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What is an “Ampersand”? That’s what they always ask. Ampersand is two spectacular lead vocalists (Katie Brown & Isi Semmler) backed by a tight, innovative trio of keys, bass & drums (Jarrod Tutbury & Orlando Hamilton-Craig)… & also the “&” symbol. After almost 4 years of gigs, Noosa & the Sunshine Coast’s local funk family has spread their infectious brand of effortlessly improvised pop/funk fusion across the globe with their recent streaming wins. Built from scratch with nothing but the team’s varied skill sets & their unshakeable support of each other through thick & thin, this band’s spark has come from only ever having the humble goal of learning from their journey. Driven by innovation and unbridled creativity, they make their own opportunities & are always looking for new and exciting experiences. Ampersand’s polished, engaging sound & infectious youthful energy allows them to adapt to any stage or venue & their original music has secured them residencies, festivals, support slots & headline gigs across Queensland. "Originality", Ampersand’s debut single, has reached over 80,000 streams in over 100 countries & repeated airplay on dozens of radio programs nationally. “Entry Level”, the band’s debut EP, has since accumulated 150,000+ streams. Ampersand recorded these tracks at Yama Nui Studios thanks to the Federal Government’s Regional Arts Fund’s (RAF) Quick Response Grant administered by Flying Arts Alliance & a Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Grant from Noosa Council. The crew has performed at Caloundra Music Festival 2023, Noosa Alive (2022 & 2023 supporting Vika & Linda & Emma Pask), Noosa Social (holding bi-monthly residency), Solbar (Headline/Support), Imperial Hotel Eumundi (Supporting Skunkhour), Rics Bar (Headline), It’s Still A Secret (Headline), The Cave Inn, Norton Music Factory, The Station SC (Headline/Support), Noosa Triathlon, Offbeat Music Festival, Maleny Music Festival, UniSC Variety Festival, Peregian Beach Hotel, Peregian Beach & Coolum Carols & many more.