ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT - JAMES ALEXANDER & HIS SOLSTICE BAND

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James Alexander – Official Artist Biography

With a 25-year career as a full-time entertainer, James Alexander has built a reputation as a masterful live performer. Having performed at thousands of venues and events worldwide, James has connected through music with people all over Eastern Australia on some of their most important occasions, his seasoned voice and passionate stage presence making him one of Australia’s most prolific performers.

James’ career is marked by impressive industry collaborations, beginning with the inclusion of Jamiroquai’s drummer Derrick McKenzie on his very first record as both drummer and remix producer. Later, James worked with Grammy-winning producer Neal Pogue and David Ott, Jr., co-writing and co-producing a track originally intended for Earth, Wind & Fire, ultimately released by James himself, featuring Verdine White on bass and the Regiment Horns blasting the powerful brass arrangements directed by David Ott, Jr. James himself has produced hundreds of records for other artists.

His international touring credits include opening for Jamiroquai, Brand New Heavies, Los Amigos Invisiblés, Stan Walker, and David Ryan Harris, reinforcing his status as a world-class live act and complete-package musician. His looping show is a one-man orchestra, layering multi-instrumental performances on flute, trumpet, keyboards, guitar, percussion, and even surprise instruments he picks up for the challenge. When expanded to a full band, the show becomes a stage-shaking experience, featuring Australia’s finest musicians singing their hearts out together and leading the audience in a spontaneous choir.

James Alexander re-emerges in 2025, bringing his accumulated skills and life learnings across this millennium into a captivating collection of new songs known as Solstice. James sings directly from the heart, pouring his soulful and playful vocal style over a bedrock of great songwriting, fusing the genres of country, R&B, gospel, funk, and blues with deeply personal lyricism.

James Alexander’s original music is raw, soulful, and deeply authentic—songs crafted from years of triumphs, failures, accolades, and hard knocks. Whether performing solo or with a full band, his shows are powerful, uplifting, and deeply connective, delivering one of the most moving and spiritual live experiences Australian audiences will see in 2025.

James has formed his new band, The Solstice Band, with hand-picked favorite players—his first regular band in over a decade—and rehearsals are underway for what is already proving to be an exciting 2025 for James Alexander and his followers. Follow James on Instagram and TikTok and join his Substack to receive news and inside looks at James’ multimedia artistic endeavors in his own personal online gallery, artist to you, direct.

Solstice, the album, is coming—but before that, James Alexander and The Solstice Band are coming to a stage near you.

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James Alexander – Short Bio (150 Words)

With a 25-year career as one of Australia’s most prolific performers, James Alexander is a masterful live artist known for his looping wizardry and multi-instrumental performances. His solo shows layer flute, trumpet, keyboards, guitar, percussion, and even spontaneous new instruments into a one-man symphony, while his full-band performances turn the stage into a high-energy, harmony-rich explosion of sound.

James has performed at thousands of venues and events worldwide, connecting with millions of people and sharing stages with Jamiroquai, Brand New Heavies, Los Amigos Invisibles, and Stan Walker. His collaborations include Grammy-winning producer Neal Pogue and David Ott Jr., co-writing and producing Turn Me Up with performances from Verdine White (Earth, Wind & Fire) and The Regiment Horns (Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars).

Expect a soulful, uplifting, and deeply connective show — one of the most moving live performances in Australia for 2025.

James Alexander – Ultra-Short Bio (75 Words)

James Alexander is one of Australia’s most prolific live performers, delivering soulful, high-energy shows that range from looping wizardry as a solo act to a full-stage powerhouse of musicians and harmonies. He has performed worldwide, shared stages with Jamiroquai, Brand New Heavies, and co-written a song for Earth, Wind & Fire. Expect a deeply connective, uplifting, and unforgettable live experience—one of the must-see shows of 2025.

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James Alexander Prepares to Launch New Live Band in 2025

[Gold Coast, March 2025] – After a 25-year career as one of Australia’s most prolific live performers, James Alexander is preparing to launch his next musical chapter—an electrifying full-band experience set to hit the stage in mid-2025. Known for his masterful looping performances, where he layers flute, trumpet, keyboards, guitar, percussion, and even spontaneous instrument experiments into a one-man symphony, James is now expanding his show to a full stage of powerhouse musicians, raising the stakes for what promises to be one of the most dynamic and uplifting live shows on the Australian music scene.

Currently in rehearsal, this new band is more than just an ensemble—it’s a musical force, blending soul, funk, country, and yacht rock with James’s signature soaring vocals and deep audience connection. The band’s performances will feature rich harmonies, high-energy musicianship, and a stage full of voices lifting together in song, turning every audience into a spontaneous choir. The first wave of show dates will be announced soon, with a debut performance set to introduce the band to national and international audiences.

James has spent decades honing his craft on stages worldwide, performing at thousands of venues and events and sharing the stage with Jamiroquai, Brand New Heavies, Los Amigos Invisibles, and Stan Walker. His original music is raw, soulful, and deeply authentic, shaped by years of triumphs, failures, accolades, and hard knocks. Beyond the stage, James has collaborated with Grammy-winning producer Neal Pogue and David Ott Jr., co-writing and producing Turn Me Up — a track originally intended for Earth, Wind & Fire, featuring Verdine White on bass and The Regiment Horns (Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars).

With a reputation as one of Australia’s most passionate and commanding performers, James’s new live show is set to deliver a musical experience unlike any other in 2025—one that is powerful, uplifting, and deeply connective.

For booking inquiries, press opportunities, or to stay updated on tour dates, visit instagram.com/jamesalexander_live or contact bookings@honeyandstoneevents.au

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