Sitars N Bleeps & The Diversity Festival presents the 'Don Raja' himself, Apache Indian, Live in Concert for one night only at the Thornbury Theatre, Melbourne on 25 November 2011.

Party with the legendary 'bhangramuffin' as he performs all the hits that made him a cult icon. Arranged Marriage, Chok There and Boom Shak-A-Lak will be just some of the smash hits you can expect as well as tracks from his recent album, Music Is Freedom. The evening will also feature some very special local guest artists and DJ's guaranteeing you will party hard! A very limited issue of tickets are being released to the public so make sure you call the numbers below and book early to avoid missing out

For Tickets and Promotional Enquiries please contact:

Sid: 0424 934 804
Sreekant: 0400 422 685
Bobby: 0404 054 636

Email: info@sitarsnbleeps.com

This event is supported by media partners Hello Bollywood, Indus Age and Deviant Ink Design
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APACHE INDIAN - A QUICK BIO



British vocalist Apache Indian performs a highly eclectic form of Ragga informed by the Bhangra style of his East Indian heritage. After cutting his teeth toasting in U.K. dancehalls, Apache Indian began to release singles in the early '90s and achieved three number 1’s in both the Reggae and Asian charts! Many of these singles would appear on his 1993 major-label Island Records debut, ‘No Reservations’, including "Don Rajah", a song that exemplifies Apache Indian's cross-cultural fusion & earned him a new nickname as well.

By the mid-'90s, Ragga production often included elements of hip-hop, and Apache Indian's next record was no exception. Featuring guest appearances from Jamaican Reggae stars Sly and Robbie, Frankie Paul, Yami Bolo, & American MC Tim Dog, 1995's ‘Make Way for the Indian’ included sampled tabla beats & spawned a U.S. club hit with the shuffling R&B of 'Boomshackalak'. The "Don Raja" of British Ragga began to increase his International exposure by touring the world 5 times over 20 years, performing massive sold out concerts across India & Asia, Europe, Canada & America! Apache performed at Reggae Japansplash in '94 and '95 & has appeared in 4 Bollywood films since! He continued to record as well, releasing albums titled, 'Real People' in 1998, 'Karma' in 2001, 'Time for Change' and 'Sadhu 'The Movement' in 2006/7 as well as various collaborations. Apache Indian performed at all the major World Music, Reggae & Asian festivals in 2006/7 with his live band 'The Reggae Revolution' from Birmingham including headlining WOMAD in Reading & Singapore.

Apache has enjoyed 20 years of success including; winning various awards from the Asian & Reggae Industries, 7 British top 40 hits, 4 Brit Award nominations, Mercury Music nomination, Ivor Norvello Award & the International Dance Award in 1995. His big hit single Boomshakalak has been featured in over 75 International TV commercials as well as 7 Hollywood films including 'Dumb & Dumber' & 'Scooby Doo 2'!

Apache Indian was the first Asian artist to have his very own show on Radio 1 where he interviewed some major artists from the Reggae & Asian music industries & also had live sessions where he encouraged & supported local bands! He also presented a one-off special show from India for Radio 1 called 'Karma Confusion' which won a CRE Award in 1998! He presented 'MTV Reggae Sound System' from Kingston, Jamaica, 'Apache Goes Indian' for Channel 4 from India & 'Soul Music' for Charlton TV in the Midlands!

Apache Indian has sold 11 million albums to date and is now regarded as a Legend in his field. He is still very active in his music career & also acts as a consultant for various artists and record labels. He continues to support charities & local community projects & mentors young offenders on ISSP order. He received The Life Time Achievement Award 2011 by the UKAMA’s at The Round House, Camden, London.  

Apache Indian released his new album called ‘Music is Freedom’ in August 2011.