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ABC News
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Here are the regional acts who are supporting Thelma Plum!
It's time for you to meet the eight regional acts who'll be supporting Thelma Plum in their hometowns. What the Thelly!? Thelma Plum is playing a huuuuuge run of regional shows spanning across May through to July 2025. Taking to stages everywhere from Margaret River to Barwon Heads, she's on the hunt for some glorious local acts to join in on the fun and triple j Unearthed received the call up to give her a hand! We've scoured through the deepest parts of the website to lock in the most perfect local artists for the job. They've won the opportunity and all they did was upload their music to the triple j Unearthed website. Sooooo, it's time for you to meet the acts who are going to be taking to stage in support of Thelma Plum… lfg! Elianie PERTH, WA Meet the seventeen-year-old singer-songwriter from the Boorloo/Perth hills. We first met Elianie through Unearthed High where she blew away the triple j Unearthed team many years in a row - she even took out a finalist spot in 2023. Since then, she's dropped out of school to focus on music and has been building her discography and live performance experience. She's even showed her keenness for this competition through the most angelic cover of 'Backseat of My Mind' which has received love from Thelma Plum herself. This puts her in perfect position to ace an opportunity like this. Newport MARGARET RIVER, WA Introducing Newport! He's our Feature Artist all this week and he too will be taking to stage in support of Thelma Plum in Margaret River. With his Sounds Like section on the triple j Unearthed website likening his music to Dijon, ARIES, Dominic Fike and Sebastian Paul, Newport is creating a sincere style of indie pop, perfect to catch live and have a big ol' boogie to. He has an EP set for release on June 4 and sold out headline shows on the horizon across late May and June so, what better way to kick off this era than supporting the Homecoming Queen in his hometown!? GRXCE WOLLONGONG, NSW Are you still searching for the perfect soundtrack to the ups and downs of your life? Well, search no further… It's time to get acquainted with GRXCE! Described as if Paramore and beabadoobee co-wrote a melody which Phoebe Bridgers penned lyrics to, GRXCE are a multi-layered enigma that delve deep into the introspections of womanhood, heartbreak and how it feels to be navigating your 20s in today's world. Embodying a super similar string of themes that Thelma Plum so delicately taps into, make sure you get to her Woolongong show early… that's all we're saying! Stella Eve CANBERRA, ACT Singing her way through every new experience, emotion and playground disagreement, music has been a lifeline in the life of Stella Eve for as long as she's known. Describing her creations as familiar but unexpected, infectious, nostalgic and intuitive, her lyrics are often simple in their nature and genius in that simplicity, communicating tone beyond the words alone. Whether she's delivering a reflective ballad or an upbeat tune, Stella Eve's songs always offer something meaningful, leaving a lasting impression on all who hear it. Get ready to go on a one way trip to your feels Canberra! Amber Rose BYRON BAY, NSW Angie Mcmahon, Julia Jacklin and Adrianne Lenker fans, this Thelma Plum support is going to catch your attention. She's an emerging local artist whose creations are synonymously uplifting and hauntingly heart-wrenching. With plenty of live performance experience under her belt, she's sold out multiple headline shows and appeared on festival lineups with legacy acts such as Paul Kelly, Missy Higgins and Xavier Rudd. She's gone from playing to a camera in her bedroom to performing with a dazzling five-piece band. Will they be making an appearance as the Thelma Plum Byron Bay supports? Well, you'll just have to go to find out! Wild Gloriosa BARWON HEADS, VIC The brainchild of Gloria Ragesh, Wild Gloriosa creates music that feels familiar yet unique, hypnotic yet forthright, prayerful yet seductive - a marriage of undertones that is sure to hold her audience on a journey beyond the here and now. Fans of Bill Withers, Erykah Badu and Lianne LaHavas are sure to swoon over this rising force. Dropping her debut EP Growing Pains in early 2025, she delivers soft, precious, soulful melodies through the vessel of her South Indian roots. Experience her creativity bloom when she opens for Thelma Plum in Barwon Heads in Victoria. Jess Humphries GOSFORD, NSW Jess Humphries doesn't just scratch the surface when it comes to storytelling. Emerging from Darkinjung Country/ the Central Coast of NSW, this folk-infused indie pop artist entrances listeners with her contemplative lyrics and honest voice. Inspired by the likes of Holly Humberstone and Gracie Abrams, Jess channels her influences into creating a sound that is both familiar and distinctly her own. Seamlessly merging folk sensibilities with indie pop's modern edge, Jess Humphries is carving out a unique space that is intimate and expansive. With music that is not just to be heard, but also to be felt, catch her supporting Thelma Plum at her Gosford show. Sunday Honey FRANKSTON, VIC Sunday Honey are a four piece alternative-rock band who describe their sound as a cross between honey soul with a mixture of old rock - They bring the laid back beachy aura with energy that's pedal to the medal. They've already played alongside local royalty such as; Tones And I, Ziggy Alberts, Hockey Dad, The Terrys, Sam Fischer and plenty of others. Cracking into a classic, timeless, sound, the pull influence from the likes of Catfish and the Bottlemen, OASIS, Ocean Alley, Spacey Jane and DMA'S. They're ready to compliment Thelma Plum's angelic set in Frankston Victoria. For tickets and more info, head to the Thelma Plum website.
CBC
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Local musician defends Iceberg Alley after lineup receives online backlash
Music festivals have started releasing their lineups for the summer season in St. John's, but not everyone is happy about it. It's prompting one local musician to speak out about the negativity. When the popular Iceberg Alley concert series announced its 10-day lineup for June, local musician Nick Earle said the response from the public was overwhelmingly opposed. Nick Earle and the Reckless Hearts is just one local band, among many more, that will get to share the bill with big-name headliners on big stages this year. "There's a lot of people being super negative on social media, just about the acts that were coming here saying 'I wouldn't pay $40 to go see this show,'" Earle told CBC News. "That's OK if the show is not for you, but don't take it away from somebody else." But while some comments online were negative, others stepped in to defend the festival and acknowledge the work that goes into putting off the event. "Shout out to the crew who put this event together! These events require a lot of time, effort and money to make it all work," one person wrote. Earle made his own post, disavowing the negative feedback. "We're lucky that it's 2025, and we have enough ambitious promoters to attempt to put off concerts in a — sometimes — really ungrateful environment," he wrote. Earle said he took it upon himself to tell people they shouldn't complain, given the logistical challenges in running a festival on an island. "A few years ago I would have to travel pretty far to see a premier act," he said. "But being able to in the summer in Newfoundland, to go check out some pretty amazing concerts at relatively affordable costs compared to other festivals, it's a pretty amazing thing to have here." Others also complained about the lack of diversity, including the lack of certain genres and lack of women — a longtime criticism of the festival. Earle said he understands the argument, but lineups depend on who is available, and if the promoter can afford them. "I don't think it's really based on anything, like we need to have 10 rock shows in a row or something," he said. Festival planning Shawn Basha, the lead producer for Iceberg Alley, says it's hard to "please everybody." "People are going to say 'this person has been here too many times,'" said Basha. "We're doing our best to … try to make something that's good for everybody." Basha says part of the planning involves bringing in emerging artists and introducing them to a new audience. For example, he said the Arkells played at the Rock House in St. John's 10 years ago, and are now a regular headlining act on the province's biggest stages. Last year, St. John's saw some big acts in Shania Twain and Nickelback at the Churchill Park Music Festival, and Bush and Billy Talent at Iceberg Alley. WATCH | Music festival lineups are often divisive, no matter how big or small the event: St. John's music festival scene is growing, but impossible to please everyone: promoter 1 day ago Duration 2:29 At one point, George Street Festival was the main musical attraction in the capital city of Newfoundland and Labrador. But with the addition of Iceberg Alley, Churchill Park, music festivals are attracting big talent. The CBC's Abby Cole talks to one promoter about what goes into securing a lineup. Basha says 2024 was "the most incredible summer for live music ever in St. John's," considering the remoteness of Newfoundland and Labrador, which can make it difficult to bring in bands. He said it takes some convincing to book artists to play in the province, some of whom often have to add an extra day to their tour schedule to travel to St. John's. "It's kind of more like a tourism pitch sometimes than it is just a pitch to have the band play at the festival," Basha said. Basha says he tries to cater to different demographics across the 10-day festival. "Trying to get those nights together, to have three bands per night that compliment each other on that particular genre each night, it's kind of like a chess game," he said. And booking the acts is a long process that involves long negotiations with agents and days of waiting for confirmation, he said. But even with the initial negativity online, Basha said ticket sales are going well so far.
