Waking Ugly

Acoustic/Pop/Rock Duo

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Waking Ugly is the pop/rock outfit that can provide a range of entertainment, from subtle background cover songs to an outstanding original showcase.

Originally from Melbourne, Darren Pace and Lydia Gardner are true professionals, having played their own songs and/or countless cover songs at all kinds of venues and events over many years.

Gardner’s vocals, described as “sugar-sweet but with enough strength to carry a bus load of school children” (Beat Magazine, 2010) and guitarist Pace’s “keen ear for a hook” (Fireworks Magazine, 2014) have resulted in comparisons to artists such as P!nk, Roxette, Blondie, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift.

The dynamic duo have played at many notable live music venues in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns, where they now reside.

Throughout their career, Darren and Lydia have won multiple international awards for their original music, including several Indie Music Channel awards, Music Scene Investigation's 'Artist of the Year' award, and 'Best Pop/Rock EP' in the Akademia awards. They have also achieved semi-finalist or runner-up status in the prestigious Song of the Year competition for the past 4 years.

Upcoming events for this artist 'Waking Ugly'
	Sat, 26th Oct 2019 Afternoon Chill with Waking Ugly Waking Ugly (Acoustic / Pop / Rock Duo) 2:00PM Esplanade Lagoon		Fri, 8th Nov 2019 Flashback Friday Waking Ugly (Acoustic / Pop / Rock Duo) 7:00PM Atherton International Club
	Fri, 29th Nov 2019 Waking Ugly on the Wharf Waking Ugly (Acoustic / Pop / Rock Duo) 6:00PM Hemingway's Brewery Cairns Wharf		Sat, 21st Dec 2019 Music on the Marina Waking Ugly (Acoustic / Pop / Rock Duo) 3:00PM Yorkeys Knob Boating Club
	Sat, 28th Dec 2019 Saturday Night at McGinty's Waking Ugly (Acoustic / Pop / Rock Duo) 8:30PM McGinty's Irish Bar