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Masquerade - Australia's freshest corporate cover band - is set to shake things up!

Fun, energetic and with a passion for delivering the hottest live show in town. Masquerade truly stands out in a league of their own as one of Australia's Premier corporate cover bands. We remain driven in providing you :

  • A consistent, friendly and superior service in your event planning with a genuine driven customer focus
  • Unrivalled musicianship from the talents of Australia's most sought-after musicians (20 year global experience in support of a massive range of internationally acclaimed artists)
  • The ability to cater for any styled musical theme occasion - (from dinner set to energetic dance to 10 piece Latino samba night!)
  • Years of experience in all facets of corporate entertainment (weddings, gala balls, financial year functions, award nights, special performances and festive occasions)
  • A professional working partnership with many of Australia's exclusive entertainment venues (Crown Casino, Docklands, AAMI Park stadium, Etihad stadium, Park Hyatt & Melbourne Convention centre)
  • A balanced and extremely competitive price to suit any style function, budget size and number of guests
  • An extremely generous and extensive song-list from past greats such as Michael Jackson, James Brown, Aretha Franklin to todays hits from Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and Rihanna

Make no mistake - Masquerade sets new heights in the Australian corporate entertainment scene and one in which we would be delighted to share with you at your next event.

Jaiid

With over 15 years of dancing and acting experience she has established herself as a professional songwriter working with a number of Melbourne based bands, producers and songwriters.

Jazzé, In the Mood, Stylus & the Tony Cursio Show band: performed at a variety of private functions, weddings, corporate and charity events in English, Greek and Italian.

Sound Gallery: Function band playing for various Jewish functions in Melbourne and Hong Kong.

Bob Valentine band: Performed at various corporate functions around Melbourne

RnB singer Rema: Backup vocalist performing at various Melbourne nightclubs

International Festival of Italian Song: 2nd prize winner performing an original song in Italian

Played the role of 'Queen Vashti' for the musical theatre production: "Esther: Queen of Persia"

Controversy: (Australia's top 80's tribute show) throughout 2011

Star Struck: appeared in 2 seasons to rave reviews.

Star Search talent show: First prize winner singing an original song.

The Good Friday Variety Gala show: singing the shows introduction segment and backup vocals for the pop group Sirens

Andy Grant

Andy has been an active member of the Melbourne cover scene for over twenty years

Wizards: June 1991 – July 1992. Before leaving to tour Australia as the understudy to John Farnham in the 1992 production of:

Jesus Chris Superstar: August 1992 – November 1992. The stage show played to packed arenas throughout Australia for a phenomenal 94 shows. On his return to Melbourne Andy commenced writing songs under the watchful eye of PHM management and commenced a Friday/Saturday residency at the Grainstore on King Street.

The Three Little Pigs: January 1993 – August 1993. Members of the band included Jack Jones & Virgil Donati (Southern Sons) and Roger McLachlan (Little River Band). After pursuing an original project in Sydney for 2 years Andy returned as backing vocalist for Tina Arena on her Don't Ask tour

Grunt: April 1995 – March 1999. Playing a combination of hits and album tracks of the alternative heroes of the time Grunt built a loyal following across Melbourne

Sneak: April 1999 – June 2003. Original act signed to Zomba records. Sneak released three singles, the first 'Everything is Green' reaching 42 on the national charts and album 'Still life moving'. Their tour schedule was shared with the Midnight Oil farewell tour and Johnny Diesel which made its way around the country in October & November 2002. Upon breaking up in 2003 Andy threw himself back into his duo/ trio work.

Andy Grant Duo/ Trio: June 2003 – Present. With a regular Friday night at the European Bier Cafe the duo/ trio play a combination of the old and new. From Elvis to John Butler and have been a regular fixture on the wedding, corporate entertainment and special functions scene ever since.

Adrian Corti

Adrian has played guitar in some of Australia's biggest live bands both here and abroad for the last 20 years. Highlights from band performances include:

Fat Cat's revenge (1992-1995)

Revolution (1995)

C.D.B, X-cite & Wilde Style (1995 – 2001)

80s Enuff (2009)

Cherrybomb & Action Sam (2011)

Adrian's talents have seen him take out many Australian guitar competitions and recording as session musician (most notably on the Australian KISS tribute album).

For the last 6 years Adrian has also been involved as Managing Director, guitarist and singer in Australia's top 80's tribute show Controversy.

Jerome Marinkovic

Jerome has performed in everything from folk & world music festivals around the world to soul/R&B funk bands touring globally with his group 'Unity'.

Between 1997 and 2003, as the Director of Music and double-bass player at 'Unity', Jerome has won awards on World Music Festivals in Egypt, Spain, Italy, Poland, Germany, Belgium and Austria.

Jerome has recorded with many greats in the music industry including Baron Samadhi and has played with an array of eclectic and diverse bands and musicians in Australia.

Voted "Bass Player of the Year 2009" at the Emergenza bands finals in 2009.

Jerome has also been an original member of Controversy (Australia's top 80's tribute show) for the last 6 years.

Steve Jaz

As a session musician, Steve Jaz is known for his versatility as a musician, keyboardist, pianist, and vocalist and as Director of the Universal School of Music providing a realistic and inspiring learning experience for young aspiring musicians.

www.universalschoolofmusic.com

Steve has performed with a long list of bands, shows, duos, trios and as a solo musician for a number of corporate events, public performances, functions and festivals in Australia and overseas. Inspiration is drawn from his travels and experiences around the world, along with performing with amazing musicians, artists and people.

Steve began a diverse range of musical projects spanning from his early classical training at the Conservatorium of Music continuing on to work in piano bars and tribute shows.

Australian Dean Martin Show: In 2002 Steve claimed position as musical director and pianist performing at Crown Casino, major international hotels and a number of state tours and private corporate shows (most notably a private event for the board of directors of Microsoft in 2004.)

Controversy: 2005 - Steve was one of three members to form the live 80s and 90s tribute band

Australian Pink Tribute show: 2009 - Performing in Australia's most successful Pink Tribute show which has toured throughout Australia.

Sash Stojcevski

Sash has been extensively involved in the drumming world at a very young age recording, touring and teaching and performing in many cover bands:

Wilde Style (1995 – 2001)

Appetite for Destruction – the Australian Guns and Roses tribute show (2001 – present)

Kisstroyer – the Australian KISS tribute show.

Sash has also been an original member of Controversy, Australia's top 80's tribute show, for the last 6 years.

Luis Poblete

Luis has worked steadily as a freelance percussionist for the last decade making a name within the Australian music scene.

LABJACD: Original band fusing jazz, hip-hop, Cuban salsa and Andean folk music heralded by Rolling Stone magazine "as one of the best live acts in the country" and recipients of the John Butler Seed Grant. They have also supported acts such as Los Van Van, Charli 2na, Lyrics Born, The Herd & True Live. LABJACD have toured extensively around Australia and overseas at festivals such as WOMAdelaide, Woodford Folk Festival, Falls Festival and NYE Federation Square.

Luis regularly plays in the following ensembles - Rumberos, Kunatiky, Muñecos, Thrust, Relax with Max, Soul Glo, Del Barrio, TumbaRumba, San Lazaro, Bad Boys and the Public Opinion Afro Orchestra.

Luis has also co-written and recorded numerous albums that continue to receive regular airplay on stations such as Triple J, RRR and 3PBS. He has featured on recordings for artists such as Blue King Brown, True Live, San Lazaro, Tunari, Neda and has played alongside some of Australia's most respected musicians such as Javier Fredes, Rodolfo "el Panga", Ryan Menenzes, Michael Kontakristous, Fallon Williams, Wado, Ben Wilkleman, Greg Spence, Scott Tinkler and Leo Salvo.

Luis regularly performs at venues such as Federation Square, The East Brunswick Club, The Northcote Social Club, The Espy, The Corner Hotel, The Night Cat, Copacabana, The Spot, and Hamer Hall.

Russell Oxley

Russell is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts where he completed a Bachelor of Music Performance (Improvisation). A large portion of Russell's career was spent on cruise ships as a Saxophone player and Musical Director with Royal Caribbean and Princess Cruises where he performed with many international acts including The Drifters, The Platters and The Coasters.

Since returning to Melbourne in 2006 Russell has worked as a session recording artist and freelancing musician. Russell has performed extensively throughout Australia and around the world with a wide variety of artists including James Morrison, Daryl Braithwaite, Australian Army Band Melbourne, Grand Wazoo, Carlito's Way and the Esstee Big Band.

Russell is kept very busy teaching Saxophone, Flute and Clarinet both privately and at a number of Melbourne schools, directing the Clarinet and Saxophone Society of Victoria's saxophone ensemble and performing with the Army Reserve band.

Dancers

Masquerade currently utilises the professional services of Melbourne based performing arts studio 'Dance Exchange' for its corporate entertainment.

Styles include: Hip-Hop, Jazz, Street tap, Funk, Pop, Break, Acrobatics, Lyrical, Contemporary, Burlesque, Pop, Lock, Club and much more.

Dance Exchange is a performing arts studio located in Melbourne, Australia.

www.danceexchange.com.au

5 Piece Dinner Set

SONG ARTIST
All I Want Is You U2
At last Beyonce
Big girls don't cry Fergie
Brown Eyed Girl Van Morrison
Careless Whisper Wham
Don't know why Norah Jones
Easy The Commodores
Feelin Alright Joe Cocker
Fever Peggy Lee
Gimme one reason Tracy Chapman
Georgy Porgy Toto
Heard It Through The Grapevine C. C. Revival
If I ain't got you Alicia Keys
I'll be there Mariah Carey
Is this love Bob Marley
Kokomo Beach Boys
Light my fire Shirley Bassey
Maggie May Rod Stewart
Moondance Van morrison
New York New York Frank Sinatra
One U2
Roxanne The Police
Smooth Operator Sade
Slave to love Bryan Ferry
Stop Sam Brown
Sway Michael Buble
That's Amore Dean Martin
The Letter Al Green
The look of love ABC
Download the latest updated song list

7 Piece Dinner Set

SONG ARTIST
All I Want Is You U2
At last Beyonce
Big girls don't cry Fergie
Brown Eyed Girl Van Morrison
Careless Whisper Wham
Don't know why Norah Jones
Easy The Commodores
Feelin Alright Joe Cocker
Fever Peggy Lee
Gimme one reason Tracy Chapman
Georgy Porgy Toto
Heard It Through The Grapevine C. C. Revival
If I ain't got you Alicia Keys
I'll be there Mariah Carey
Is this love Bob Marley
Kokomo Beach Boys
Light my fire Shirley Bassey
Maggie May Rod Stewart
Moondance Van morrison
New York New York Frank Sinatra
One U2
Roxanne The Police
Smooth Operator Sade
Slave to love Bryan Ferry
Stop Sam Brown
Sway Michael Buble
That's Amore Dean Martin
The Letter Al Green
The look of love ABC
Download the latest updated song list

6 Piece Dance Set

SONG ARTIST
1999 Prince
All night long Lionel Ritchie
Bad girls Jamiroquai
Can't buy me love The Beatles
Celebration Kool and the gang
Crazy in love Beyonce
Dancing in the street Martha & Vandellas
Don't stop till you get enough Michael Jackson
Do you wanna funk Sylvester
Crazy little thing called love Queen
Freedom George Michael
Funkytown Pseudo Echo
Hard day's night The Beatles
Hold on I'm coming Sam & Dave
I will survive Gloria Gaynor
I wanna dance with somebody Whitney Houston
I'm so Excited The Pointer sisters
Kiss Prince
Let me entertain you Robbie Williams
Love shack The B52s
Mamma Mia ABBA
Only girl in the world Rhianna
Play that funky music Wild Cherry
Respect Aretha Franklin
Satisfaction The Rolling Stones
Simply the best Tina Turner
Superstitious Stevie Wonder
Time warp Rocky Horror P. S.
What a Feeling Irene Cara
Download the latest updated song list

8 Piece Dance Set

SONG ARTIST
1999 Prince
All night long Lionel Ritchie
Bad girls Jamiroquai
Can't buy me love The Beatles
Celebration Kool and the gang
Crazy in love Beyonce
Dancing in the street Martha & Vandellas
Don't stop till you get enough Michael Jackson
Do you wanna funk Sylvester
Crazy little thing called love Queen
Freedom George Michael
Funkytown Pseudo Echo
Hard day's night The Beatles
Hold on I'm coming Sam & Dave
I will survive Gloria Gaynor
I wanna dance with somebody Whitney Houston
I'm so Excited The Pointer sisters
Kiss Prince
Let me entertain you Robbie Williams
Love shack The B52s
Mamma Mia ABBA
Only girl in the world Rhianna
Play that funky music Wild Cherry
Respect Aretha Franklin
Satisfaction The Rolling Stones
Simply the best Tina Turner
Superstitious Stevie Wonder
Time warp Rocky Horror P. S.
What a Feeling Irene Cara
Download the latest updated song list

10 Piece Dance Set

SONG ARTIST
1999 Prince
All night long Lionel Ritchie
Bad girls Jamiroquai
Can't buy me love The Beatles
Celebration Kool and the gang
Crazy in love Beyonce
Dancing in the street Martha & Vandellas
Don't stop till you get enough Michael Jackson
Do you wanna funk Sylvester
Crazy little thing called love Queen
Freedom George Michael
Funkytown Pseudo Echo
Hard day's night The Beatles
Hold on I'm coming Sam & Dave
I will survive Gloria Gaynor
I wanna dance with somebody Whitney Houston
I'm so Excited The Pointer sisters
Kiss Prince
Let me entertain you Robbie Williams
Love shack The B52s
Mamma Mia ABBA
Only girl in the world Rhianna
Play that funky music Wild Cherry
Respect Aretha Franklin
Satisfaction The Rolling Stones
Simply the best Tina Turner
Superstitious Stevie Wonder
Time warp Rocky Horror P. S.
What a Feeling Irene Cara
Download the latest updated song list

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