SALLY FORD AND THE IDIOMATICS:  ALBUM LAUNCH WITH SPECIAL GUESTS

The Idiomatics launch their highly anticipated debut album Every Happiness, along with special guest appearances by Mark Ferrie’s Instant Noodles, Olive Bowers and Wayne Macauley.

Recorded at Rolling Stock Studios and The Hacienda, and mixed by Myles Mumford, this vibrant, groove-drenched collection of original songs fuses Sally Ford’s story-led songwriting with sonic experimentation and contemporary sound design from Patrick Cronin, Michael Havir and Alice Garner.

These musicians bring a huge depth of experience to this project, drawing from diverse musical backgrounds including the ARIA-award winning Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Texicali Rose, Spaghetti Western Orchestra, Yothu Yindi, Xylouris Ensemble, Black Sorrows, Skazz, Dr Hernández, Pachuco Playboys, Sunshine Tip, Ska Vendors and Frank Yamma.

Their careers span funk, afro-Cuban, ska, reggae, jazz, rock, folk, film and theatre composition. This album synthesises their collective influences, blending live instrumentation with electro-acoustic sound design to create the Idiomatics’ unique sonic identity.

At the core of Every Happiness is Sally Ford’s unmistakable voice— commanding and infused with a sharp-eyed lyricism. Her storytelling cuts through the lush, genre-blurring instrumentation, creating music that is at once familiar and refreshingly new. The Idiomatics’ sound defies easy categorisation, offering an exhilarating fusion of groove, melody and evocative sonic textures.

"There’s a special kind of intimacy here. A superbly focused and talented band with the unique combination of traditional and modern instruments (and musical styles) cradling each piece and giving it different shapes and textures.” Stage Whispers, June 2023

Experience an unforgettable night as Jaedyn Randell takes the stage for
her debut headline shows in Australia. Known for her soul-stirring vocals
and heartfelt storytelling, Jaedyn blends contemporary soul, RnB, and pop
influences into a sound that's both powerful and intimate.

A grand finalist on The Voice Australia 2024, Jaedyn has continued to forge
her own path, drawing on her roots and identity as a proud Māori artist.
Her debut single Patupaiarehe, written entirely in Te Reo Māori, speaks to
her commitment to weaving culture into everything she creates.

Jaedyn's voice has also featured in Disney films redubbed in Te Reo Māori,
helping bring iconic stories to life through the lens of language and
heritage.

Kāinga Hokia is more than a show, it's a feeling. For those living away
from Aotearoa, this is a moment to reconnect. Through stripped-back
arrangements, original songs, and bilingual storytelling, Jaedyn invites
you into a space that feels like home, no matter how far you are from it.