The Idea of North
ABOUT THE SHOW
After three years forced hiatus, The Idea of North is finally able to reform and can’t wait to visit their favourite Australian venues!
Featuring classic TION numbers alongside more recent repertoire editions, this tour will feature each of the quintet’s members doing what they do best: connecting with audiences through top-notch harmony and wry, cheeky humour.
Come and experience the joyful reunion of Australia’s best-loved a cappella group.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
The Idea of North is a quintet of musicians, serious about their music without taking themselves too seriously. The members of TION have studied in some of Australia’s foremost music schools – the Elder Conservatorium attached to Adelaide University, the Victorian College of the Arts, and the Canberra School of Music attached to the ANU. Starting out as a hobby way back in university days, the group of friends quickly realised the potential for more and went full-time in 1998.
The group has produced thirteen albums (their seventh, a collaboration with James Morrison, won the 2010 ARIA award for ‘Best Jazz Album’, their eighth was nominated for the same award and also won the Limelight ‘Best Jazz Album’ award, and their tenth won the 2013 ARIA award, again for Best Jazz Album). 2014 saw the group honoured by an induction into the ACT Hall of Fame.
In 2015, the group met and fell musically in love with Kaichiro Kitamura, vocal percussionist extraordinaire, and made the leap to expand to a quintet formation. They have enjoyed a significant rise in popularity and breadth of audience base since then, with Kai’s incredible talents adding a new, thrilling dimension to the group’s sound.
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Suitable for ages 8+
