“Got my binoculars ready. Safe to say you're going places” - Dorothy Markek, Music Director - Double J
DOBBY is a true force of nature, with his electrifying live performances leaving audiences spellbound. As a rapper, drummer, composer and producer, he brings a dynamic and powerful energy to his live shows delivering an experience like no other. Proudly identifying as a Filipino and Murrawarri musician, DOBBY's roots run deep in the Aboriginal lands from Brewarrina and Weilmoringle in New South Wales.
DOBBY's music has taken him across the globe, from
Germany to the
UK, the
USA to the
Netherlands. He has performed at some of the biggest festivals across the country, including
Bluesfest and Boomerang Festival (NSW), Port Fairy Folk Festival (VIC), PARRTJIMA Festival (NT), OzAsia Festival (SA), and the iconic
Sydney Opera House, as well as, the
2021-22 New Year's Eve Fireworks.DOBBY composed all the soundscapes for
PARRTJIMA 2021 & 2022 in Alice Springs, NT, and his music was the driving force behind Australia's first 500-strong drones show,
Elevate Sydney 2022 & 2023.
DOBBY's music is more than just entertainment; his song
'I CAN'T BREATHE' won
Best Video at the
FBi SMAC Awards in 2020 and has become an anthem for Australia's Bla(c)k Lives Matter movement and used in schools to educate students on the struggles faced by marginalised communities.
DOBBY's live performances are mind-blowing, and he has been described as a "buzz act" and "one to watch" at festivals around the world including
The Great Escape (UK) and
Reeperbahn (GER). With his unique signature "drapping" style,
DOBBY seamlessly blends rapping and drumming to create a sound that is entirely his own.
In addition to his already impressive list of accomplishments, 2022 brought yet another accolade for
DOBBY. He was awarded the
NIMA Archie Roach Foundation Award, which recognises emerging First Nations artists who show exceptional talent and promise in their chosen field.
This award is a testament to
DOBBY's dedication and passion for his craft. His unique style, powerful lyrics, and dynamic performances have captivated audiences worldwide, and his influence is only continuing to grow, there is no doubt that
DOBBY will continue to inspire and push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of music.
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QUOTES
“His super smooth (and damn quick) flow simultaneously harkens back to Aussie hip hop or year's gone by, while still feeling fresh” - Pilerats
“DOBBY’s flow and wordplay is so damn good” - Declan Byrne, Home & Hosed - Triple J
“DOBBY is a compelling new voice in Australia’s hip hop community” - OzAsia Festival
PHOTO CREDITS
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Studio photos credit: COLE BENNETTS
MATTER OF TIME photos credit: PRINCE REYES
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