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SHADE

Shade is a lively, experimental, groove-driven quartet, performing original instrumental music infused with neo soul, psychedelic, and nu-jazz influences. Their vibrant soundscapes evoke expansive imagery of alien terrains through sizzling sonic layers, bringing forth something new to the music scene of Lutruwita Tasmania, offering audiences a playful and engaging experience to immerse themselves in. 

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Pillars of women and nonbinary folk in Hobart’s music scene, the band features some of the island's finest groove specialists, Sasha Gavlek (bass), Maggie Abraham (drums), Crystal Livermore (guitar), and Izabella Tunis-Notley (synth/keys). After making their debut at Bonzaki Festival (2023) they quickly garnered attention with their unique sound, vibrant energy, and representation of women and nonbinary folk in instrumental music. Shade has since performed at Dark Mofo (2023), Sasha's women/gender-fluid showcase at The Grand Poobah (2024), The Adelaide Street House Concert (2024), and twice at A Festival Called Panama (2023 – 2024). Behind the scenes they have spent the last several months working on fresh material, crafting luscious compositions that they are excited to record and release onto the Australian and international music scene. 

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