This band has the X-factor! Made up of exceptional musicians at the top of their game, they are dynamic, energetic and a whole lot of fun! Combining male and female vocals to form a massive stage presence and dynamic performance from their solid 5 piece band right up to the 11 piece showband or anything in between. BigCityBeat has been described as the most versatile corporate show band in Australia! With amazing variations in shows and line-ups, they can cater for the smallest function to a major gala performance. Stunning costumes & sizzling choreography give the band commanding presence on stage accentuated by the BCB dancers and the acclaimed Brass Section. With an impressive repertoire that embraces party favourites, popular rock classics with a good dose of today’s Top40 hits, BigCityBeat ensures everyone has a party!
Bio
BigCityBeat has been described as the most versatile corporate show band in Australia! With amazing variations in shows and line-ups, they can cater for the smallest function to a major gala performance. Stunning costumes & sizzling choreography give the band commanding presence on stage accentuated by the BCB dancers and the acclaimed Brass Section. With an impressive repertoire that embraces party favourites, popular rock classics with a good dose of today’s Top40 hits, BigCityBeat ensures everyone has a party!
The overwhelming attribute that BigCityBeat exudes is great musicianship coupled with an unbridled sense of fun on stage. They generate enthusiasm and energy but remain true to musical accuracy.
Whilst many acts may exhibit some of these qualities, very few have all of them jam packed in one spectacular show! With the members that formed the nucleus of Ricky Loca and now BigCityBeat, they have entertained clients all over Australia & abroad including:
Australia Society Tokyo
Australia Society Singapore
Hamilton Island Annual Yacht Race – Hamilton Island
QANTAS – International Conference in Sydney
NAB
Australia Post
Lassiters Casino Alice Springs
AUSCRS – Port Douglas QLD, Cabal Beach Broome & Hayman Island QLD
Adelaide Crows AFL
Hawthorn FC AFL
W’Coast Eagles AFL
Western Bulldogs
Microsoft
Racing Victoria
Reach Foundation
Royal Children’s Hospital
…. and many more
Brian Rault
The founding member of Ricky Loca & now BigCityBeat, Brian Rault is one of the most outstanding live performers of today. As BCB’s male lead vocalist, his blend of raw energy and refined showmanship captures the audience right from the start of the show. Brian makes sure you feel a part of the show with humour and daggy dancing down to a fine art!
Connie Wright
A stunning performer with an engaging sense of fun, audiences cannot help but be “blindsided” by Connie’s unbelievable vocal ability. With an amazing resume of experience including support act for Celine Dion, Taxi Ride and touring with Vanessa Amorosi as her back up vocalist, Connie sings the house down!
Female Dancers / Backing Singers
Alice Powell & Naomi McDougall ad a whole lot of class and sex appeal to this dynamic ensemble. Having performed domestic & international shows with artists such as Kylie, Madison Avenue, Tina Arena & Ricky Martin the girls extensive experience shines through on stage with a high energy performance.
Glamorous outfits and Bling to die for, the BigCityBabes are Classy, Sexy, Funky!
Brass Section
BigCityBeat boasts Australia's most revered brass section, with versatile players whose professional music experiences range from rock to jazz to classical styles.
The Brass Section plays with flair and moves with precision, infusing their performances with energy, colour and a great sense of fun.
Rhythm Section
The rhythm section is made up of the best musos Australia has to offer. All have toured their own bands at home and internationally and all are session musos deriving a livelihood from being the masters of their craft. They form the backbone of the BigCityBeat Show Band and delight in musical authenticity.
Songlist
Top 40
1000 Miles -- Vanessa Carlton
Aint no Other Man -- Christina Aguilera
All Night Long -- Lionel Ritchie
Alone I’m lonely -- Pink
Beautiful -- Disco Montego
Big girls don’t cry -- Fergie
Big Ol Jet Airliner -- Steve Miller Band
Bring Me to Life -- Evanascence / Paul McCoy
Cant buy me love -- The Beatles
Celebration -- Cool & the Gang
Crazy -- Gnarles Barkley
Crazy in Love -- Beyonce
Crunchy Granola Suite -- Neil Diamond
Danny California -- Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Dont you want to feel -- Rogue Traders
Don’t Change -- INXS
Don’t Feel Like Dancing -- Scissor Sisters
Drops Of Jupiter -- Train
Everything Im Not -- The Veronicas
Girlfriend -- Avril Lavigne
Grace Kelly -- Mika
Hard days night -- The Beatles
Heat is on -- Glenn Fry
Hips Dont Lie -- Shakira
Hit me baby one more time -- Britney Spears
Hook me up -- The Veronicas
I Love Rock 'n' Roll -- Britney Spears
I Wanna Dance with Somebody -- Whitney Houston
I write Sins not Tragedies -- Panik!at the Disco
I'm A Believer -- Smash Mouth
I'm Coming Up -- Pink
Kids -- Kylie Minogue/Rob Williams
Kids in America -- Kim Wilde
Lady Marmalade -- Moulin Rouge
Let me entertain u -- Robbie Williams
Let's Get it Started -- Black Eyed Peas
Like A Bird -- Nelly Furtado
Love Generation -- Bob Sinclar
Love Rears its Ugly Head -- Living Colour
Lovelight -- Robbie Williams
Maneater -- Nelly Furtado
Master Blaster -- Stevie Wonder
Murder On The Dance Floor -- Sophie Ellis Bextor
Objection Tango -- Shakira
Pappa Don't Preach -- Kelly Osbourne
Pieces of Me -- Ashlee Simpson
Playing to win -- John Farnham
Pump It -- Black Eyed Peas
Rain -- Dragon
Respect -- Aretha Franklin
Revolution -- The Veronicas
Rock DJ -- Robbie Williams
Rock this party -- Bob Sinclar
Sexy Back -- Justin Timberlake
She’s got the look -- Roxette
Shutup & Drive -- Rihanna
Sk8er Boy -- Avril Lavigne
Surfin USA -- The Beach Boys
Sweet Escape -- Gwen Stefani
Take on me -- AHA
That’s The Way I like it / Shake Your Booty -- KC & The Sunshine Band
