Biography - Rudely Interrupted

A band with a real difference on a mission to enter your hearts and challenge your thoughts.

Josh, Rory, Rohan, Marcus, Constance, Sam

Rudely Interrupted are (left to right):

  • Josh - drums
  • Rory - vocals and guitars
  • Rohan - backing vocals and guitar
  • Marcus - synths
  • Constance - the human metronnome
  • Sam - bass

Rudely Interrupted are one of Australias truly unique indie rock acts. Five out of the 6 members share a range of both physical and intellectual disabilities (Blindness, Deafness, Aspergers, Autism and Down Syndrome) but most importantly, a common interest in self expression through music. Their achievements, both personal and professional to date are extraordinary.

Past achievements:

  • “Don’t Break My Heart” was their first song and video, the inspiration for which came from a simple discussion between Rohan and
  • Rory over a universal question: "can you die from a broken heart"
  • Airplay on the national youth network JJJ as well as community stations nation wide RRR, PBS, ZZZ, FBI
  • Opening the Melbourne Fringe Festival
  • Film clips added to Rage ABC TV
  • A mini tour to Sydney, which involved NSW Police dept and Sam..
  • Releasing debut EP to packed houses
  • Laneway festivals in Melbourne, Sydney playing along side respected international artists such as Canadas “Feist” and Brooklyn’s own "Clap your hands and say yeah"
  • Headline tour of the east coast of Australia "The Great Leap Forward Tour"
  • Several TV spots including ABC's 7.30 report
  • Ch 9 news, Today program
  • Ch 10's 9am program
  • First live TV performance on Ch10's 9am program
  • Release of their 2nd film clip "My only wish"

Next stop.. The United Nations in New York.

This December Rudely Interrupted are bringing their music to the world's leaders at the United Nations in New York. With the support of the Australian Mission to the United Nations, the band will perform in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium (Economic and Social Affairs Council) to mark International Day for People with Disabilities on December 3, 2008. Following this is a the UK leg of the international tour with performances in London Bristol and Manchester. Details to follow.