The Festival of King Island is now days away and the performers are packing their bags, ready to shine on the King Island stage.
Darlinghurst is a Golden Guitar Award-winning act from Melbourne and is fully booked during the Tamworth Country Music Festival and Awards and will leave the stage and continue on to King Island.
Originally a four-piece, it was announced in December that they were moving forward into 2024 as a duo comprised of original members Cassie Leopold and Pagan Newman.
Darlinghurst created a new sound in the Australian country sphere that is as accessible as it is unique. Grounded in refined songwriting, a keen ear for melody, relatable lyricism and exceptional performances, Darlinghurst has broad appeal that has been reflected in the success to date.
Their debut album
Darlinghurst entered the ARIA Australian Country Albums Chart at Number One, earned them the Golden Guitar Award for New Talent of the Year in 2022 and they have played major festivals and support to some of music’s biggest names, including The Corrs, The Black Sorrows and Jon Stevens.
The first taste of the new Darlinghurst landed on January 5 with the brand-new single Unapologetic. Co-written by all four original members along with producers M Squared, the song is uplifting and anthemic while capturing a whole new feel that is surprising yet exciting. It’s a surefire hit that will please the loyal Darlinghurst followers and capture the hearts of new fans.
Unapologetic, is about, not being sorry for being who you are and making sure that people know that it’s OK to be different,” Ms Newman told King Island Radio.
As the band evolves the sound is more rock with some country flavour, she said.
“I think especially in the live shows that comes across.
“We love to perform, and we love to be on stage, and it’s a little bit edgy, and that’s what we like.
“When we write, we just write for ourselves so that whatever comes out is what comes out
“We want to show people that they can have just as much fun as we are having.”