Check out this video of the gig we had this weekend.

Tonik - Visitors book from Robert Nicholls on Vimeo.

We are the gig of the week as per the Cape Times newspaper.

Our growth process has been organic - one step at a time

Check out the details here

We’ve finally had a run of 5 gigs involving the complete Tonik package. Visuals, headphones for everyone and great audiences.

Our aim with these gigs was to try this new concept on friends and family almost as a test to see if it worked and what people thought of it. We’ve had an overwhelming response from absolutely everyone who came to see and listen and people were wanting to come back again and again. The weather played along nicely and even added a lot to the music especially in the forest when the wind caught the treetops. So the Tonik concept has been born: Unconventional locations, intimate small crowds, exquisite sound with your own headphone set, accompanying vj art projections by the wonderful Marcii Goosen…an unforgettable experience for sure.

A big thanks to all who’ve helped and had a hand in making this concept possible. We’ve really enjoyed playing the music in exactly this way. Many more to come!!

We’ve uploaded a couple of photos from the gigs, as well as a youtube video.

Or you can download the videos here:
iphone (12.9mb)
medium quality (21.1mb)
high quality (33.9mb)

See you at the next one.
Ronan, Jann and Marcii

Photographs by Marisa Copley

Setting up in the forest

People start arriving just before dark

From Marcii’s point of view

A series from “@ Work” and “Visitor’s Book”

“What an amazing venue. Serene peace and beauty. A blessing to be here - yeah ! Continue with your inspiration. Much love, Carene”

“In this setting with this quality you are destined for further success. Thanks so much for sharing your talent. Brilliant! Preeya”

“Full moon magic. Moving images-wind and gentle breeze, two gentle men - Arvo Part would be proud - the sound is one I can never tire of. We sit with still minds and open hearts. Thank you. Safe and contained within the headphones. Always listening and receiving - never to be repeated. I am quiet but celebrating ! -peacefully, Justin“

The view from the stage

“She Couldn’t Sleep”

“Mr. Wiseman”

“Well, what can I say…as always I loved it. Music that feeds and satisfies the soul. Love you guys and love this idea and set-up ! Keep going LARGE! Andrew”

“Awesome beats, loops and keys. Keep the good stuff coming!. Willem“

“Hallo, You guys are radical. ***”

“Wonders ! How incredible, original, beautiful. I’m so excited for things to come! Be blessed guys. Love Janine”

“WOW ! Really fascinating. Katja”

“Awesome, original, fresh, funky. Feel honoured to have been a guest. Stephan”

“An Indian spice rack of sound. Crystal clear. Love the detail and different levels. Good to be able to hear all the percussion ! Flip”

Photographs by Sharlto Copley

This was literally our first gig. We decided to make this a sunset gig without visuals since the first draft of visuals were only ready the next day.

This forest is where Tonik was born and where we wrote our first song, “As far away as possible”. With the headphones on the audience could hear every bit of detail - music, every leaf and wind above.