With a voice that defined a generation of Australian music lovers, Jason Singh, frontman of the ARIA chart-topping band Taxiride is ready to hit the stage alongside a massive lineup of Aussie rock legends at Sounds of Rock Hervey Bay on Saturday 6 September 2025 and there are still a few tickets left.
From the infectious harmonies of “Get Set” to a fearless solo career that has seen him write hundreds of songs and perform to thousands, Singh’s story is one of longevity, creativity, and pure love for live music.
Jason is joining fellow musicians and powerhouses Jon Stevens, The Angels, Baby Animals, Pseudo Echo, Dragon and the Eurogliders for Sounds of Rock Hervey Bay.
We caught up with him ahead of the big event to talk about life, lyrics, and what Hervey Bay fans can expect when the amps fire up this September.
Jason said, “Sometimes I have to pinch myself but for me I’m really enjoying the opening slot, and I feel it sets the standard for the whole day.”
“I’m ready to give it everything I’ve got. I love what Kevin has put together and it’s a great way to celebrate Australian music and stand together and it takes you back. I enjoy it just as much as the audience.”
“People know ‘Get Set’ from 23 years ago which was our biggest single, but we also had a bunch of hits as well which people are familiar.”
“I’m all about bringing the fun, the energy, getting the crowd pumped to rock and roll so expect to have sore cheek bones by the end of our set.”
Jason said he will also be performing one of the medleys from his world class show, Heavens Greatest Hits which includes tracks from Elvis Presley, Prince, Michael Jackson, David Bowie, Michael Hutchence, Freddie Mercury and more.
He said live music events in regional towns are so important. “It is really important and also a way for musicians to get back to where our proper believers are. They are not just from capital cities and people are coming from around the country to watch us play at the show.”
We asked Jason if he remembers the moment he realized he was part of something big.
He said, “I actually do you know. I was at an ATM near my mum’s town in Melbourne and the guy in front of me was whistling ‘Get Set’. It took everything in my power not to tap him and say, ‘hey dude that’s me’. It’s one of the sliding door moments. All that work was paying off. Pretty simple moment to remember but this one guy whistling the song.”
Jason said his ‘overnight success’ began when he met some of the band members in 1996, before they met Dan (Hall) busking in Camberwell and that was the missing piece of the puzzle. We were working every single day for years.”
He said when record producer Ahmet Ertegun came to meet them along with Randy Jackson their popularity started snowballing.
Their debut album ‘Imaginate’ was released on 18 October 1999 and was recorded in Ocean Way Studios in Los Angeles.
“It was one of the most incredible moments in my life. We felt like we conquered the world. That was when “Jet Set’ was written. It was about that feeling.”
“We did a two-week ‘reccy’ with Seymour Stein for America and Warner Brothers for the world and went to New York and Los Angeles to do showcase performances. I was in my early twenties and living out my dream.”
“It was an incredible run that we all had and I’m lucky and thankful to be part of that, there was Silverchair, Powderfinger, Killing Heidi, it was all about Australian music and talent.”
He said back in the day it might have been about being credible and cool, but things change as you get older.
“Now I want everyone in the audience to think it’s the best thing they’ve ever seen. I probably took it a bit seriously, but in the 90’s it was a big thing to be cool, but I’ve grown into just perform and entertain and I don’t let up for one second until everyone feels that.”
“People are coming out and spending their money and you want them to reminisce about the great times.”
“Now I’m more about being known as a great performer when it’s all said and done and known as the guy who gave it his all.”
“When you are young and keen and trying to find yourself, it took a long time to figure out, I’m here for the audience and that is all I care about.”
He said his favourite song to play was probably ‘Creepin’ Up Slowly’, the lead single and the third track their second album, Garage Mahal released on 10 June 2002.
“It sums up a great feeling and you see people reminiscing about the time the song came out.”
Whether you grew up with Taxiride or you’re discovering their magic for the first time, Jason Singh promises a set full of nostalgia, power vocals, and feel-good energy at Sounds of Rock Hervey Bay.
With eight incredible bands on the bill, it’s shaping up to be the ultimate day out for lovers of real Aussie rock.
Dust off your band tee, rally your crew, and don’t miss this music experience at Seafront Oval in Hervey Bay.
Jason said, “I just can’t wait to see everyone. Music is a time machine, and I’ve got the keys to the machine at Hervey Bay.”
There are still some tickets left so jump in before they’re gone at www.soundsofrockfestival.com.au.
