Blackbird, have been in and around the NZ music scene since 2003. A summer project for original members Hamish Pinkham and Kyle Bell, has now turned into more than just a hobby with regular performances at some of NZ’s festival events and regular tours with international artists such as Bedouin Soundclash (Canada) and Bonjah (Australia). Each summer “The Birds” - as they are often called – meet up with new tunes and ideas which express each individual’s flavour and influence and apply it to the flocks of chicks that attend. 

Blackbird has slowly been establishing a solid loyal fanbase with a collection of soulful Folk songs which encapture the influence of the East Coast and all that the lifestyle brings. Their first EP release is due out in 2012 including the popular East Coast Toast.

Blackbird consists of original singer songwriters Kyle Bell and Hamish Pinkham, with Helen Corry, Jack Castle, Dion Whaanga and Nego Beto from Brazilbeat Soundsystem joining the nest. The addition of Jack Castle and Helen Corry to the fold provides further flavor and energy to the Blackbird sound, Helen Corry with her soulful soothing vocals, and Jack Castle with his strong energetic performance. Dion Whaanga and Nego Beto deliver the all important tempo and beat to the Blackbird melodies.

Summer will see Blackbird once again open proceedings in Gisborne on New Year's Eve at Rhythm and Vines and an expected stellar performance at summer locations near you. Don’t miss out on hearing Blackbird this summer, as it’s a long winter with out them.

Auckland’s very own Bruce Wayne. An esteemed self confessed Gordon Gecko type power broker by day and mysterious caped crusader saving Aucklander’s from the perils of fluro rave music by night.

Cam Robertson’s unique, thought leading take on nu-disco, reinvents the way that French House can be used to set a room alight. The founder of Paris is Burning, the radio show, the party, the empire, always has one finger in the action, always being the first to introduce to NZ exclusive silky cuts from his esteemed network of friends around the world including the likes of Bag Raiders, Miami Horror and Flight Facilities. It’s this distinctive approach referencing all things disco that ensures his sound is as classic as his looks. And we’re not the only ones to take notice, with Cam often being asked to play in Sydney at the infamous Hugo’s on Sundays with good mates Dangerous Dan, the Bang Gang boys, MC Double D, Jonny Pow!, Cassian.. The list goes on. It needs no explanation then that our favourite Batman like figure can party hard while dropping disco bombs on unsuspecting civilians. 

Cam has supported pretty much anyone who means something from Public Enemy, Cut Copy, Kaskade, Joey Negro, Ajax, so anytime anywhere he uses his mixture of super powers, timeless style and looks (and sometimes his mystical musical prowess) to get girls gyrating and Guido’s fist pumping. 

Be part of the legend, the enigma that is Paris is Burning’s Cam Robertson.

Radio:
Nov 2008 – March 2011 – GeorgeFM radio show host/DJ, Saturday’s 6-8pm – “Paris Is Burning”

Achievements:
Feb 2011 – Remix Magazine “US Edition” Launch at Trousdale, West Hollywood, LA
Sept 2009, 2010, 2011 – NZ Fashion Week DJ
NYE 2010 and 2011 – Rhythm and Vines Festival – Main Stage Act 
NYE 2010 – Our House NYE
NYE 2009 – Highlife Entertainment Waiheke
2006 to Current – Our House, Deep Hard n Funky, Nitelife Resident DJ
(Along with regular weekly club bookings around New Zealand)

Releases:
2010 – Remix Magazine – Nu-Disco Mix CD (Licensed)
2007 – Nite:Life Promotional Mix CD
Link to June 2010 Paris Is Burning Mix CD - http://swayzesays.blogspot.com/2010/06/paris-is-burning-launch-party.html


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