The undisputed heavy weight champions of Australian Hip Hop will be headlining this year's Till Late Show Stage. With their massive new Album State of the Art under their belt the boys from the Adelaide Hills will be punching out track after track of the most straight down the line tunes in the business. This amazing and powerful live show will have you bouncing and singing till you drop.
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When Perth five-piece heavy rock outfit Karnivool emerged in April 2005 with an album called Themata, two things were immediately obvious. One, here was a record that single-handedly set a new benchmark for heavy rock in this country and others for years to come. And two, Karnivool were going to be big. Really big. Now with their new release Sound Awake Karnivool are huge. With a volume and sound set to test the Open Arms sound system in a big way these guys are one act not to miss, be prepared for their long awaited return to Coffs Harbour, this will be one of the best live shows you will see.
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Did you know that Johnny, the singer of the hottest and fasting growing indie act in the country is from Coffs Harbour? Well the Open Arms Festival is stoked to be bringing him home. After exploding onto the Aussie music scene in 2007, Children Collide has established themselves as a huge live act with their touring of debut album The Long Now. These guys are only getting bigger and will be worth the effort to get up into the front row.
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Put Attitude and Talent together, then give it a Guitar, add a wicked electronic sound and you get Bertie Blackman. An amazing performer who has torn the Aussie music scene apart this year, Bertie blends electronic influences with her signature vocal style and penchant for brutally honest lyrics in a modern exploration of pop music. A huge talent that’s not to be missed and Open Arms is excited to have Triple J’s most played 2009 artist coming to our little sing along.
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The Cassette Kids' live experience is an engaging combination of primal energy and attitude. Their explosive indie guitar fuzz causes sweat-drenched hysteria. Captivating vocalist Katrina Noorbergen stamps and stomps her way around stage, hollering through a mop of blonde while backed by dizzying lead guitar effects (Daniel 'Techno Dan' Schober), impetuous bass solos (Daniel Deitz) and galloping drums (Jacob Read-Harber).
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Strap yourself in when getting close to the stage when MM9 are on. Expect to have your ears awaken with some of the strongest hard edged electro rock you will ever hear. Their huge sound has turned the heads of many people in the Aussie music scene, often blowing the bigger named bands off the stage......check out the drummer in this band...insane!
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Armed with nothing more than J Mascis' songwriting smarts, Bill Hick's sense of humour and a shit load of hallucinogenic drugs, this foursome have spent the last few years carving themselves a psyched-out, punk-inspired niche in a Sydney rock scene sick from its own self-indulgence. Currently receiving massive airplay on Triple J and rave reviews from the "people in the know", these guys are going in one direction only.....up!
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From the opening bars of the juggernaut that is their debut self titled EP, it is clear that Melbourne based progressive rock outfit 'Jericco' possess a sound and wisdom that is both ancient and eclectic in its origins. The prominent Eastern influence throughout the band's thundering live performances is sincere, and resonates at the core with their rapidly expanding fan base. The show is a moving display of musical and technical prowess.
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Since winning the very first triple j Unearthed High competition, Tom Ugly has become the rising wunderkind of the Australian music scene. Creating compositions well beyond his age and declaring a rapid rise in popularity, Tom and his band will grace Open Arms fresh out of Year 12 and will be playing songs from his new EP. Come and see one of the truly brilliant songwriters of tomorrow.
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Making his way from Japan is one of the most popular DJs of trance and techno music and co-founder of the legendary trance label MATSURI. Tsuyoshi familiarized the world to the GOA movement with his music and has played at the biggest festivals in the world including Berlin Love Parade and the Fuji Rock Festival.
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The co-founder of Australia's longest running independent electronic label, Psy-Harmonics, Andrew is one DJ that isn't afraid to experiment with new sounds and is forever pushing boundaries, this has earned him respect worldwide. Andrew takes time out to come to Open Arms and is set to deliver a blistering mash up of Techno tunes that will leave you wanting more.
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OKA's home is a little surf town on the Sunshine Coast of Australia, the music echoes their roots and celebrates the diversity of Australian cultures, especially highlighting Indigenous Australia. They have independently sold over 60,000 albums worldwide and tour highlights include The Bell Stage @ Montreal Jazz Festival (Canada), The Greenroom Festival (Japan), Singapore River Festival, Woodford and Dreaming Festivals (Australia).
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Reggae is one of the stronger sounds of New Zealand Music, and with 3 of the 5 members being of New Zealand background, Ebb 'n' Flo bring their origins alive with a happy reggae vibe, that bounces with hip hop and World Music. Sure to get you in the mood.
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Bellingen's unmistakable energy of HeartTribe unites musical influences as far ranging as reggae and dub to middle Eastern grooves, Latin, electro, funk and soul.
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Open Arms had to bring back Melbourne's smoothest Progressive house and Techno DJ. If you want to know how to mix then watch this guy. Thad will be belting out some new material to be unleashed over this year's summers Festivals.
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After smashing the Warm Winters Day Festival these guys return to the Enchanted Woods stage for a tag team of the ladies favourites, they even bring their own T-Shirts.
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And introducing "Mr Nice" - Fridget Pop who will be hosting the Till Late Show Stage with his beats all day and night.
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As DJs, you can be sure as hell that when The Bass Surgeons are in the driver's seat you're in for a musically thrilling ride.
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Winner of the Triple J Unearthed Comp for this years Festival. These guys are moving up the ladder quickly and bring their new tunes to this years Festival.
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Winners of the Open Arms Battle of the Bands Final. The 4 piece rock outfit originated in Coffs Harbour and have been rocking out on stages up and down the east coast for about a year. Their live performance consists of shredding solos, catchy melodies, booming drums and an explosion of stage energy.
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Together these two performers will be kicking off the Enchanted Woods stage with their energised and uplifting roots tunes. A perfect way to bring the forest to life.
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