Moaning Lisa are an Australian rock band formed in

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in 2016. The group has released two EPs, ''The Sweetest'' in 2017, and ''Do You Know Enough?'' in 2018. The four members of Moaning Lisa studied music in Canberra. They are singer-bassist Charlie Versegi, singer-guitarist Hayley Manwaring, lead guitarist Ellen Chan, and drummer Hayden Fritzlaff. Their music has been described as punk rock,

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, and

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. In 2016, they won the

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, and garnered media coverage for speaking out against anti-social behaviour at gigs. In January 2018, their single "Carrie (I Want a Girl)", referencing

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, was lauded as an anthem for the LGBT community. That same year, Moaning Lisa won the National Live Music Award for ACT Live Act of the Year. Charlie Versegi of Moaning Lisa performing at Splendour In The Grass in Byron Bay in 2019

Charlie Versegi of Moaning Lisa performing at Splendour In The Grass in Byron Bay in 2019

On tour, Moaning Lisa have supported the likes of

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, Waax,

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, and Polish Club. They have also performed at Spilt Milk and

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, with upcoming performances at

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and Stonefest. In 2021, the band signed with Farmer & the Owl and released "Something" in March 2021 and "Inadequacy" in June 2021. The band's debut album ''Something Like This But Not This'' was released on 8 October 2021.

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

Awards and nominations

National Live Music Awards

The

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(NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016. , - ,

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, Moaning Lisa , ACT Live Act of the Year , , - ,

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, Hayley Manwaring (Moaning Lisa) , Live Bassist of the Year , , -

National Campus Band Competition

The

is an Australia-wide live music competition specifically for tertiary students. Bands participate in heats to win the chance to represent their state in the finals. After winning their heat in the ACT, Moaning Lisa attended the final performance at Melbourne venue Nothcote Social Club, winning three days of studio time where they would record their first EP, and cash prize. Previous notable winners include

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and

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External links

Moaning Lisa's Bandcamp website
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References

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