Private Function Explained

Private Function
Background:group_or_band
Origin:Melbourne, Victoria Australia
Genre:punk
Years Active:2016–present
Current Members:Chris Penney, Aidan McDonald, Milla Holland, Anthony Biancofiore, Lauren Hester
Past Members:Joe Hansen, PJ Russo

Private Function are an Australian punk[1] group. They have released three studio albums.

History

In 2016, the group released their debut EP Six Smokin' Songs which featured Bryan Curtis, the face of Australia's anti-smoking campaign, portrayed as being at death's door until he heard the band's music.[2] In November 2017, a second EP titled Rock In Roll was released on independent record label Roolette Records.

On 16 August 2019, the group released their debut studio album titled, St. Anger with both the title and artwork replicating Metallica's divisive album of the same name.[2]

In June 2020, the group announced the release of their second studio album Whose Line Is It Anyway?[1] The album debuted at number 9 on the ARIA Charts. 50 copies of the album had allegedly real bags of cocaine encased in the pressing.

In July 2021, the group announced the compilation of early EPs titled, The First Two Tapes On a 12".[3]

In October 2021, founding member Joe Hansen was removed from the group following allegations of sexual assault.[4] [5] Hansen was replaced with Anthony Biancofiore and Lauren Hester.

In February 2023, the band have announced the release of their third studio album, 370HSSV 0773H, released on 31 March 2023 via their own Still On Top Records. The album was proceeded by the single "I'm This Far Away (From Being the Worst Person You've Ever Met)" and "Seize and Destroy".[6]

The first 3000 vinyl copies of the album featured a scratch card album cover. The winner cover revealed three matching icons and its owner won a signed test pressing of the album, $2999 in cash and a photo of their face printed on all future pressings of the album.[6] The band also released a vinyl variant of the album filled with the band members' urine, limited to 50 copies.[7] [8] The winner of the scratch competition was found in June 2023 as a Queensland man named Mitch. The album debuted at number 11 on the ARIA Charts.

Discography

Studio albums

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Album details Peak chart
positions
AUS
[9]
St Anger
  • Released: 16 August 2019[10]
  • Format: LP, cassette, digital
  • Label: Disdain (DR-1LP / DR-1CS)
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
  • Released: August 2020
  • Format: LP, cassette, CD, digital
  • Label: Damaged Record (DRC-002LP / DRC-002CS / DRC-002CD)
9
370HSSV 0773H
  • Released: 31 March 2023
  • Format: LP, digital
  • Label: Still On Top Records (ZEROZERO1)
11

Live albums

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Album details
Live On PBS 106.7 FM
  • Released: June 2020
  • Format: cassette
  • Label: Disdain (DR-1CS)
  • Note: Limited to 200 copies

Compilation albums

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Album details
The First Two Tapes On a 12"
  • Released: July 2021
  • Format: LP
  • Label: Marco Chan Records (MCR-005)
  • Note: Compiling Six Smokin' Songs and Rock In Roll

Extended plays

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Album details
Six Smokin' Songs
  • Released: 2016
  • Format: cassette
  • Label: Private Function / Marco Chan Records (MCR-100)
Rock In Roll
  • Released: November 2017
  • Format: cassette
  • Label: Roolette Records (RR003)
Six Smokin' Songs: Live On Bin Night
  • Released: July 2018
  • Format: cassette
  • Label: Marco Chan Records (MCR-003)
  • Note: Limited to 50 copies

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.! |-| rowspan="2"| 2024| 370HSSV 0773H| Best Independent Punk Album or EP| | rowspan="2"| [11] |-| Slow Clap for Private Function 370HSSV 0773H| Independent Marketing Team of the Year| |-

ARIA Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music.

! |-| 2023| Harry Allen – Studio Balcony for Private Function – 370HSSV 0773H| Best Cover Art| | [12] [13] |-|}

National Live Music Awards

The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) commenced in 2016 to recognise contributions to the live music industry in Australia.

! |-| 2023| Private Function| Best Punk/Hardcore Act| | rowspan="1" | [14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Private Function announce new album ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ . NME. 28 June 2020 . 8 May 2023. Alex Gallagher.
  2. Web site: Private Function: Still On Top. Rolling Stone Australia. 20 August 2020. 8 May 2023. Tyler Jenke.
  3. Web site: Private Function have compiled their early tapes for a new vinyl release. Tone Deaf. 6 July 2021. 8 May 2023.
  4. Web site: Gallagher . Alex . 2021-10-21 . Private Function part ways with guitarist Joe Hansen . 2023-08-23 . NME . en-AU.
  5. Web site: Feeds . Music . 2021-10-19 . Private Function Part Ways With Guitarist Joe Hansen Following Allegations . 2023-08-23 . Music Feeds . en-US.
  6. Web site: Private Function announce new album ‘370HSSV 0773H’ with scratchie record sleeves . NME. 3 February 2023. 8 May 2023. Alex Gallagher.
  7. Web site: Jones . Abby . 2023-03-27 . Australian band Private Function releasing vinyl record filled with urine . 2023-06-10 . Consequence . en-US.
  8. Web site: 2023-03-27 . Private Function Release First-ever Urine-filled Vinyl . 2023-06-10 . themusic.com.au . en.
  9. Web site: Steffen. Hung. Discography Private Function. Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien. 8 May 2023.
  10. Web site: PRIVATE FUNCTION st. anger. Punk Rock Theory. 2019. 8 May 2023.
  11. Web site: 2024 AIR Awards Nominees: Genesis Owusu, Cub Sport, RVG, Teen Jesus & More. The Music. 14 May 2024. 16 May 2024.
  12. Web site: Nominees Announced for 2023 ARIA Awards. Music Feeds. 21 September 2023. 24 September 2023.
  13. Web site: ARIA Awards 2023: the Nominees & Winners as They’re Announced . . 15 November 2023 . 15 November 2023 .
  14. Web site: Nominees Announced For The 2023 National Live Music Awards. The Music. 5 September 2023. 11 September 2023.