Coffs band Purple Disturbance signed by music agent

PURPLE Disturbance, a young four-piece teen band from Coffs Harbour, has been signed by New World Artists.

The band’s drummer Jessica Franklin told News Of The Area that it was a huge milestone for the band to step into the music industry they have always dreamed about.

“What makes it surreal is not just the opportunities that are opening up, but the chance to connect with musicians we grew up listening to and admiring, to be able to share a stage with these bands and come along for the ride is something we are extremely grateful for,” she said.

The partnership is about growth for the band and “having people in our corner who believe in us and are ready to help us take our music to the next level; pushing us creatively, guiding us professionally, and giving us the platform to reach bigger audiences”.

New World Artists’ past and present portfolio includes some of Australia’s most iconic cutting edge artists including Silverchair, Grinspoon, Mallrat, Sneaky Sound System, Sophia Isella, Redhook, Ocean Sleeper, Ixaras, Enaria and Ninajirachi.

Purple Disturbance’s genre is alt/punk rock, but they push those boundaries every time they get on stage.

“Our sets are driven by pure chaos and energy.

“We don’t just want people to come and listen to our music, we want them to come and experience a show.”

“Whether that’s from Thom’s recklessness as a frontman, Jess doing a “shoey” while drumming or even Jed licking peanut butter off Thom’s chest.

“We aim to leave the crowd riled up and with a show experience they’ll remember.”

Getting signed began by getting noticed.

After releasing the Millie and Gus track in 2023, Joe Hansen from Grinspoon and his wife Carmel Debreuil, passed the track on to Julia Davis and Owen Orford from New World Artists.

They loved what they heard and encouraged the band to keep writing and building up their setlist.

“Not long after Julia came to see us live when we supported Goons of Doom, and from that things began to gain momentum.”

What started off as mentoring and guidance has since evolved into an official partnership with the agency.

Poised to perform professionally, Purple Disturbance will soon set off on tour with the band British India as their main support, “an amazing opportunity for us as a band”.

They will end the year by jumping on the road with Grinspoon for their 30th Anniversary Bonza Tour.

“It’s surreal to be sharing stages with bands that have inspired us for years.

“We’ve also just dropped our latest single, Criticise Penalise Attack and Slam, a track that captures the raw intensity that defines our live shows and, who knows, by the time the year’s wrapped up there might even be another new track on the way.”

By Andrea FERRARI