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Frontline workers by day, showband performers by night

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Downbeat band

Gienel and Tristan dedicate their days to nursing, while Aben works in hospitality. However, by night, they passionately pursue their love for music. Let's get to know the members of DownBeat band in this episode of Tugtugan at Kwentuhan.


KEY POINTS
  • DownBeat is a four-member band based in Melbourne's west, offering a wide genre of live music.
  • Gienel started singing at the age of 15 as encouraged by her parents, while Aben started playing at church as a drummer, Tristan on the other hand plays both guitar and bass.
  • Gienel is a practice nurse, Tristan is a dental nurse and Aben works in the hospitality industry.

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