"Flip's no flop" - The Daily Telegraph

A flexible vocalist, singing in over 6 languages, with the ability to switch between theatrical, classical and jazz styles, to the more commercial styles of pop, rock and R&B.

He has performed with Australian artists such as John Farnham, Delta Goodrem, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Christine Anu, Paulini, The Rogue Traders, Sharon & Christine Muscat [S2S], Rob Guest and many more. He has also worked with, and supported international artists such as Josh Groban, Anthony Castelo, Heiji Allejandro, YoYoy and Hanna Villame, internet sensation Miranda Sings and multi- Grammy Award winning legend, George Benson.

In 2000 Flip was invited to join Australia’s Leading Latin band – MI TIERRA as a singer, dancer and flute player. His work with Mi Tierra took him around the country, playing the majority of Australia’s most prestigious festivals and concert events, also working as lyricist and concert choreographer.

As a recording artist, Flip spends a bit of time in the studio, writing music and working as a session musician. 

Film and Television credits include; the Aria Music Awards, Lantana, The Helpmann Awards, GMA, Midday, Mornings with Kerri-Anne and Celebrate! Christmas in the Capital, along with number of short films and music videos. In New York in 2001 Flip had castings for the Broadway and American touring companies of RENT for the roles of Angel and Mark, during which, his audition process was broadcast in a television special on the musical on America’s Fox Network.

Theatrically, Flip has worked extensively with the Canberra Philharmonic, Toured Australia and New Zealand in various musical productions and performed with Opera Australia at the Opera house - Highlights being; You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, Grease - The Arena Spectacular, Fiddler On The Roof - alongside the legendary Topol, and touring Australia as Ritchie Valens in 'BUDDY - The Buddy Holly Story' celebrating the 50th anniversary of "The day the music died".

For several years, Flip teamed up with Kuki Tipoki and created 'The FNK Project' developing various musical projects and supporting groups such as 'The Next Step' at their sold out shows 'Live @ The Metro'. He also worked with The Next Step on their 2010 'Do it on the dance floor' tour and at festivals such as Splendour in the Grass.

FNK's current projects involve running Leviathan Entertainment & Recording Studios based out of the Village PA in Sydney as well as fronting the new band and musical outfit - SEXY SUNDAY JAM, a collaboration with some of the finest musicians in Australia.

Flip's solo album - The Gospel of Theatre - is currently being recorded and set to be released very soon.


"Flip Simmons is a maniacal robot on speed" - Sydney Morning Herald

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After almost 2 decades in the music business, 7 studio albums, a string of collaborations, reggae singer Tony Curtis releases “FIGHT IT” EP on GreenYard Records 10/25/11 via ITUNES. The label is operated by Zigo from French group Dub Inc. The 5 Track album is a fusion of modern roots and neoclassical dancehall featuring dancehall icons, Cutty Ranks and Burro Banton. The title track is Tony Curtis‘ uplifting answer to the shitstem‘s crisis-driven rhetoric or recession that seems to be surrounding us everywhere these days. The use of a melodica, played by Zigo himself, adds a nice touch here. The video was filmed in Brooklyn, New York with cameo appearances from artiste Little Hero and the legendary Don One of Don-1 Sound Records/Studio in Brooklyn. Critics are saying, this EP is a great opportunity to discover one of the most underrated artists of our times.

From that moment in 1991 when he won a talent show in Ocho Rios, Jamaica he had the amazing ability to convey the message in a song in such a way, he captures the attention of the listener. His sentimental tone, immaculate clarity and forward projection, perfectly smooth phrasing over any rhythm is indicative that he is evolving into one of the genres brightest star.

Tony Curtis' exceptional remake of the Burt Bacharach classic "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head" entitled "High Grade" from album "Stronger" served as the reggae anthem of 2002. This single was self produced and gave the world a first time glance of Tony Curtis' productions skills. These skills were clearly far from novice as the single blazed through airwaves and compilation CDs such as VP Records, Strictly the Best Volume 30 internationally.

As is customary, this album is flavored with Curtis traditional specialty for the ladies. Feelings, I Want You More, All The Way and Angel are romantic ballads that will definitely be in rotation on every ladies playlist. Other tracks such as Determined, Know My Style and Follow Me featuring Johnny Osbourne reflect the spiritual side.

The relevance of peace and love, brotherhood, hope, perseverance is profoundly expressed and peaks on track ..3, entitled Lets Live. This song not only illustrates his conviction and commitment to peace but is also a universal cry for unity.

Since his 2005 album, Tony Curtis has continued to record on some of the hottest dancehall & reggae riddims.

Tony Curtis is also a member of reggae quartet L.U.S.T (Lukie-D, Thriller-U, Singing Melody & Tony) whose rendition of Air Supply song "JUST AS I AM" won the 2008 Reggae Song Of The Year at The Excellence in Music and Entertainment Awards; (EME) is the brainchild of radio disc jock Richie B! The group has 2 studio albums "HARDWARE" and "SWEETNESS OF YOUR LOVE." In the late 90s L.U.S.T topped the charts with Flex Me, Run Free and critically acclaimed "Sweetness of Your Love." The song won five reggae awards, including Song of the Year and L.U.S.T. wong Best Group of the Year.

His greatest hits include Faith, 18 Yards, High Grade, Butterfly/Real Thing/My Sound Ah Murda featuring Jigsy King, Body Calling, Rollin, 25 Ladies, For Your Love, Question Sign, My God is Real, Stronger, Jah I Thank You, Do You Want to, Sailing, If You Were Here, What A Feeling featuring Machel Montana, "Missing You" in combination with ARP and Beenie Man.

Tony Curtis adamantly insists on creating music that eloquently advocate the heartfelt concerns of people. His latest single "FIGHT IT" is mere proof of his conviction and fans can look out for a tour in 2012. Tony Curtis is indeed Ready for the World!

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