Bagster

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Bagster
Origin Sydney, Australia
Genre(s) Rock
Punk
Years active 2000–present
Label(s) Independent
Website Official website
Members
Koby Geddes
David Berry
Paul Anderson
Nick Manton
Mitchell Johnson
Former members
Thomas Fisher
Michael Shun
Nathan Gooley
Derek
William Drew
Leon
Clare

Bagster is a Sydney based punk rock band that incorporates a two piece horn section (trumpet and trombone) with guitar, bass, and drums.

Bagster has earned a solid reputation as one of the hardest working independent acts in the country, ignoring trends and fast cash grabs, the band has toured Australia constantly for a number of years as both a headline band and support act to international bands touring Australia.

Bagster has released 4 EPs, the most recent of which is a five track EP titled Wellkumn To The Show Tonight. Two of the tracks featured on this release were recorded with popular producer Phil McKellar.

Bagster has received support from the majority of the countries radio stations across their releases. Nova 96.9 in Sydney gave strong play to the track 'Between The Lines' from the Onwards & Upwards EP. 'Skeletons' off the Brutiful EP was picked up by Triple J and selected as a winning track in their prestigious Unearthed competition. Most recently (January 2008)Triple M selected the track 'Wellkumn' from 'Wellkumn To The Show Tonight' as a top 5 finalist track from 300+ entries in a competition to support Bon Jovi. Community stations such as PBS, 4ZZZ, FBI, 2SER, SYN have also supported tracks.

Bagster have supported bands like Pennywise, New Found Glory, Goldfinger, Reel Big Fish, Billy Talent, Lagwagon, Less Than Jake, Mad Caddies, CKY, Strung Out, The Suicide Machines, Streetlight Manifesto Crowned King, Bodyjar, Kisschasy, The Hot Lies, The Real McKenzies, Guttermouth and many more.

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[edit] Members

  • Koby Geddes - Guitar & Vocals
  • Paul Anderson - Bass Guitar
  • David Berry - Trombone & Vocals
  • Mitchell Johnson - Drums
  • Nicholas Manton - Trumpet & Backing Vocals

Former Members

Thomas Fisher - Trombone / Vocals (Joined in 2001, played on three EP's and left in 2008)

Mike Shun - Trumpet (Played on the first three EPs, left in 2005)

Derek - Drums (Joined fairly early on, left in 2003 to become a cowboy)

Will Drew - Trumpet (Played on first EP)

Claire Mitchell - Saxophone (Played on first EP)

Leon - Trumpet (Played briefly in the band prior to 2001)

Nathan Gooley - Trumpet (Played briefly in the band prior to 2001)

[edit] Awards

  • July 2004 - Bagster was a Nova Unsigned Find
  • October 2006 - Bagster won the Triple J Unearthed (Unsigned Bands) Australian radio competition for their song 'Skeletons' off the 'Brutiful' EP. The prize was a spot on the Sydney Taste Of Chaos show at Sydney Entertainment Centre where the band played to over 10,000 people. They also appeared on JTV.
  • January 2008 - Bagster were a Top 5 finalist in a Triple M Sydney competition to decide on Bon Jovi's support act at two Sydney concerts. Out of 300+ entries, Bagster finished in the top 5 which then went to a public vote.
  • February 2008 - Bagster were NSW State Winners of the 3 state FATE competition, and national runner up overall.

[edit] Discography

[edit] EPs

  • Wreckin' Your Life (2001)
  • Onwards And Upwards (2003)
  • Brutiful (2005)
  • Wellkumn To The Show Tonight (March 2007)

[edit] Singles

  • There's Something In The Lake - From "Wellkumn To The Show Tonight" EP (June 2007)
  • Between The Lines - From "Onwards And Upwards" EP
  • Skeletons - From "Brutiful" EP

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