Micci Baranov

Written by levi on October 4, 2021. Posted in Acoustic, Top 20, Uncategorized.

Micci Baranov

Micci has been the live vocalist for DJ duo, Peking Duk since 2017 which has had her touring the world singing in clubs, auditoriums, stadiums and headlining the most renowned festivals and events. Prior to this gig, Micci completed a world tour as the live vocalist for DJ duo, Flight Facilities.

Her experience and love for performing live goes back to when she was just a little girl, starting out in choirs, writing and recording her first album at 13, then fleeing overseas when she graduated high school to find opportunities. Her performing history expands from busking in France, to house parties at Cannes Film Festival, a club residency in the Greek Islands (acoustic live set at Circus Bar, Ios), the official songstress of the Waldorf Astoria, Palm Jumeriah (Dubai) and the X factor Australia experience in 2015 where she came 7th in the competition.

For many years, Micci has written for and featured on dance releases by other artists and just recently she has started a new chapter by releasing her own solo material.

Inspired by the soundtrack of one of her favourite movies Drive – giving her music a nostalgic, 80’s feel, with heartfelt lyrics, sing-along melodies and an energy that takes your mind to a summer festival.

Micci’s music is a reflection of her passion for creating, her desire to connect and her enthusiasm for life.

Jake Meadows

Written by levi on October 2, 2021. Posted in Acoustic, Top 20, Uncategorized, Wedding.

Jake Meadows

Meadows is a Sydney-based multi-instrumental composer and harpist. Meadows creates a unique offering of stunning production mixed with his inherent ability to improvise and adapt with his modern approach of one of humanity?s oldest instruments: the harp.

He is a frequent collaborator with many well-known Australian acts such as Daniel Johns, Vera Blue, Thelma Plum, DREAMS, Eves Karydas, among others, and featured as part of Daniel Johns’ Vivid LIVE renowned Vivid live performances

Meadows was first introduced to the harp by his father and the instrument fast became the soundtrack to his childhood.

A working musician by age 16, Meadows spent his latter teens years touring the east coast of Australia supporting acts like Midnight Oil, Billy Thorpe, Ganggajang, Christine Anu, The Radiators and Choir Boys.

He began incorporating the harp into his work a few years later, creating music with bands he co-founded and as a session and touring musician.

Meadows began exploring the textures and technology of electronic music, incorporating it into many residencies he held in Sydney’s Kings Cross over the course of 10 years and became a go-to composer for the Australian fashion world, creating original music and soundtracks for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Bulgari, David Jones, Ritz Carlton, Bang & Olufsen, Ferrari and many others.

Meadows is a frequent collaborator with Daniel Johns and session musician with Luke Steele, Thelma Plum, Vera Blue, Paul Mac, and more.

In 2019, Meadows worked with Chris Townend to create Siloam – the largest multichannel sound-based artwork in the world, staged at MONA in Hobart.

It is clear he is a collector of sound – Stamping a solid international reputation with his modern approach to Harp his inherent ability to improvise and adapt is a central tenet of his sound; a sound which he has crafted over the course of the last 20 years experimenting with the ethereal sounds and vibrations of one of humanity?s oldest instruments: the harp. The harp, with its many strings, produces wide-ranging vibrations ,and harmonics that resonate ,among the vast ,and complex ,array of cellular vibrations in the human body and mind. entering our central nervous systems, our bones ,and muscles, even our skin.

DJ Claire Elliott & Hayley Teal

Written by levi on September 26, 2021. Posted in Covers / Pop / Rock, DJ's, Top 20.

DJ Claire Elliott & Hayley Teal

DJ Claire Elliott

DJ Claire Elliott has undoubtably become one of the hottestand most in demand DJ’s & performers Australia-wide. Herincredible dedication to her talent and vast experience in the music and events industry, has abled her to celebrate longevity in her career, boasting more than12 successful years of full-time DJ-ing.

Elliott’s talents has taken her all around the globe playing for some of the most exclusive clients, hotels and events. Over the years Claire has developed relationships and earned the trust of the biggest event agencies in Australia and Overseas. While Elliott specialises in corporate events; she also frequently plays at fashion shows, global sporting events and for TV and radio networks.

Elliott’s career highlights are playing to 75,000 attendees at the MCG, live television broadcasts of her on the decks at the Australian Cricket 20/20 matches and the AFL Footy Show Grand Finale. Also being invited to perform internationally in the United States, Europe, Fiji, Indonesia, New Zealand, and Singapore.

No matter how intimate or how spectacular the event; Claire embodies what it is to not only be an exceptional mix DJ, but also a commanding and captivating performer; with the ability to read and hold any crowd which is a rarity and something she is most passionate about.

Hayley Teal

Currently residing in Sydney/Melbourne, Australia – Hayley is constantly wowing audiences and sharing her amazing talents all around the world. Multi talented as not just an extremely impressive vocalist and a captivating performer, Hayley is an internationally successful singer-songwriter with current world wide deals with Maybelline New York, Netflix, HBO, TikTok and Ministry of Sound, lending her songwriting and vocal talents on TV ad’s and shows in over 48 countries around the globe.

Hayley has accomplished many feats as a professional singer. In 2010, she competed in Channel 10’s ‘X Factor Australia’, coming in 6th place out of 10,000 entrants, under the mentorship of Natalie Imbruglia. In 2014 and 2015, Hayley also contributed her immense vocals to Channel 7’s ‘Dancing With The Stars’ as a resident singer, a role which required range, versatility and stamina.

It was this same talent which won her the honour of performing the National Anthem at the 2015 Caulfield Cup, broadcast nationwide, on Channel 7. Hayley received the honour of singing the American National Anthem for the Queen Mary’s 4th of July celebrations in 2018 and delivered an unforgettable performance that brought tears to the patriotic audience.

Her amazing ability to captivate audiences internationally landed her a headline show at ‘Ayana Resort and Spa’s, Bali’ for their New Year’s Eve celebrations in 2018/2019/2020. Recently in 2020, Hayley was a lead singer on Channel 10’s ‘Dancing With The Stars’, backing vocalist on ‘The Masked Singer Australia’ and recently was a lead singer in the band on USA’s FOX network new hit show ‘Name That Tune’. After sharing the stage with such incredible artists such as Randy Jackson, Tina Area, Delta Goodrem, Guy Sebastian, Ronan Keating, Marina Prior, Jessica Mauboy, Dami Im, Diesel, and more; Hayley is an expert on the stage which has solidified her nationally recognised reputation.

Bringing her expertise in vocals and performance, with over 16 years of experience, Hayley is the one of Australia’s most accomplished and in demand vocalists. When you hear that voice, you are guaranteed to be blown away. With her incredible versatility and amazingly extensive repertoire of over 1000 covers, whether it’s epic ballads, pop, RnB, rock, dance or jazz, Hayley always delivers an unforgettable show.

Hayley Teal + Band

Written by levi on September 25, 2021. Posted in Acoustic, Romantic, Top 20, Wedding.

Hayley Teal + Band

Ellis Hall

Written by levi on September 16, 2021. Posted in Acoustic, Covers / Pop / Rock, Top 20, Uncategorized.

Ellis Hall

Ellis is a 23 -year-old Australian who moved here with his family when he was 3 years old.

Growing up in Sydney Australia’s, Northern Beaches, Ellis’ music influence comes from R&B, soul and singer songwriters such as Ed Sheeran, John Mayer, Cold Play, Stevie Wonder and The 1975. Adding to this, Ellis has grown up with a family that taught him the joy of music. Ellis’s first live concert was the music legends, Steely Dan.

Ellis was fortunate enough to go backstage and meet Ed Sheeran – Ed inspired Ellis to learn guitar and to do what he loves – music.

Ellis has had the experience of being on 3 reality TV music shows including X-factor, finishing in the top 10.

Ellis studied vocals and guitar at The Australian Institute of Music (AIM).

Ellis is full time musician performing weekly at many hotels, corporate and special events.

Ellis’ largest live performance to date was for 10,000.

Ellis was a guest vocalist at 2018 Byron Bay’s Bluesfest appearing on all 4 main stages.

Ellis is lead singer for the band Loretta, their single ‘Come Over’ has been streamed over 1,200,000 times.

Onstage, Ellis has an electric energy rarely seen in the industry!

Mirror Bull Men

Written by levi on July 26, 2021. Posted in Performers, Top 20.

Mirror Bull Men

Nic Jeffries Band

Written by levi on May 14, 2019. Posted in Bands, Jazz Soul Latin, Top 20.

Nic Jeffries Band

Nic Jeffries is a big-hearted, soulful musician from Sydney Australia. With a gifted voice that has been described as ‘smooth like chocolate’ his sound has been delighting audiences around Australia and the globe for more than ten years. Also a formidable Saxophone player, Nic recently wowed viewers with his appearances on the popular Channel 9 television series ‘The Voice Australia’ working with the internationally renowned, Ronan Keating.

Resembling a sound somewhere between his love of the history in the great American song book, and his infatuation with the soul greats like Donny Hathaway, Marvin Gaye & Stevie Wonder, Nic has crafted a rich, powerful & soulful sound that is all his own. His original interpretations of classic songs coupled with his emotionally charged original compositions make for a beautiful listening experience.

“Nic has that natural ability to draw an audience into a song… To hear Nic, is to feel good” says international Jazz master, James Morrison. Nic has worked with James on a number of occasions around Australia. A musician that his fellow peers simply love working with, Nic has spent years nurturing younger talent and supporting fellow Australian artists not only through his work hosting ‘The Monday Jam’ at The Basement in Sydney, but also through his inspiring work in music education. He has also enjoyed some extensive time on the radio airwaves, with his own shows in the past featuring on Sydney’s FM99.3 and Eastside FM89.7.

Sydney has jazz – Sydney has soul – Sydney has Nic Jeffries!

QCE LED

Written by levi on July 4, 2018. Posted in DANCERS & DRUMMERS, Top 20.

QCE LED

The Future Now.

Unique in Australia.

Five dancers in Hi-Tech LED wireless and programmable costumes.

5 LED Shields.

12,150 Digital LED’s in total.

Technology meets performance art.

Breathtaking visuals.

Display your company name.

Custom Scrolling text on shields.

Uncle Jed

Written by levi on January 19, 2018. Posted in Acoustic, Covers / Pop / Rock, Jazz Soul Latin, Romantic, Top 20, Wedding.

Uncle Jed

Uncle Jed took the nation by storm with their spine tingling performances on reality TV show ‘Australia’s Got Talent’. The trio went on to win the competition, propelling their album to #6 on the iTunes Charts and the audition videos receiving millions of YouTube hits.

When you combine three siblings with a love of music, the chemistry is truly magical, Uncle Jed has that family band feel and you can always tell they are having a fun time on stage together.

Uncle Jed are the perfect choice of entertainment for your next event. They have both the ability to slip into the background vibes, playing soulful chilled tunes as well as hitting the stage with a bang to get the dance floor stared.

Whatever your vibe, Uncle Jed can cater what you need!

Victor Valdes – Latin Harp and Mariachi Band

Written by levi on January 19, 2018. Posted in Jazz Soul Latin, Top 20, Wedding.

Victor Valdes
Latin Harp and Mariachi Band

Born the 10th of August 1966 in Veracruz, Mexico. Started in music and dance in 1975. For three years in a row 1976 -1978, he won 1st place in the National Folklore Dance Competition in Mexico City. His talents as a dancer were recognised as Assistant Director of Folklore Ballet for the Secretary of Public Education in Veracruz Mexico in 1981.

He was a member of the best and highly acclaimed Mexican Folk group of Veracruz Mexico; for ten years, from 1987 -1997 (Named best folk group in Mexico by the union of music and theatre critics).

With this professional group, Victor gave many concerts and performances in respected halls and theatres. Including over 20 performances in the Sydney Opera House between 1992 & 1997. Victor Valdes choose Australia and the city of Sydney as his home town and moved to Sydney in 1998. In the same year he started teaching Latin dance at the Sydney Dance Company for four years.

In 1998 he found the first traditional Mariachi band in Australia and he named Victor Valdes and His Real Mexico Mariachi Band.

As a solo harpist he has given concerts in over 25 countries of 4 continents around the world.

VICTOR VALDES recent featured performances include ( Read More)

2016 Art Gallery of New South Wales Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera Exhibition,
2015 Inland Sea of Sounds Festival – Bathurst,
2015 Fairfield City Culinary Carnivale – Sydney,
2015 Parramasala Festival – Sydney,
2015 Jimmy Barnes’ Flesh and Wood Tour – State Theatre Sydney,
2015 Emerald Ball “Victor Valdes’ Mariachi” performing with Jimmy Barnes a Mariachi version of his classics,
2014 Tanks Arts Centre – World Music Series Cairns QLD,
2014 “The Man” Aloe Blacc Ft Victor Valdes @ Today Show,
2014 Darling Harbour Fiesta Festival – Sydney NSW,
2014 Parramasala Festival – Parramatta NSW.