Comprised of four of Melbourne’s leading improvising string players the Philharmonic Beats Quartet (PBQ) combines classical with jazz and electronica to create a unique and vibrant sound. PBQ has performed at many major events throughout Australia, including the wedding of Natalie Imbruglia and Daniel Johns (Port Douglas, Queensland), Tara Moss’ reception ceremony, Circus Under the Big Top and the Red Ball among others. They have accompanied artists such as Hugh Jackman, Matt Heatherington and Siara and done various studio and Television appearances. Recordings include One Perfect Day, Yellow Brick Dreams, Velure, Rae Howell and True Live to name a few. In 2005 PBQ are touring to Madras, India for a four week tour through Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Goa performing to Live Samples and Beats.

Alies Sluiter graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts in 2003 majoring in Improvisation. She has worked in a wide range of genres including jazz, classical, Indian, and pop/rock. She has performed with artists including David Helfgott, Nitin Sawhney and Allan Zavod to name a few. She was also the violin soloist for the critically acclaimed production of ‘My Life My Love’ which was performed at the 2002 Adelaide Festival and recently performed in the 2004 Melbourne International Arts festivals production of Aftershock. In 2003 Alies composed the score to the award winning film Yellow Brick Dreams and was invited to Barcelona, Spain for the BASE film festival. Her compositions have been performed throughout Australia and Internationally.

Tamil Rogeon is a member of the Melbourne based Hip Hop chamber ensemble True Live. In 2000 he toured to Seoul, South Korea with the Blue Grassy Knoll and upon their return was invited to perform at the Sydney Opera House and the Woodford Folk Festival. During 1999 Tamil spent 6 months in New York studying and performing with some of the countries finest jazz violinists including John Blake and Mark Feldman. Tamil has also composed for various dance shows and films including The Futurist and Dance Card. Film Credits include Opposite of Velocity (2004), Astray (2003) and The Mercahnt of Fairness (2001). Tamil is currently working on the release of his debut album, which is funded by Arts Victoria.

Louise Woodward freelances as a violinist/violist and pianist throughout Melbourne. She has played with leading Australian bands including Motor Ace and The Anyones and has performed on TV shows including Rove, Bert Newton and Denise Drysdale. She also performed as a violist in the AFI nominated film One Perfect Day. She has composed advertising jingles for companies such as Bilia Volvo and Lexus and toured throughout Italy and Spain as a section leader with orchestras. She is currently working within the management of Orchestra Victoria.

Tim Blake founded the Little Yarra Ensemble which has toured extensively throughout Australia and New Zealand. He performs in many musical styles including traditional and contemporary folk, classical, pop/rock, jazz and hip-hop. He has made many recordings, the most recent being on the Illawarra suite, a tribute to Don Harper which was funded by the Victorian Arts Council. He performs regularly with the Melbourne based group True Live and was recently involved in Aftershock a Melbourne International Arts Festival concert with Nitin Sawhney. In 2005, Tim and Alies were invited to join Nitin Sawhney on his world tour.