Four Geelong artists will drop new tracks following five months of intensive industry mentoring as they leap into their musical careers.
Early career musicians Tonite, Madeline Cope, Emilia Fol and FARAH will debut new music at the GRID (Grass Roots Indie Development) Series Geelong Release Party at the Geelong Arts Centre on May 1.
GRID Series managing director Ariel Blum said documentaries about each artist and their journeys would also be featured at the event to explore their personal stories, challenges and motivation.
“We can’t wait for the world to hear and connect with the irrepressible sounds and stories of FARAH, Madeliene Cope, Tonite, and Emilia Fol,” he said.
“The talent coming out of this region is boundless. In our second year working in Geelong, we were once again so privileged to be able to work with four supremely talented and hard-working artists.”
FARAH will explore grief, transformation and self-reclamation in her new song ‘Gasoline’, while Madeline Cope unveils a haunting reflection of love, grief and quiet strength in ‘Everlast’.
Tonite will experiment with hip-hop and the polarity within the human experience in ‘Breathe’, while Emilia Fol fuses Spanish folk, soul and psychedelic rock into an anthem of feminine power in ‘Viper’.
Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM said the new music showed what was possible when council and government backed Geelong artists and helped them thrive.
“This is a chance to discover local musicians and follow their journeys as they become staples in the Aussie music scene,” he said.
“Council is excited to back these emerging artists as they get their start in the industry with the support of mentors and producers, refine their musical and professional skills and challenge themselves.”
