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NUDE FUNK ORCHESTRA

speakerscorner — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 01:34:01 +0000

Nude Funk Orchestra featuring Marcus Alexander has a reputation as one of the most impressive funk/dance bands in Australia. NFO has been going off tap at The Espy in St Kilda every Sunday for an unprecedented residency of 12 years and have provided their high energy performances for numerous outdoor festivals and events including the last five New Years Eves at Alexandra Gardens, Docklands and Birrarung Marr for the Melbourne City Council.

NFO’s sexy style has been in high demand for parties, functions, weddings and corporate events around Australia. Their mix of contemporary dance, pure funk, latin and disco grooves appeals to all ages and anybody who has a heartbeat and a desire to move their body.

For the ultimate in audience involvement festival crowds will be treated to the experience of composing an original funk song with the band – they choose the chord structure and supply the lyrics then the band does what they do best and will improvise an original tune around what the audience has provided.

NFO is made up of some of Australia’s premium session musicians from acts such as Christine Anu, Jenny Morris, Nude, John Steven’s Band and James Reyne Band.

Nude Funk Orchestra is primarily a seven piece band including drums, guitars, bass, keys, saxophone, vocals and percussion but if you have a really big event and you want to impress we can add extra horns, female vocalists and/or dancers to make it a massive, slick performance extravaganza.

Sergio Ercole

speakerscorner — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:34:07 +0000

Florentine born Sergio Ercole is a virtuoso guitarist renowned for his intimate renditions of Spanish and Latin guitar music. Playing since the age of six, he has a Masters in Music from Melbourne University and a wealth of performance experience both in Australia and in Europe.

He has won numerous awards including an Italian Government Grant to study in Sienna and has recorded a number of Spanish guitar CDs including Chitarra Mia and Spirit of The Mediterranean.

Recently, Sergio performed classical guitar with The Cat Empire on Rove Live, Sunrise, ABC, and Nova FM.

“Sergio performed to audience acclaim”  National Gallery of Victoria

“…sparkling expression and realised with technical assurance… a unique and most enjoyable recital.” - Canberra Times

Wireless

Dig Creative — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:35:09 +0000

WIRELESS play songs that are, well, on the wireless. From the old wireless days of The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Gloria Gaynor, Van Morrison and The Monkees to the modern wireless playlists including Crowded House, Coldplay, U2, Avril Lavigne, Alex Lloyd, Kylie, Britney Spears and Oasis. Available as a duo, trio or full 5-piece band, WIRELESS have a distinct emphasis on rock ‘n roll and the ability to get everyone dancing. Featuring members of Pseudo Echo, Chocolate Starfish, The Flares, Mimic and countless others, WIRELESS are entertaining, experienced, reliable, professional and of course a lot of fun !

DJ Nick

Dig Creative — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:00:49 +0000

With over ten years of experience, Nick Rutherford has built a strong reputation within the industry for being professional, reliable and highly sensitive to the individual needs of his clients. He is able to offer a wide selection of music from the 1950s to the latest hits.

Whether it’s sentimental favourites, something more modern, or a combination that appeals to all, Nick Rutherford is able to reflect the individuality of your event.

Brian Mannix

Dig Creative — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:24:27 +0000

Brian Mannix first came to national attention through his work as lead singer and songwriter with his band “The Uncanny X-men”. Hit singles ‘Everybody Wants to Work’, ‘Party’, ‘How Do You Get Your Kicks’, ‘Still Waiting’ and ’50 Years’ saw the band achieve gold and platinum album sales. Appearances on Countdown, which Brian hosted regularly, and Hey Hey Its Saturday saw the band attract a fanatical following that made them one of the most popular bands of the 1980′s.

As an actor Brian has appeared in television productions ‘The Flying Doctors’, ‘Neighbours’, ‘Blue Heelers’, ‘The Comedy Company’, ‘Skirts’, ‘The Col’n Carpenter Show’ and will soon be seen in channel 7’s new series ‘Last Man Standing’. Brian has also appeared in feature film ‘Chopper’.

Brian appeared on most radio stations around the country. Last year, he appeared in Countdown