Paulie Stewart
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Paulie Stewart, is an Australian Musician, singer-songwriter, published author, trumpet player and founding member of the notorious Melbourne punk band, The Painters and Dockers. Some members of the band went on to form the Dili Allstars.
The Painters and Dockers, were inducted into the Age Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.
The group substantially contributed to the music scene by releasing seven albums and staging over 1500 performances across Australia, New Zealand, and North America.[1]
Early and personal life
Paulie Stewart was raised in St Kilda, a suburban neighbourhood in the heart of Melbourne. Paulie Stewart is also the father of Indigenous Activist and Artist, Aretha Brown.
Balibo
Paulie Stewart is the brother of ABC journalist Tony Stewart, who died in the Balibo Five. Who were a group of Australian channel 7 journalists killed by Indonesian forces in Portuguese Timor in (1975). Inspiring the(2009) film Balibo.
The Dili Allstars
Alongside his contribution to Painters & Dockers, Stewart also co-founded the East Timorese/Australian band, The Dili Allstars, which won the 2009 ARIA award for Best Soundtrack for their work on the (2009) film Balibo.
The band has been prolific, releasing three albums, EPs, and a ‘Best of’ collection via ABC Music. They have also globally toured, performing in Australia, East Timor, Portugal, and Brazil, and have raised significant funds for numerous East Timorese charity organizations.[2]
All The Rage
Stewart, releases his autobiography in 2023 titled 'All The Rage'. [3]
Accolades
Paulie Stewart first gained recognition as the first recipient of the Essence of St Kilda essay award. [4]
References
- ^ "Paulie Stewart". The Wheeler Centre. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ Stafford, Andrew (2022-12-05). "How Painters and Dockers' hedonistic rocker Paulie Stewart cheated death – with help from some 'punk' nuns". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ Northover, Kylie (2022-12-08). "Why this rock icon calls East Timorese nuns his punk heroes". The Age. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ Dwyer, Michael (2022-12-23). "An inspiring guide to family tragedy, rock'n'roll and the wider world". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2024-01-04.