Danny Harley
of The Kite String Tangle
Performer & Producer
About
“Clearly Danny Harley / The Kite String Tangle are many things: songwriter, multi- instrumentalist, producer – and every bit a performer” - Sydney Morning Herald
Danny Harley is a prolific producer, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and label owner hailing from Brisbane, Australia. Under his moniker The Kite String Tangle, he’s achieved a string of Gold certified releases and awards whilst being a prolific collaborator including recent work with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Fat Boy Slim (UK), Nils Hoffman (Germany), Dustin Tebbutt, Lastlings and Woodes.
Upon winning the Grant McLennan Fellowship, Danny embarked on a 4-month placement in Berlin where he immersed himself in the vibrant city, further tapping into his eclectic influences and experimenting with new sounds, artforms and recording techniques.
Danny Harley is a prolific producer, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and label owner hailing from Brisbane, Australia. Under his moniker The Kite String Tangle, he’s achieved a string of Gold certified releases and awards whilst being a prolific collaborator including recent work with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Fat Boy Slim (UK), Nils Hoffman (Germany), Dustin Tebbutt, Lastlings and Woodes.
Upon winning the Grant McLennan Fellowship, Danny embarked on a 4-month placement in Berlin where he immersed himself in the vibrant city, further tapping into his eclectic influences and experimenting with new sounds, artforms and recording techniques.
An alumni of the Queensland Conservatorium, Harley originally broke out with adored singles ‘Arcadia’ and ‘Given The Chance’ as The Kite String Tangle, and has gone on to sell out headline shows across Australia, North America and the UK alongside appearances at world-renowned festivals including Coachella, Splendour In The Grass and Primavera to name a few.
As he seeks to explore his experimental side outside of The Kite String Tangle, Harley will draw on his more club-friendly influences to put together a set of textural beats for the Assembly event.
As he seeks to explore his experimental side outside of The Kite String Tangle, Harley will draw on his more club-friendly influences to put together a set of textural beats for the Assembly event.
Current Program
Assembly Vol. 1
2024
Past Productions
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