Following on from a number of years of unique and highly-acclaimed projects – Songs That Made Me, Love Song Circus, Songbook and Songs of the Southern Skies with Karin Schaupp – this celebrated singer songwriter is ready to share her new original material. The EP will feature two new tracks – ‘Peace Is My Drug’ and ‘Cloud of Home’ – with additional remixes to tantalise the senses. ‘Peace Is My Drug’ is based around the Michael Leunig poem ‘Peace’, with Leunig creating a second verse to the poem exclusively for this song.

Katie is thrilled to work with a band again, returning to her first love and harking back to the days of George after several solo, duo, ensemble and cross platform collaborations in recent years. This new band line-up includes two members of The Captains – Stu Hunter and Declan Kelly, as well as outstanding Melbourne guitarist Ben Edgar (Angus & Julia Stone). The tour will see the band premiering new material from the ‘Peace Is My Drug’ EP and forthcoming album, as well as songs from The Katie Noonan and The Captains project and one or two Noonan favourites.

As a proudly independent artist, Katie is launching a PledgeMusic campaign, an undertaking that will enable her to finish and release an album of new material.

Katie discussed the campaign, saying, ‘I have been hesitant to do so for many years, as I figure it’s enough to ask people to come to my gigs and buy my albums. But having produced six independent albums in close to five years, I am in a position now where I would love to invite my wonderful audience and supporters to be part of the journey for my next album.

My next album feels like a return to me. This is the first truly Katie album with all new material in a long time. All in all, I’m really proud of these songs and so excited to be able to share them.’

The PledgeMusic campaign launched February 12 via www.pledgemusic.com.au/katienoonan with the ‘Peace Is My Drug’ EP available as an instant download for those interested in making a contribution towards Katie’s next project. Further offerings including mentorship programs, an exclusive live album and an at-home private concert, will be available in support of the new album release, with more exciting initiatives to be announced.

Katie Noonan’s Vanguard Tour
Thursday, 12th March, The Toff in Town, Melbourne, VIC
Friday, 13th March, Wellers Restaurant, Kangaroo Ground, VIC
Saturday, 14th March, Aurora Spiegeltent, Adelaide SA – ‘Garden of Unearthly Delights’
Wednesday, 18th March, Lizotte’s Restaurant, Dee Why, NSW
Thursday, 19th March, Newtown Social Club, Sydney NSW
Friday, 20th March, Heritage Hotel, Bulli, NSW
Saturday, 21st March, Brass Monkey, Cronulla, NSW
Sunday, 22nd March, Lizotte’s Restaurant, Newcastle, NSW
Friday, 27th March, Ipswich Civic Centre, Ipswich, QLD
Saturday, 28th March, The Triffid, Brisbane, QLD
Sunday, 29th March, Sol Bar, Maroochydore, QLD
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