The foundational concept of Very Unique Existence is our self defined genre "Positive Consciousness Rock" by definition it is: The design, development and delivery of music that has an intentional and designed positive impact on the listener, are you familiar with the work of Masaru Emoto? See: www.masaru-emoto.net it's along this line... you could think of us as the Pop/Rock version of "The Secret" in a sense :-) see www.whatthebleep.com

VERY UNIQUE EXISTENCE

"Very Unique Existence are on par with their contemporaries such as Jet & Wolfmother, yet armed with their own unique sound. Playing self titled "Positive Consciousness Rock" Very Unique Existence are a must see live! There will be a huge buzz around their debut Ep "Everyone"

The title of the EP/DVD "Everyone" reflects V.U.E.'s diverse musicality, edge and appeal, genuinely providing 'something for EVERYONE'.

This debut has been accepted by all commercial and non- commercial Radio in Australia and Abroad that it has been sent to making rotational play lists.

With a HUGE Radio push in Australia and the USA and a feature article in the coveted (The Music Network) Jan 14th 2008 things are about to take off for this currently totally indie band from the beautiful Byron Bay Australia.

Very Unique Existence is a dynamic, driven Byron Bay rock outfit with a unique essence that appeals powerfully both locally and internationally. V.U.E. is committed to delivering outstanding quality, original Australian music with global appeal and is seeking international industry / radio / licensing support and a major signing for their debut release.

V.U.E. wish to market the EP internationally in 2007, with tracks 'Looking Down', 'Take it Easy' and 'Pop Song' proposed (but not limited to) for a play list ad across the board on commercial stations internationally and "Roll On", "Shadow Behind" and "U.K Dance Re-Mix" promoted for play list ad on high profile indie stations such as Triple J in Australia. They have the product, the runs on the board, the fans and the determination to have a long career making quality records.

Snaps to date:

• V.U.E. receive continued high level rotation on National and North Coast Commercial and Community Stations plus U.S airplay on a range of Main Stream Commercial Stations, with College Radio being serviced currently;

• AUSTEREO – Have added "Pop Song" to rotation on the Oi Oi OI show with scheduled migration to higher rotation. They fully support the band and have even gone so far as to suggest The V.U.E to labels and pluggers.

• Track 1 'Take it Easy' selected repeatedly in the listener voted Top 10 Indie Pop/Adult Contemporary and is receiving high level rotation to over 2.5 million across the U.S. Germany and Russia, on the Moozikoo and Radio X Indie networks worldwide plus online radio such as www.acousticfuel.com;

• 'Take it Easy' and track 3 'Looking Down' have maintained FM High Rotation for over 8 weeks in Northern NSW and the most requested songs for 5 of those weeks with all remaining tracks making it to the play list;

• Responses to live shows have been 'amazing', the CD has sold out in stores, gigs and in outlets throughout Northern NSW, plus indie digital distribution;

• Dance track 6 currently played in all regional night clubs by national and international DJ's with rave reviews;

• Businesses in the area are using tracks 1 and 2 for radio, TV and local cinema advertising;

• Very Unique Existence Selected for inclusion on the Grow Your Own Upload One Compilation / MGM / Foghorn.

• Licensing interest in Japan for mobile content currently being negotiated;

• OVER 1000 COPIES OF EP HAVE SOLD IN THE LAST 10 WEEKS IN THE NORTHERN NSW REGION!

V.U.E.'s success to date is attributable to their sheer talent, determination, huge appeal and marketability:
'We work hard rehearsing 3 - 4 times a week refining the 60+ best original songs over the last 3 years consolidating our sound and direction. The response to the Ep, live shows and Airplay has blown us away, particularly the Radio Requests.'

V.U.E. is characterised by its quality musicianship, powerful lyrics and unique sound (shaped by eclectic song writing, rare equipment selection and extensive industry experience).

V.U.E.'s fan base is extensive through the band's marketing, touring, gigging, multimedia promotions and airplay. With a database worldwide of 1500 growing steadily at 15 sign-ups a day.

The Story - (Everyone has One)

Out of the Ashes of a destroyed engagement and after 1.5 years adventuring round the World learning about life, the universe and putting his extremely interesting childhood into perspective, Rich Latimer Singer/Songwriter for Byron's Favorite Sons Very Unique Existence returns home to a rural palace, solace and his black cat Chinta and decides to start a band, to make sense of and to share all the lessons his journey has given him.

Rich Latimer (Guitar/Vox)
"Music has been part of my life as long as I can remember, its a release like no other. My first influences were bands like Pearl Jam, Sound Garden, Chilli Peppers at age 16. It was then I knew I was destined to make records to inspire and elevate people......V.U.E. for me is the simplification and consolidation of everything that music has taught me, it is a fate driven vehicle with endless possibilities all of which positive and purposeful....I'm blessed to have these friends and share these songs. It feels like Music with Meaning."-Rich

Placing an Ad in the paper and leaving the rest to fate, Rich meets drummer Chris who had recently moved to the north coast from Sydney after leaving his prior band of 10 years (Ankh) and wanting more from the musical side of life.

Chris Boniface (Drums)
"Music is a personal moment caught forever between friends. It is an escape of reality brought to life though the collective consciousness and passed onto individuals to help bring about change... V.U.E. to me is all and more that I have wanted to do in a band. I have already realized a life long dream with four great mates and I'm sure that much more is yet to come."-Chris

Although coming from different musical backgrounds, Chris having a heavy & fast style and Rich playing a more blues rock genre, the two gelled immediately writing four songs on their first jam together.

Realizing the potential of their combined styles, they began to practice in earnest using every spare minute to create a new and exciting style of rock music that flowed with soulful dynamics and fluidity giving them a very unique sound all their own. Each track inspired by a thoughtful and worthy lesson to be shared with the huge audiences that would soon follow this conscious powerful music.

From here and after 4-6 months as a two-piece, and after (as a 2 piece) winning the Jim Beam Band Competition V.U.E. recruit Mick Harris (Australia Version of Les Claypool -Seriously!) again by advertising into the line-up, and asking the Gods to make it so.

Mick a genius a gentleman (rare combination), who has been studying a 3-year degree in the art form of Bass, Bass and nothing but the Bass joins this Fate Train.

Mick Harris (Bass/Vox)
"Music is my reason for living. I believe I was born onto this planet to play music, because it's what I do best, I love it more than anything....V.U.E. is like a second family. I have found my brothers in music and I believe in these songs"-Mick

Several weeks into the project it is discovered that Mick and Chris are actually blood related...V.U.E. Fate again. They had no idea, it became evident through Mick's mother browsing the bands website... The trio (now with the BLOOD CONNECTION) in late 2004 begin the task of making heir mark on the music world, recording a 7 Track Demo at Top Cat Studios with legend Brad Wann.

This Demo called V.U.E. 2004 Demo (released on itunes.com.au and via www.thevue.com.au) served it's purpose, it scored them high paying gigs where other original bands could not go and it gave fans something to hold on to. Brad Wann from www.topcastudios.com has been a mentor and friend to the band the whole way and this first record (result of winning a band comp) kick started Very Unique Existence into EXISTENCE.

After nearly 2 years of, hard gigging, touring, and promoting the band V.U.E. finally cut their first record "Everyone" it sported lovely unique arrangements, nice powerful songs and a flavor not yet discovered... AND RADIO LOVED IT !!!

In order to re-produce the record live the band needed a Keys player.. Mick had a mate from UNI who was the prodigy of the session player Steve Russell who played keys on the record.

Mick rang Wez Seewald to ask him to come over and listen to his band and see if he wanted to join.

On the way over to Micks Wez was singing away to one of his favorite new tunes on the Radio "Take it Easy" by Very Unique Existence. Wez enters Micks house says "Play me your CD" the song comes on and he basically bursts his bubble exclaiming "I have been listening to that for weeks and just now on the way over here".

Needless to say Wez is the new addition (delivered by divine intervention) completing this line-up.

Wez Seewald (Keys)
"Music allows me to express the full range of human emotions and to connect to the souls of other people....V.U.E. is an unbelievable opportunity to share great purposeful music and good times with the band and audience..... I think all the members of V.U.E. have really understood this in the way they have written and performed their music since I have recently come to be a part of this run away fate train."-Wez

So now it's 2007 and Very Unique Existence are making huge steps in securing a long future delivering amazing, eclectic and thoughtful music to EVERYONE and EVERYONE is loving it !
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The foundational concept of Very Unique Existence is our self defined genre "Positive Consciousness Rock" by definition it is: The design, development and delivery of music that has an intentional and designed positive impact on the listener, are you familiar with the work of Masaru Emoto? See: www.masaru-emoto.net it's along this line... you could think of us as the Pop/Rock version of "The Secret" in a sense :-) see www.whatthebleep.com

VERY UNIQUE EXISTENCE

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