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Members: Peter Crafford, Justin Versfeld, Louis Kuhn , Andre Wentzel

3RD WORLD SPECTATOR is:

Peter Crafford (Vocals, Guitar, Keys),
Justin Versfeld (Guitar, Keys)
André Wentzel (Drums)
Louis Kuhn (Bass)

3RD WORLD SPECTATOR formed in late 2007, and debuted in early 2008 with an infectious blend of soaring, operatic vocals, haunting melodies, huge guitars and rolling drums. Their lyrical themes mimic the diverse hybrid of styles they incorporate into their music such as electronica, hard and indie rock, opera and pop.

Best known for their meteoric rise to first place during the Virgin Mobile Road to V competition late last year they have been making headlines ever since. Not content to be just another local act, their performances transcend the ordinary. Part theatre and part rock star-chic, their live performance is fraught with an energy that consumes the senses and elevates the soul. Sharing the stage with the likes of international bands such as Maroon5 and OneRepublic confirmed their status as a highly engaging stage act.

3RD WORLD SPECTATOR has featured in every major publication, been named one of “The Top 10 Acts To See in 2009” by Tonight, signed major endorsement deals with PF Flyers International and Jay Jays and their single The Truth reached number 2 on the MK MxitMusic Top 5 and also made the MXitMusic Top 20 Biggest Songs of 2008.

The band has completed work on their debut full length album entitled The Theory of Everything. The recording sessions took place at Sunset Recording Studios with award winning producer and engineer Jürgen von Wechmar (Springbok Nude Girls, Foto Na Dans, Jax Panik, Karen Zoid) at the helm of the production.

In June 2011 they signed a record deal with Universal Records and the album is scheduled for release later this year. The lead single from the album will be ‘Ambulance’.

“Epic, emotional rock.” – JIP

“One of the acts you must see in 2009.” – Tonight

“ Lead singer Peter Crafford has a vocal range that, off the top of my head, I can’t really think of any other local lead singers who can match it.” – Tecla Ciolfi, Your LMG

“Dramatic and inspiring.” – Lize Kay, MFm and MK Presenter

“Moving swiftly and deftly from hard classic rock to electronica and through to pop, this Stellenbosch quartet is exploding onto the local scene like nebula into the heavens” – onesmallseed.net

“3RD WORLD SPECTATOR are awesome.” – Kahn Morbee, The Parlotones

Manager / Booking Agent
PETER CRAFFORD
THE HELIX KID MANAGEMENT
Email: thehelixkid@gmail.com / petercrafford@gmail.com
Cell: +2773 963 7224 / +2783 699 2666

A&R and Media Liaison:
Benjy Mudie (Universal Music)
Email:benjy.mudie@umusic.com