Location: Adelaide & SA Metro
Style: acoustic, pub rock, ballads, background
Available as: Soloist
Instrument(s): Guitar and Vocals
Simon Ngui is a multi-faceted talent. He is tenacious in his pursuit of delivering a professional and high quality sound in all his performances. Simon is a vocalist/guitarist with nearly 20 years’ experience in bands, as a drummer and as a frontman; on guitar and keys. Simon received his Diploma in Music, where he studied varied musical styles including Blues, Jazz, Reggae, Country, Rock, Motown, Soul and Latin.
Simon is confident in his learning capabilities and is well suited to receiving ad hoc special music requests, further expanding his already impressive repertoire of close to 150 songs at present. He loves to perform both original songs as well as popular covers from the 1950’s to present day hits, in a range of genres.
Simon is also a passionate songwriter and is currently working on a debut album. As one of the main songwriters in the Adelaide band The Phobias (2002-08), his song “Tomorrow Ends Today” reached #2 on the Alternative charts in Triple J’s Unearthed competition.
Simon’s influences include The Beatles, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Jeff Buckley, Crowded House, Radiohead, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Van Morrison, Elton John, Queen, Johnny Cash, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Massive Attack and many, many more.
Simon’s charming and laid back style is engaging and he easily builds rapport with his audience. Simon does his research and tailors his sets to his intended audiences, bringing the joy of music and song to each gig. He firmly believes the audience’s needs come first and aims to be the ultimate all round entertainer. Simon is always up for a chat with patrons after his gig and encourages them to come up and say “hi” after the show.
your-name
Simon Ngui
your-email
simon.ngui@internode.on.net
phone
0410646877
actname
Simon Ngui Music
actaddress
10 Carriage Way, Gulfview Heights SA 5096
soloinstrument
Vocals, guitar, drums, keyboard
age
39
typeofperformance
covers
originals
numberingroup
1
bandinstrument
Guitar and Vocals
youngestage
oldestage
styleofperformance
acoustic
pub rock
ballads
background
livemusicother
coverslength
4 hours
originalslength
1 hour
tributelength
DJlength
DJstyles
All Genres
fees
Fee Expectations:
0-1 hr = $100
up to 3hrs = $300
4 hours = $450
No charge for PA or travel, unless travel time exceeds 90 mins, in which case I charge $25 per 30mins of travel time. EG 2.5 hour drive would add $50 travel fee.
I do not currently have lighting or a smoke machine, but am looking into adding to my stage set up. If lights/smoke machine etc are required, I will charge the hire fee + $20 for collection.
feeminimum
$100
gst
No
ABN
23998214364
PAsystem
I have my own PA
describePA
I own a Yamaha AR15 15" powered speaker which works great for front bars and bistros. I own a small unpowered Yamaha mixer and also own a larger desk with USB access for ipad/phone playlists.
I also own a power amp and have a 15" unpowered speaker and two wedges, so for a larger venue I do have the capacity to play in a larger space.
Lighting
I will hire lighting when required
describeLighting
soundtech
We run our own sound from on stage
We will hire our own soundtech if required
gig1
Sunday 1st of September 2019. The Esplanade Hotel at Brighton.
Gig booked thru Ed Trainor from Wasabi. $250 for 3 x 45 minute sets. 3-6pm in the sports bar.
Would have been up to 60 people in the bar plus smokers outside.
Locals loved me, I was approached afterwards to play their social club meeting for 4 hours.
gig2
Saturday 3rd of August at The Belair Hotel in Blackwood, 7pm-10.
Gig booked thru Ed From Wasabi. $250 for 3 x 45 minute sets.
Crowd was probably close to 100 including inside the bistro and out in the a la carte area. Had 6 friends come to see me play.
Had a great chat with a couple of patrons afterwards who liked my set. this was DURING the Crows vs St Kilda game (Crows won).
gig3
Saturday July 27th, Hyde Park tavern, 9pm-12. Gig booked thru Marcus Toop. $250 for 3 x 45 minute sets. Played in the front bar to about 40 people. Older crowd who appreciated my classic songs, including Tony McGuinness! Finished the night playing a little bit overtime when a group of about 6 mums came in and danced to all my 90's songs.
Bio
(Solo Act): Simon Ngui is a multi-faceted talent. He is tenacious in his pursuit of delivering a professional and high quality sound in all his performances. Simon is a vocalist/guitarist with nearly 20 years’ experience in bands, as a drummer and as a frontman; on guitar and keys. Simon received his Diploma in Music, where he studied varied musical styles including Blues, Jazz, Reggae, Country, Rock, Motown, Soul and Latin.
Simon is confident in his learning capabilities and is well suited to receiving ad hoc special music requests, further expanding his already impressive repertoire of close to 150 songs at present. He loves to perform both original songs as well as popular covers from the 1950's to present day hits, in a range of genres.
Simon is also a passionate songwriter and is currently working on a debut album. As one of the main songwriters in the Adelaide band The Phobias (2002-08), his song "Tomorrow Ends Today" reached #2 on the Alternative charts in Triple J's Unearthed competition.
Simon’s influences include The Beatles, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Jeff Buckley, Crowded House, Radiohead, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Van Morrison, Elton John, Queen, Johnny Cash, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Massive Attack and many, many more.
Simon’s charming and laid back style is engaging and he easily builds rapport with his audience. Simon does his research and tailors his sets to his intended audiences, bringing the joy of music and song to each gig. He firmly believes the audience’s needs come first and aims to be the ultimate all round entertainer. Simon is always up for a chat with patrons after his gig and encourages them to come up and say “hi” after the show.
website
www.facebook.com/simonnguimusic
@simon_ngui_music
youtube
Simon Ngui
soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/simon-ngui
otherlinks
anythingelse
I have 2 other full band projects currently in development.
The first is my original act, which is a 4 piece including synths and guitars and 3 part harmonies.
The second is The Contortionists, which is intended to be a 4 piece party band with both male and female vocals, guitars, keys, mandolin and bagpipes.
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