201 Club Presents
Let’s Get Back To: Anthems!
TICKETS: http://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/lets-get-back-to-anthems-tickets-1246726515569
FEATURING
JOANNE
The Australian trailblazer Joanne – is the same artist who broke out spectacularly in 1998 with the now house music classic Jackie, winning the ARIA for 'Highest Selling Single' the following year. Released as 'BZ featuring Joanne', Jackie was a runaway smash, reaching #3 in Australia and Top 5 in New Zealand. She signed to Universal Music Australia and, in 2001, delivered a debut album, Do Not Disturb, showing her R&B, disco and pop influences with the original singles Pack Your Bags, Are You Ready, Busted and So Damn Fine. Joanne was determined to establish her credentials as a singer/songwriter, too, cutting the emotive ballad I Don't Know – the opposite of a feisty cheater anthem.
26 years on, Joanne isn't done surprising the music scene – or herself. She has grown and isn't so much as launching a comeback as manifesting a continuation. Joanne has gained new insight into her artistry, recognising that, more than being an esteemed singer/songwriter, her purpose is to uplift audiences and spread joy. "Ultimately, I just really want to create music that makes people feel good and makes people dance and makes them sing along."
In 2023, Joanne came full circle, recording a modish disco house version of Jackie for its 25th anniversary produced by Australia's Mind Electric, in addition to various other remixes. "I'm really excited to celebrate a song that so many people love. It is also very exciting to bring my current vocal, and a new edge and sound to it." Indeed, Jackie 2023 has "conviction".
However, Joanne does have fresh music in the pipeline. She's fascinated by DJ culture and the proliferation of dance genres in the digital age. ("I am obsessed with the studio – I always like to call myself a co-pilot when I'm in there."). Imagine it as a renaissance.
SUPPORT FROM
SOUTHLIGHT
Southlight is the Tasmanian-based house music project of Andrew Young and Damien Goundrie. Southlight’s music reflects broad influences - from disco to techno, soulful to electronic. Southlight has performed at Sydney’s Parklife festival, NYE at Cafe Del Mar and super club Ivy, and has toured extensively with Hed Kandi Australia.
After releasing a series of singles and EPs from 2013, Southlight released their debut album “Southlight” in October 2019. Featuring the singles, "Love and Happiness", "I'm Feeling" and the Kiss FM #1 ”You + I", the debut album is in the tradition of multi-genre classic dance albums of the past (e.g. Groove Armada, Basement Jaxx) and reflects Southlight's eclectic influences, writing and production skills.
2-4-1 Cocktails 10pm-11 pm
Friday 28 February | 10pm-LATE