Articles by Mandy Hall

Mike Carr is one of Australia’s most celebrated songwriters and performers. As a songwriter he is right up there with the best, having written and co- written some of the most popular Australian country songs of the past 10 years.

Snap Scene: The Songs of Women Who Rock, Supercruise 2022, 9-15th Nov 2022 by Mandy Hall

For as long as there has been “Classic Rock”, women have played a huge part in it’s development and success. In the late 60’s, artists such as Janis Joplin and Tina Turner were fronting Rocking Bands.

Throughout the 70’s and 80’s, more women became rock stars. Chrissy Hynde, Stevie Nicks, Joan Jett, Cher, Deborah Harry and The Wilson Sisters are a few who began to pave the way.

Snap Scene: Greg Champion, Supercruise 2022, 9-15th Nov 2022 by Mandy Hall

Born in Benalla Victoria and raised in South Australia, Champs is Australia’s leading writer of AFL and cricket songs, penning several musical comedy hits since the early 80s.

Snap Scene: Haxan, Supercruise 2022, 9-15th Nov 2022 by Mandy Hall

Häxan are a three piece classic rock band from Wales, UK.Influenced by the likes of Suzi Quatro, Led Zeppelin and Joan Jett, their sound is driven by classic rock riffs and coupled with modern hooks and catchy melodies.Super excited to be making theirsecond appearance on Rock the Boat, the girls can’t wait totouch down on Australian soil once again. Highlights to date include Monsters of RockMiami, Rock the Boat 2018, supporting Status Quo, UFO, Motorheads Phil Campbell andmany more!

Snap Scene: Rod McCormack, Supercruise 2022, 9-15th Nov 2022 by Mandy Hall

Long recognised as one of australia’s leading musicians and songwriters, Rod Mccormack is also one of the most in-demand record producers, having produced many award winning acts. He has been responsible for many high selling and award winning albums and was named CMAA producer of the year in 2004, 2008 and again in 2010.

Snap Scene: Rebecca O’Connor as Tina Turner, Supercruise 2022, 9-15th Nov 2022 by Mandy Hall

In the words of Tina Turner… “Rebecca is so good, she’s scary.. If I had her energy, I would still be touring today.” Rebecca O’Connor is “Simply the Best”

Snap Scene: The Toombs Brothers, Supercruise 2022, 9-15th Nov 2022 by Mandy Hall

Collectively and individually, Andy and Duncan Toombs have toured and performed nationally and internationally with the cream of Australia’s country music scene for more than 15 years… Kasey Chambers, Bill Chambers, Beccy Cole, Lee Kernaghan, Catherine Britt, Sara Storer, Adam Harvey, Troy Cassar-Daley & Adam Brand to name but a few.

Snap Scene: The Great Creedence Revival Show, Supercruise 2022, 9-15th Nov 2022 by Mandy Hall

The Great Creedence Revival Show delivers a high energy live performance that faithfully honours the legacy of the pioneers of swamp rock – Creedence Clearwater Revival.

Snap Scene: Chad Morgan, Supercruise 2022, 9-15th Nov 2022 by Mandy Hall

Today Chad is the last country music legend standing. He has out-sung, out-drunk and outlived his famous contemporaries. When Slim Dusty died in 2005 the heavy title of country music’s “national treasure” was passed to Chad.

Snap Scene: Lecia Louise, Supercruise 2022, 9-15th Nov 2022 by Mandy Hall

From rock to blues to alternative pop and jazz, Lecia Louise embraces her musical diversity with accomplished virtuosity, not only as a guitarist but also as a multi-instrumentalist and singer.