‘’Leaving Home’ was kind of the first song I wrote for my album THE NOMAD back in 2015. I was in a bit of shock when my marriage ended earlier that year and this song reflects that disbelief. Facing this new reality was strange and difficult and yet I realise it happens to many people all the time. When I spoke with Zac about doing a clip his idea was to incorporate other people’s experiences of losing relationships and treat mine as just a part of the bigger picture. Still for it to remain personal for me but not to have all the focus on me. I really liked Zac’s idea of setting this in a bar where we see a collection of random people having very different but similarly painful experiences. We never really know when we meet someone what’s going on for them personally. We also never know what’s going to appear round the next corner’ says Guy Pearce.

Screening of the music videos will be accompanied by an enlightening ‘In Conversation’ discussion to find out how these unreleased clips were created, including Q+As with a number of the talented filmmakers and artists themselves. Following the screenings is a networking happy hour in the iconic Golden Age Bar with special discounted drinks courtesy of Mountain Goat. The first event will take place on 19 March and will premiere the music videos from

Guy Pearce – ‘Leaving Home’
Director: Zac Harris

Crystal Cities – ‘Could You Love Me Again’
Director: Vittoria Merlino Dentice

Parker – ‘Can’t Keep Waiting’
Directors: Tash Parker & Jaymis Loveday

Every Low – ‘Joy’
Director: Julian Tuna

BREIZERS – ‘Now In Hi-Def’
Director: Clover Ryan

Huntly – ‘Giving Circle’
DIRECTOR Dyllan Corbett

CLIPPED.TV music video series
Tuesday 19 March
Golden Age Cinema & Bar
Paramount House, 80 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills, NSW
Screening Start time – 6.30pm
https://www.ourgoldenage.com.au/film/clipped-premieres

Getting its first spin on Double J and premiering online via NPR, the track addresses the societal pressure of keeping your emotions together, of being a role model, of not falling apart. Singer and guitarist Katie Wighton notes — it all began simply enough, at breakfast with her mum.

“Something happened and all of a sudden we were having this huge fight on Boundary Street, in Brisbane’s West End. I don’t even remember what it was about but eventually she broke down and said ‘What if I want to be the one to fall apart once in a while?’ My mum is pretty amazing at pretending things are okay when they really aren’t. I suppose most parents are. This song is for anyone who feels like they have to be strong and brave for those around them. I hope it gives you permission to fall apart every now and then.”

The track is lifted from the ladies’ debut release. When We Fall was produced and engineered by Wayne Connolly (Sarah Blasko, Silverchair, You Am I) and features musicians Zoe Hauptmann (Finn Brothers, Lanie Lane, Paul Kelly), Evan Mannell (Faker, Bertie Blackman, Lior), Dave Symes (Boy and Bear, Sarah Blasko), Tim Hart (Boy and Bear) and Hamish Stuart (Lucie Thorne, Jackie Orszáczky).

A testament to their musical strength and vulnerability, When We Fall is a collection of songs that are enough to make grown men cry. But beneath the sweet, potent harmonies and lamentations of love, lie four witty and intelligent feminists who harness their talent for good not evil.

2016 was the year of the Exes’, after stunning audiences in Ireland, the UK and US; playing their biggest headline shows on home soil and touring regionally with Boy and Bear; tearing up the Australian festival circuit; signing a record deal with ABC Music; being nominated in the 2016 Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition; not to mention a string of nominations for the inaugural National Live Music Awards; recording with (no big deal) Ryan Lewis, the world is ready for folk’s most badass foursome to drop their debut album!
www.allourexesliveintexas.com

Dendy Cinemas is hosting the exclusive premiere screening of Moonlight, directed by Barry Jenkins, on January 8th 2017.

One of the most hyped films of the upcoming awards season, Moonlight tells the story of Chiron, a young man battling a dysfunctional home life as he comes of age in Miami during the “War on Drugs” era.

Starring Trevante Rhodes, Janelle Monáe, Naomie Harris, and Mahershala Ali, Moonlight has been unanimously lauded by critics and swept the recent Critics Choice Awards nominations.

This exclusive premiere screening will be held at Dendy Portside at 6.30pm on January 8th 2017. The special event will include a red carpet and a glass of sparkling on arrival.

Prices are just $15 for Dendy Club members, and $20 for non-club members.

Book your tickets here now – these are sure to sell out fast! And you’ll be seeing it weeks before it hits cinemas – Moonlight opens at Dendy Cinemas, on January 26th 2017.
www.moonlight-movie.com