'I think people want that to be the case - they want there to be a reunion and they want there to be a tour, but we don't want that. And in a very short space of time, The Triffid has grown from hottest new venue in Brisbane, to an iconic part of the musical landscape. This was a huge moment for me I hadnt seen anything like it before, and I realised I was part of something special. The former Powderfinger bassist is the brains behind The Triffid, the revamped World War 2 hangar at . The band's closest brush with anything approaching glitz came in last May when a certain Tasmanian fan who had met a Danish guy in a bar became Mrs Prince Frederik of Denmark. After a two-decade career in which his identity was synonymous with four fellow musicians united under what became a household name, Collins initially struggled to find his own way. Songs like Passenger and My Happiness are gritty anthems, with a timeless quality that makes it easy to imagine singing along with the choruses for years to come. JC spent 20 years of his life in Powderfinger, as a founding member anchoring one of Brisbane's best rock bands with drummer Jon Coghill. But following the completion of what would become their last album, 2009s Golden Rule, the Brisbane five-piece called it a day. Please call us on 1800 070 535 and well help resolve the issue or try again later. The APRA Awards are presented annually from 1982 by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Please try again later. Powderfinger 1988 - 2010 22 years. The album featured cameos from Fanning, Jets Nic Cester, Pete Murray, Paul Dempsey, and others. This venue has so many highlightsyoure just going to have to check it out for yourself. We don't even get given the invitations by our management because they know we're just going to say no anyway. To complete the fit-out, Collins is in the process of sourcing historic gig posters that will illustrate Brisbanes rich musical heritage. After more than 20 years playing live venues, John Collins has turned his hand to running one. New customers only. The trio formed the first iteration of Powderfinger in late 1988, and while Bishop vacated the drum kit in 1991, the three men occasionally play together in a band called the Predators, whose debut EP,Pick Up The Pace, was released in 2006. Bring me the horizon, muse, Paramore, metric, my chemical romance, chvrches, royal blood. John reminisced about the Exeter Hotel gig in 1994 . Hybrid Theory. I felt really strongly about it; I hadnt felt this strongly since the Fingers started. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. "I had conceptions of castles and knights and that sort of stuff," says Haug, "but we played in a 55,000-seat soccer stadium the week before the wedding. No seriously, I've got a mortgage - a house that I'm not paying rent for any more.". Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. "I don't know about other bands but we started as friends. Our international success stories, such as Kylie and Savage Garden, have played down their Australian identity to take up residence as citizens of the world. Nick Hadley For Daily Mail Australia Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. Places like The Zoo, The Hi-Fi and The Tivoli are really important. Perhaps their very Australian-ness works against them in the international market. From 1992 until their break-up in 2010 the line-up consisted of vocalist Bernard Fanning, guitarists Darren Middleton and Ian Haug, bass guitarist John Collins, and drummer Jon Coghill.The group's third studio album Internationalist peaked at No. It is partly this everyman quality that has made Powderfinger such a popular fixture in Australian music for more than a decade. 7-9 Stratton Street, Newstead QLD 4006. Easily book Brad & Brodie for your event. Powderfinger guitarist Darren Middleton's Splinters album launch show at Brissie venue The Triffid saw the muso joined by his former bandmates Bernard Fanning, Ian Haug and John Collins for . However, Hi Fi Way is packed full of great songs and great sounds. Picture: Kevin Farmer. The grand 3,300-capacity room opened less than a year ago, and the empty space served as a symbol of . ', The comments below have not been moderated, By Brisbane people know Powderfinger's bass player John Collins as "JC", but this year they will also know him as the man behind the city's newest live music venue, The Triffid. Its name is rooted in both literary and musical references; not just John Wyndhams 1951 science fiction novel The Day of the Triffids, but more appropriately, the Triffids were a seminal Australian band based in Perth during the 1980s. Daddy's rifle in my hand felt reassurin'. There are so many different things that we could have done.". Whats on offer at The Triffid? But if your subscription or membership includes home delivery, then you can request to suspend your paper delivery through My Account. According to a recent interview with triple j, Fanning has completed his third solo album, which he speculated will be out July I think, or August round about the middle of the year. [2][3] He is one of the founding members of the band, along with guitarist Ian Haug, forming at their high school, Brisbane Grammar School, as a three-piece. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Powderfinger Farewell Tour Live in Concert: 2010: Video: Himself: Powderfinger: The Final Odyssey: . The APRA Awards are presented annually from 1982 by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). "That's the frustrating part. Interview with John Collins (Powderfinger - The Triffid) John Busby talks to John Collins (JC), part owner of Brisbane live venue The Triffid & member of one of Australia's most successful rock bands, Powderfinger. Mon 11 Nov 2013 13.08 EST. In fact, the band's left-leaning lyrics have often caused controversy, especially those of Like A Dog, their tirade against John Howard from 2000's Odyssey Number Five album. "Maybe we're not Australian enough," says Collins. Happy 72nd Birthday Phil Collins. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. I was always going to be a fan after the Lansdowne show, but my admiration only grew deeper after the Sound as Ever album launch. Seewww.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. John 'JC' Collins, Aussie rock legend and venue director of The Triffid and The Fortitude Music Hall, took a seat On The Couch at the Brisbane Business Hub to discuss how he's navigated the most challenging years the live music industry has ever faced. A few people have said to me, Why didnt you call it The Hangar? says Collins, who is one of several partners in the venture. Luckily, The Triffid continues to operate as one of Brisbanes favourite live music venues, regularly hosting local and international acts, and making Collins another member of Powderfinger whos found success following the end of Australias best loved band. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $24 every 4 weeks. , money, salary, income, and assets. Not likely! Subscription automatically renews at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. According to a statement from frontman Bernard Fanning, we have said all that we want to say as a musical group. That was part of the decision to stop [in 2010], because if wed stopped in our fifties, things would have been tougher; we worked through half our working lives. In the intervening four years, singer Bernard Fanning and guitarist Darren Middleton have proceeded with solo careers, drummer Jon Coghill has pursued a career in journalism, and Haug has been recording at his home studio and joined Australian rock institution The Church. I remember the show well with Tim singing barefoot, looking more like Chris Robinson at the time, and Andy playing a green Music Man bass from the same corner of stage I had played at a few days earlier to far, far less fanfare. These included Livid Festivals and brilliant sets at the Big Day Out Festivals. John Collins (born 27 April 1970) is the mainstay bass guitarist for Australian rock band Powderfinger since 1989. Home delivery is not available in all areas and is not the regional edition. , updated John Collins. Six years on from their last performance and 22 years on from their debut album, where are the members of one of Australias biggest bands now? In This Article: "Telling each other how good we are," adds Collins. byAndrew McMillen / Photography by David Kelly. Powderfinger formed in 1989 and released seven albums until they disbanded in 2010 with a fabulous open-air concert at Brisbane's Riverstage on November 14, 2010. Payment will be charged to your Google Account. The Brisbane school that produced members of Powderfinger, The Church, the Choirboys, The Go-Betweens, The Hoodoo Gurus and even The 10 Tenors is now turning the spotlight on old boys bands which didnt quite make it. Described as Australias best loved band by rock journo Dino Scatena, Powderfinger were bonafide superstars of the Australian rock side. But when the first shot hit the docks I saw it comin'. Nick Hadley For Daily Mail Australia, 'I'm so happy to say it's finally here': Kasey Chambers confirms 2017 joint tour with Bernard Fanning, Celebrating the legend! He got Scott Hutchinson from Hutchinson's Builders in on the idea, then hospitality industry figure Brett McCall as well Powderfinger's former manager and agent Paul Piticco and Jessica Ducrou. To upgrade, call 1300 MY NEWS (696 397), As a Full Digital Access or Paper Delivery + Full Digital Access Member youll get unlimited digital access to every story online, insight and analysis from our expert journalists PLUS enjoy freebies, discounts and benefits with our +Rewards loyalty program. He released his first solo album, Translations, following the dissolution of Powderfinger in 2013. Position Rank. Over several years, JC created and built The Triffid: an iconic live music venue, beer garden, and cafe in the heart of Brisbane's Fortitude Valley. Powderfinger were a rock band from Brisbane, Australia. But then again, Powderfinger are pretty Aussie. To characterise the members of Powderfinger as typical Aussie blokes would be a little unfair. Outside, in the beer garden, a temporary worksite office is stacked atop shipping containers that will function as bars and a kitchen. Not likely! As an added incentive for fans of rock music, the venue has been purchased by Paul Piticco of the Secret Sounds Group, and John Collins, the former guitarist for Brisbane band Powderfinger. When one of them feels a little homesick or frustrated on tour, the rest know how to deal with it. I was still finding mud in my bass speakers many months on. They talk about being in bands, touring, the Brisbane music scene and the advantages of a home ground venue. Normal text size. Powderfinger bass player, John Collins has gone from playing to 25 people at the Exeter to opening an 1800-capacity venue on Hindley Street. After they released their first best-of album, Fingerprints, in 2004, they decided to take a break. Monday to Friday 7:30am 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am 11:30am (AEST), App or digital edition only customer? In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. "We can jump on a plane and have a few weeks off before we go touring again. They share a passion for cricket. Read more about what JC has really been up to in our These Days section. We are the 'perfectly imperfect duo' - Brisbane and Sunshine Coast based Acoustic Duo. Then I saw black, And my face splashed in the sky. Its a risk for me in terms of credibility for one. Payment every 4 weeks for the first 12 weeks. You can't get much more Aussie than that, and they were huge! @espn. This was a huge moment for me I hadnt seen anything like it before, and I realised I was part of something special. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. It was an absolute honour for the Fingers to be asked to join their biggest tour to date, Up-Tight Express. Its been kept intact, but perforated with thousands of finger-sized holes and stacked with several layers of insulation in order to absorb the venues maximum volume of 110 decibels and, hopefully, to stop future nearby residents from complaining about the noise. Following Powderfinger's dissolution, Collins spent 18 months transforming an old World War II US aircraft hangar into a beloved Brisbane nightspot. Discover John Collins's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Music promoter and Powderfinger bassist John Collins inside The Goods Shed during a tour of the city's potential live music venues. Of the 55,000 people who were there, pretty much 200 people knew who we were. It was a tough year, because I felt like we had a good idea between us, he says now. Instead JC has launched himself headlong into a very different kind of artistic . And time has only seemed to strengthen their ties. According to Fanning, the album will feature a more back to basics approach to songwriting. Were working to restore it. Brisbane, Australia Bass Player Education Brisbane Grammer School -1984 - 1987. From the opener of Aint Gone and Open to Cathys Clown through to How Much is Enough its so good. And fans have been holding out hope that the big-selling Australian group will reform for some live shows. You can see live bands and solo artists, dance the night away to a DJ, sample countless craft beers on tap, and eat your way through a menu packed with tasty options. It plays host to everyone from big touring acts to local up-and-comers. It didn't cost us money to tour but we had to finance ourselves. Outside Australia, though, it's a different story. The intervening years have not been particularly relaxing for Collins, 44, a restless soul who searched high and low for a project in which to invest his energy. 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