5.40PM | 525 N LAMAR BLVD, AUSTIN
FRI 20 MAR | OFFICIAL SXSW SHOWCASE @ ST DAVID’S BETHELL HALL| TBA PM | 301 8TH ST, AUSTIN
SAT 21 MAR | SOUNDS AUSTRALIA SOUND GALLERY @ BD RILEY’S| 3.55PM | 204 E 6TH ST, AUSTIN
HAMISH ANDERSON US TOUR DATES
MON 30 APR | THE BATTERY | SAN FRANCISCO
SAT 2 MAY | MOHEGAN SUN CASINO | UNCASVILLE, CT
MON 4 MAY | WDST RADIO | WOODSTOCK, NY
5-8 MAY | CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK | TORONTO, CANADA
THU 4 JUN | IRIDIUM JAZZ FEST | NEW YORK CITY
“’Burn’ is the lead single from the new EP, and I love every moment of it. The bluesiest twangiest of riffs carries the track through, while Anderson’s rich voice hits every note with just the right amount of flirtatiousness, as each phrase coyly trails off into the music. His Masterful guitar and lyrical abilities are on display from start to end. A catchy, solid drumbeat, perfect rhythms and a wailing guitar solo – this piece is a rock ‘n roll romp through and through.”
Indie Shuffle (Lauren Ziegler)
“With Hendrix-inspired guitar riffs and extended solos, Anderson tore up the stage, simultaneously reviving and reinventing the blues.”
Beat Magazine (Dina Amin)
“He’s a talent that provides an exhibition that is addictive to watch, and gives total bang for your buck if you get the chance to witness it.”
The Music Melbourne Magazine (Izzy Tolhurst)
WRITTEN IT DOWN: FEATURED ON WILL FERRELL’S COMEDY WEBSITE ‘FUNNY OR DIE’, WON ABC’S ‘FRESH BLOOD’ COMPETITION AND IS NOW COMING TO PERTH FRINGEWORLD AS A LIVE STAGE SHOW
An offer from Will Ferrell’s ‘Funny or Die’ website almost got treated as junk mail by two young Australian comics and their web-series, ‘Written It Down’. Luckily the email was re-examined, which then saw the show made on no budget with volunteer improvisers score a feature on the world’s biggest comedy website. Having amassed over a hundred thousand international views, the two creators, Matt Saraceni and Dave Zwolenski are set to bring their completely improvised format to the Fringeworld stage at Perth’s De Parel Spiegeltent for six shows from February 12 to 17.
No scripts. One chance. Guaranteed laughs.
Perth’s own Matt Saraceni (Lords of Luxury, Nova Radio) and Dave Zwolenski (SBS’s A Dave in the Life) are excited to bring a brand new game to Fringeworld. In a one-off comedic spectacular, watch Australia’s best comedians take the ultimate challenge and perform a completely improvised show based on the successful web-series, Written It Down.
“I’m so excited to bring a show that’s been so successful on the screen to the stage,” says Saraceni. “The live version of this show is the best ensemble of comedians I’ve ever seen. And, being from Perth, I’m especially proud to show Mum that it’s totally okay I never became a lawyer!”
The all-star cast sees the biggest talents of Melbourne, Sydney and Perth’s improvised comedy and stand-up circuits push themselves into the ultimate uncomfortable situation. They begin a scene with no idea where it is going to go, until they read out a never-before-seen suggestion live on stage. What happens next is bound to be a hilarious thrill-ride for performers and audiences alike!
Starring some of Melbourne’s most acclaimed improvisers and comedians:
Gillian Cosgriff (Winner- WA Arts Editor Award: Perth Fringe 2014, Winner- Best Cabaret: Melbourne Fringe 2013)
Sophie Kneebone (HOO-HAA! Melbourne, Impromptunes)
Cam Neill (HOO-HAA! Melbourne, Impromptunes)
And some proud West Australian Locals Returning Home:
Jimmy James Eaton (Channel 7’s Slideshow)
Michelle Nussey (HOO-HAA! Melbourne)
Liam Ryan (2014’s Fringeworld Debut, The Hedge)
Luke Ryan (A Funny Thing Happened On The Way to Chemo, Lords of Luxury)
Bri Williams (The Big HOO-HAA, Shakesprovisation, The Write Stuff by WA’s Mad Kids)
Natalie Holmwood (The Pigeons, Alienation)
Sarah Reuben (Best, Barefaced Stories)
Wyatt Nixon-Lloyd (Australia’s Nickelodeon host)
As well as Perth favourites:
Chris Isaacs (Flood, It’s Dark Outside, Black Swan’s Emerging Writers Group)
Arielle Gray (It’s Dark Outside, The Big HOO-HAA!)
Shortly after being featured on Funny or Die, the show also went on to win ABC Funding as part of iView’s Fresh Blood competition.
WRITTEN IT DOWN AT PERTH FRINGEWORLD
THUR 12 – 17 FEBRUARY | DE PAREL SPIEGELTENT | 16+
Tickets available from fringeworld.com.au
6:15 PM (Thursday, Monday, Tuesday)
7PM (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)