West Thebarton, previously known as West Thebarton Brothel Party, is an Australian rock band from Adelaide.
History West Thebarton cut their teeth practising in a studio in West Thebarton Road, in the western Adelaide suburb of Thebarton, hence the name of the band.
They released their debut album Different Beings Being Different in 2018.
In April 2023, they released "George Michael", the lead single from the upcoming EP Victory.
Members Current members Ray Dalfsen – lead vocals, guitar (2013–present) Josh Healey – guitar, backing vocals (2013–present) Tom Gordon – guitar, backing vocals (2013–present) Brian Bolado – guitar, percussion, backing vocals (2013–present) Nick Horvat – bass (2015–present) Caitlin Thomas – drums (2017–present)
Former members Josh Battersby – guitar (2013–2023) Hugh Black – drums (2015–2017) Will Spooner-Adey – bass (2013–2015) Alex Christophel – drums (2013–2015)
Discography Studio albums Title Album details Peak chart positions AUS Different Beings Being Different Release date: 18 May 2018 Label: Domestic La La (DLL003) Formats: CD, digital download, LP streaming 45 Mongrel Australia Scheduled: 22 March 2024 Label: Domestic La La Formats: CD, digital download, LP, streaming
Live albums Title Album details Live at the Exeter Release date: 2015 Label: Rad Jams Exchange (RAD-001) Formats: Cassette
Extended plays Title EP details West Thebarton Brothel Party Release date: 30 July 2015 Label: Mirador Records (MIRAR0010) Formats: CD, digital downtown, LP, streaming Victory Scheduled date: 2 June 2023 Label: Formats: streaming
Singles Title Year Album "Red or White" 2016 "Moving Out" 2017 Different Beings Being Different "Dolewave" "Bible Camp" Different Beings Being Different "You've Got the Love" (Triple J Like a Version) 2018 Like a Version "Tops" 2019 "George Michael" 2023 Victory "Desire" Mongrel Australia "Humble Heart" 2024 "Tapes"
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.
! |- | 2019 | Different Beings Being Different | Best Independent Hard Rock, Heavy or Punk Album
ARIA Music Awards The ARIA Music Awards are a set of annual ceremonies presented by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987.
! |- | 2018 | Different Beings Being Different | Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album
National Live Music Awards The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) commenced in 2016 to recognize contributions to the live music industry in Australia.
! |- | rowspan="3" | 2018 | rowspan="3" | West Thebarton | Live Act of the Year | | rowspan="3" | |- | International Live Achievement (Band)
| South Australian Live Act of the Year
| 2020 | themselves | South Australian Live Act of the Year
| scope="row"| 2023 | Themselves | Best Live Act in SA
South Australian Music Awards The South Australian Music Awards (SAM Awards) exist to recognise, promote and celebrate excellence in the South Australian contemporary music industry and take place annually in Adelaide, South Australia every November.
! |- | rowspan="4"| 2018 | themselves | Best Group | | rowspan="4"| |- | Different Beings Being Different | Best Release
| "Bible Camp" | Best Song
| themselves | People's Choice Rock Award
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