Watch: Citizen Kay – Yes!

11 04 2013

Canberra hip hop artist Citizen Kay is enjoying a rapidly growing profile thanks to some radio airplay and well received shows over the past couple of months. He’s even been added to the line-up of Groovin The Moo’s Canberra leg.

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At the age of 14 his music teachers and peers recognized his potential as a musician, however hip-hop came into play in a big way and his love of rap and the recording of it took centre stage. Since 2008 Kay has become well known for rapping in the Capital. He has written, produced and recorded songs for himself and collaborated with many others, gaining a reputation as’ the go-to guy’ for other artists around town. He is also known for his collaborations with another ACT hip-hop artist, Meddskii.

Kay’s own output also kicked off, his 2nd mixtape featured a track called Villain by Verbal which he posted on his triple j Unearthed page. The Unearthed digital station picked up on it quickly with positive reviews. From that point on Kay moved forward as an artist, he changed his name to Citizen Kay with the notion of providing beats for a whole world of people. Citizen Kay is currently working on tracks for his debut EP and another mixtape.

One of the songs he wrote and recorded was Ansah Brothers featuring his younger brother, Genesis Owusu. After receiving attention from both triple j and triple j Unearthed for this track, Kay released his first official single, Yes!. Yes! is lifted from his debut same-named EP due for release this month.

Citizen Kay has also just been announced as local support for Matt & Kim (USA) as they head out for their Groovin The Moo sideshows this May.

Dates are as follows:
Wednesday 1 May – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney (with Matt & Ki)
Friday 3 May – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne (with Matt & Kim) – early show
Friday 3 May – The Espy, Melbourne (late show)
Saturday 4 May – Upstairs Beresford, Sydney
Thursday 9 May – The Zoo, Brisbane W/ Matt & Kim
Saturday 11 May – Upstairs Beresford, Sydney
Saturday 18 May – Upstairs Beresford, Sydney
Saturday 25 May – Upstairs Beresford, Sydney
Thursday 30 May – Transit Bar, Canberra

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Win A Backstage Songwriting Workshop With Seth Sentry At Groovin’ The Moo

8 04 2013

One year shy of their 10th birthday, regional roving festival Groovin The Moo has a special treat in store for Maitland. MusicNSW has teamed up with Groovin The Moo for a special opportunity for emerging MCs and producers: an exclusive backstage songwriting workshop with one of Aussie hip-hop’s finest – Seth Sentry!

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The sold-out Groovin The Moo takes place on Saturday 27 April at Maitland Showground, starring Tegan and Sara, The Kooks, Tame Impala, Flume, Urthboy, and loads more. This workshop is a great opportunity for emerging musos to score feedback from the guy who brought us The Waitress Song and Float Away.

Groovin The Moo and MusicNSW are looking for talented MCs and/or producers of all ages –and all expertise levels – to enter via email. You’ll win tickets (if not already a ticketholder) and a spot in our workshop, where you’ll hear Seth share expertise and lend advice for your career and music. There’s 12 places up for grabs: head to www.musicnsw.com for entry details and competition T&Cs.

Seth’s back on Aussie soil this month, after a recent, all-conquering trip to the USA. At Austin’s South By Southwest (SXSW) the “Dear Science” MC beat out American rappers Devin Miles and Snow Tha Productin in a one-song, major corporate sponsored rap battle. The result? Seth won an opening slot at a killer live gig featuring hip-hop legends LL Cool J, Public Enemy, Ice Cube and Doug E. Fresh, as well as landing the support for LL Cool J’s upcoming US tour. Seth also won a spot performance on US talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live”.

Win a spot at MusicNSW’s backstage songwriting workshop with Seth Sentry – entries are open now! Head to www.musicnsw.com for more details. Entries close April 19th.

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Citizen Kay Announces new single ‘Yes!’

12 03 2013

Originally born in Ghana, then moving to the Capital of Australia while still very young, Citizen Kay has grown up with an ambition to make his way into the music scene. Beginning as an aspiring songwriter with a love of hip-hop, he began rapping under the name ‘Kay‘.

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Not long after teaching himself how to rap, he decided to start teaching himself how to make beats and the art of recording. As time went on, Kay gained more experience making beats, finessing his rapping style and writing and recording his music. His reputation spread and before long he was working with other aspiring artists and musicians in the ACT. Music has been a big part in the life of Kay. Before becoming engrossed in hip-hop he was known as a guitarist and multi instrumentalist.

At the age of 14 his music teachers and peers recognized his potential as a musician, however hip-hop came into play in a big way and his love of rap and the recording of it took centre stage. Since 2008 Kay has become well known for rapping in the Capital. He has written, produced and recorded songs for himself and collaborated with many others, gaining a reputation as’ the go-to guy’ for other artists around town. He is also known for his collaborations with another ACT hip-hop artist, Meddskii.

Kay’s own output also kicked off, his 2nd mixtape featured a track called Villain by Verbal which he posted on his triple j Unearthed page. The Unearthed digital station picked up on it quickly with positive reviews. From that point on Kay moved forward as an artist, he changed his name to Citizen Kay with the notion of providing beats for a whole world of people. Citizen Kay is currently working on tracks for his debut EP and another mixtape.

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One of the songs he wrote and recorded was Ansah Brothers featuring his younger brother, Genesis Owusu. After receiving attention from both triple j and triple j Unearthed for this track, Kay is set to release the first official single Yes! on March 22nd from his debut same-named EP due for release this April.

Citizen Kay has also just been announced as local support for Matt & Kim (USA) as they head out for their Groovin The Moo sideshows this May.

Citizen Kay supporting Matt & Kim
Wednesday May 1 – Sydney Oxford Art Factory
Friday May 3 – Melbourne Northcote Social Club
Thursday May 9 – Brisbane The Zoo

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Tour News: Groovin’ The Moo – Bendigo & Maitland Sell Out!

19 02 2013

Groovin’ the Moo (GTM) Maitland has officially SOLD OUT! Following directly on from GTM Bendigo selling out in less than two days last week, 2013 is the fifth consecutive year the flagship Maiitland show has sold out!

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Stephen Halpin, Cattleyard Promotions said today, “Thanks Maitland! We are so grateful for all your support over the years. Feels that this year will be something special. Apologies to those who missed out, but we have a limited capacity and just can’t fit anyone else into the showground!” 

With half the eastern seaboard events now sold out, GTM fans have the perfect reason to jump into the car and head out on a weekend road trip to GTM Canberra (28 April), pack your sunscreen and escape the winter blues to GTM Townsville (5 May) in Far North QLD or make a real adventure of venturing across the desert to the West for GTM Bunbury (11 May) – with a ticket price at under $100, they’ll be snapped up fast, so don’t drag your heels in securing your tickets to these events. 

Featuring over 26 artists across the GTM double outdoor stages and in the Moolin Rouge big top tent, the festival also provides local food and market stalls, licensed bar facilities, slingshot rides and chill out areas to make a perfect day.
 
The official 2013 GTM tour diary:
Saturday 27 April 2013 – Maitland NSW – SOLD OUT
Maitland Showground Blomfield St, Maitland NSW 2320
 
Sunday 28 April 2013 – Canberra ACT
University of Canberra Kirinari St Bruce ACT 2617
 
Saturday 4 May 2013 – Bendigo VIC – SOLD OUT
Bendigo’s Prince of Wales Showground 42 – 72 Holmes Rd, Bendigo VIC 3550
 
Sunday 5 May 2013 – Townsville QLD
Murray Sports Complex – Townsville Cricket Grounds
Mervyn Crossman Dr & Murray Lyons Cres, Idalia QLD 4811
 
Saturday 11 May 2013 – Bunbury WA
Hay Park (off) Parade Rd Bunbury WA 6230

Tickets on sale now by logging onto gtm.net.au or moshtix.com.au | By calling 1300 438 849 (GET TIX) By visiting selected MOSHTIX outlets – visit gtm.net.au for an outlet in your local area.


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Groovin’ The Moo – Bendigo Has Sold Out

8 02 2013

Groovin’ the Moo (GTM) Bendigo has officially SOLD OUT. Bendigo, Melbourne and regional Victoria were more than ripe and ready to pluck tickets to their local instalment of GTM 2013, resulting in a sell out event for a fourth consecutive year! 

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The enthusiasm and support of the City of Greater Bendigo as well as the loyal GTM famooly of fans is greatly appreciated. “I just want to say a big thank you to Bendigo for supporting GTM again. As always, we are all very excited about the line-up and look forward to a great day. Apologies to those who missed out, but we do have a limited capacity and just can’t fit anyone else in the venue!” said Stephen Halpin, Cattleyard Promotions.
 
While the Bendigo Event is taking place during the second weekend of the National tour, it hasn’t dampened the local community spirit.
 
Stan Liacos, City Futures Director, City of Greater Bendigo, commented today on the event, “Over the last five years The City of Greater Bendigo has developed a great working relationship with the organisers of Groovin’ The Moo. This event continues to grow in working with local community groups such as Freeza. It attracts a considerable audience of visitors from throughout Victoria and beyond and generates substantial economic benefit for the Bendigo region. It also provides our young citizens with a quality music event”.
 
Tickets are still available to the other four GTM Events – Maitland (27 April), Canberra (28 April), Townsville (5 May) and Bunbury (11 May) and with a ticket price at under $100, they’ll be snapped up fast, so don’t drag your heels in securing your tickets to these events. With over 26 artists set to feature on the GTM double outdoor stages and in the Moolin Rouge big top tent, the festival also provides local food and market stalls, licensed bar facilities, slingshot rides and chill out areas to make a perfect day.

The official 2013 GTM tour diary:
Saturday 27 April 2013 – Maitland NSW 
Sunday 28 April 2013 – Canberra ACT
Saturday 4 May 2013 – Bendigo VIC – SOLD OUT
Sunday 5 May 2013 – Townsville QLD
Saturday 11 May 2013 – Bunbury WA

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Groovin The Moo 2013

5 02 2013

Sun’s coming up on a pure gold Groovin’ The Moo (GTM) 2013! Come the April/May cusp, GTM is looking forward to sharing some of the freshest sonic produce from favourite home-grown acts to international imports when returning to its much loved four regional towns as well as the Nation’s capital.

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From Flume, Tame Impala, The Temper Trap (who will close the main stage) and Seth Sentry to Example (UK), The Kooks (UK), Tegan and Sara (CAN) and The Bronx (USA), the GTM community of 75,000 from across the country are in for a premium shindig. Just one year shy of celebrating its 10th birthday and with a history of sell-out events, in 2013 GTM’s five shows will again be ready to cater for all ages (16+ recommended).

In the market fresh words of GTM Promoter Stephen Halpin, “After six months of planning, it’s always an exciting time when the GTM line-up is finally revealed. Again we’ve assembled a great bunch of exciting new acts and festival favourites. We’re very excited to be hosting They Might Be Giants’ first visit to Australia in a long while.”

With over 26 artists set to feature on the GTM double outdoor stages and in the Moolin Rouge big top tent, the festival will also again provide local food stalls abundant with fresh produce of the culinary variety and markets filled with knick knacks, licensed bar facilities, slingshot rides and chill out areas which all collide together to complete a premium recipe.

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In the wise words of Will Rogers, “An onion can make people cry but there’s never been a vegetable that can make people laugh.”

However, a pineapple comes pretty close. Speaking of…to turn a colloquialism, a couple pineapples ($99.90 + bf) will help secure your tickets when they go on-sale from 9am local time on Tuesday 5 February (Maitland & Canberra) and today 6 February (Bendigo, Townsville & Bunbury). Be first to get all the news and festival updates, by signing up for the Moos Flash here.

Don’t forget, entries for the GTM TEE Competition are now open. For your chance to have your design in the official GTM merch trailer and nail a swag of great prizes visit the Competitions page here.

The official 2013 GTM tour diary:
Saturday 27 April 2013 – Maitland NSW
Maitland Showground
Blomfield St, Maitland NSW 2320

Sunday 28 April 2013 – Canberra ACT
University of Canberra
Kirinari St Bruce ACT 2617

Saturday 4 May 2013 – Bendigo VIC
Bendigo’s Prince of Wales Showground
42 – 72 Holmes Rd, Bendigo VIC 3550

Sunday 5 May 2013 – Townsville QLD
Murray Sports Complex – Townsville Cricket Grounds
Mervyn Crossman Dr & Murray Lyons Cres, Idalia QLD 4811

Saturday 11 May 2013 – Bunbury WA
Hay Park (off) Parade Rd Bunbury WA 6230

Ticket Price: $99.90+ B/F
Tickets on sale: Tues 5 February (from 9am local time) – Maitland NSW & Canberra ACT
Wed 6 February (from 9am local time) – Bendigo VIC, Townsville QLD & Bunbury WA

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Hermitude – The Villain

22 11 2012

Hermitude’s astonishing rise is set to continue as they announce a new single and 2013 tour. They’ve released worldwide (Regal/Parlophone & Astralwerks), sold out countless shows across Australia and internationally and in the process catapulted themselves into the festival circuit with spots at Groovin The Moo, Parklife and Homebake.


Their production work has been in solid demand with remixes for The Presets, Missy Higgins and co-production credits on Urthboy’s acclaimed Smokey’s Haunt album. They won an AIR Award for Best Dance/Electronic Release and have been nominated for two ARIAs (Best Dance Release & Best Video) and a j award for Australian Album of the Year.

The Villain is the fourth single from HyperParadise. It’s a dark and pulsating piece of beat wizardry, designed to destroy club & festival PAs. The accompanying music video directed by Kess Broekman-Dattner, sees Hermitude continue on with the dance theme made famous by their j award-winning video for Speak of the Devil, only this time there’s a heist-like twist.

They will be supported by South Africa-via-Australia’s Jonti, a star on the rise whose Sine & Moon album was released on the legendary Stones Throw label. Jonti returns home to Australia having just supported Gotye across North America and Europe.

The Villain Tour Dates
Saturday Jan 26 – Sydney, Oxford Art Factory
Sunday Jan 27 – Brisbane, The Zoo
Thursday Jan 31 – Hobart, Republic Bar
Friday Feb – Melbourne, Corner Hotel
Saturday Feb 2 – Adelaide, Jive Bar

Hermitude Summer Festival Dates
Homebake – Saturday Dec 8 – Sydney, The Domain
Festival Of The Sun – Friday Dec 14 – Port Macquarie NSW, Sundowner Breakwall Tourist Park
Woodford Folk Festival – Thursday Dec 27 – Woodfordia QLD
Woodford Folk Festival – Friday Dec 28 – Woodfordia QLD
Rhythm And Alps – Saturday Dec 29 – Canterbury NZ, Terrace Downs Resort
Insert To Play – Monday Dec 31 – Perth, Supreme Court Gardens

Tickets are available now from hermitude.oztix.com.au

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360 – ‘Child’ goes Gold!

18 05 2012

360 has continued to make waves over the past month. A really positive and successful trip to the UK to commence writing for his next album also saw his first ever UK show in London; a sold out one at that. Sixty’s prolific Tweeting throughout the trip revealed some exciting collaborations are in the works for album #3.

Upon his return Sixty took off on the regional Groovin’ the Moo festival tour and has been smashing them so far. Bendigo, Townsville, Maitland and Canberra all yielded bouncing, absolutely jam packed tents and wild audience responses. The audience’s cheers in Maitland reached 119dB (that’s louder than the PA folks!). Bunbury this weekend followed by Darwin then right out on the essentially sold out 17 date national Flying Tour, which kicks off with triple j’s One Night Stand in Dalby at the start of June.

Demand for tickets on The Flying Tour has seen almost every show sell out lightening fast. The Come Together festival sold out in a matter of days and a second 18+ Sydney show at the Metro also sold out quickly. Now, less than a month out from the first date of 360’s June Flying Tour unprecedented demand for tickets has forced the upgrade of the Wollongong Waves venue. The Wollongong show, which will take place on Friday June 9, will now be upgraded to the largest venue within the Waves Nightclub complex at the Towradgi Beach Hotel. The extra tickets go on sale Thu May 24.

The current single to be unleashed from the multi-platinum Falling & Flying album is Child. The tune has hit gold status and scored day adds with a swag of the Nova stations. Hopefully there’s more where that came from.

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Hilltop Hoods – The Good Life In The Sun

12 05 2012

To celebrate the launch of the Hilltop Hoods Speaking in Tongues National Australian Tour the Hilltop Hoods are giving away The Good Life In The Sun - the official Drinking From The Sun Remix EP. With all tracks remixed by Suffa, the EP features Black Thought, Lotek, Chali 2na, Classified, Solo, Briggs, Plutonic Lab & One Above.

The Good Life In The Sun Remix EP is available from the Hilltop Hoods website as a free download and can be picked up as a hard copy at the Speaking In Tongues National Australian Tour only. After being hailed as one of the major draw cards for The Groovin’ The Moo Festival already smashing Maitland, Bendigo & Townsville with Canberra & Bunbury to come, the Hilltop Hoods will then perform at Bass In The Grass held in Darwin in late May, before launching into their national Speaking In Tongues Australian National Tour in June.

Speaking In Tongues National Tour Dates:
28 June Coffs Harbour – Plantation Hotel – 18+
29th June Brisbane – Eatons Hill Hotel – LIC/AA – Sold out
27th July Adelaide – Adelaide Entertainment Centre – LIC/AA
28th July Byron Bay – Splendour In The Grass – LIC/AA – Sold Out
4th August Sydney – Horden Pavilion – LIC/AA
9th August Ballarat – Ballarat Uni – 18+
10th August Traralgon – Kay St Entertainment Complex – 18+
11th August Hobart – City Hall – LIC/AA
15th August Jindabyne – Station Resort – 18+
17th August Perth – Challenge Stadium – LIC/AA
18th August Port Headland – North West Festival– LIC/AA
24th August Mildura – The Setts – 18+
25th August Melbourne – Festival Hall – LIC/AA
26th August Albury– New Albury Hotel – 18+

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Horrorshow – Public Consumption (Free Download) + New Merch

2 05 2011

This is a brand new track called Public Consumption from Elefant Traks crew Horrorshow. This little gem was cooked up recently and has now cracked over 1000 downloads in less then 24 hours. Attending Fort Street High School, whose musical output includes Josh Pyke, Unkle Ho (The Herd) and Joelistics among others, both Solo and Adit were heavily involved in bands, ranging from jazz through to rock.

Along with fellow school mates and current One Dayers, Spit Syndicate, they embraced hip hop as the genre made big strides in Australia. Horrorshow have officially solidified their position in the ranks of Australias finest. Check out the new range of Horrorshow merch available at Groovin The Moo and the Running On Air Tour. Each item comes with a free bandtag download card which includes two unreleased acoustic recordings (American Girl and Waiting for the 5.04) from the recent show @ The Basement in Sydney this year. It also includes the brand new song Public Consumption as well as a few songs from the Inside Story and Grey Space albums. You can’t get these acoustic songs anywhere except this sick little card.



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