Their professionalism, versatility, presentation and talent allow them to cover all styles of music. "The major advantage Big Deal have over other bands is that they are not 'pigeon holed' to any one sound and can adapt and keep any crowd for any occasion entertained". (Jo Bennet Triple M ) In 7 years, the band's continual growth and popularity has resulted in numerous achievements and are now establishing themselves as the No 1 Corporate Band in Australia The real test is for a band is their "live performance", this is what separates Big Deal from the rest.
Achievements: - Big Deal were nominated as 'Best New Talent' at the 1998 Coca Cola Australian Music Awards for their CD release "Time is Running" · Time is Running debut CD reached No 21 in the Coca cola top 40 Australian Charts · Won FOX FM Best Melbourne Cover Band category · Supported Bon Jovi on their Australian Tour - Rod Laver arena · Guest band performed at Bon Jovi After party- Virgin Megastore · Performed the National Anthem Live Broadcast on National Television for the Australian Basketball Grand Final- Rod Laver Arena · Main act for Russel Crowe's Melbourne Promotional Tour National Television
Appearances: - Channel 9 Footy Show (regular performances) - The Panel - Video Hits - In Melbourne Tonight - Good Morning Australia - Hey Hey it's Saturday
Major Current Music Projects: - Recording new UK release act NERVO - Completing final compositions with Sony records for new international artist Caytya and Asian artist Chrissa
Corporate Appearances: - Formula 1 Fosters Grand Prix, "After Race Party" performing to a crowd of 90,000 - AFL Grand final Ball - MCG Triple M "New Launch Ball", Palladium, Crown Casino Melbourne - Radio Awards - (Fox FM, Triple M, 101.9 FM,Trip J,Gold FM), Sheraton Towers - Channel 9 Industry Night, The Radisson - 2000 Melbourne New years Millennium Ball, Melbourne Docklands - Melbourne Cup Corporate Sponsors Ball, Flemington Race Course - Channel 10 Network Masquerade End Year Party, Grand Hyatt - Price Waterhouse Christmas Ball, Park Royal
Other Corporate Appearances: · Mc Donalds 'Bla Bla' Party · Sandown Easterneats, Westfield National Awards, Midori Ball · Triple M Roof Top Party, · GIO Mid Year Ball, Australian Red Cross Ball · Carlton FC, -1.Annaul Ball 2.Craig Bradley's Testimonial 3 Stephen Silvanii's Testimonial, 4 Steven Kernahan's Testomonail · Essendon F.C Ball., Hawthorn FC Best & Fairest · Melbourne Cup Eve Ball and many more.
Band Member Profiles:
Gary Eastwood (Lead vocals, guitar). Gary's versatility as a singer/ performer is unmatched...This young sought after talent is destined for big things in the entertainment world . Gary's ability to capture and interacted with the crowd combined with his raw energy and stage presence is what separates him from the rest. Having performed with international acts as Bryan Adams and Bon Jovi he is currently working with new upcoming release artists Nervo and Chrissa. His numerous television appearances and commercials include Coca Cola , Neighbours, Tonight Live , The Footy Show and Video Hits to name a few. Keep your eye out for his appearance and the new Nokia commercial while keep your ear out for his distinct singing heard on the National Triple M Radio commercials.
Brendan Fitzgerald ( Bass, Saxophone, Flute ,Vocals). Brendan's multi talented combination of singing and playing an array of instruments and natural gift for song writing puts him in quality field. . His diverse playing styles are unlimited including Rock, Funk, Pop. Classical, Jazz and Country Folk. An accomplished writer he has been the foundation for the new soon to be released international artists Nervo, Caytya and Chrissa, this project is in conjunction with Sony Records. His television work as Assistant Music Director can be heard on the highly succ
