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CAROLYN OATES - MULTI INSTRUMENTALIST MELBOURNE

Multi-instrumentalist Carolyn is busy making incredible music as a session drummer, as ‘Alpha Loopy’ and as a singer/songwriter with impressive list of collaborations and performances throughout her career. Carolyn plays as a guitarist for Vika & Linda Bull’s band and has played for Deborah Conway, Paul Kelly, Rebecca Barnard, Ali Barter, Emily Lubitz (Tin Pan Orange), Clare Bowditch, Matt Thomas and Casey Bennetto.

 Oates has wowed theatre audiences across Europe. Touring extensively, she has shared the stage with Naked Raven (Germany), The Mae Trio, Lloyd Spiegel, Daniel Champagne, Greg Arnold, David Ross Macdonald (The Waifs), Steve Lane, Paul Greene, Liz Frencham and Dave Gunning (Canada)

Find out more about Carolyn’s music: http://www.carolynoates.com http://www.alphaloopy.com/

Carolyn play a custom bright series set up:
14" hi-hats, 16" & 18" crashes and a 20" ride.

 

VOLI KOROI - SYDNEY / INDEPENDENT 

VOLI K is a soul-infused singer + songwriter + producer + performer

A First Nations artist originating from Fiji, VOLI has called Australian home since a young age.

He’s faced some life challenges - born albino & termed legally blind, but the physical insecurities around his identity would eventually become his super power.

Whilst temporarily lost, VOLI was found emotionally through his early exposure to soul and gospel influences the kid drummer connecting within his community church.

VOLI has collaborated with some great producers including Jerome Farah (Baker Boy, Tash Sultana, Kian, Tones & I),Cyrus Villanueva (CXLOE, Client Liaison) and the legendary Charles Fisher (Savage Garden, Hoodoo Gurus).

His featured singles include “Lion”, “Never Alone”, “Hello” and “Joy”.

VOLI’s music and lyrics are inspired by love & hope – his dynamic live performances have seen him labelled “The Ambassador Of Good Times.”
VOLI K has just returned from a 2-month twenty-five-date tour of Europe, performing with Tones & I, as she supported Macklemore Whilst he cut his teeth performing his “Party Set” 6-nights-a-week at local residencies and private events, VOLI has played SOLD OUT original shows at iconic Sydney & Melbourne venues The Vanguard and Wesley Anne – and just recently Mary’s Underground.

After touring with Tones & I in 2021, she hand-picked VOLI to open up her inaugural “Music In The Park” Festival on the Mornington Peninsula and in 2022, he joined Tone’s ensemble at the “Tecate Emblema Festival” in Mexico City

VOLI is always finding new ways to connect with his audience, licensing songs to domestic and international brands like TikTok and Target USA – featuring in press like AdNews, The Music Network, Campaign Brief

Triple J Unearthed Music Director – Dave Ruby Howe said of VOLI:
“Voli K's voice is so damn pure. So much so that I feel dirty even saying damn. This is so clean like it's just come out the washer.”

 

Management & Booking:
Sound Advice Music  Brett Hlywa +61(0)406 331 997  brett@soundadvice.tv 

PHIL GAUDION - PC3/DARLOW