Loonaloop

Loonaloop are an Australian live dance band formed in 2003. The group is a five-piece and builds its sound around a mix of organic instruments and electronic production. Its core instrumentation includes didjeridoo, violin, tabla, drum kit, bass, vocals and keys, alongside computer-based programming.

Style and sound

The band works in a live organic dance style and draws on drum and bass, trance, house and electronica. Its music combines acoustic and electronic elements in a performance-led format.

Performances and touring

Loonaloop performs at festivals and clubs internationally and appears on the festival circuit in Australia, Europe and the UK. Festival appearances include Glastonbury, Beach Bop in the Netherlands, Planet Roxy in the Czech Republic and Big Day Out in Australia. The group also plays cultural festivals and dance parties.

Among its notable festival work, Loonaloop appears on the main dance stage at Glastonbury in 2005 and plays alongside Dreadzone and Kosheen at Planet Love Festival in the Czech Republic. It also headlines events including The Big Green Gathering in the UK, Blijfestijn in the Netherlands, Global Beat in Poland and The Gnome Music Fayre on the Isle of Wight.

Releases

The band completes its debut album, Cleared 4 Take Off, before touring regularly in Australia, Europe and the UK. In 2005 it finishes its second album, Images of Flying. It is also working on a remix album aimed at the dancefloor, with producers and remix artists including Kraak and Smaak, Cabbage Crew, DJ Kareem, Oculus and Endorphin.