Biography
Former george front man Tyrone Noonan is making his mark in the Australian music scene once again after being based overseas for several years.
Since 2014 he has been steadily re-engaging with his Aussie fans, including two successful East Coast tours (2014/16), supporting Tina Arena at her exclusive 2016 Gold Coast concert, as well as a series of george national 20 year reunion shows including a sold out QPAC Concert Hall (2016 Brisbane Festival), Queenscliff Music Festival, with Missy Higgins & WASO @ King’s Park WA, a sold out Governor Hindmarsh in Adelaide and Taronga / Melbourne Zoo shows (Feb 2017). While visiting the US in May he signed a new music publishing deal with Music Sales/Embassy Music at the New York office.
During his time overseas he witnessed the beginnings a new wave of Australian musical success globally, further proof you can now have an international career while living down under. "It's probably fair to say this new wave started with Gotye's success but it shows no signs of losing momentum - look at Courtney Barnett, Tame Impala and Flume for example," he said.
In New York, Nashville, LA and London, Tyrone worked regularly with musicians who’ve recorded and toured with John Lennon, David Bowie, Billy Joel, AIR and Bryan Ferry and performed regularly at prestigious pubs, clubs and festivals, while recording in studios used by Mark Ronson and Prince et al.
Tyrone brings a wealth of international experience back to Australia and is now taking his artistry to the next level including producing other artists, including This Way by new artist Alby Carter which enjoyed solid radio play around Australia late 2016. His solo album I Believe and remix album I’m A Believer are available online and in stores through MGM.