The Telstra Road to Discovery launched nationally last night with a huge night of live music at The Basement in Sydney. Playing the event were Tim Rogers (You Am I), Ella Hooper (Killing Heidi/The Verses), Mick Thomas (Weddings, Parties, Anything), Charles Jenkins (Ice-cream Hands) and Karl Broadie. Plus, former winners >Tenielle (WA), Luke Webb (NSW), Dave Garnham (NT) and Harry Hookey (VIC)
The artists treated the primarily industry crowd to a series of original performances and duets, celebrating music collaboration while marking the opening of entries nationally around the country for this year’s Telstra Road to Discovery music development program.
It was a truly wonderful evening, without a single dull moment. Ella sounded beautiful as always, Tenielle was a vision and it’s always a pleasure to see the talents of Mick Thomas, Tim Rogers and Charles Jenkins. I must say I was particularly impressed by the voice of Luke Webb – quite inspired. Dave Garnham and Harry Hookey were indeed wonderful talents as well, showing just how spot on the judging is in this project. This ain’t no Australian Idol!
Photos by Ted Sealey. Enjoy!
