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THE GROOVE ACADEMY

BASED: SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

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Teaming a veteran DJ with a talented collective of Sydney’s finest musicians and vocalists, The Groove Academy have been one of Australia’s most in-demand acts since forming in 2007. Whether performing as a DJ/MC duo or an exhilarating eight-piece band, they’re a regular feature at some of the country’s most exclusive gala dinners, awards nights, media events and private parties. Their credibility extends from the corporate world into clubland, where they held down an 11-month residency at Ivy, Sydney’s premier nightclub. And it now extends beyond Australia to Bali, with bookings at Karma Kandara’s Nammous Beach Club and Seminyak’s famous Ku De Ta underlining their international appeal.
The group is led by musical director Scott Pullen, a DJ with over 20 years of experience both in Australia and overseas who was recently selected by global clubbing brand Hed Kandi as a resident DJ for their Australian arm. “We cover all styles,” he says of their approach whether in duo or big band mode, “but mainly focus on rocking the crowd in front of us.” The group’s crowd-rocking recipe is simple but effective as they deliver a seamless blend of dancefloor anthems and pop hits both past and present – some sounding like carbon replicas of the originals and others familiar through vocal hooks only.
His band features a roster of some of Australia’s most accomplished performers, fronted by a revolving cast of fine female vocalists including festival regular and certified party starter Muma Megs, Reigan Derry (X- Factor), Sharon Muscat (Sister to Sister), Michelle Martinez (The Voice) Chloe West &  Amy Chase (X-Factor). Pullen holds down the groove with support from percussionist, Grant Naylor, drummer Warren Jackson (Dream Delay/Deni Hines/Jenny Morris), Saxter (King Tide) on sax and flute, trumpeter Stewart Kirwan and John Hibbard on trombone.
The Groove Academy regularly perform in seven or eight-piece mode at the Star Event Centre, where they’re a preferred supplier for gala dinners & award nights, though they’re coveted across Sydney – and indeed, the rest of Australia. In recent times they’ve played alongside chart-topping pop star Jessica Mauboy at Palazzo Versace for New Year’s Eve 2013/14, at an exclusive party at Fairmont Resort for internationally renowned French fashion house Chanel, and been flown to Melbourne to set the scene at a Mercedes-Benz event. The Groove Academy’s honour roll reads like a Who’s Who of corporate Australia, with the Midwinter Ball (Parliament House), Mercedes-Benz Dealer of the Year, Gentleman Jack Embassy Launch, Qantas Platinum Club Dinner, Paspaley Polo In The City, Audi Launch 2015, Seven Network Logies After Party, Network Ten 2015 Schedule Launch, South Sydney Rabbitohs’ Red & Green Ball and Veuve Clicquot’s ‘Clicquot in the Snow’ just some of the events they’ve wowed. The Groove Academy also performed at the launch of the internationally renowned house music label, Hed Kandi’s Deep House CD Tour.
The Groove Academy’s ability to tailor their line-up and sound to work any venue or demographic has seen them become a highly coveted act, with clubs and companies alike falling over each other to book them well in advance. Beat the rush and get in early so your event doesn’t settle for second best.

The Groove Academy have built a solid reputation & have performed at exclusive events throughout Australia for client’s including: 

Qantas, Lexus, Mitsubishi, Kia, Optus, VHA, AHL, Lion Nathan, Coca-Cola Amatil, Roche, Nestle, Network Seven, MTV, Commonwealth Bank, AMP, Choice, McGrath Partners, Sydney Event Showcase, Events & Exhibitions Association of Australia, Hemmesphere and a host of others.

 Below are some testimonials from some of our very happy client’s.

“You and your team are absolutely amazing. The music was sensational! There was absolutely nothing I could have changed to make it any better!”

 Melinda Mangelsdorf, PA to Managing Director
Amalgamated Holdings Limited

“We couldn't have been more pleased working with you and the band at the inaugural 2010 CHOICE Awards. The Groove Academy followed our brief to the letter; they were professional, stylish and most importantly sounded absolutely great! We look forward to working with Groove Academy again soon!”

 Paul Boustani- Manager Corporate & Special Events - Arinex

 “We received numerous compliments from our guests who enjoyed your performances. Thank you once again for your brilliant entertainment at the event industry networking function of the year. I truly value your support & look forward to working with you in the years to come.”

 Delwyn Kriel Event Manager  Sydney Event Showcase

"A big thank you to Scott and his team at the Groove Academy for making this year’s Spring Lawn Party at the AJC, such a huge success for Tooheys New. Voted one of the best marquees on the day & incorporating funky tunes together with vocals, sax and bongo's, the Tooheys New Marquee Rocked."

Kylie Browne  Premium Beer Sales Executive  Tooheys Pty Ltd

 "It's always a pleasure working with The Groove Academy.  Scott's professional and adaptable attitude and attention to detail makes my job at PricewaterhouseCoopers so much easier.  I know I can speak with Scott once and he then will turn up with everything planned without having to cross check requirements. The Groove Academy's music has been perfect for all of our events & this is why we continue to work them as we have over the last 3 years. We look forward to working with them more and more over the coming years."

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