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Nik Phillips

Born and raised in Queensland, singer/songwriter Nik Phillips has performed his music globally, from Australia and New Zealand to the United States and China. Nik’s music is an honest reflection of contemporary Australian life.

With a musical style ranging from pop/roots through to alternative/country, Niks thought-provoking lyrics blend effortlessly with his emotional melodies. While Nik can perform from solo through to 6 piece line up, most of his shows are performed as a duo.
• Nik Phillips - Acoustic, vocals• Mark Chomyn - percussion, mandolin, guitar, harmonica, didgeridoo, vocals

Newsflash!

As of July 2010, Nik's song 'Reach Around The World', a duet with Chinese artist, Bi Jie, has been on high rotation on Chinese radio, ultimately skyrocketing to Number 4 on the charts. This chart position translates to over 4 million listeners per week! It is unprecedented for a Western artist to break through the Chinese market in such an emphatic way.

one of Australia’s most impressive singer-songwriters

Nik is an independent artist who has released 6 albums. His most recent has just become the first Australian CD to be released in mainland China through a major Chinese record company.
"Simply put, Nik Phillips is one of Australia’s most impressive singer-songwriters," said music historian, Glenn A Baker. You need only listen to the magnificently crafted Not In This Life to marvel over his deft ability to weave beguiling textures into mature, incisive song.

Set List

Nik's show range from 45 to 2.5 hrs. His material comes from original songs off his six albums as well as unique re-makes of over 400 well known tunes. Each show is designed on the purpose and atmosphere of each event.

Disography

Songs From The Fourth Floor - album 2007 (RAW)
Singles released- Not In this Life, Postcard, No One Is To Blame, My Town. (3 of these songs have appeared on numerous compilations)
Hitting Tin - 2005 (RAW)
Northern Rivers Child. - (IND)2003
Six Pack - 2001 (IND)
Four Poet Steps - 1997 (Arctic/BMG)
Poetry and Beer - 1995 (IND)