Media Release: Thursday February 2, 2017 Australian superstar Guy Sebastian to perform at the [V] Hits Island Party The sweet sounds of summer presented by Little Green Cider As Sydney shines in summer, Australian megastar Guy Sebastian will bring his soul-pop tunes aboard the ultimate party location – the [V] Hits Island Party. At sunset on Wednesday February 22, Guy Sebastian will sing his latest releases including ‘Mind On You’ from the Part 1 – EP as well as his hit songs in an exclusive live performance for fans with the hottest ticket in town. The [V] Hits Island Party is one island you’ll want to get stuck on! Fraser Stark, Foxtel's Arts & Music Channel Manager said, “What a get! When Australia first met Guy Sebastian he impressed us all, naturally, as a really fine singer. Since then, over a long-established career, he has developed into a gifted and prolific songwriter, musician and performer. He really is the complete package and to have Guy Sebastian on the [V] HITS Island to capture an exclusive gig for fans of the channel is a coup and a privilege.” Since launching onto the music scene in 2003, incredibly talented singer songwriter Guy Sebastian has become one of Australia’s biggest success stories achieving 42 platinum, three gold certifications, and combined album and single sales totalling over 3 million in Australia. Over the course of his career Guy has won the ARIA Award for Highest Selling Single for ‘Angels Brought Me Here’ and ‘Who’s That Girl’, and is the only Australian male artist to have ever achieved six number one singles and two number one albums in chart history. Overall Guy has released 11 top ten singles including the 8x platinum single ‘Battle Scars’, which also went Platinum in the USA making Guy one of the few artists in Australian music history to achieve this. Guy’s new EP, PART 1 EP is the impressive result of his 18 month songwriting journey which took him back to his gospel and soul roots with a new and creative production style inspired by contemporary electronica. The EP focuses on universal themes of love and celebrating the important things in life, such as career, relationships and family, and follows on from the lead single ‘Set In Stone’ – dedicated to Guy’s wife, Jules Sebastian. PART 1 EP showcases Guy’s impressive songwriting skills with an exciting emphasis on the production process cementing him as one of Australia’s most talented acts able to experiment with a variety of music genres. This season’s [V] Hits Island Parties exclusive performances carry on from a party tradition set by international superstars Mark Ronson, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Ed Sheeran, Major Lazer, Dizzee Rascal, Rudimental, Charli XCX, and Galantis amongst local artists Hilltop Hoods, Illy and Havana Brown. Party goers can enter online at vhits.com.au for the chance to win tickets and a major prize of flights and accommodation to be at the [V] Hits Island Parties on Sydney Harbour. If you’re not one of the lucky few to be there in person, don’t worry, you can see all the [V] Hits Island Party action on [V] Hits Friday March 3 from 4pm in Tweet The Beat only on Foxtel. Follow the fun on Twitter and Instagram @v_hits and Facebook @Channel V Hits and at vhits.com.au. About Foxtel Foxtel is one of Australia’s most progressive and dynamic media companies, directly employing around 2,800 people and delivering a diverse subscription television service over cable, satellite and broadband distribution. We offer a better entertainment experience every day to each one of our 2.9 million subscribing homes through delivery of new and inspiring programming across all genres, the world’s most popular channel brands, and investment in high quality local content. As constant champions of innovation we have brought customers the iQ personal digital recorder, Australia’s largest HD offering, the Foxtel Go App for tablets and mobile devices, internet TV service, Foxtel Play, subscription on demand (SVOD) entertainment service, Presto and television, broadband and home phone bundles with Foxtel internet and voice services delivered over Australia’s largest telecommunications network. Foxtel is owned by Telstra Corporation Limited ACN 051 775 556 (50%) and News Corporation (50%). foxtel.com.au For more information: Foxtel Publicity [email protected] +61 2 9813 7406 / +61 (0) 412 334 851 .