Groove Terminator supported by Discovery – Daft Punk Tribute Show

Ipswich Civic Centre and TMRW presents… 

Groove Terminator and Discovery – Daft Punk Tribute Show is coming to the Ipswich Civic Centre stage as part of our 50th Anniversary series, celebrating the rich history of performing arts across Ipswich. 

Groove Terminator

Simon “Groove Terminator” Lewicki stands as a trailblazer in Australia’s music scene, celebrated as one of the country’s pioneering DJs and music industry figures for over three decades. Breaking ground as the first DJ signed to a major label, Simon achieved international acclaim with his breakout single “One More Time (The Sunshine Song)”, a Big Beat anthem that soared into the top 20 charts in Australia and France. Simultaneously, under his disco-tinged alias Chili HiFly, Simon topped the Australian and US Billboard dance charts with the #1 hit “Is It Love” in 2001, a milestone that showcased his influence in catapulting Antipodean talent onto the global stage.

In the mid-2000s, Simon joined forces with Sam Littlemore to form Tonite Only, an electro-pop powerhouse that dominated the late 2000’s global club scene with infectious singles and remixes. Simon’s partnership with Ministry Of Sound Australia since its inception has been pivotal, from mixing their inaugural compilations to serving as Creative Director and DJ/Host for their acclaimed Orchestral tours. As head of A+R at 120 Publishing, co-founded in 2010, Simon has contributed to hit singles for renowned acts like PS1, Savage, and Timmy Trumpet.

Currently, Simon collaborates with 5 time Grammy winners Soweto Gospel Choir on their celebrated show “History Of House” which has performed to sold out seasons across Australia Arts Festivals and Edinburgh Fringe. Blending South African rhythms with house music, HOH tells the story of the cultural revolution that is House Music. They also released an album of club classics sung in Zulu and English that merges the spirit of Paul Simon’s “Graceland” with the innovation of Moby’s “Play” that was nominated for Best World Music Album at the 2024 ARIA’s and also made it into KCRW’s 30 best albums of 2024 at #10.

Discovery – Daft Punk Tribute Show

Discovery is Australia’s tribute to the music and image of French electro house legends, Daft Punk. Complete with authentic signature gold and silver helmets as well as an entertaining, fun and party-vibe DJ set of their own produced remixes and mash ups to ensure even the purest Daft Punk fan will be satisfied!

With their attention to detail in custom-made costumes and huge fanbase, Discovery is a perfect addition for any club event, function or festival.