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SLINKEE MINX
SLINKEE MINX first arrived on the music scene in impressive style in mid-2004, with their explosive remake of the 1989 Belinda Carlisle classic ‘Summer Rain’. Rocketing into the ARIA Singles Chart at #5, ‘Summer Rain’ also held the #1 position on the ARIA Dance Chart for 13 consecutive weeks, achieving Gold status in a very short time.
International success soon followed with the release of ‘Summer Rain’ in more than 50 countries including the UK, where it reached #3 on the UK Mainstream Dance Chart and #9 on the UK Commercial Club Chart. The track also achieved chart success in many other overseas territories such as Sweden (debuting at #14 on the Swedish Dance Chart) and Finland (#25 on the Finnish Dance Chart), and went on to become a massive club hit worldwide. Two more Top 10 ARIA Dance Hits followed, establishing the girls as a musical force to be reckoned with!
2007 has seen the release of their fantastic debut album 'Electric Dreams' - out now! Featuring chart toppers ‘Summer Rain’, ‘Way Of Life’, and ‘Send Me An Angel’.
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JOE CAMILLERI
Writer of milestone Australian songs such as So Young, Hit And Run, Shape I'm In, Hold On To Me, Harley and Rose, Chained To The Wheel and Never Let Me Go, Joe Camilleri has given his life to making music in this country.
Leader of two of this country's most successful bands, Jo Jo Zep and The Falcons and The Black Sorrows, Joe's music has become part of our lives.
Elvis Costello and John Denver are just two who have recorded cover versions of Joe's work.
Joe is also highly regarded as a producer having produced all The Black Sorrows records and more recently albums for Tiddas, Overnight Jones, Renee Geyer and many more. He also owns and runs one of Melbourne's best recording studios, Woodstock Studio.
Joe Camilleri is one of the most committed and successful musicians this country has ever produced - a man who loves and lives music.
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RICKI-LEE
From ‘Ricki-Lee’, the debut album, came her massive GOLD single success ‘Hell No!’ written by Audius Mtawarira (Delta Goodrem, Paulini), which debuted at #5 on the ARIA chart. This track spent 3 weeks in the Top 10, standing strong in the Top 40 for over 3 months. The clip was shot in Melbourne by the ARIA Award winning Bart Borghesi and choreographed by William Forsythe, who has worked with artists such as Kylie Minogue.
Ricki-Lee’s second GOLD single ‘Sunshine’, went ARIA Top Ten (#8) within weeks of hitting the charts and is a track that has proven itself time and time again. ‘Sunshine’reached #1 on the CHR radio airplay chart, #9 on the Hot 100 chart (most played song on radio) and #3 on the most played Australian Artist airplay chart.
‘Breathe’ – Ricki-Lee’s third single, a beautiful, emotional ballad, debuted in the 2006 charts in the TOP 20 - jumping to #14 the following week and remaining strong on the charts for some time.
Ricki-Lee has toured and recorded with the ‘Young Divas’ (a project involving Ricki-Lee, Paulini, Kate & Emily – who are all former Australian Idol finalists). After the amazing platnium success of their smash singles, ‘This time I know it's for real’, ‘Happening all over again’ and ‘Searchin’ - the album was a follow-up success, debuting at #4.
Next comes 'Brand New Day' featuring the hit single 'Can't touch it' a moster hit.
Ricki is now out & about with her new single 'Wiggle It' & can be seen on the new season of Australian Idol as a judge!
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COSIMA DEVITO
Not long after her Australian Idol success in 2003, Cosima celebrated her debut CD release with a memorable version of the Cold Chisel classic When The War Is Over. Entering the charts at number one she made history as the first independent artist to achieve that status in Australia. The single was certified gold on debut, quickly growing beyond platinum in the weeks that followed.
Following on from her triumphant single debut, Cosima released her first, self titled album in 2004, recorded with world renowned singer, songwriter & producer Diane Warren (Celine Dion, Toni Braxton, Dusty Springfield, Whitney Houston & many more) by invitation. The album entered the chart at number two and achieved gold status on release, selling over 45,000 copies.
In late 2007 Cosima released her new album. Entitled THIS IS NOW; it is a collection of mostly self-penned tracks that strongly reflect her personal journey. Stand out tracks include LEFT WAITING (written by The Veronicas), NEVER BE A WOMAN IN CHAINS and FOREVER YOUNG.
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IDOLS OF THE 80'S
Take 3 of Australia's most inovative & successful bands of the 80's, not to mention 3 of the biggest 80's pop idols... and you have the biggest and coolest party band in the country !
Brian Canham & Pierre Pierre from Pseudo Echo,
Dale Ryder from Boom Crash Opera
David Sterry from Real Life are the "Idols of the 80's"!
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COTTON KEAYS & MORRIS
Are unique as a major Australian rock act & one that should not be missed - their contemporary approach to their music & life has rewarded them with continuing success.
The Cotton Keays & Morris show is being enjoyed by audiences of all ages & has an appeal for a generation which looks back with fond memories to a music experience that has earned its place in rock history. A style of music that has not been repeated.
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