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Media Tramp (previously Given) began jamming in 1997 as high school friends, since that time they have had many successes. Consisting of 5 members, Jai Pearce (vocalist), Gary Thomas (guitarist), George Fotakopoulos (guitarist), Shane Wallis (bass) & Josh McHattan (drums), the Media Tramp sound is a hard rock soup filled with many full & thick rock flavours that has been influenced over time by a dynamic range of past & present artists. A solid groove based on the roots of rock is entwined with a thick story-telling bass line which completes the tight rhythm section. The catchy, punchy in your face riffs & melodies combined with strong, original raspy rock vocals complete the heavy rock style that is Media Tramp. Their hard rock, high energy performances have taken them throughout the Sydney circuit touring with many of Sydney’s top concept shows & original acts, thus building a name in the local original rock scene with a number of regular Media Tramp followers seen at their