The Triffid ProfileTonight’s The Triffid Album Of The Year Award was heated, with the 11th iteration of the ceremony culminating in a long awaited and well-earned moment of recognition for Rockhampton resident, Tom Busby and his debut solo album Rockhampton Hangover.
Busby most notably is one half of the well-known Australian blues and roots duo Busby Marou, after two decades in the industry, this accolade is the cherry on the top for the seasoned performer after his album reached #1 on the ARIA Australian Albums Chart in March.
Voted by the public, Busby was up against hot contenders such as Radium Dolls, Platonic Sex, Clea, 2charm and The Jungle Giants. Ultimately, the esteemed Triffid Album of the Year award landed in the hands of Far North Queensland.
“I’m pretty bloody stoked. It took me a long time to get around to making a solo record, and when I finally did, I kept coming back to stories from home,” Busby said upon accepting his win tonight.
He continued, “To have The Triffid name Rockhampton Hangover Album of the Year means a lot. Big thanks to Ben Kweller for making it with me, to everyone who’s given it a spin and to The Triffid crew for backing Queensland music.”
With over a decade of recognising musical achievements in the state of Queensland, The Triffid has been fundamental in supporting homegrown talent.
Co-founder John Collins stated, “Tom has given so much to Queensland music through Busby Marou, so it’s great to see him take this step and have people really connect with the record. Making your first solo album is a big thing. Having the fans vote it their favourite makes it even sweeter.”
He added, “We started this award to get more people listening to Queensland albums and talking about the artists making them. Eleven years on, there’s still so much to celebrate. Congratulations to Tom and all of this year’s nominees.”
The support for local artists extended even further at the event, with local artists Karma Police, Tomorrow’s Forecast, Charlotte Meade, Frank & Louis, Koady and Tear Drive doing covers from each of the contending albums on the night
Busby will receive promotional support from The Music and 4ZZZ, an 8 hour production day at The Triffid and $500 in merchandise credit from American Apparel®.
The annual award is part of The Triffid’s ongoing support for Queensland music, highlighting local music and directly encouraging fans to discover their next favourite local band.
