Bands & DJs
C Major & Son Veneno (Sydney)
When world-renown Sydney band Son Veneno and C Major join forces the energy and ambience is incredibly contagious! A world class combination! Together they have toured the world and continue to conquer every stage they perform on.
We are honoured that these amazing musicians will play at the Byron Latin Fiesta for the first time this year!
“C Major is ready to take over the international music industry” – Ricky Martin
The addition of singer-songwriter/entertainer/producer Carlos Velazquez AKA C Major lifted the band to new heights with his versatile mix of R&B, Pop, Soul, & his domination of the Afro-Latin Sonero traditions. C Major – As seen on The Voice 2014 was mentored by Latino Superstar Ricky Martin and Will.i.am. On The Voice, he performed with finesse, captivating audiences and representing Latinos all over Australia. Through his journey thus far, C Major has worked with the likes of many international artists such as: T-Pain, B.O.B, Royce Da 5’9, Wanye Morris (Boys 2 Men), Mars (1500), Fat Man Scoop, Bone Thugs and Harmony, Mr. Porter (Eminem’s Producer), Marvin Priest – and Australian artists Stan Walker, Timomatic, Justce Crew, Young Men Society, and the list goes on..
“Veneno” is the Spanish word for “venom” describing Veneno’s infectious music.
Son Veneno is Sydney’s home grown 12 piece Afro Cuban fusion band with a sound and musicianship like no other. A band with so much musical and brotherhood history. Son Veneno’s musical diversity begun by composing, recording and performing with many international artists including: Ozomatli (LA), Kelis (NYC), Maceo Parker (NC), Aloe Blacc (US), Cubanismo (CUBA), Los De Abajo (MEX), Metallica (LA), Reve Y Su Charangon, Fulanito (DOM) and vocalists Rebecca Tapia (AUS), Maya Jupiter (AUS), Holly Ottignon (UK), Gonzalo Porta (URU) and Merenia Gillies (MAORI).
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El Timbon (Brisbane)
After the success of Chukale, the number one Latin salsa band in Brisbane, QLD, Gustavo Cereijo the director, decides to bring the newest rhythms of Cuban music TIMBA and SONGO to his audience. These music genres are characterized by their innovate, energetic upbeat Latin funk style, representing always the cadence of the traditional Cuban music where the only thing you want to do when you hear it is to dance and party!
To spread this fresh music style, Gustavo who studied in Cuba, has put together EL TIMBON a new 11-piece band formed by professional musicians who love Cuban music and want to help him to show more of this diverse and rich music!
DJ ALBERTO
MELBOURNE
DJ KHOSRO
BRISBANE
DJ DAVIDE
SYDNEY
DJ MASTER P
SYDNEY
DJ SOHEL
SYDNEY
DJ ALI BABA
SYDNEY
DJ TONY L
BRISBANE
DJ SUPER JUAN
SYDNEY
N A M E
DJ
DJ ROBERT
BYRON BAY
DJ DAVID V
BRISBANE
N A M E
DJ
Come to Byron Bay and indulge your Latin passion
DANCE, BEACH, LEARN, CHILL, DANCE SOME MORE…YOU CHOOSE.
