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Drawing North


{{Infobox musical artist | name = Drawing North | origin = Canberra, Australia | genre = Alternative rock, pop punk | years_active = 2009–present | associated_acts = You Me At Six, Paramore, 30 Seconds To Mars | website = [http:/http://www.facebook.com/drawingnorth] | current members = Michel Pogson Ethan Sharp Chad Barnier Jake Allen Drew Southwell

Drawing North are a five piece pop rock band that formed in 2009 because Michael Pogson, Drew Southwell, Jake Allen, Chad Barnier and Ethan Sharp wanted make great music and be a positive influence to young people and other bands.

Rock anthems with powerful pop melodies that translate into raw energetic presence in their live show, Drawing North are a band not to be underestimated. Drawing influence from iconic bands like 30 Seconds to Mars, Paramore and Anberlin, Drawing North have developed their own recognisable sound, in an industry where people are used to hearing the same old thing.

Drawing North have recently finished in the studio with renowned producer Andy Mak, recording the follow up to 2011's release of Vision in Valour, set to be released in May 2012.

Selling out their debut CD launch to over 600 people this past January, Drawing North continued to build momentum throughout the year by securing support slots for international and homegrown artists such as, Relient K, The Almost, Jessica Mauboy, Stan Walker, Tonight Alive, Michael Paynter, As Tall As Lions, The Classic Crime and New Empire. Accompanying the release of their single 'Timepiece' Drawing North endeavoured on a self-booked 30+ date tour of high schools across the east coast of Australia that ran through October and November 2011. With Drawing North appearing at Big Exo Day, Black Stump and Parachute festivals, you can expect to see a high-energy and powerful live showing of their own brand of pop rock music.

"Drawing North are the most exciting up and coming Australian band I've seen this year. Their work ethic, character and faith are inspiring and their musicality and song writing are second to none." - Andy Mak, Producer (New Empire, Boy & Bear, Darlene Zschech)

Drawing North are proudly endorsed by SJC Custom Drums, Mesa Boogie Amplifiers and Vater Percussion.