Suade have been recognised as Melbourne’s finest a cappella group for some time now, having spent the last ten years dazzling audiences all over the country. Smooth harmonies and soulful voices meet raucous entertainment and terrible comedy when the lads hit the stage. They’re the Melbourne boys with a sparkle in their voices and a twinkle in their eyes!

Suade Live

The lads' famous live show brings together a range of cover tunes from barbershop, doo-wop and swing, to jazz, soul, gospel and classical, right through to rock, pop, R&B, party tunes and comedy numbers. In more recent times, the lads have turned their hand to songwriting with a full set of original tunes that span just as wide a range of genres, but are all delivered with five voices and nothing else.

Suade has rocked a number of iconic Melbourne venues: BMW Edge Theatre (Federation Square), Hamer Hall (Melbourne Concert Hall), Melbourne Park, The Northcote Social Club, Vodafone Arena, Manchester Lane, The Palladium, The Forum, The Palms at Crown, Chapel Off Chapel and many more – as well as touring much of Australia. The lads have appeared in front of audiences up to a quarter of a million on national live TV, and 40,000 or more at big events. They love the big stages but also appreciate the informality and intimacy of smaller rooms.

Suade On Record

The group's first CD "All Singing, No Dancing" was met with glowing praise from the likes of Mark Holden, Kate Ceberano, Ernie Sigley, The Idea of North and many others since its release in 2006. It has sold several thousand copies in Australia and several hundred around the world. Thousands more have downloaded the songs through the iTunes Music Store.

The group recorded its first original song in 2007 - and released it on a 4-track disc titled "The Cuddles for Christmas EP." It received radio airplay around Australia and the world almost immediately, and there are now as many as 10 groups around the world performing the title track at Christmastime.

2008 was spent writing and recording more material for an original album set for release in early 2009. It's set to be a beauty, with several live favourites finally making it onto tape. Stay tuned, 2009 is shaping up as an exciting year!

Corporate Shows

Corporate work has also been a specialty in recent years, for clients including Telstra, Sun Microsystems, Snooze, The Alannah and Madeline Foundation, Starry Starry Night, Oxfam, and countless others. The lads work hard for the huge reception they get from audiences.

Workshops and Masterclasses

Suade regularly runs interactive workshops and masterclasses with community groups, choirs and other singing groups. Sessions can be arranged privately or as part of a festival or major event. The keen ears, passion and attention to detail that give Suade its distinctive sound can help any singing group elevate their performance and go for the next level. It's also an absolute bucketload of fun.

Schools Program

The Suade schools program has been very successful in Victoria, and is expanding in 2009 to be available interstate. The lads generally turn up early to perform for the school, then get together with the choir and smaller music groups to work on specific pieces, general singing techniques, and sometimes group performances for the parents after hours. The kids love it, the lads have a great time, and teachers tell us they get a sudden influx of boys into the music programme once they realise singing is a fun, rewarding and exciting pastime even for the footy playing types.