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Germein is a pop band based in Adelaide, South Australia. Previously known as the Germein Sisters, its members are three siblings, Georgia Germein, Ella Germein, and Clara Germein.[1][2][3]
They have toured Europe, China, New Zealand and Australia. Their 2013 debut album, Because You Breathe, was recorded in Ireland.[4]
In 2018, the band played a 15-date stadium tour in the UK, supporting British group Little Mix on their Summer Hits Tour, performing to audiences of up to 35,000 people. That same year, they recorded the single "Knocking At My Door", as a follow-up to their previous track "Talking", which had received national airplay in Australia.[1][5]
Members
[edit]Georgia Germein
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Georgia Germein is an acoustic pop singer-songwriter. She performs solo (vocals, guitar/piano) as well as with her two sisters as the band Germein. Prior to the formation of the band, Georgia released a solo album, Take My Hand, in 2010.[5]
Georgia grew up in the bush in the Adelaide Hills. She has undertaken various charitable activities including working in the Kalahari, South Africa, and Nepal, acting as a youth ambassador for World Vision in 2010. Georgia has been the recipient of awards including seven ASME Young Composers Awards. In 2007, she received the South Australian Premiers Award and achieved a semi-finalist status in the International Songwriting Competition. In 2009, she was announced as the National winner of the Young Bloods Radio Competition for Nova.[6][non-primary source needed]
Ella Germein
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Ella Germain plays bass, electric cello, and sings backing vocals with the band. She studied and works in the media arts and communications field, including television presentation.[7][non-primary source needed]
Clara Germein
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Clara Germein plays drums with the band.
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Title | Details |
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| Because You Breathe |
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| Germein |
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Awards
[edit]South Australian Music Awards
[edit]The South Australian Music Awards (previously known as the Fowler's Live Music Awards) are annual awards that exist to recognise, promote and celebrate excellence in the South Australian contemporary music industry. They commenced in 2012.[9][10]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result (wins only) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Germein | People's Choice Pop Award | Won |
| 2020 | Germein | People's Choice Pop Award | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Our girls mix it with the best". The Advertiser. 11 August 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2019.
- ^ "Aussie sisters receive rave review at Little Mix gig". South Wales Guardian. Retrieved 12 April 2019.
- ^ Wills, Steff (3 March 2016). "Germein Sisters skip back into town". The Standard. Retrieved 12 April 2019.
- ^ "Adelaide Fringe review 2015: Germein Sisters". The Advertiser. 7 March 2015. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
- ^ a b "MUSIC REVIEW: Sisters taking back control to impress on Little Mix tour". Spalding Today. 18 July 2018. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
- ^ "Biography". Georgia Germein: Adelaide based Singer/Songwriter. Archived from the original on 25 March 2012. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
- ^ Ella Germein - Television Presenter - Freelance Presenter - LinkedIn
- ^ "Because You Breathe (CD)". JB HiFi. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ^ Von Einem, Johnny (25 November 2019). "Who won what at the 2019 SAM Awards?". Citymag. Pictures: Dave Court. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- ^ "2020 Winners". South Australia Music Awards. 2020. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
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