CHARLES MAIMAROSIA UNVEILS CAPTIVATING NEW ALBUM HOTE’ HOTE’ – OUT NOW
An immersive fusion of tradition and contemporary artistry, celebrating cultural heritage and global connection, acclaimed Solomon Islands-born, Melbourne-based artist Charles Maimarosia today releases his highly anticipated sophomore album, Hote’ Hote’, via Wantok Musik.
At the heart of *Hote’ Hote’* lies Maimarosia’s unwavering commitment to honoring and sharing the musical traditions of his Are’ Are’ heritage. Featuring 12 meticulously crafted tracks, the album invites listeners on a profound sonic journey, from the rumbling percussion of opener “Parani O’o” to the ethereal panpipes of “Manu Ki” and the raw emotion of “Nanaratana Tetemanu”. Each composition is steeped in heritage, yet brimming with modern energy, ensuring its resonance across cultures and generations.
Charles shares, “(the album) celebrates the beauty of the Pacific, the strength of community, and the stories of my ancestors. It’s also a call for unity and respect across all cultures and generations. And it reflects my own journey—from my small village of Pi Pi Su in Malaita, Solomon Islands, to Australia, to touring the world, following and sharing my culture and music since the age of 17.”
Produced and arranged in collaboration with Andrew Robinson, Hote’ Hote’ is a masterclass in balancing authenticity with innovation. The album was shaped by immersive creative experiences, including Maimarosia’s physical journeys to remote villages to find inspiration and his deep connection to the landscapes and sounds of his homeland.
Hote’ Hote’ allows Charles to offer his most compelling work yet—one that not only preserves history but actively shapes the future of Pacific music.
Alongside the album release, Maimarosia will soon bring his electrifying live show to audiences, fusing Are’ Are’ drums, panpipes, and rhythms with contemporary instrumentation for an unmissable musical experience.
“Fans can expect an immersive journey—one that transports them to the Solomon Islands, celebrates the power of storytelling, and unites people through the joy of music.”
CHARLES MAIMAROSIA – UPCOMING SHOWS:
SAT 8 FEB | ODESSA AT LEAVER’S HOTEL, CRESWICK VIC
Tickets available from: https://events.humanitix.com/charles-maimarosia-hote-hote-album-launch
SAT 15 FEB | GEORGE LANE, ST KILDA VIC
with special guest Pirritu
Tickets available from: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1301782
FRI 21 FEB | WAUCHOPE ARTS HALL, WAUCHOPE NSW
Tickets available in January 2025 from: https://wauchopearts.org.au/
SAT 22 FEB | RED RATTLER, MARRICKVILLE NSW
with special guest Zippy Anu
Tickets available from: https://events.humanitix.com/charles-maimarosia-hote-hote-album-launch-with-special-guests
SUN 23 FEB | SMITH’S ALTERNATIVE, CANBERRA ACT
with special guests Dean Abbott Band
Tickets available from: https://www.smithsalternative.com/events/charles-maimarosia-88669
JACK PANTHER CAPTURES STIRRING EUPHORIA VIA NEW SINGLE JUST A DOG NEW EP WHEN I’M FEELING BETTER WE COULD DREAM TOGETHER DUE OUT MARCH 14
Rapidly approaching the release of his hotly-anticipated third EP, when i’m feeling better we could dream together due out next month, New Zealand-born, London-based queer alt pop alchemist Jack Panther returns today with a heart-rending yet soaring new single, Just a Dog, ahead of his debut Australian performance also locked in for May.
With stylistic nods to Mitski and Lana Del Rey, Just a Dog also brushes with influences from Portishead, Caroline Polachek, Ryan Beatty, Mk.geeand Dijon, with its lush textural climax also recalling the powerful serenity of Coldplaymerged with Jack Panther’s inescapable charm. “This single I view as a part two to Why Won’t We, the sophomore single from the EP, which featured a video directed by David J East (Foals, The Japanese House),” shares Jack of Just a Dog. “Just a Dog is a little more metaphorical and harrowing in its approach to its lyrics and melodies. I wrote it during my first winter here in London, it was cold, the sun was setting so early and I feel that you can really hear the longing in my vocals and the sound.”
“It’s about falling in love with a friend and instead of telling him how I felt, I wrote this song,” Jack adds. “A lot of songs I write about things left unsaid, and this might be the most intimate one of mine yet.”
Written and produced by Jack Panther himself, along with UK pop-producer and writer duo Rhys Fletcher and Lucan Mills (Gia Lily, Matt Terry), Just a Dog and the broader when i’m feeling better we could dream together EP also features additional production from Will McGillivray, who co-produced every track on the project, with mixing courtesy of the Grammy Award-nominated Andrew Maury (Kacy Musgraves, Shawn Mendes, Lizzo), and mastering by the Grammy Award-nominated Emily Lazar (Jacob Collier, Lady Gaga, Coldplay). And across four tracks, Jack paints a vivid sonic portrait of empowerment and introspection, with each song on when i’m feeling better we could dream together reflecting real-world emotions and/or moments in Jack’s life over the past three and a half years in exceedingly relatable fashion.
A moving, vulnerable and blissful journey throughout, when i’m feeling better we could dream together opens with Changes; an uplifting and airy alt-pop outing that balances tranquil instrumentation, flowing melodics and Jack’s hypnotic vocals as he muses on the trepidation and also hope that accompanies life’s many changes. And fluctuating between acoustic tenderness and oscillating euphoria (Just A Dog), through to melancholia threaded with dreamy reverb and tranquil pulsations (Why Won’t We) and, ultimately, swaggering and modern ambience (closing track Breathe), when i’m feeling better we could dream together also balances raw intimacy with stylistic diversity that retains a powerful and cohesive thread from start to finish. “I feel as though my artist voice is the strongest it’s been,” shares Jack of the upcoming EP. “Even if a track is sad in its theme, there is still an ‘outburst’; a big emphasis in the project was to create a journey. I want the audience to feel like each song encompasses its own emotion and journey. In a way, it’s a celebration of feeling that emotion. And I think a lot of the tracks within the EP still cling to a lot of hope. I started writing the project during COVID lockdown, and I wanted to write about things with a more positive or hopeful outlook.”
Hailing from New Zealand and now based in London, Jack Panther has seamlessly cultivated a reputation for his raw, emotional storytelling, and his unique blend of indie, alt and pop since first announcing himself to the world in 2020 with his debut single This Dream. From there, Jack has gone on to release two EPs, most recently showcasing his insatiable creative flair with his 2022 sophomore EP, why don’t you come over?, which saw Rolling Stone Australia declare its lead single, SKI LIFT 001, to be “one of the most hard-hitting tracks you’ll hear all year”. Securing chart success in New Zealand and international airplay, 2022 also saw Jack generate 250,000 streams, sell out a homecoming show in Auckland, and catch the attention of Tone Deaf, with the latter featuring Jack to their Class of 2022 roundup. In 2024, Jack’s vibrant music video for the single WEEKEND AT BERNIES won Best Directing (NZ) at the Clipped Music Video Festival, with last year also finding Jack signing a distribution deal with Mahogany Songs, unveiling new material, and selling out his first ever international headline show in London.
“New Zealand is such a supporting scene for independent artists, but London is great,” Jack shares of his current locale in the UK. “It’s such an incredible place to grow as an artist and discover new scenes. London is a very up and down city, the highs are amazing and the lows can be tough. In the UK you need to be able to prove yourself a little more. I think I forgot that when you move to the other side of the world you need to reintroduce yourself to fans. I’m very lucky to have such supportive friends and partner. The support of new types of music and art is amazing. I love how each artist supports one another and we all just want to grow and share out skillsets.”
In 2025, the sky is barely the limit for Jack Panther, with his sublime third EP due out on March 14, as well as an international tour that will see Jackhead to London, Auckland and also tick off a career first in Melbourne imminently, set to perform his first ever show on Australian soil at The Evelyn Hotel on May 3. “I’m HUGELY excited to play my first Australian show in Melbourne,” Jack enthuses. “I’m a massive fan of the Melbourne music scene and I just love the venue The Evelyn Hotel, it’s been a goal of mine to play there for years! Previously selling out headline shows in both London and Auckland, this marks my second headline in London which is so exciting, and marks my homecoming show in Auckland. I’m very excited to play some of these songs LIVE for the very first time and to play a special cover my band and I have been working on!”
Just a Dog is out today.
when i’m feeling better we could dream together is due out, Friday March 14.
JACK PANTHER – UPCOMING SHOWS:
Tickets available from jackpanthermusic.com
SAT 3 MAY | THE EVELYN HOTEL, MELBOURNE VIC
FISHER’S OUT 2 LUNCH FESTIVAL WITH VODAFONE IS BACK EVEN BIGGER IN 2025! 2025 DATES, VENUE, AND LINEUP ANNOUNCED
EXPANDING TO NEW LOCATION – SURFERS PARADISE BEACH, GOLD COAST
NOW OVER 2 HUGE DAYS – MAY 3 & 4, 2025 (QLD LABOUR DAY WEEKEND)
Australia’s biggest beach party returns to Gold Coast, Australia this May for a second edition. Curated and headlined both days by international superstar artist FISHER who will bring the ENERGY to Surfers Paradise, alongside Chris Lake, Hayden James, Patrick Topping, DJ Boring, Noizu, and more
Following a monster debut in 2024 which sold out 30,000 tickets instantly and injected more than $50 million into the local economy, TEG Live and FISHER are thrilled to announce that OUT 2 LUNCH Festival with Vodafone will return for a second edition this May.
Back even bigger in 2025, the one-of-a-kind Festival will cater to phenomenal demand by expanding to two huge days and a brand-new beach location, with over 40,000 music-lovers set to descend on Surfers Paradise Beach for the ultimate long weekend this Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th May.
Those lucky enough to snag 2-day tickets will experience all-new production and an unprecedented double headline slot from FISHER, backed by a fully stacked lineup of international heavyweights Chris Lake, Patrick Topping, DJ Boring, and Noizu, along with local legends Hayden James, Little Fritter, Shimmy, Jake Smith, and more, at the biggest dance event Surfers Paradise has ever seen. Single-day tickets will also be available.
Euphoric to be upping the ante on his already mega hometown beach party and grinning from ear to ear, FISHER shares, “OUT 2 LUNCH FESTIVAL is back this May for the second year running and I can’t wait to do it all again!! We’ve got a great lineup and there’s no better place than Surfers Paradise to have a beach bash. Aussie’s just love a party and I’m ready to put it on for you!!”
Vodafone customers can access an exclusive pre-sale at http://www.vodafone.com.au/ticket/out-2-lunch-festival, starting Tuesday 25 February, 9:00am AEST and ending Wednesday 26 February, 12:00pm AEST. An OUT 2 LUNCH fan pre-sale will run from Tuesday 25 February, 1:00pm local time until Wednesday 26 February, 12:00pm AEST (register here).
Tickets will go on sale to the general public Wednesday 26 February, 1:00pm AEST. A limited number of VIP packages will be available. For Event information, visit out2lunchfestival.com and teglive.com.au.
Rebecca Darley, Chief Marketing Officer at Vodafone shared her excitement “Our customers are passionate about music, and we’re thrilled to offer them exclusive pre-sale access to the Out 2 Lunch Festival with Vodafone for the second year in a row. The festival’s incredible line-up is set to be one of the biggest dance events on the Gold Coast, and we can’t wait to see the excitement and joy it brings to our customers again this year.”
The positive impact of OUT 2 LUNCH Festival with Vodafone in 2024 was undeniable, with 30,000 tickets sold to a national fanbase, $50 million injected into the local economy, 2,000 jobs created, 200+ local businesses engaged, and sold out accommodation across the Gold Coast. Additionally, $35,320 was raised for the Starlight Foundation and The Pink Elephants Support Network. Spearheaded by the Fishers, in 2025 the Festival will continue with its commitment to giving back as it announces a donation of $1 per ticket to the Make a Wish Foundation.
A truly perfect amalgamation of all things sun, surf, music, and Aussie good vibes, OUT 2 LUNCH Festival with Vodafone is the hottest ticket in town this year; if you thought summer was winding down, you ain’t seen nothing yet. Don’t miss your chance to follow the Fish to the largest ever beach party Australia has ever seen this May, and be there front and centre as FISHER and friends take it to the next level in 2025.
SATURDAY 3RD MAY
FISHER
HAYDEN JAMES
PATRICK TOPPING
NOIZU
JAKE SMITH
SUNDAY 4TH MAY
FISHER
CHRIS LAKE
DJ BORING
LITTLE FRITTER
SHIMMY
TICKETS ON SALE
Vodafone customer pre-sale: Starts Tuesday 25 February, 9:00am AEST and ends Wednesday 26 February, 12:00pm AEST
OUT 2 LUNCH fan pre-sale: Starts Tuesday 25 February, 1:00pm AEST and ends Wednesday 26 February, 12:00pm AEST
Tickets on sale to the general public: Wednesday 26 February, 1:00pm AEST
View the full OUT 2 LUNCH 2024 set on YouTube| OUT 2 LUNCH 2024
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For all event information visit out2lunchfestival.com