Once More, With Feeling

3RD WORLD SPECTATOR is:
Peter Crafford (Vocals, Guitar, Piano)
Justin Versfeld (Guitar)
Louis Kuhn (Bass)
André Wentzel (Drums)
Elan Schnider (Synths, Keys)

With their infectious blend of soaring, operatic vocals, haunting melodies, huge guitars 
and rolling drums, 3RD WORLD SPECTATOR has treaded lasting tracks in the South 
African music scene. With the release of their debut album ‘The Theory of Everything’ in 
late 2011 - to critical acclaim from music critics and fans alike - the band eradicated all 
doubt as to their position as one of the top acts South Africa has to offer. Their first single 
‘Ambulance’ exploded onto radio and digital charts around the country whilst cracking the 
National Top 40. The video for “Ambulance’ also reached number 2 on the MK Top 10 
Music Video Chart, placing the band firmly at the forefront of the local rock scene.

Well known for their meteoric rise to first place during the Virgin Mobile Road to V 
competition late 2008, 3RD WORLD SPECTATOR have been making headlines ever since. 

Not content to be just another local act, their performances transcend the ordinary. Part 
theatre and part rock star-chic, their live music is fraught with energy that consumes the 
senses and elevates the soul. Sharing the stage with the likes of international bands such 
as Maroon5, OneRepublic and Hard-Fi confirmed their status as a highly engaging stage 
act.

The band completed work on their debut full length album entitled 'The Theory of 
Everything' in 2011 with the recording sessions taking place at Sunset Recording Studios 
with award winning producer and engineer Jürgen von Wechmar (Springbok Nude Girls, 
Foto Na Dans, Jax Panik, Karen Zoid) at the helm of the production. The album is 
mastered by John Davis (U2, Florence + The Machine, The Prodigy, Snow Patrol) at 
Metropolis Studios in London. 

In June 2011 3RD WORLD SPECTATOR signed a record deal with Universal Music and the 
album was released at the start of November 2011 to critical acclaim. 3RD WORLD SPECTATOR has featured in every major publication, been named one of 
‘The Top 10 Acts To See' by Tonight, signed major endorsement deals with PF Flyers 
International and Jay Jays South Africa. 

Since the release of The Theory of Everything, 
3RD WORLD SPECTATOR has elicited extensive coverage in the press and media, has 
done countless radio interviews, performed live on national TV shows such as SABC 2’s 
Hectic Nine 9, MK’s Studio 1, ETV’s Frenzy and has toured South Africa extensively. The 
follow up singles 'Sparks' and 'The Hiroshima Lovers' also achieved great success on 
national radio stations. 

At the end of 2012 the band were chosen as one of six South African artists to participate 
in the Sanlam Sing 'It 2013 Lyric Competition and won this prestigious contest. 

Subsequently they have released their latest single 'Once More, With Feeling' to national 
radio with the accompanying music video enjoying high rotation on MTV. 

3RD WORLD SPECTATOR are exclusively sponsored by clothing brand Markham. 
They will be releasing their sophomore album 'Days Of Silver' in 2014.

MEDIA QUOTES: 
“Ambitious...this Stellenbosch quartet make a bold stab at a cohesive stream of songs 
knotted together by tales of doomed lovers and lone survivors.” - 
Diane Coetzer, Rolling Stone South Africa 
"An impressive debut album...haunting and beautiful." - Lisa-Marie Els, Heat Magazine 
“Epic, emotional rock.” – Clarissa Grobler, JIP 
“’The Theory of Everything’ is a highly impressive debut from a gifted band.” - 
Sergio Perreira, MusicReview.co.za 
“An act you must see.” – Therese Owen, Tonight 
“They are a viable musical export: a solid band with a great vocalist and clear musical 
direction” - Your LMG 
“No lead singer in South Africa can match Peter Crafford’s singing ability.” - 
Deonette Theart, SA Music Scene
"Simply put, 3rd World Spectator’s debut album is full of beautiful pop/rock ballads and 
those uplifting up-tempo tacks... 3rd World Spectator are going places." - 
People Magazine 

3RD WORLD SPECTATOR Online:
Website: http://www.3rdworldspectator.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/3rdworldspectator
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/the3rdworld
SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/3rdworldspectator

BOOKINGS:
Peter Crafford - THE HELIX KID 
E-mail: petercrafford@gmail.com 
Phone: +2783 699 2666 

PRESS & MEDIA:
Peter Crafford - THE HELIX KID 
E-mail: petercrafford@gmail.com 
Phone: +2783 699 2666 
or 
Rachelle Crous- RACHELLE CROUS PUBLICITY 
E-mail: rachelle@rcpublicity.com
Phone: +27 82 084 6724

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