Brisbane Powerhouse on Saturday, December 20.
Since the phenomenal success of their debut self-titled album in 2004, audiences around the world have embraced the unique sound of founders and multi-instrumentalists Marc Collin and Olivier Libaux, bringing a bossa-nova twist to classic 80s post-punk hits. The debut album sold over 200,000 copies and prompted promotional concerts in over twenty countries. Their 2006 follow-up, Bande à Part, added a dash of Caribbean salsa to the mix for even more fun, paying homage to the original songs while at the same time making the lilting reinterpretations all their own.
Australian audiences in particular have fallen for the Gallic charms of Nouvelle Vague and their coquettish covers of songs by Joy Division, Depeche Mode, The Clash, The Buzzcocks, Echo and The Bunnymen and friends.
The band tours with a constantly changing lineup of talented musicians and vocalists who are all part of the Nouvelle Vague extended family, and on this tour their ‘unplugged’ five piece combo will be fronted by chanteuses Melanie Pain and Nadeah.
Plus fans of Nouvelle Vague will be excited to hear the band will also be previewing songs from their new album, including covers of classics by New Order and The Cure.
Members can go into the draw to win a double pass by sending an email with their name and phone number to nouvellevague@afbrisbane.com by Thursday, December 18. The winner will be notified on Friday morning.
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