West Thebarton

West Thebarton, previously known as West Thebarton Brothel Party, is an Australian rock band from Adelaide.

West Thebarton
Background information
OriginAdelaide, Australia
GenresPub rock
Years active2013-present
LabelsDomestic La La
MembersJosh Healey
Tom Gordon
Josh Battersby
Caitlin Thomas
Nick Horvat
Ray Dalfsen
Brian Bolado
Past membersHugh Black
Will Spooner-Adey
Alex Christophel
Websitewww.westthebarton.com

History

West Thebarton cut their teeth practising in a studio in West Thebarton Road, in the western Adelaide suburb of Thebarton, hence the name of the band.[1]

They released their debut album Different Beings Being Different in 2018.[2]

In April 2023, they released "George Michael", the lead single from the upcoming EP Victory.[3]

Members
Current members
  • Ray Dalfsen – lead vocals, guitar (2013–present)
  • Josh Healey – guitar, backing vocals (2013–present)
  • Tom Gordon – guitar, backing vocals (2013–present)
  • Josh Battersby – guitar (2013–present)
  • Brian Bolado – guitar, percussion, backing vocals (2013–present)
  • Nick Horvat – bass (2015–present)
  • Caitlin Thomas – drums (2017–present)
Former members
  • Hugh Black – drums (2015–2017)
  • Will Spooner-Adey – bass (2013–2015)
  • Alex Christophel – drums (2013–2015)

Discography

Studio albums
Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
[4]
Different Beings Being Different 45

Live albums
Title Album details
Live at the Exeter
  • Release date: 2015
  • Label: Rad Jams Exchange (RAD-001)
  • Formats: Cassette

Extended plays
Title EP details
West Thebarton Brothel Party
  • Release date: 30 July 2015[5]
  • Label: Mirador Records (MIRAR0010)
  • Formats: CD, digital downtown, LP, streaming
Victory
  • Scheduled date: 2 June 2023[3]
  • Label:
  • Formats: streaming

Singles
Title Year Album
"Red or White"[6] 2016 non album single
"Moving Out"[7] 2017 Different Beings Being Different
"Dolewave"[8] non album single
"Bible Camp"[9] Different Beings Being Different
"You've Got the Love"
(Triple J Like a Version)[10]		 2018 Like a Version
"Tops"[11] 2019 TBA
"George Michael"[3] 2023 Victory

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
AIR Awards of 2019 Different Beings Being Different Best Independent Hard Rock, Heavey or Punk Album Nominated [12]

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards are a set of annual ceremonies presented by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2018 Different Beings Being Different Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album Nominated [13]

National Live Music Awards

The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) commenced in 2016 to recognize contributions to the live music industry in Australia.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2018 West Thebarton Live Act of the Year Nominated [14][15]
International Live Achievement (Band) Nominated
South Australian Live Act of the Year Won
2020 themselves South Australian Live Act of the Year Nominated [16]
2023 Themselves Best Live Act in SA Nominated [17]

South Australian Music Awards

The South Australian Music Awards (SAM Awards) exist to recognise, promote and celebrate excellence in the South Australian contemporary music industry and take place annually in Adelaide, South Australia every November.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2018 themselves Best Group Won [18]
Different Beings Being Different Best Release Won
"Bible Camp" Best Song Won
themselves People's Choice Rock Award Won

References
  1. Marsh, Walter (28 June 2018), "West Thebarton still calls suburbia home", The Adelaide Review
  2. Mathieson, Craig (24 May 2018), "Adelaide band West Thebarton nail eclectic guitar rock with debut album", Sydney Morning Herald
  3. "West Thebarton Return with New Single 'George Michael' and Announce String of Headline Dates". Music Feeds. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  4. "ARIA Chart Watch". auspOp. May 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  5. "West Thebarton Brothel Party". Apple Music. 30 July 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  6. "Red or White - single". Apple Music. 6 April 2016. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  7. "Moving Out - single". Apple Music. February 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  8. "Dolewave - single". Apple Music. June 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  9. "Bible Camp- single". Apple Music. 11 October 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  10. "You've Got the Love - single". Apple Music. 17 May 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  11. "Tops - single". Apple Music. 9 April 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  12. "2019 AIR Awards Nominees". 28 March 2019. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  13. Moran, Robert; Nathanael, Cooper (11 October 2018), "Amy Shark leads the 2018 ARIA nominations in another big year for women", The Age
  14. "NLMA announce 2018 nominees and Live legend". NLMA. 2 October 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  15. "Winners of the 2018 NLMA". NLMA. December 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  16. "Nominees announced for 2020 National Live Music Awards". NLMAs. 7 September 2020. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  17. "Nominees Announced For The 2023 National Live Music Awards". The Music. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  18. "About". South Australian Music Awards. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
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