Musicoz Winners showcase at Sonar at Lunar Park , Saturday 8th December.
After a hugely successful 2007 National Musicoz Awards held recently at the Enmore Theatre, a winners showcase will be staged at Sonar at Luna Park on Saturday 8th December. Featuring past winners and Musicoz success story Porcelain the night is sure to be entertaining. Porcelain flew to Sydney from L.A to perform exclusively for Musicoz and they knocked em dead at the Awards and now will do one final show before heading back to the states.
Also on the bill are 2007 winners: Amanda Baker who took out the Best Live Act Award , The Faster/Louder Best rock act Burn The Drama, Super Massive who won the Drum Media Best Alternative Artist Award and Simon Shapiro who became this years winner of the APRA songwiter’s Award.
The talent will be oozing at Sonar on the 8th so don’t miss out on a spot. Tickets are available through Moshtix.com.au
Porcelain
Originally from Wollongong, Porcelain has been based in Los Angeles for the last 4 years. Porcelain returned to Aussie shores to play and present at the 2007 Musicoz Awards. This band cut their teeth on the competitive streets of L.A, namely Sunset Strip venues, and their dynamic live show is testament to their hard work since venturing abroad. The SONAR show will be their only show before the band returns to L.A in preparation for their 2008 debut 'Freedom & Release' on Universal/Motown in the U.S. and an Australian release will follow. Working with Serban Ghenea (Dave Matthews, Staind, Justin Timberlake) and Mike Green (Paramore, Plain White T's) on their album, and being represented by innovative management JT Entertainment, and powerhouse agent David Zedeck (C.A.A) has put Porcelain in a prime position to do Australia proud with thier debut release. Porcelain will be joined by a swag of winners from the 2007 Musicoz Awards.
www.myspace.com/ozporcelain
Amanda Baker
It has turned out to be a winning year for this accomplished songstress and performer. She also just won the “Best Music Video” Award at the October 2007 Digifestival in Florence, Italy, for her “Addictions” music video directed by her brother, award-winning cinematographer, Denson Baker ACS.
Digifestival Jury Member, Roli Mosimann said, “Amanda Baker impressed me most with her abilities and rare talent of transporting the emotional content of her music straight to the heart, without filters or distractions. She is not just singing a great song about a difficult subject, she is telling a story and lets you feel and participate in what it all means to her in a way only great musicians can do. Beware! A truly addictive voice.”
Independent singer/songwriter Amanda Baker has been described as a “diva” due to her soulful vocal style and command of the stage. Her trademark phrase “I’m not here to be a princess, I’m here to be the Queen” taken from her new single “The Queen”, is the slogan on her award-winning T-shirts. Amanda’s debut album, “Superstitious Woman”, released in 2007, features a range of strong blues, soul and gospel style songs written straight from her heart which tell stories about issues important to her like world violence, self-identity, drug addiction, love of music and life.
http://www.myspace.com/amandabakersmusic
Simon Shapiro
It's been a great year for Simon Shapiro, who also won ASA (Australian Songwriters Association) 'Songwriter of the year' and 'Best Rock\Indie' song.
He also won the Pop section this month in the international 'Song Of The Year' Contest. Simon has supported Colin Hay(lead singer of Men At Work), Dragon, Spencer Davis Group, Richard Clapton, Little Birdie, Glenn Shorrick and others. He's also had a song place on upcoming American Arts Commission film 'Yesterday Was A Lie" 6.Simon has also had songs placed on American TV (Nickelodeon) and AMP on HD (the highest rating show on HD TV in America).With have had plenty of aiplay on Nova 969, ABC Radio National and KROQ in the states, all as an unsigned unreleased artist, Simon is looking forward to releasing his debut album early in 2008.
http://simonshapiro.com.au
Super Massive
Formed in 2005, Supermassive’s music is creative electro/rock/alterna-pop.
Sydney based, Super Massive has played over a dozen headline and support show at Sydney's premier venues such as The Supper Club at Will & Toby's Taylor Square, Candy's Apartment, Spectrum and The Annandale . Most recently, Super Massive played at Marrickville Road Festival and the Glebe Street Festival. They have wone themselves. A production and marketing package from Damien Gerard Studios and Foghorn Media, a spot on the successful Sounds Like Café Series Compilation , a $3,000 advertising package from Street Press Australia and a Boss ME Multi FX guitar pedal and Bass guitar pedal.
http://www.myspace.com/supermassivesounds
Burn the Drama
This four piece rock band are from Sydney and are just about to release Carrying as a single. As part of their prize package,they won Recording time at Velvet Sound Recording Studios, a $5,000 Advertising package from FasterLouder, A Maton MS 503 Electric Guitar and a Rode NT 2000 Microphone. Burn The Drama will join all the winners from 2007 on this year's winners compilation CD
http://www.myspace.com/burnthedrama