Stoked to be hitting Land Of Plenty. See you in November, Shepparton!

Stoked to be hitting Land Of Plenty. See you in November, Shepparton!


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Hitting Mackay with a gang of friends for River Sessions 2019! Yewww

Hitting Mackay with a gang of friends for River Sessions 2019! Yewww


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My dad taught me to drive before i had my L’s. I used to steal his car every night

My dad taught me to drive before i had my L’s. I used to steal his car every night, putting it in neutral til it was halfway down the street, so they wouldn’t hear me start the engine. He caught on and figured since he wasn’t going to stop sleeping at night, he may as well teach me to drive so i didn’t fuck up too bad. I clearly remember the hoods playing on the radio while he was kicking me life lessons from the passenger seat, and telling me not to ride the brake so hard (i still do, sorry dad). We bonded on those drives, and all the way until he met the lads at my birthday a few years back, he would always use them as a reference for what i could do. It literally took dad realising they were some of my best mates to stop comparing me to them haha. An impossible comparison. I grew up on the hoods. We all did. Everyone i grew up with. All of us. I wouldn’t be what i am if it wasn’t for them. I probably would never have believed making music was possible. I definitely wouldn’t have thought people would care enough to listen. Half a lifetime later and I’m on a Hoods album. Excuse the ramble, but it’s a very big deal for me. Congratulations to my brothers. The kings. Anyone from our genre in Australia owes them a debt. Bar nobody. Anyone worth listening to agrees. Call it a highlight, a bucket list tick, whatever. I’m so hype to have my voice back out there, and i couldn’t have picked better people to be on with. From the Frankston line to a Hoods album. Crazy.
Hilltop Hoods THE GREAT EXPANSE. OUT NOW!


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How many kids need to overdose at festivals before we do something? How many more families need to…

How many kids need to overdose at festivals before we do something? How many more families need to be destroyed? We’re at 6 deaths in 2 months. Another one yesterday. If pill testing saves one life, it’s worth it. It’s that simple. Anyone arguing against it, i hope it’s not your son, daughter, brother, sister, or friend, who’s next. My heart breaks for everyone effected by these avoidable tragedies. And I’m sickened by the politicians with blood on their hands, yet still doing nothing. More young people will die as a result of your weakness. Introduce safe pill testing NOW. FFS
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Happy new year everyone! I sat out 2018. Won’t be doing that again.

Happy new year everyone! I sat out 2018. Won’t be doing that again. New music from ya boy starting early 2019. Swear to god. Love you all see you soon x
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Illy – Home for Christmas

Spent a lot of time in hotel rooms this year, but I’m finally home for Christmas and all i plan to do is eat, drink, go to the beach, and spend time with my family my friends and my PlayStation


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Illy Signs Global Deal With Sony Music Entertainment Australia

Sony Music Entertainment Australia is excited to announce that ARIA Award winning Australian artist Illy, has signed a global deal with Sony Music Entertainment Australia. Illy’s lauded career spans five […]

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Sony Music Entertainment Australia is excited to announce that ARIA Award winning Australian artist Illy, has signed a global deal with Sony Music Entertainment Australia.

Illy’s lauded career spans five albums, numerous multi-Platinum and Gold selling singles, countless live performances and many award wins and nominations. Illy is currently working on his sixth studio album, set for release in 2019.

Illy comments; “My life has been through a lot of change in the last year, and all of it has pushed me to be my best creatively. I knew from the first meeting with Denis and his team, that Sony Music was the best place for me and my music, and I can’t wait to get started.”

Denis Handlin AO, Chairman & CEO, Australia & New Zealand and President, Asia, Sony Music Entertainment, comments; “I have been following Illy’s career from the very beginning and I am now thrilled that he has joined the Sony Music family. Illy has continued to evolve as an incredibly talented, compelling and authentic artist, who always reinvents and challenges himself so that he is constantly pushing boundaries with his music. We are very excited to be working with him in the next phase of his cutting edge career.”

Nick Yates, Illy’s Manager at UNIFIED Music Group comments; “We’re very excited to further develop our relationship with Denis Handlin and the team at Sony Music, with one of our longest standing clients in Illy. Their dedication and passion for his music has already shone through and we look forward to celebrating many more great achievements together.”

Illy’s most recent album TWO DEGREES, was released in November 2016 and debuted at #1 on the ARIA chart. It was nominated for 6 x 2017 ARIA Awards including Best Male Artist and Album Of The Year. The album contains lead single, APRA Award winning, 4 x platinum and 6 x 2016 ARIA nominated hit ‘Papercuts’ feat. Vera Blue, 2 x platinum selling ‘Catch 22’ feat. Anne-Marie and live favourite ‘You Say When’ feat. Marko Penn.

TWO DEGREES saw Illy tour the country three times, winning Best Live Act at the 2017 ARIA Awards. His Two Degrees Album Tour and massive Two Degrees Regional Tour, saw him on the road performing 50+ shows across the country. As a result of this extensive touring, Illy is now a firm festival favourite, having performed at most of the major ones including Splendour In The Grass, Groovin’ The Moo, Falls Festival, Spilt Milk and Sprung, amongst many more.

Illy first emerged onto the hip-hop scene in 2009 and has since amassed an impressive discography, which includes his debut LONG STORY SHORT (2009), sophomore album THE CHASE (2010), BRING IT BACK (2012), CINEMATIC (2013) and TWO DEGREES (2016).

After five albums and with the creative musical melange of TWO DEGREES, Illy’s roots in hip-hop have now spread to all corners of the musical globe to encompass pop, soul, electro and dance. He stands as one of Australia’s most innovative and creative artists, which has led to him working with such diverse artists as Scarlett Stephens from San Cisco, Ahren Stringer from The Amity Affliction, Kira Piru and The Hilltop Hoods.

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My dad is my hero. Always has been, always will be

My dad is my hero. Always has been, always will be. I don’t know if I’ll ever be half the man he is, but regardless every day I’m thankful I’m his son. Happy Father’s Day. Love you Dad. PS – I know you’ll see this, answer your phone damn it
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Splendour with the Hilltop Hoods for Cosby Sweater

Splendour with the Hilltop Hoods for Cosby Sweater. Heroes of mine as a kid, and still a spinout every time i jump up with them now. Huge vibes! 📸 @patstevensonhobo


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Congratulations to my lil bro Kuren! His debut album “Melting Conceptually” dropped this morning

Congratulations to my lil bro Kuren! His debut album “Melting Conceptually” dropped this morning on OneTwo. Get around it!


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