West Thebarton

West Thebarton, previously known as West Thebarton Brothel Party, is an Australian rock band from Adelaide.

West Thebarton
Background information
OriginAdelaide, Australia
GenresPub rock
Years active2013-present
LabelsDomestic La La
Associated actsHorror My Friend, Sleep Talk
Websitewww.westthebarton.com
MembersJosh Healey
Tom Gordon
Josh Battersby
Caitlin Thomas
Nick Horvat
Ray Dalfsen
Brian Bolado
Past membersHugh Black
Will Spooner-Adey
Alex Christophel

History

West Thebarton cut their teeth practising in a studio in West Thebarton Road, in the western Adelaide suburb of Thebarton, hence the name of the band.[1]

They released their debut album Different Beings Being Different in 2018.[2]

Members
Current members
  • Ray Dalfsen – lead vocals, guitar (2013–present)
  • Josh Healey – guitar, backing vocals (2013–present)
  • Tom Gordon – guitar, backing vocals (2013–present)
  • Josh Battersby – guitar (2013–present)
  • Brian Bolado – guitar, percussion, backing vocals (2013–present)
  • Nick Horvat – bass (2015–present)
  • Caitlin Thomas – drums (2017–present)
Former members
  • Hugh Black – drums (2015–2017)
  • Will Spooner-Adey – bass (2013–2015)
  • Alex Christophel – drums (2013–2015)

Discography

Studio albums
Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
[3]
Different Beings Being Different 45

Live albums
Title Album details
Live at the Exeter
  • Release date: 2015
  • Label: Rad Jams Exchange (RAD-001)
  • Formats: Cassette

Extended Plays
Title EP details
West Thebarton Brothel Party
  • Release date: 30 July 2015[4]
  • Label: Mirador Records (MIRAR0010)
  • Formats: CD, digital downtown, LP, streaming

Singles
Title Year Album
"Red or White"[5] 2016 non album single
"Moving Out"[6] 2017 Different Beings Being Different
"Dolewave"[7] non album single
"Bible Camp"[8] Different Beings Being Different
"You've Got the Love"
(Triple J Like a Version)[9]		 2018 Like a Version
"Tops"[10] 2019 TBA

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
AIR Awards of 2019[11] Different Beings Being Different Best Independent Hard Rock, Heavey or Punk Album Nominated

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Lost to
2018[12] Different Beings Being Different Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album Nominated Parkway Drive - Reverence

National Live Music Awards

The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
National Live Music Awards of 2018[13][14] West Thebarton Live Act of the Year Nominated
International Live Achievement (Band) Nominated
South Australian Live Act of the Year Won
National Live Music Awards of 2020[15] themselves South Australian Live Act of the Year Nominated

South Australian Music Awards

The South Australian Music Awards (SAM Awards) exist to recognise, promote and celebrate excellence in the South Australian contemporary music industry and take place annually in Adelaide, South Australia every November.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
SAM Awards of 2018[16] themselves Best Group Won
Different Beings Being Different Best Release Won
"Bible Camp" Best Song Won
themselves People's Choice Rock Award Won

References
  1. Marsh, Walter (28 June 2018), "West Thebarton still calls suburbia home", The Adelaide Review
  2. Mathieson, Craig (24 May 2018), "Adelaide band West Thebarton nail eclectic guitar rock with debut album", Sydney Morning Herald
  3. "ARIA Chart Watch". auspOp. May 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  4. "West Thebarton Brothel Party". Apple Music. 30 July 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  5. "Red or White - single". Apple Music. 6 April 2016. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  6. "Moving Out - single". Apple Music. February 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  7. "Dolewave - single". Apple Music. June 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  8. "Bible Camp- single". Apple Music. 11 October 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  9. "You've Got the Love - single". Apple Music. 17 May 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  10. "Tops - single". Apple Music. 9 April 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  11. "2019 AIR Awards Nominees". 28 March 2019. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  12. Moran, Robert; Nathanael, Cooper (11 October 2018), "Amy Shark leads the 2018 ARIA nominations in another big year for women", The Age
  13. "NLMA announce 2018 nominees and Live legend". NLMA. 2 October 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  14. "Winners of the 2018 NLMA". NLMA. December 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  15. "Nominees announced for 2020 National Live Music Awards". NLMAs. 7 September 2020. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  16. "About". South Australian Music Awards. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
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