the Durham Project

M@SM presents the DURHAM PROJECT

3 course Asian Fusion-Tapas and two live sets
6 minutes drive north over the Sydney Harbour Bridge

The Durham Project are 5 Music Professionals with a history of A&R & Production in contemporary Australian music history. Their first release "The DP" EP out on the legendary Big Rock label; an acoustic-based album is completed and ready for release on Big Rock Records and the finishing touches to a track for the Big Rock Records 40th anniversary album

Phill Simmons (Shute); guitar and vocals-
As a manager, promoter, agent and A & R manager Phil nurtured some of the greats of Australian music including Cold Chisel, Jeff St John, The Angels, TMG, Ayers Rock

Alan (Blackie) Blackburn; keyboards:
Al started his career in New Zealand in various cover bands alongside Dragon, & featured on the iconic Alberts 'Canned Rock' album with Rose Tattoo, The Reels, Kevin Borich Express

Pedro Mello; drums, percussion and vocals
He played with Latin Artists
Simone Caymmi, Tunai, Raimundo Costa, Rosanna & performed regularly in recording sessions for the biggest national TV system in Brazil called “Rede Globo”

Ross Johnston; bass and vocals
Ross has performed with 'Asleep at the Wheel', supporting Elton John in Concert & worked with the international Abba tribute show "Bjorn Again" touring on the East Coast of Australia

Joey Degiorgio (Joey D); guitar and vocals
Joey has worked on P&O & Princess Cruise Liners throughout Europe and America. Joey owned and managed Canterbury Recording Studios in Sydney

Don't miss this opportunity for an up-close & personal performance!

Covid-safe guidelines

In these COVID19 times capacity for this show is limited.
- Upon entry signing in is required
- Masks welcome
- Sanitiser available

Bespoke tasting dishes designed by Gastronomist, Alan Liang. Recommended as home of "The Best Ribs In Sydney" and "The Best Tapas In Sydney" by The Urban List.

Heralded as a 'sensory celebration' by Concrete Playground, and a 'free-for-all snackfest' by Time Out.