Waking Ugly

Pop/Rock/Easy Listening 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 won several international awards and played at 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.

Waking Ugly has 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'
	Sun, 19th Aug 2018 Sunday Sunset Session Waking Ugly (Pop / Rock / Easy Listening Duo) 3:00PM Apres Beach Bar & Grill		Sat, 25th Aug 2018 Saturday Night Starter Waking Ugly (Pop / Rock / Easy Listening Duo) 5:00PM Woolshed
	Sun, 26th Aug 2018 Lucky Sunday Waking Ugly (Pop / Rock / Easy Listening Duo) 1:00PM Cairns RSL		Thu, 30th Aug 2018 Underground Showcase Waking Ugly (Pop / Rock / Easy Listening Duo) 7:00PM Elixir Tapas Bar
	Fri, 31st Aug 2018 Night at the Beach with Waking Ugly Waking Ugly (Pop / Rock / Easy Listening Duo) 7:00PM Apres Beach Bar & Grill		Sun, 2nd Sep 2018 Smooth Sunday Waking Ugly (Pop / Rock / Easy Listening Duo) 5:00PM Woolshed
	Fri, 14th Sep 2018 Friday Fun with Waking Ugly Waking Ugly (Pop / Rock / Easy Listening Duo) 9:00PM Salt House