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"Justice Crew" And "The Collective" Headline Fourth Clipsal Concert

21 Jan 2013
Entertainment line-up has just received another mammoth boost with the announcement for the first day of the event...
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The hot news is that the 2013 Clipsal 500Adelaide entertainment line-up has just received another mammoth boost with theannouncement of a fourth concert to be staged on the first day of the event,Thursday 28 February.

“Fans are raving about the concerts we havealready announced, but the bonus sting in the tail is that “Justice Crew” and “TheCollective” will perform at lunchtime on the Thursday to complete our total**“The Race That Rocks**” line-up”,Clipsal 500 Adelaide Chief Executive Mark Warren said today.

Mr Warren said the concept of the Thursdaylunchtime concert was to provide an additional daytime attraction at the event.

“Thursday is a huge day on circuit for schoolvisits and now the kids will not only be able to see the on track racing actionincluding gymkhana master and rally ace Ken Block, but also have the addedbonus of a concert.”

Both groups will also appear at The Advertiser/Sunday Mail Foundation’s Clipsal 500 Adelaide luncheon.

Band bios

“Justice Crew”

Australia's dancetroupe “Justice Crew” is proof thatdreams can happen. From humble beginnings in Sydney's western suburbs, the sevenmember outfit became one of the nation’s hottest talking points when they wonthe 2010 "Australia's GotTalent". With the series win, they collected the victor's prize chequeand a contract with Sony Music.

"Winning thecompetition was like a dream come true" explains Emmanuel "EMan"Rodriguez, the unofficial front man of “JusticeCrew”. (Cont.) 

The hip hopperscome from diverse backgrounds, with dancing the common thread. They met throughdance circles in their late teens and in early 2009 became "Justice Crew" under the mentorship of New Zealand-borndance veteran Maurice June.

“Justice Crew” are living thedream. Their smash hit single _'Boom Boom'_achieved five times platinum sales and the #1 position on the ARIA charts forseveral weeks and collective sales in excess of one million.

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This success wasfollowed with ‘Best Night'  released late last year that within 24 hours achievedtop ten status in both the ITunes singles and video charts.

“Justice Crew” have completed twonational headlining tours and have supported international superstars includingOne Direction, Chris Brown, Pitbull, Janet Jackson, and Jay Sean.

“The Collective” 

After making it to the grand finale of lastyear’s “X-Factor”, Sony Musicreleased a self- titled mini-album of the five member group.

The release is a compilation of their bestperformances from “X-Factor” plustheir first single “Surrender” which debuted at number six on the ARIA singleschart.

Members of the group are Jayden Sierra,Julian De Vizeo, Will Singe, Trent Bell, and Zach Russell.

They perform a mixture of pop, urban anddance music and also cover songs by the likes of Ed Sheeran, NKOTB, One Republic,and Jessie J.

The 2013 Clipsal 500 Adelaide will be heldfrom 28 February – 3 March.

Tickets are available from Ticketek on phone132 849 or online at www.ticketek.com.au 

Formore event information visit www.clipsal500.com.au

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