Tone Deaf celebrates Sydney Solstice with a 12 day festival of music
Tone Deaf is set to celebrate the Sydney Solstice with the inaugural Tone Deaf Live Series. Featuring seven performances from a bunch of the finest names in Australian music. Whether your tipple of choice is good ol’ fashion meat-and-potatoes rock’n’roll or an evening of serene Jazz, there’s something that caters to all. Check out everything going on below.
[SOLD OUT] Space 44 Live: Ruby Fields, Pist Idiots, Adam Newling + Brown Snake
Saturday, June 19th, 6pm - 10:30pm
Rocklily, The Star
Space 44, the beating heart of Cronulla’s underground art and music scene, is set to celebrate the Sydney Solstice with a curated live performance featuring some of the most beloved names on their roster. Ruby Fields, Pist Idiots, Adam Newling will headline The Star Sydney on Saturday, June 19th.
Ruby Fields is undoubtedly one of the most cherished acts in the Australian music scene. Since the release of her debut single ‘I Want’ at just seventeen, she’s dominated Australia’s consciousness. In the years since, she’s soundtracked adolescence in all its messy glory with a slew of cracking releases, her debut Your Dad’s Opinion For Dinner in 2018, and Permanent Hermit – with the song “Dinosaurs” making it to the top ten of triple j’s Hottest 100 for that year.
Joining the fold are the Pist Idiots, with their irresistible pub rock wiles. The band released their debut album, Ticker, in 2019 and have been riding a high since. Their latest single, ‘Juliette’, is a testament to their versatility as a band — a kernel of romance amongst all the sweaty, call-to-arms singalongs.
They’ll be joined by folk-rock troubadour Adam Newling, and Brown Snake.
Entry: $40.80
A percentage of proceeds from each ticket sale will be donated to Wirringa Baiya Aboriginal Womens Legal Centre
Jazzy K + Special Guests
Friday, June 11th, 7 pm
Rocklily, The Star
Jazzy K’s soulful tone and empowering lyrics turned the heads of some of the biggest players in the music industry. This has led Australian singer/ songwriter to launch her career in the U.S. with her first single, “You Are”. Jazzy K managed to tell a story about bullying in her own way.
Forward to 2021, during her time in quarantine she had been working with top producers on new music and used her time to develop her skills in writing and engineering.
Thandi Phoenix + Special Guests
Saturday, June 12th, 6 pm
Rocklily, The Star
Thandi Phoenix captured global attention with her contribution to Rudimental‘s 2018 track, ‘My Way’, back in 2019. Since then, she’s released her excellent self-titled debut EP and a slew of striking singles. Thandi will be joined by soul musician Lana Rita and G Wizard for a free show at Rocklily on Saturday, June 12th.
Mike Champion + Special Guests
Sunday, June 13th, 7pm
Rocklily, The Star
Mike Champion and his band have carved out a reputation as a truly dynamic live act. Champion brings funk influences to his irreverent brand of R&B and neo-soul. Johnny Boy will close out the free performance with a DJ set to take you into the thick of the night.
Weird Assembly + Special Guests
Friday, June 18th, 6 pm
Rocklily, The Star
Saxophonist David Weird has been cutting his teeth professionally for over three decades. With the help of his band the Weird Assembly a free evening of sumptuous jazz and blues will take over Rock Lily. With support from Dom Helson and K-Note.
Brown Sugar + Special Guests
Saturday, June 19th, from 11:30pm
Rocklily, The Star
Brown Sugar is undoubtedly one of Sydney’s most beloved R&B & Soul bands. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist, Angel Tupai, the band have backed a number of the most revered names in Australian music, including the likes of John Butler Trio, Delta Goodrem, Natalie Bassingwaighte and Brian McFadden. Brown Sugar will be joined by an as-yet-announced acoustic act and DJ Trey.
G-Wizard + Special Guests
Saturday, June 19th, 7 pm
Rocklily, The Star
In an era when Australian teenagers are becoming electronic superstars overnight, Sydney DJ G-Wizard has forged his own path. After cutting his teeth as a Radio DJ, G-Wizard has adapted and evolved into one of Australia’s finest commercial dance commodities. From stage to studio, G-wizard’s sound brings just as much energy and originality as his live performances.
Karen Lee Andrews + Special Guests
Sunday, June 20th, 7pm
Rocklily, The Star
Karen Lee Andrews voice is an anomaly, a push-pull between mellifluous elegance and guttural power. Andrews found her voice in church halls, performing gospel hymns in her youth. She’s since released two albums and an EP, crystallising her singular Oceanic Blues sound.
