In what’s tipped to be one darn great Friday, triple j have today announced programming for the annual Good Az Friday. Taking place on Good Friday later this month, the lineup includes an array of comedians, and a super special Like A Version.
Ben Harvey, and Liam Stapleton, presenters of triple j Breakfast, curated the very special annual event. This year’s comedy acts include Aaron Chen, Annie Louey, Jamali Maddix, Larry Dean, Lewis Garnham, Sam Jay, Sarah Keyworth and Steph Tisdell.
As part of the Easter weekend celebration, a live Like A Version segment will also be performed to a live audience, and broadcasted nationally. Melbourne rock band, Slowly Slowly, have been tasked with this big role.
In a Tone Deaf exclusive, Ben & Liam comment, “We hand-picked our seven comedians after finding their files in an abandoned soviet lab. During the Cold War these guys were genetically modified to be far funnier and sharper than your average stand up, so it’s guaranteed their performances will have you in stitches.”
The pair add, “You’ll love it! And if ya don’t, it’s a free show…. you get what ya pay for.”
The breakfast radio presenters are “stoked” with the choice of Slowly Slowly for the Like A Version special. “Slowly Slowly are the sickest. If you didn’t know that already then you need to come to the show!”
They’re fastly, fastly becoming one of Australia’s most exciting bands and played one our favourite sets at Falls this year… they were the best,” the pair explained.
Ben Stewart of Slowly Slowly chatted to Tone Deaf earlier today. Stewart confirms, “The group chat had a lot of capital letters and emojis. We are so sincerely stoked to be a part of it,”
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He continues, “The opportunity to break apart and piece together one of our favourite songs on such a large scale is deeply felt.”
The Melbourne musician is both nervous, and excited for the opportunity. As for hints to what cover they’ll play, he remains tight lipped. “The initial feeling was of fear. We have had a cover in the works for a while & we know it’s a song people feel very strongly about so the idea of making it all official was at first a little scary,”
Those fears have now turned into excitement, “Now that it’s all locked in we feel nothing but total excitement.”
He adds, “The idea of sharing the song with a live audience is very comforting as that energy will make a difference. I connected with the song we will be reimagining on many levels & at different intersections in my life—I hope I have communicated that with the new arrangement.”
Stewart has also confirmed the band will be touring later in the year. “Without a doubt, we will be popping in for a visit so chuck the kettle on.”
The stacked comedy and music event takes place this Good Friday, 19 April, at Melbourne Town Hall, and is free and all-ages. For more info visit the official event page.
