There’s been a real buzz building around Josh Rennie-Hynes in the last few years. Relatively new to the scene, he’s quickly garnered praise as one of the Australia’s finest Young Songwriters.

Rennie-Hynes lives and breathes his Music and Songs, and this passion for his craft burns bright for all to see. He combines his love of honest and raw storytelling with deep introspection to create songs that are timeless and familiar, yet uniquely his own.

2014 saw him release his Debut Album ‘February’ through MGM. The Album was produced and recorded by ARIA award winning Artist, Shane Nicholson and received critical acclaim -

In late 2015, Rennie-Hynes stepped back into his Studio on the family farm in Woodford, Queensland, to begin work on his Second Album. The Album, titled ‘Furthermore’ is a stunning collection of 11 songs that were recorded over the period of Three weeks. Working everyday from morning until late night, Rennie-Hynes Produced, Engineered and Recorded all of the songs alongside his Friend and collaborator, Steve Grady. Together they played the bulk of the instruments; with a focus on capturing the essence of each song and building it from a Bedrock live performance of just Josh and a Guitar. The result is an Album which is organic, cohesive, yet also eclectic, with Rennie-Hynes’ warm and assured Vocal providing the common thread throughout. Furthermore also features Guest appearances from two time Grammy nominated Artist, Kim Richey, who sang on ‘I’ll Go Home’ Olivia Hally from OhPep! who sang on ‘Shining Down’, a song Rennie-Hynes and Hally co wrote, and fellow Queensland born Songwriter and Multi instrumentalist Dan Parsons features on multiple tracks, lending Guitar, Harmony and percussion throughout. 

‘Furthermore’ was released in late August 2016, and has been garnering incredible reviews -

“It is clear that Rennie-Hynes is one of the leading lights of Australian Alt-Country with a gift for storytelling that brings to mind Paul Kelly and Jeff Tweedy of Wilco. 4 out of 5 Stars” The Courier Mail

“Exquisite, shimmering Guitar Colours and fine lyrical details. 4 out of 5 stars” The Rolling Stone

“These songs show why Rennie-Hynes is one of the fastest rising Stars on the Australian scene today. 4 out of 5 Stars” Beat Magazine

“Josh Rennie-Hynes could be Australia’s best Young Alt-Country Talent” Country Update magazine

“This Album finds Rennie-Hynes exploring new terrain while sticking to what he does best: writing songs that linger long after the first listen” Brag Magazine


Rennie- Hynes’ live show takes the Audience on a moving and unforgettable journey, and since the release of his ’February’ in 2014, he has toured relentlessly throughout Australia, New Zealand and the USA. He’s performed at major Festivals such as The Americana Music Festival in Nashville, Woodford Folk Festival, Southern Fork Americana Festival in Auckland, Queenscliff Music Festival and the Nannup Music Festival among many others. On the back of releasing Furthermore in August, he will be undertaking his largest Tour to date, performing in well-respected venues all across Australia and New Zealand for the remainder of 2016. 2017 will be equally as productive, with the follow up tour for Furthermore planned in March as well as Festival appearances, a side project Album release with Steve Grady, and a mid year tour of the USA coinciding with the Album release and Radio campaign in North America. Expect big things from this Artist in the near future.

The freshest alternative rock band from the sub tropical paradise city known as Palmerston North, Venus In Transit is looking to make 2014 their year. Having used 2013 as a platform to launch their debut EP and break into the music scene, 2014 is about maturing their distinctive sound through a second EP and getting as many shows as physically and mentally possible. Help support Venus In Transit this year by sharing their music, buying their brand new merch and promoting their shows. 

Shayna Tweed - Vocals
William Haarhoff - Guitars
Nick Hanly - Bass/BVs
Caleb Hickmott - Drums/Programming/BVs

For those of you not yet familiar with the Dutch-New Zealand trio, they play roots driven hypnotic dance. It’s a sound informed by gospel and blues singing and playing fused with ancient folk melodies. Added to that is the rawness of seventies funk, african desert blues, moroccan gnawa, indian raga and a touch of EDM  all played on guitars and drums without using computers or samples. They have been spreading their psychedelic blues-trance rave to the approval of audiences worldwide since 2012, featuring on renowned festivals such as Glastonbury (UK), Isle of Wight (UK), Sziget (HU), Fusion (DE), Exit (RS), Lowlands (NL) and Pinkpop (NL).

MY BABY is more than just the band’s name. It’s a title that refers to an allegorical figure, a central character in the band’s musical story. She is in part a phantom muse, a result of the combined imagination of the band members. She’s often described as, ‘a girl in the '70's fantasizing about being a flapper girl and dancer in the '20’s.

Hailing from the music filled streets of Melbourne, Australia; award winning blues/soul troubadour Shaun Kirk is a born entertainer who’s world class live show is pushing the boundaries and taking audiences by storm.

Our brand new album People is out now! See you soon on The People Tour!

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