LoonaLoop

Short Bio

Loonaloop are a live  Electronic act/Band with massive trails and a vibrant history of performances at festivals and clubs all over Europe, UK,NZ, & Aus.

The band has a unique and distinct sound that is a mingling of organic instruments with cutting edge programming and technology.

loonaloop features -Violin that cavorts between luscious melodies & dirty & driving riffs, Powerful engaging Vocals, Pumping Didgeridoo, Powerhouse live Drums, driving bass lines, synths & Electronic gismos that elevate the electronic aspect of the band.

 Loonaloop’s live set mixes it up with touches of drum n bass, tribal trance, electro dub, gypsy house & aspects of world/folk music.

Renowned for their charismatic and high-energy performance, loonaloop are at home on any stage and have earned a reputation across the globe as dance floor, and festival favorites.                                                   

 Loonaloop have 5 studio albums and another that is on the way and due for release in 2023 to support and celebrate their 20^th anniversary EU tour.                                                                                                                          Having this huge pool of tracks to draw from gives Loonaloop an ability to  engage and respond to  diverse audiences, enrapturing and transporting them on a sonic journey with their signature feel-good sound.

Loonaloop feature  Didjeridoo as a lead instrument, and have had the pleasure of touring with many great Didj players from around the world, some of which include Koji Matsumoto, Marcus Meurer, Lies Beijerininck, Agustina Mosca, and this year features Paul Didj -Originally from UK-and now residing in Aus.

The core of Loonaloop comes out of the UK band “Tribal Drift” -who were pioneers in live dance music in the 90s and at the spearhead of featuring didjeridoo in Electronic music.

Favourite fan quote.                                                                                                                                                

 “Awesome, awesome music. I’ve seen these live a few times and they always totally  blow me away. If you get the chance to go see them, just drop everything and go…  expect to get a little sweaty!!!”

I have never heard or seen anything like loonaloop and I absolutely love it! You totally blew me away!

Bio Extended

 History -Originally formed in Australia Loonaloop has been active on the international club and festival circuit for over a decade headlining and performing innumerable festivals around the globe, some of which include: Glastonbury (UK 7 times), Secret Garden Party (UK), Dance Valley (NL), Rock for People (CZ), Tribal Elek (FR), World Body Painting Festival (AU). Didj n Bass (AU) Big Day Out (AUS) Aum Festival (NZ) Earth Beat (NZ)  Summer stage (Byron Bay Aus) Airlie Beach Fest of Music (QLD)and numerous more in Germany, Italy, Slovakia, UK, Poland, CZ

With a passionate love of music, performing, and touring, Loonaloop have independently sold more than 10,000 albums, and completed the equivalent of 13 times the circumference of the moon in their trusty “Loona Van”.

One of loonaloop’s many highlights is performing at 10 Glastonbury Festivals and  taking out the award for Best Electronic Song in the NCIEA Music awards.

Live Review -Emma Sutherland describes the live show in a review (exert)

“Loonaloop provided a night of beat-filled entertainment with a set including hints of Drum n Bass, Dub, Trance, electro & even a touch of folk… The band’s ability to switch between genres meant that no two songs sounded the same and an ever-increasing large crowd lapped it up!“

Favorite Fan quotes- from youtube clips

“Awesome, awesome music. I’ve seen these live a few times and they always blow me away. If you get the chance to go see them, just drop everything and go… Just expect to get a little sweaty!!!”

I have never heard or seen anything like loonaloop and I absolutely love it! You totally blew me away!

“Wow! I was there. When they came on I was falling asleep with a mug of chai, The next thing I know I’m dancing till 3 am. They just kept going and going, it was amazing. I ached so much afterwards but they were the highlight of that festival for me.”
“This was such a good end to a Glastonbury. I danced till I couldn’t dance anymore.”

LOONALOOP  ARE :                                                                                                    Shiney Lefai - vocals, synth and sampler                               Jacinta Simons - violin, Keys
Massimo Tolli - Drums,                                                          Paul  Didj- Didge, vocals