It's
been an extraordinary, life changing twelve months for Newcastle group The Last
Kinection, but they are back with a new lease on life, a strong sense of purpose,
and a national tour to officially launch their debut album 'Nutches'.
The
Last Kinection formed in 2006 by siblings Joel (Weno) and Naomi Wenitong from
the Kabi-Kabi mob of south-east Queensland, and Jacob Turier (aka DJ Jaytee).
Weno is a former member of Local Knowledge, who won Music Oz Best Indigenous Artist
in 2005, a Deadly Award for Best Group and performed for Triple J's Live At The
Wireless. Naomi has been involved with music for a number of years, most notably
from her role in female two-piece Shakaya, who toured with Kylie Minogue, Usher
and Destiny's Child. The third member Jacob Turier has been making beats and playing
to crowds for the better part of a decade. A seasoned performer, he has played
Big Day Out, Obese Block Party Tour, The Great Escape Festival and Homebake while
his sought after productions skills have been utilised by the likes of Briggs,
Radical Son, Prem Bedlam and Brothablack.
The group cut their
teeth with their first show to an audience of 13,000 people at the Stylin' Up
festival in Brisbane in 2006. Since then, they have graced many large stages including
the Brisbane's River Festival, The Woodford Dreaming Festival, The Sydney State
Theatre for the 'Cannot Buy My Soul' sell out concert series and the Newcastle
Civic Theatre.
Late 2008, the group was on the pathway to success.
Their 'Nutches' album was set for release, they had performed at a sellout Groovin'
The Moo, The Becks Festival Bar and Sydney Opera House and were on a National
tour supporting The Herd. Their explosive sets were receiving rave reviews it
seemed that 2008 had well and truly launched them onto the scene, what came next
no-one could have predicted….
On the road, driving back
after the last show of The Herd tour, the band was involved in a horrific accident
which changed their lives, leaving Naomi and Jacob seriously injured. Aside from
the physical impact of the accident, Naomi also suffered post-traumatic amnesia,
causing her to have to learn to walk and sing again. Her journey to recovery is
nothing short of inspiring.
The trio returned to the stage
in 2009 with a massive gig supporting Public Enemy in Newcastle. They also opened
Australia Day celebrations on the Aqua Shell at The Rocks in Sydney and rocked
the stage at Stylin' Up 09 in Brisbane.
The Last Kinection's
album 'Nutches' is a soundtrack to the lives the band members have lived as young
Indigenous Australians (Murries) living an urban life. Their unique brand of Hip
Hop is infused with reggae, traditional chants, colloquialisms and instruments.
With thought provoking lyrics range from contemporary concepts to traditional
notions with a positive and inspiring undertone, the groups aim is to entertain
yet empower people with a respect for culture through music and image.
Set
to tour their energetic and big beat pumping show during July and August, The
Last Kinection's 'Propa Mad Deadly' tour is proudly supported by Triple J. Supporting
nationally is the highly talented Impossible Odds from Brisbane, launch his self
titled E.P. Delivering a solid Australian Hip Hop sound fused with influences
from Gospel, to smooth laid back Pacific Island style harmonies inherited from
his Tongan roots Impossible Odds rounds things off perfectly with The Last Kinection.
After
an emotional charged period in their lives, the 'Propa Mad Deadly' tour sparks
an exciting new phase for The Last Kinection as they give their album 'Nutches'
the celebration it deserves.
NATIONAL TOUR DATES:
Thursday
2 July - The Cultural Centre, TOWNSVILLE (QLD) $10, 6pm - 10pm
Friday 3 July
- The Velvet Underground Nightclub, CAIRNS (QLD) $20, 9pm
Saturday 4 July -
The Platinum Lounge, MACKAY (QLD)$10, 8pm
Sunday 5 July - PCYC (all ages),
ROCKHAMPTON (QLD) $10, 6pm - 10pm
Thursday 9 July - Youth Centre (all ages),
GUNNEDAH (NSW) Free 6pm - 10pm
Friday 10 July - Bicentennial Park (NAIDOC EVENT),
TAMWORTH Free (NSW) 11am - 3pm
Saturday 18 July - The Oktobar Lounge, MELBOURNE
$20, 8pm - 1am
Friday 24 July - Hotel Orange, ORANGE (NSW) $10, 9pm - 1am
Saturday
25 July - The Commercial Hotel, DUBBO (NSW) $10, 9pm
Thursday 30 July - ANU
(RECONCILIATION LAUNCH), CANBERRA (ACT) Free 12pm - 2pm
Thursday 13 August
- Mojos Bar, PERTH (W.A) $10, 8pm
Saturday 15 August - The Electric Light Hotel,
ADELAIDE (S.A) $10, 8pm
Thursday 20 August - The Del Plaza, GOLD COAST (QLD)
$15, 8pm
Friday 21 August - The Globe Theatre, BRISBANE (QLD) $15, 8pm
Saturday
22 August - Woombye Pub, SUNSHINE COAST (QLD) $15, 8pm
Thursday 27 August -
The Oxford Arts Factory, SYDNEY (NSW) $15, 8pm
Friday 28 August - The Cambridge
Hotel, NEWCASTLE (NSW) $15, 8pm
For your chance to win one a double
pass to the Sydney show + a copy of 'Nutches', simply tell us what year The Last
Kinection formed. Winner will be notified via email. Good luck!
