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Sydney based musician, singer/songwriter and artist, TOM UGLY was first seen in the public eye while still in highschool after winning the Inaugural “Unearthed High” competition on triple j – Australia’s leading alternate radio station on ABC. Bucking the system, Tom Ugly teamed with surf-wear brand BILLABONG to put the finishing touches on his debut self-titled EP, as an alternative to traditional methods. The record peaked at #3 on the AIR indie charts and #23 on the Australian ARIA singles charts, remaining on both for 12 consecutive weeks, with its leading single Cult Romance becoming one of jjj’s most played songs of all time and 35,000+ digital downloads. <br> His independent ideals have come to create an intriguing blend of rock + electronica that has landed him opening slots with acts such as SIA (picked by the artist herself), Groove Armada and Simian Mobile Disco. Music festivals such as ‘Pyramid Rock’ and ‘Days Like This’ have also welcomed his billing, as well as