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DISCOTHÈQUE w/ The Decideds & Archie & This Way Orkestra!
May 27, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 11:45 pm
Dive deep into good vibes with this TRIPLE bill seeing local greats team up for a UNIQUE evening of FUNK + REGGAE + DISCO + JAZZ + INDIE! Featuring THE DECIDEDS + ARCHIE + THIS WAY ORKESTRA! Subaquatic Sonic Stimulation (SSS) of the highest order with THREE live bands PLUS extra special guest dancers, DJs and live percussion making this underwater discothèque not to be missed!
THE DECIDEDS! (Disco – Funk – Reggae)
Infectious and uplifting, The Decideds will make you sweat on the dance floor and hum in the shower for weeks to come – and this is their DEBUT ALBUM LAUNCH! Strap in for an audible feast of eclectic beats as The Decideds dance you through a unique blend of genres touching on soul, funk, disco and swing. With catchy melodies, irresistible rhythms, big dance energy, the 7-piece band has been winning over audiences in festivals and sell-out gigs throughout ACT and NSW since 2021. This gig will also feature their dance crew the SOLID GOLD DANCERS.
ARCHIE! (Indie – Pop – Rock)
ARCHIE makes dance music that you definitely wanna come see live. Spreading musical, positive and fun-loving energy around Australia with their rock and roll show! Since their debut in late 2019, we’ve been lucky enough to play alongside NZ superstar BENEE, Aussie faves Ball Park Music, Lime Cordiale and Thirsty Merc as well as with our other Canberra legends, Citizen Kay, Lucy Sugarman and Sesame Girl. They absolutely love playing music for people, and hope you enjoy their music!
THIS WAY ORKESTRA! (Afrobeat – Ska – Jazz)
“This Way Orkestra” features a rampaging rhythm section with dual guitar attack, plangent organ, heroic brass and sing-along chants. HEAVY dancefloor energy at all times, T.W.O continues to channel musical goodness that includes afrobeat ska, dub and ethio-jazz vibes! Motivating dancefloors since 2012 and featuring a wide range of Canberra talent including members of Dub Dub Goose, Los Chavos, Dubba Rukki, Zambezi Sounds + more! Fresh from playing at the 2023 Multicultural Festival + National Folk Festival T.W.O is firing on all thrusters gearing up for a new recording in 2023 – with a bag full of new compositions, special guest vocalists and enough O2 canisters to keep us all vibing sub-aquatically!
TROPITECO! (Electronica – Latin – Techno)
Tropical Tecno blends the best of electronica, Live Latin Percussion and Brass creating a lush sound system brand new to the capital! Featuring the DJ skills of Maarten Vlot (Liquid Sunshine Sound System) alongside live percussion from locals Rodrigo (Pachamama), Ned (Chicharrita/Mi Tierra) and Rafa (Raio De Sol/This Way Orkestra) and Danny Junor on Saxaphone – don’t miss their debut performance!