The Break
June 11th 2010 05:28
THE BREAK gives the nod to up and coming video producer for WINKIPOP!
As they kick off on their next run of live performances, surf instrumental rockers THE BREAK release a new video for their rollicking melodic track ‘Winkipop’ which is delivered to radio and TV this week.
Named after a surf break on Victoria’s Surf coast ‘Winkipop’ is the second track to be highlighted from the band’s acclaimed debut album ‘Church Of The Open Sky’.
To create the video The Break joined forces with fledgling web entrepreneurs genero tv to hold a competition allowing amateur and independent film makers the chance to make the official video clip for the band’s new single ‘Winkipop’.
The competition was open to film makers worldwide with the winning entry created by Michelle Kee from Canada...check it out here
The videos were judged by the band members and for guitarist Jim Moginie, the winner was a standout from the start.
“To be honest I was expecting more outer space surf stuff with a song like Winkipop. I've always seen the track as galloping along triumphantly – but this clip's beginning is almost static, like a Gary Numan robot video. Then about a minute in and right out of nowhere come these amazing acrobatics. This little film fits the spirit of things brilliantly and it feels so right. Such a simple idea with that joy of suspense and release and finally resolution as the two jailbirds look out at the water at the future. Freedom from the mechanization and the dullness of the digital age where one's and zero's rule.”
Hats off the Genero.tv for such a great initiative and to the imagination and shining talent of all the filmmakers involved.
ABC viewers were treated to a preview performance of the new single when The Break appeared on Spicks and Specks last week. As well as closing the show with Winkipop, the band also featured in the ‘Look (what they’ve done to my song) Ma’ segment – disguising popular tunes in true reverb soaked surf rock style. View The Break on Spicks and Specks online at ABC TV iview: HERE
The album rocketed up the iTunes charts overnight following their performance on the high rating show. Tickets to the upcoming gigs are selling fast, be sure to book tickets now to catch The Break at the following venues along the East Coast during June and July and the band have now added new dates for Tasmanian music fans!
THE BREAK - ‘Church Of The Open Sky’ TOUR DATES
Tickets on sale now
JUNE
Friday June 11th – The Studio, Geelong, VIC
Tickets from www.thestudiogeelong.com.au or Tel: 03) 5247 1986
Saturday June 12th – East Brunswick Club, Melbourne, VIC
Tickets from East box office - Tel: 03) 9388 9794 or via the website www.eastbrunswickclub.com
Sunday June 13th – Gershwin Room, Esplanade Hotel, Melbourne, VIC
Tickets from oztix.com.au
Thursday June 17th – Manly Boatshed, Manly, NSW
Tickets from the venue or Moshtix: 1300438849
Saturday June 19th - Beach Road Hotel, Bondi, NSW
Tickets from the Venue
Sunday June 20th – Annandale Hotel, Annandale, NSW
Tickets from www.annandalehotel.com
Thursday June 24th - The Globe, Brisbane, QLD
Tickets from Oztix - 1300 762 545 or www.globetheatre.oztix.com.au, Rocking Horse Tel: 07) 3229 5360, Music Mania Southport Tel: 07) 5591 1665, Sunflower Music Pacific Fair Tel: 07) 55381850 or Mosh Pit Music Tel: 07) 5479 2777,.
Friday June 25th – Joes Pub, Eumundi, QLD
Tickets from Joes Wateringhole Tel: 07 5442 8144, Backbeat Records, Big Top Shopping Centre Maroochydore, Shake It Up Music, 186 Currie St Nambour
Saturday June 26th, Miami Tavern, Gold Coast, QLD
Tickets from the venue 07 5535 1644 , Ticketek, oztix.com.au
Sunday June 27th, Great Northern, Byron Bay, NSW
Tickets from oztix.com.au
JULY
Saturday July 3rd, Manly Boatshed (earlier 9:30)
Tickets from the venue or Moshtix: 1300438849
Sunday July 4th, The Brewery, Newcastle, NSW
FREE
BRAND NEW DATES ADDED FOR TASMANIA
Friday July 9th, Brisbane Hotel, Hobart, TAS
Tickets from: the venue, Ruffcut Records, Tommy Gun Records
Saturday July 10th – The Hub , Launceston, TAS
Tickets from: the venue and Mojo Music
THE BREAK – ‘Church Of The Open Sky’ album – out now on Bombora through MGM
THE BREAK
Rob Hirst – drums and percussion
Jim Moginie – guitars and keyboards
Martin Rotsey – guitar
Brian Ritchie – bass and vocals
www.thebreak.net.au
As they kick off on their next run of live performances, surf instrumental rockers THE BREAK release a new video for their rollicking melodic track ‘Winkipop’ which is delivered to radio and TV this week.
Named after a surf break on Victoria’s Surf coast ‘Winkipop’ is the second track to be highlighted from the band’s acclaimed debut album ‘Church Of The Open Sky’.
The competition was open to film makers worldwide with the winning entry created by Michelle Kee from Canada...check it out here
The videos were judged by the band members and for guitarist Jim Moginie, the winner was a standout from the start.
“To be honest I was expecting more outer space surf stuff with a song like Winkipop. I've always seen the track as galloping along triumphantly – but this clip's beginning is almost static, like a Gary Numan robot video. Then about a minute in and right out of nowhere come these amazing acrobatics. This little film fits the spirit of things brilliantly and it feels so right. Such a simple idea with that joy of suspense and release and finally resolution as the two jailbirds look out at the water at the future. Freedom from the mechanization and the dullness of the digital age where one's and zero's rule.”
Hats off the Genero.tv for such a great initiative and to the imagination and shining talent of all the filmmakers involved.
ABC viewers were treated to a preview performance of the new single when The Break appeared on Spicks and Specks last week. As well as closing the show with Winkipop, the band also featured in the ‘Look (what they’ve done to my song) Ma’ segment – disguising popular tunes in true reverb soaked surf rock style. View The Break on Spicks and Specks online at ABC TV iview: HERE
The album rocketed up the iTunes charts overnight following their performance on the high rating show. Tickets to the upcoming gigs are selling fast, be sure to book tickets now to catch The Break at the following venues along the East Coast during June and July and the band have now added new dates for Tasmanian music fans!
THE BREAK - ‘Church Of The Open Sky’ TOUR DATES
Tickets on sale now
JUNE
Friday June 11th – The Studio, Geelong, VIC
Tickets from www.thestudiogeelong.com.au or Tel: 03) 5247 1986
Saturday June 12th – East Brunswick Club, Melbourne, VIC
Tickets from East box office - Tel: 03) 9388 9794 or via the website www.eastbrunswickclub.com
Sunday June 13th – Gershwin Room, Esplanade Hotel, Melbourne, VIC
Tickets from oztix.com.au
Thursday June 17th – Manly Boatshed, Manly, NSW
Tickets from the venue or Moshtix: 1300438849
Saturday June 19th - Beach Road Hotel, Bondi, NSW
Tickets from the Venue
Sunday June 20th – Annandale Hotel, Annandale, NSW
Tickets from www.annandalehotel.com
Thursday June 24th - The Globe, Brisbane, QLD
Tickets from Oztix - 1300 762 545 or www.globetheatre.oztix.com.au, Rocking Horse Tel: 07) 3229 5360, Music Mania Southport Tel: 07) 5591 1665, Sunflower Music Pacific Fair Tel: 07) 55381850 or Mosh Pit Music Tel: 07) 5479 2777,.
Friday June 25th – Joes Pub, Eumundi, QLD
Tickets from Joes Wateringhole Tel: 07 5442 8144, Backbeat Records, Big Top Shopping Centre Maroochydore, Shake It Up Music, 186 Currie St Nambour
Saturday June 26th, Miami Tavern, Gold Coast, QLD
Tickets from the venue 07 5535 1644 , Ticketek, oztix.com.au
Sunday June 27th, Great Northern, Byron Bay, NSW
Tickets from oztix.com.au
JULY
Saturday July 3rd, Manly Boatshed (earlier 9:30)
Tickets from the venue or Moshtix: 1300438849
Sunday July 4th, The Brewery, Newcastle, NSW
FREE
BRAND NEW DATES ADDED FOR TASMANIA
Friday July 9th, Brisbane Hotel, Hobart, TAS
Tickets from: the venue, Ruffcut Records, Tommy Gun Records
Saturday July 10th – The Hub , Launceston, TAS
Tickets from: the venue and Mojo Music
THE BREAK – ‘Church Of The Open Sky’ album – out now on Bombora through MGM
THE BREAK
Rob Hirst – drums and percussion
Jim Moginie – guitars and keyboards
Martin Rotsey – guitar
Brian Ritchie – bass and vocals
www.thebreak.net.au
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