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The Melbourne singer-songwriter spills the beans on why Cactus Room, Northcote Social Club and Some Velvet Morning are so special to him.
You may know Winter McQuinn as the frontman from Melbourne psychedelic pop/rock purveyors Sunfruits and as a musician in various bands including Ruby Gill, Candy, Feign Jima and more.
Winter has just released his debut solo album
A Rabble of Bees via Third Eye Stimuli Records which has been described as “a showcase of free-spirited and light-footed paisley boogie reflecting on friendship and environmentalism that’s been pollinated by the lysergic tones of Syd Barrett”.
$20,744
Beach Hotel Byron Bay Pty Ltd
Upgrades to live music equipment, to extend performance zones in the venue, to increase performance of Australian original live music.
$25,000
Bent on Food
Installation of a professional entertainment space at Bent on Food to enable more live music and improve regional touring circuits.
$24,802
Blue Mountains City Council trading as Blue Mountains Theatre
Installation of audio speakers for quality sound production and relaunch of the venue, and presentation of Wanderlust Concert Series 2021.
$37,869
Improved infrastructure to deliver higher quality music performances.
$24,200
Support for new equipment at The Bridge Hotel, Rozelle.
$25,000
Byron Youth Service Inc
Supporting the refurbishment of the Green Room at Byron Youth Activity Centre to enable it to continue as a sustainable and iconic youth music performance venue.