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About:
Set For The Sky is a Commercial Alternative Rock Band from South Africa, Cape Town,
consisting of 5 young musicians working towards gaining international recognition in the music
industry.
Quick Facts:
Most of the members from Set For The Sky are still in their teens with oldest
members being only 21. (all members are over 18)
SFTS’s drummer, Brendon Von Gossler is endorsed by Saluda Cymbals.
They are independent, self-managed and have played over 40 inter-regional
shows and 3 festivals since they started at the beginning of 2013.
They are one of the liveliest acts you will see in South Africa.
Set For The Sky adhere by a strict code of conduct while on stage and take
professionalism very seriously.
Although not a Christian band, the majority of Set For The Sky’s music is Faith
driven.
Set For The Sky achieved 2nd place in the esteemed Western Province Aandklas
Battle of the Bands 2013
Shows:
Set For The Sky is an extremely hardworking and professional band who play extensively in and
around the Cape Town area as well as the rest of the Western Cape. In 2013 alone played over
40 inter-regional concerts including 3 festivals and opening for an international act. Set For The
Sky has shared the stage with acts such as:
Woodstock Mafia
Goodnight Wembly
Fokofpolisiekar
Van Coke Cartel
Zebra & Giraffe
Hog Hoggidy Hog
Taxi Violence
WHAT NOW (UK)
Besides SFTS’ highly energetic and explosive electric act they boast a full length acoustic
performance as well which has been described by critics as stratospheric!
A near-complete list of Set For The Sky’s performances for 2013 can be seen @
http://www.setforthesky.com/show-dates/
Media:
SFTS have had numerous songs featured on the airwaves and have been playlisted on various
radio stations. They have released one music video and are currently in production of another.
Free Music: http://www.setforthesky.com/listen-now/
Music Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFu3cWt8LfI
Biography:
Sirens and bass drops…
Set For The Sky’s story began in 2009 when a post-hardcore band was looking for a new vocalist. The
band then consisted of a photography student and a group of school kids, two being brothers (drummer
Brendon was the youngest member at this time, at the age of only 15 and guitarist Graydon).
SFTS changed their style to something that their parents wouldn't mind listening to, yet still kept little
pieces here and there of their hardcore roots, thus changing to alternative rock.
Early 2011 SFTS recorded a few tracks of which 3 became part of the 2013 Head For The Hills Tour EP.
As time passed some members became demotivated to stay committed and left until midway 2011 only
Brendon Von Gossler and James Roberts remained.
They rewrote and evolved the SFTS material, creating a bigger, augmented sound which is now available
for perusal on the self-produced Head For The Hills Tour EP released in June 2013.
The band’s line-up of musicians constantly changed with numerous auditions through 2011 and 2012.
After playing 2012/2013 Rock the River Music Festival they added two more permanent members: Trent
Richardson and J-Drake.
In February 2013, Graydon von Gossler rejoined the band’s line-up permanently.
They play extensively in the Western Cape covering most of the province. SFTS racked up 48 interregional shows by the end of 2013 since they had started performing live at the start of the
year (more than any other independent SA band).
SFTS has been described as Punk, Post Hardcore, Gross Pop and Alternative Rock. They are currently
based in Gordon's Bay/Somerset West/ Stellenbosch area and are independent and self-managed.
The Members*:
Set For The Sky consists of
- Trent Richardson
- James Roberts
- Graydon Von Gossler
- Brendon Von Gossler
- Jeandre (D-Drake) Viljoen
* All members are over 18 years of age.
Contact Details
Manager, Agent:
James Roberts
james@setforthesky.com
(27) 76 175 2515
J-Drake Viljoen
Brendon Von Gossler
j-drake@setforthesky.com
brendon@setforthesky.com
(27) 71 418 2373
(27) 72 855 6507
Backup Contacts:
Links:
Website - http://www.setforthesky.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SetForTheSky
Twitter - https://twitter.com/SetForTheSky
YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCH_2MfumajyCZzRSOKNEgQ?feature=watch
Instagram - http://instagram.com/setforthesky/
MySpace - https://myspace.com/setfortheskyofficial/music/songs
Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/set-for-the-sky-com
Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/setforthesky/