Mackay nu-folk artist Weathered has won the Mackay leg of Passport to Airlie, earning the opportunity to perform at the Airlie Beach Festival of Music in November.
Weathered is the moniker of Upile Mkoka who says the experience of performing at Passport to Airlie was a lot of fun.
“It was such a solid turnout; it was really cool to see the support from the Mackay community,” Upile said.
“It seems like there’s some good things happening with original music here which is really exciting, especially for a regional centre.
“(Passport to Airlie) is a cool initiative because it’s a great opportunity to see what other musicians are doing in town and meet a lot of people.”
Upile performed amongst a stacked line-up of local talent in the finals including Lindsay Crowley, Olive Rose, Nortica, Raining Roses, Viva and the Wild Sky.
“We’re really, really excited and honoured and keen to represent Mackay,” he said.
“Hopefully we can do the city proud.”
Upile says the competition has given him a taste for playing live music and we can expect a Mackay headline show soon.
Weathered will be performing songs off their new album ‘Until This Love is All That Remains’ which is available now for streaming or purchase.
Find Weathered on Facebook for more information.
Upile Mkoka AKA Weathered has won the Mackay leg of Passport to Airlie. Photo supplied: Upile Mkoka
Upile and his band performing at the Passport to Airlie finals. Photo credit: Cherrie Hughes
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