NewWorldSon return to Sydney after wowing crowds in January 2010. The four-piece from Canada, determined to live up to their reputation as the must-see-live band, deliver a remarkable live show that blends everything from pop, blues, jazz, gospel and soul music all in one show.
From humble beginnings to now headlining various festivals around the world, NewWorldSon continue to prove themselves. They have already won four Gospel Music Association Awards (Roots Album of the Year x2, Best New Artist and Group of the Year) and have just been nominated for their third Juno Award (the Canadian equivalent to a Grammy) for Gospel Album of the Year.
Their debut album with Inpop, "Salvation Station" was voted the 3rd Best Album of 2008 by Christianity Today. Their self-titled second album was released in 2010, and produced NewWorldSon's first radio hit, "There Is A Way," which topped various charts and peaked as the 2nd most played song in Australia.
Article One come to Sydney for the first time, after they received major success at Australia's largest Christian music festival, Easterfest in 2010. Article One fuse together the classical sounds of a violin with the catchy and rhythmic sounds of a pop/rock band. With a unique and infectious live show, you will find it difficult to stay in your seat.
Also from Canada, Article One have performed across North America and Australia and have toured with the Newsboys, Starfield, Stellar Kart and Superchick. They have had two top ten's on US radio with "Without You (I'm Not Alright)" and "Taken By The Storm", which are tracks from their second album "Colors and Sounds" that debuted at number 8 on the Billboard Christian Charts. "The One (I'm Fighting for)" is the first single off their newest album and was the 5th most played song on Australian radio in 2010. Going from strength to strength, Article One offer a very memorable experience that will leave you wanting more.
Shawn McDonald (USA), brings his acoustic folk sound back to Australia. Shawn McDonald is a singer/songwriter who is not afraid to wear his heart on his sleeve. His lyrics are bold, stark and palpably authentic. His music will take you on a journey that most people can identify with and relate to. Shawn McDonald's life has been marked by a string of heartaches, bad breaks, and personal mistakes, events that have landed him both in trouble with the law and in love with the Lord - in that order.
McDonald's most recent album "Closer" is set to be released in Australia in March 2011. He has worked collaboratively with such talents as Ben Glover ("The Lost Get Found") and Brandon Heath, while the album was produced by Christopher Stevens (TobyMac, Sanctus Real). The first single off the album, also entitled "Closer", is catchy and one that is destined to resonate with most people's feelings.
NewWorldSon, Article One and Shawn McDonald…Don't miss out on this unforgettable show!
For more information, visit thehillscentre.com.au/easterfest-encounter