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{{Short description|Australian musical group}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2022}}
{{Use Australian English|date=October 2011}}
{{Infobox musical artist
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| Name = Mach Pelican
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| Origin = [[Perth, Western Australia]], [[Australia]]
| origin = [[Perth]], Western Australia
| Genre = [[Punk rock]]
| genre = [[Punk rock]]
| Years_active = 1996–2007
| years_active = 1996–2007; 2009; 2011; 2019
| Label = [[Shock Records]]<br />[[Stomp Entertainment]]<br />[[Bop Records]]
| label = [[Shock Records]]<br />Stomp Entertainment<br />[[Bop Records]]
| URL = [http://www.machpelican.com.au/ Official website]
| website = [http://www.machpelican.com.au/ Official website]
| Current_members = [[K-Rock (musician)| K-Rock]] <br />[[Atsu Longrun]] <br />[[Toshi-8Beat]]
| current_members = [[K-Rock (musician)|K-Rock]] <br />[[Atsu Longrun]] <br />[[Toshi-8Beat]]
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'''Mach Pelican''' were a [[punk rock]] band formed in [[Perth, Western Australia|Perth]], [[Australia]] in 1996. In 1998, they relocated to [[Melbourne]], Australia. They announced their farewell tour in July 2007, and played their final show in [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]] on [[September 17]], [[2007]].
'''Mach Pelican''' are a [[punk rock]] band of Japanese origin formed in [[Perth]], Western Australia, [[Australia]] in 1996. In 1998, they relocated to [[Melbourne]], Australia. They announced their farewell tour in July 2007, and played their final show in [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]] on 17 September 2007. They have since reformed to play shows sporadically since 2007.


==Biography==
==Biography==
The band was formed by three [[Japanese people|Japanese]] students who were studying english in [[Perth, Western Australia|Perth]] in 1996.<ref name="AMO">{{cite web|url=http://www.amo.org.au/artist.asp?id=949 |title=Mach Pelican |publisher=Australia Music Online|accessdate=2008-08-13}}</ref> After touring extensively, Mach Pelican moved to [[Melbourne]] in 1998.
The band was formed by three [[Japanese people|Japanese]] students who were studying English in [[Perth]], in 1996.<ref name="AMO">{{cite web |url=http://www.amo.org.au/artist.asp?id=949 |title=Mach Pelican |publisher=Australia Music Online |accessdate=13 August 2008 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080803001923/http://www.amo.org.au/artist.asp?id=949 |archivedate=3 August 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref> After touring extensively, Mach Pelican moved to [[Melbourne]] in 1998.


In eleven years, Mach Pelican played 800 shows, touring with bands such as [[The Buzzcocks]], [[Radio Birdman]], [[Rancid (band)|Rancid]], [[The Hard Ons]], [[Guitar Wolf]], [[Supersnazz]], [[The Donnas]], [[You Am I]], [[The Spazzys]] and [[The Porkers]].<ref name=autogenerated1>http://www.machpelican.com.au</ref><ref name="AMO"/>
In eleven years, Mach Pelican played 800 shows, touring with bands such as [[The Buzzcocks]], [[Radio Birdman]], [[Rancid (band)|Rancid]], [[The Hard Ons]], [[Butthole Surfers]], [[Guitar Wolf]], [[Supersnazz]], [[The Donnas]], [[You Am I]], [[The Spazzys]] and [[The Porkers]].<ref name="AMO"/><ref name=autogenerated1>{{Cite web |url=http://www.machpelican.com.au/ |title=The Official Mach Pelican Website |access-date=29 January 2006 |archive-date=18 October 2005 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051018180242/http://www.machpelican.com.au/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>


2006 was a huge year for the three crazy rockers with their 10 year anniversary, release of their third studio album ''Radio Action'' on newly formed label [[Bop Records]], touring Japan, as well as their non stop coast-to-coast shows across Australia.
2006 was a significant year for the three musicians with their 10-year anniversary, release of their third studio album ''Radio Action'' on newly formed label [[Bop Records]], touring Japan, as well as their frequent coast-to-coast shows across Australia.


Mach Pelican opened the 2006 [[Falls Festival]] in Lorne to a crowd of over 15,000 attendees. The band also played at half time in the 2007 [[Community Cup]] in [[St Kilda, Victoria|St Kilda]] to a crowd of over 20,000 spectators.
Mach Pelican opened the 2006 [[Falls Festival]] in Lorne to a crowd of over 15,000 attendees. The band also played at half time in the 2007 [[Community Cup]] in [[St Kilda, Victoria|St Kilda]] to a crowd of over 20,000 spectators.


The band's split in 2007 was a result of personal differences and immigration problems.<ref name=autogenerated1 /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/news/local/9786/Mach-Pelican-final-shows-ever.htm |title=Mach Pelican - final shows ever!|publisher=FasterLouder.com.au|date=2007-07-17|accessdate=2008-08-13}}</ref>
The band's split in 2007 was a result of personal differences and immigration problems.<ref name=autogenerated1 /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/news/local/9786/Mach-Pelican-final-shows-ever.htm |title=Mach Pelican – final shows ever! |publisher=FasterLouder.com.au |date=17 July 2007 |accessdate=13 August 2008}}</ref>

On 17 May 2009 they re-formed for a one-off performance at the [[Tote Hotel]] as a support for The Gimmes.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.theaureview.com/melbourne/mach-pelican-17-may-2009 |title=Mach Pelican + The Gimmes – The Tote |publisher=AU Review |last=Pechar |first=Rob |date=18 May 2009 |accessdate=5 December 2011}}</ref>

On 10 April 2011 the band reformed and played at a [[benefit concert]] for victims of the [[2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami]] at the [[Esplanade Hotel (Melbourne)|Esplanade Hotel]] in [[St Kilda, Victoria|St Kilda]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.messandnoise.com/news/4230513 |title=Earthquake Fundraisers: Mach Pelican, Rose Quartz |publisher=Mess+Noise |date=4 April 2011 |accessdate=5 December 2011}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/confidential/punk-band-mach-pelicans-back-for-japan-gig/story-e6frf96x-1226034945372 |title=Punk band Mach Pelican's back for Japan gig |work=[[Herald Sun]] |date=7 April 2011 |accessdate=5 December 2011}}</ref>

The band announced a one-off gig for 7 June 2019 at the Prince Hotel in St Kilda supporting [[Area-7]] and The Porkers.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://princebandroom.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/2e770a6a-198d-48e6-8467-1efcafca40f4 |publisher=[[Oztix]] |title=Prince Bandroom Oztix ticket purchase page |date=4 April 2019 |accessdate=4 April 2019}}</ref> In 2024, the band played a series of concerts in Australia to promote the re-release of the ''Radio Action'' album and to raise funds to support victims of the [[2024 Noto earthquake]].{{citation needed|date=February 2024}}


==Band lineup==
==Band lineup==
*Keisuke Nakamura ([[K-Rock (musician)|K-Rock]]) - Guitar/Vocals
*Keisuke Nakamura ([[K-Rock (musician)|K-Rock]]) – Guitar/Vocals
*Atsushi Omori ([[Atsu Longrun]]) - Bass/Vocals
*Atsushi Omori ([[Atsu Longrun]]) – Bass/Vocals
*Toshi Maeda ([[Toshi-8Beat]]) - Drums/Vocals
*Toshi Maeda ([[Toshi-8Beat]]) – Drums/Vocals


==TV==
==TV==
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*[[Rage (TV program)|Rage]]
*[[Rage (TV program)|Rage]]
*[[Big Brother (Australian TV series)|Big Brother]] Aus Version
*[[Big Brother (Australian TV series)|Big Brother]] Aus Version
*Bondi Rescue (Australian TV series)


==Discography==
==Discography==
===Albums===
===Albums===
* '''''Radio Action''''' Bop Records ([[October 2]], [[2006]])
* ''Radio Action'' – Bop Records (2 October 2006)
* '''''Pulsate to the Back Beat''''' (October [[2002]])
* ''Pulsate to the Back Beat'' – (October 2002)
* '''''Mach Pelican''''' Shagpile/[[Shock Records]] ([[August 6]], [[1999]])
* ''Mach Pelican'' – Shagpile/[[Shock Records]] (6 August 1999)


===Singles and EPs===
===Singles and EPs===
* ''She's A Mod'' Bop Records (February 2007)
* "She's A Mod" Bop Records (February 2007)
* ''Radio'' (April 2006)
* "Radio" (April 2006)
* ''Airport'' (August 2001)
* "Airport" (August 2001)
* ''Dance in Chicago/Gigantor'' (May 1999)
* "Dance in Chicago"/"Gigantor" (May 1999)
* ''Born to Delivery'' (September 1999)
* "Born to Delivery" (September 1999)
* ''Blue Sky'' (May 1998)
* "Blue Sky" (May 1998)
* ''Kim Salmon Sessions'' Corduroy Records (2000)
* ''Kim Salmon Sessions'' Corduroy Records (2000)


===Split EPs===
===Split EPs===
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* ''Hook up Bikini Girls'' 4 way split with:The Wimpy's([[Japan]])/Mach Pelican/Surfin' Lungs([[UK]])/The Manges([[Italy]])
* ''Hook up Bikini Girls'' 4 way split with:The Wimpy's([[Japan]])/Mach Pelican/Surfin' Lungs([[UK]])/The Manges([[Italy]])
* ''Smugglers/Mach Pelican'' 5 track split with ''[[The Smugglers (band)|Smugglers]]'' Cordrouy Records (2001)
* ''Smugglers/Mach Pelican'' 5 track split with ''[[The Smugglers (band)|Smugglers]]'' Cordrouy Records (2001)

==List of cover versions==
* [[Batfoot]] (2016)<ref>{{cite AV media |url=http://www.batfoot.com |title=Batfoot! dot com |date=15 June 2016}}</ref> – Dance in Chicago.


==References==
==References==
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* [http://www.myspace.com/machpelican2005 Mach Pelican on MySpace Music]
* [http://www.myspace.com/machpelican2005 Mach Pelican on MySpace Music]
* [http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2002/11/23/1037697938805.html The Age Newspaper Article in November 2002]
* [http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2002/11/23/1037697938805.html The Age Newspaper Article in November 2002]
* [http://boprecords.net/ Bop Records Website]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070205092847/http://www.boprecords.net/ Bop Records Website]

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[[Category:Australian punk rock groups]]
[[Category:Australian punk rock groups]]

Latest revision as of 08:11, 22 May 2024

Mach Pelican
OriginPerth, Western Australia
GenresPunk rock
Years active1996–2007; 2009; 2011; 2019
LabelsShock Records
Stomp Entertainment
Bop Records
MembersK-Rock
Atsu Longrun
Toshi-8Beat
WebsiteOfficial website

Mach Pelican are a punk rock band of Japanese origin formed in Perth, Western Australia, Australia in 1996. In 1998, they relocated to Melbourne, Australia. They announced their farewell tour in July 2007, and played their final show in Tokyo, Japan on 17 September 2007. They have since reformed to play shows sporadically since 2007.

Biography

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The band was formed by three Japanese students who were studying English in Perth, in 1996.[1] After touring extensively, Mach Pelican moved to Melbourne in 1998.

In eleven years, Mach Pelican played 800 shows, touring with bands such as The Buzzcocks, Radio Birdman, Rancid, The Hard Ons, Butthole Surfers, Guitar Wolf, Supersnazz, The Donnas, You Am I, The Spazzys and The Porkers.[1][2]

2006 was a significant year for the three musicians with their 10-year anniversary, release of their third studio album Radio Action on newly formed label Bop Records, touring Japan, as well as their frequent coast-to-coast shows across Australia.

Mach Pelican opened the 2006 Falls Festival in Lorne to a crowd of over 15,000 attendees. The band also played at half time in the 2007 Community Cup in St Kilda to a crowd of over 20,000 spectators.

The band's split in 2007 was a result of personal differences and immigration problems.[2][3]

On 17 May 2009 they re-formed for a one-off performance at the Tote Hotel as a support for The Gimmes.[4]

On 10 April 2011 the band reformed and played at a benefit concert for victims of the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami at the Esplanade Hotel in St Kilda.[5][6]

The band announced a one-off gig for 7 June 2019 at the Prince Hotel in St Kilda supporting Area-7 and The Porkers.[7] In 2024, the band played a series of concerts in Australia to promote the re-release of the Radio Action album and to raise funds to support victims of the 2024 Noto earthquake.[citation needed]

Band lineup

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TV

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Mach Pelican's music has been played on:

Discography

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Albums

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  • Radio Action – Bop Records (2 October 2006)
  • Pulsate to the Back Beat – (October 2002)
  • Mach Pelican – Shagpile/Shock Records (6 August 1999)

Singles and EPs

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  • "She's A Mod" Bop Records (February 2007)
  • "Radio" (April 2006)
  • "Airport" (August 2001)
  • "Dance in Chicago"/"Gigantor" (May 1999)
  • "Born to Delivery" (September 1999)
  • "Blue Sky" (May 1998)
  • Kim Salmon Sessions Corduroy Records (2000)

Split EPs

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List of cover versions

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Mach Pelican". Australia Music Online. Archived from the original on 3 August 2008. Retrieved 13 August 2008.
  2. ^ a b "The Official Mach Pelican Website". Archived from the original on 18 October 2005. Retrieved 29 January 2006.
  3. ^ "Mach Pelican – final shows ever!". FasterLouder.com.au. 17 July 2007. Retrieved 13 August 2008.
  4. ^ Pechar, Rob (18 May 2009). "Mach Pelican + The Gimmes – The Tote". AU Review. Retrieved 5 December 2011.
  5. ^ "Earthquake Fundraisers: Mach Pelican, Rose Quartz". Mess+Noise. 4 April 2011. Retrieved 5 December 2011.
  6. ^ "Punk band Mach Pelican's back for Japan gig". Herald Sun. 7 April 2011. Retrieved 5 December 2011.
  7. ^ "Prince Bandroom Oztix ticket purchase page". Oztix. 4 April 2019. Retrieved 4 April 2019.
  8. ^ Batfoot! dot com. 15 June 2016.
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