Spacifix | |
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Origin | West Auckland, New Zealand |
Genres | Funk Soul Blues R'n'B Reggae Ska Rock |
Years active | 2003–present |
Labels | Ocean Entertainment |
Spacifix is a New Zealand Funk/Soul/Blues/R&B and Reggae boy group from West Auckland, New Zealand. They formed in April 2003 with the view of entering the Smoke Free Pacifika Beats national competition. Aged between 13 and 18 years they won the competition first time up. Until April 2005 the band played a number of festivals and concerts and increased their fan base in West Auckland.
In March 2006 Spacifix signed a management agreement with Ocean Entertainment Ltd, a management team dedicated to taking Kiwi music on to the world stage. World Vision commissioned Spacifix to write and record the 2006 40-hour Famine soundtrack – Spread da Word. A television series commissioned with TVNZ was produced - Henderson To Hollywood - following the band's preparation for a major opportunity in Los Angeles, U.S..
Spacifix have recorded Sunshine Day and it has been released to radio and television.
Sunshine Day was selected by NZ on Air to be distributed to all radio programmers on their February Hit Disc release.
On March 8, 2006 Spacifix supported UB40 in their Tongan concert and performed to a crowd of over 10,000 people. Telecom chose Spacifix to launch the Telecom Music Store to promote the new cellphone download phenomenon. Spacifix appeared as virtual holograms in Telecom's downtown store in Queen Street throughout May, June and July in the hours of darkness.
They have released two more singles; "Gotta get Like This", and more recently, "Make things Right" released on Tuesday 20 February 2007.
In August 2007 Spacifix released 'Old Skool Remix (feat. AMG). The song received heavy radio support.
July 2008: Spacifix have just returned from touring Europe, UK and Australia. They performed to a huge audience of around 34,000 at EO Youth Day in the Netherlands and the show was also broadcast to over 1,000,000 viewers throughout Holland. Upon their visit, the band's self-titled EP has become available in stores throughout Holland.
2009 has seen the band move to Brisbane, Australia.
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During the first half of 2006 Spacifix performed on the following television shows:
Plus many more...
Spacifix live performances are electric, known for their quirky flair, upbeat funky sound and groovy dance moves. 2006 gigs include:
Date of Release | Title | Label | Charted | Country | Catalog Number |
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2006 | Much Love | Worldfresh Records | - | - |
Sunshine Day Gotta Get Like This Make Things Right Old Skool REMIX (feat. AMG)