profile CONSTANTINE HAGIAGLOU Townsville-based band King consists of Angus Milne (lead vocals and guitar), Stevie Mitchell (vocals), Jason Baillie (lead guitar), Waqa Vananalagi (bass) and Constantine Hagiaglou, pictured here (drums). When asked to describe their sound, the boys say it’s “as vast and diverse” as their members, combining new-age country, Australian hip-hop and everything in between. “We push the sounds and feelings of a town sitting on the fence of city and country,” says drummer Con Hagiaglou. The band formed in 2012, heading straight into the recording studio to lay down their first EP ‘It Goes Around’. They’re now about to head back to the studio to record EP #2 . They’re also looking forward to hosting King’s Christmas Party at The Great Northern Hotel on December 20 and performing at The Jack in Cairns on New Year’s Eve alongside Illy, one of the biggest names in Australian hip-hop. “It seems a lot of people want to see us succeed and be the next biggest band in Australia,” Con says. “New fans are requesting us in their home town to perform while other musicians and event coordinators want to book shows for us around Australia. We have huge support and we’re overwhelmed and grateful.” King’s debut EP has nearly sold 1000 hard copies, and they’re posting it to fans around the world who’ve heard them on social media sites. “Our recent trip to Airlie Beach Music Festival was our first taste of living in each other’s pockets for a few days and the dynamic was great,” Con says.
“IT SEEMS A LOT OF PEOPLE WANT TO SEE US SUCCEED AND BE THE NEXT BIGGEST BAND IN AUSTRALIA.” CONSTANTINE HAGIAGLOU
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