...We have so much to be grateful for in our very short time in this exciting world of music. As youngsters, still at school, we have been most fortunate and blessed with the opportunities and people who have crossed our paths so enthusiastically, imparting words of wisdom, never too busy to show us the “ropes”.
With a long way to go and a lot to learn still...we hope you will all work beside us as we grow our craft.
Thank you firstly to our parents, whose patience and strength levels are undoubtedly tested. To the accomplished musicians –Steve Fataar, Toni Rowland, Nicole Couto-Leite, John Skuy, Ross Tapson, Jason Andrew, Zoe Sturgeon, Counsel and Force, Seb Goldswain : thank you, thank you. 
To others who are helping carve our future : Kearsney College –Battle of the Bands, Marshall Music (Hillcrest), Rob van Der Linde, Faces Studio, Kai von Pannier(Grandaxe Music), Harry Lock (Photographer) and our “Mom-ager” at GreenBox , Tanya van Agthoven who works expertly and tirelessly ,carving, guiding and plotting our future and with whom we know we cannot do without – we appreciate everything!
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Teen musos, Pascal Koch, Aury Livingstone and Seth Parkin all younger than 16yrs, may be young in years, but they are fast becoming seasoned musicians. Although friends for years, the music side of it all began at age 11yrs for Aury when he started guitar training and teamed up with Seth to form a two-man band about two years ago. Seth, whose love for singing is never overshadowed by his passion for the drums, developed a huge interest in musical performance. The pair started writing their own songs and recorded an original. It was their one time school music teacher; Richardt Wissink who initially recognized their talent and took the opportunity to create a fully-fledged band, teaming them up with a vocalist and the band Voltage was born. Voltage disbanded after a few months, but undefeated and passionate about their music, the two continued with fresh hopes and an eagle eye for any opportunities and just the right talent to join their band. They found the perfect match in another Westville Boys’ High musical talent; Pascal Koch (bass and vocals) adds a “tidy wrapping up” to this tight outfit.
"Music is something we love that never ties us down. When you have an opportunity in life, take it. That is what we are doing. Being part of a good team, having a great connection with someone who shares the same passion you do is awesome and more rewarding than you imagine," they say. New Hysteria have been performing on some of Durban’s great stages and venues ,sharing the billing with the likes of Steve Fataar, Toni Rowland, Ross Tapson ,Tammy Saville and Blue Avenue, Counsel and Force to name a few and their list of corporate and private functions continues to growing fast. The band launched their first track “Commercial living” at a special event, which took place at WESTVILLE BOYS HIGH SCHOOL on 12 March along with guest artists Counsel and Force, Zoe Sturgeon and Sebastian Goldswain. Single-track demos of this song will be available on sale at SPLASHY FEN. New Hysteria also plans to go back into studio to record new tracks within the next few months. Under the experienced eye and guidance of veteran in the music business , GreenBox Productions & Artist Management , the band have seen a steady growth in popularity and fan base and as Manager Tanya van Agthoven Marais says ,“They are the short people with the tall sounds.” |
 After months in the studio in Spain and working in South Africa on finishing her debut solo album, Toni Rowland makes her mark on the international music scene.
With her album sales covering the globe from Brazil to Australia, South Africa to Norway (plus the US and UK),her unique sound of almost ‘classic rock’/adult contemporary rock music is being heard by her growing fanbase. Toni’s music has also been playlisted on radio stations around the world, as well as doing many live interviews. Toni Rowland has been in the music scene in South Africa for many years, performing with her band Mantis. At the beginning of 2007 she finally made the decision to go solo after not being able to settle on a band line up that suited her unique music style. “It was an absolute honor to work with Ken, he really understood where I wanted to go and helped me finally find the sound I was looking for” says Toni.  “Indeed, Toni’s music is damn fine, the songs are all excellent and flow with passion” critiques Nicky Baldrian of Fireworks Magazine where Toni was eatured in “Catz n Claws” and released the single off the album “I’ll be here Waiting” to the Fireworks compilation CD.The album title “Unfolding” is symbolic of Toni spreading her wings after leaving the relative security of the bands “nest”. Toni has just released her new music video for the song “I’ll Be Here Waiting”,which was filmed in South Africa and Spain. Toni has recently toured South Africa with Dilana f Rockstar Supernova fame to sell out audiences. Toni is also a spokeperson for the PinkDrive Breast Cancer campaign in South Africa. She was asked to write an anthem for them. The song "I Rise" was written by Toni who drew on her own experiences in her successful battle against breast cancer. Visit Toni's website at http://www.tonirowland.com The album can be heard and bought online from ITunes, Amazon.com or www.myspace.com/tonirowland. Last Updated (Wednesday, 15 June 2011 15:08) |
New Hysteria play a selection of carefully chosen and classic covers, which include music for all tastes and genres, as well as their own original music, which keeps them busy with corporate and private bookings. Hot after winning this year’s KEARSNEY COLLEGE BATTLE OF THE BANDS , New Hysteria have recorded ( also a sponsored prize from Face Studio, Westville) their self penned original ‘Commercial Living ” and amongst other great opportunities, the band look forward to taking to the stage in the Grant Erskine Marquee, SPLASHY FEN at 17h00 on Thur 21st April 2011 –another of the prizes they won at the Kearsney College Battle of the Bands. They are also guests on stage with Zoe Sturgeon where they will perform as her backing band during her session on Sat 23rd April .SPLASHY FEN will be an opportunity for New Hysteria to perform their own signature and self penned sounds- something which they have been waiting to do for a very long time.
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