• Australian Government / Australia Council for the Arts
  • Brisbane Powerhouse Arts

Collaboration : Luke Peacock, Vic Simms, The Medics, Plus One Records, Carbon Media & others The Painted Ladies: Selections from The Loner

19 February 4:30pm - 4:45pm Brisbane Powerhouse - The Hub Interdisciplinary / Hybrid Arts, Music Pitch Adults (18+)

The next generation of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists take the first Australian black protest album and make it their own

Aboriginal music pioneer Vic Simms recorded The Loner in 1973 while serving time in Bathurst Gaol. This album of country soul, regarded by many as a lost classic, has inspired countless artists. Now, The Painted Ladies project brings the next generation of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists together to revisit and revive Australia’s first black protest songs.

Vic Simms joins emerging singer-song writer Luke Peacock, passionate performers The Medics and a range of guest artists for a special musical collaboration that includes a brand new version of the album and an accompanying documentary, as well as a gritty, powerful live music experience.

Image: Dane Beesley

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Luke Peacock, Vic Simms, The Medics, Plus One Records, Carbon Media and others

In this unique collaboration, Luke Peacock comes together with Vic Simms, Jhindu Lawrie and Kahl Wallace (The Medics), Russel Hopkinson (You Am I), Danny Widdicombe, Dan Mansfield, Ed Kuepper (The Saints), John Wilsteed, Ian Haug (Powderfinger), Sue Ray, Roger Knox, Nick Barker, Paul Kelly and Bunna Lawrie (Coloured Stone).

The project is managed by Leanne de Souza with Plus One Records and engaged SGC Media and Carbon Media as their marketing and promotional team.

www.plusonerecords.com.au

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