David Bridie
Location: Australia
David Ross Hope Bridie is an Australian contemporary musician and songwriter. He was a founding mainstay member of World music band Not Drowning, Waving which released six studio albums to critical acclaim. He also formed a chamber pop group, My Friend the Chocolate Cake, which released seven studio albums. During his solo career he has issued five studio albums and worked on soundtracks for Australian films and television like The Man Who Sued God, Remote Area Nurse, Secret City, and The Circuit. Bridie is the founder and artistic director of Wantok Musik Foundation; a not-for-profit music label that records, releases and promotes culturally infused music from Indigenous Australia, Melanesia and Oceania. In 2019 he received the Don Banks Music Award.
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David Bridie Awarded Honorary Doctorate From Deakin University
David Bridie's contributions to music, film and reconciliation in Australia, Papua New Guinea, West Papua and Vanuatu have been honoured by Deakin University with an honorary doctorate.
Live Review: Midnight Oil, George Telek & David Bridie
"Garrett [guarantees] the band's genuine affection for Queensland before eviscerating our past cultural improprieties with a thrashing version of 'Dreamworld' to bring it all home."
Archie Roach & My Friend The Chocolate Cake Both Celebrate 25-Year-Old Albums
All of a sudden you're thrust into the spotlight and people wanna know who you are and know what the song's about.
Live Review: David Bridie
A small turnout put somewhat of a damper on an otherwise dynamic gig.
Rock The Gate Line-Up Expands To More Than 60 Acts
The anti-fracking fund-raising event will span across seven venues
Bag Of Tricks
"A guy I play cricket with, he really liked this track Another Girl Another Planet, which was done about 15 years ago; that went on the CD."
David Bridie Announces New Album + Tour Plans
The veteran Aussie muso will play five dates in support of 'Take The Next Illusionary Exit' from October
Album Review: David Bridie - Take The Next Illusionary Exit
"Covers his usual mix of the personal and the political"
PREMIERE: David Bridie Unveils Moving New Clip
A star from Kickboxer, an editor from Game Of Thrones and a great tune.
PREMIERE: David Bridie - Shortest Day Of The Year
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