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Tommy Lee Jack. Man holding orange Stratocaster guitar smiling at camera in flat desert landscape under overcast sky
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DMC Boys step onto bigger stage after opening for King Stingray

The DMC Boys from Doomadgee opened for King Stingray at a regional airport celebration.

The DMC Boys are a reggae-rock band from Doomadgee in Queensland's Gulf Country. They recently opened for ARIA-award-winning King Stingray at Burketown's airport reopening celebration.

Lead guitarist Tommy Lee Jack said music helped the band heal. They overcame nerves and shame early on.

The band released their debut EP in February. They plan more music this year.

They want to reach audiences far beyond their home, 400 kilometres away.

400 kilometres
Distance from Mount Isa
February
Debut EP released
Around 20 percent
Doomadgee unemployment
2023
Burketown airport damaged

Why it mattersIt shows how regional artists can inspire their communities. They can overcome isolation when given a platform and belief.

AustraliaAustralian music lovers can watch a talented remote community band grow; the story signals emerging talent from places big labels often overlook.

✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 3 h ago

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