The Hi-Fi Melbourne

Presented by WMM

Stompin' @ The Hi-Fi - Dedicated to Dance!

Supported by Opiuo, Spankin Hide

Wild Marmalade are the High-Energy Organic Trance, Drum & Didgeridoo Band originating from Byron Bay, Australia. Playing totally live with ferocious intensity, Wild Marmalade create inspired dance music without the use of any electronic machines.

Combining the unique rhythmic didgeridoo playing of Si Mullumby with the explosive energy and groove of Matt Goodwin on drum kit, Wild Marmalade have created a genre-defying meeting of the ancient sound of Australia's didgeridoo with contemporary dance beats.

This fusion brings forth a musical style similar to, but far beyond, what is usually created with computers and synthesizers by drawing on the raw energy and live dynamic of two world-class virtuosos.

With their brand new genre of live music, Wild Marmalade have won over a global fan base repeatedly toured Europe, Japan and Australia, supported major tours for internationally recognised artists and worked with Canada's Cirque du Soliel in Las Vegas.

Wild Marmalade possess the unique ability to move people from all walks of life and have touched a huge cross section of audience types - from lovers of electronic music (main stage at Boom Festival [Portugal] 2008, Infected Mushroom Australian Tour support act 2007) to folk and jazz scenes (Woodford Folk Festival [Australia] 2003-2008, Copenhagen Jazz Festival [Denmark] 2002) and even comedy festival audiences (Just for Laughs Festival [Canada] 2006

- the primal, rhythmic, inspired nature of the Wild Marmalade sound creates an irresistible desire to dance.

Wild Marmalade are the original "organic dance" act. Naturally acoustic, 100% live music with a high-energy dance sound, This is the modern, distinctly Australian sound that thrills crowds around the globe.

 

The Hi-Fi Live interview – Wild Marmalade
 
1. The Hi-Fi Live:  If you were selling a jar of wild marmalade, what are the exact ingredients that jar of marmalade would consist of ?
Wild Marmalade: Inspiration, creation, deep groove, sweat, explosives, good vibes and oneness.
 
 2. The Hi-Fi Live:  There are a lot of earth inspired natural elements and tones in Wild Marmalade’s music – if the band could pick one natural location to perform at anywhere in the world where would that be?
Wild Maralade: Beside an ACTIVE volcano.

 
The Hi-Fi Live Five:

1. What is your essential tour item? 
Si Mullumby : My tabbies – Japanese Carpenter’s shoes – Ninja Boots…Can’t leave home without them.
Matt Goodwin : DRUMSTIX (-:
 
2. What’s your essential album to take on the road?
Si Mullumby : Vicente Amigo is the artist, " Paseo De Gracia " the Album. I love wicked flamenco, it kills me every time
Matt Goodwin : GNARLS BARKLEY, " ST. ELSEWHERE "

 3. What is next for you?
Si Mullumby : Creating the most kicking didge based album that has ever existed.
Matt Goodwin : A PRIVATE JET.
 
 4. What are your favourite acts to see live?
Si Mullumby: Any one that puts 100% of their heart and soul into what they are doing.
Matt Goodwin: SALEF KAITA, JOHN MCLAUGHLIN, Britney spears? .... I DONT GO TO GIGS!

5. If you were a member of the Muppets what member would you be?
Si Mullumby :I’d be Gonzo
Matt Goodwin: I WOULD LIKE TO BE KERMIT... BUT EVERYONE SAYS IM ANIMAL!