New music act Danimals to write soundtrack for Lion Nathan TV ad

Tim Burrowes

December 10, 2009 9:45

Lion Nathan’s competition to find a new musical act to star in a Tooheys Extra Dry TV ad has revealed Sydney band Danimals as the winner.

The band was chosen by musician and producer Mark Ronson. Danimals will fly to New York to collaborate with Ronson in his studio with Nick Hodgson of Kaiser Chiefs, Sean Lennon, John Taylor of Duran Duran, Santigold and members of The Dap-Kings.

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Tim Burrowes

Tim Burrowes is the publisher of Mumbrella and Unmade. He co-founded Mumbrella in 2008 and sister title Unmade in 2021. He's worked in the UK, Middle East, Asia & Australia and has specialised in writing about the communications world for the last 25 years. He wrote the book Media Unmade, published in 2021, and became the presenter of MediaLand on ABC Radio National in 2025.

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2 COMMENTS

Lippy 10 Dec 09

Danimals have an absolutely incredible… unique.. ecclectic sound!
Cannot wait to see this ad! Well done… Jonti Danimals…now you are rolling with the big boys. Totally deserved!

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Aaron 11 Dec 09

Very original … fantastic soundscapes. Look forward to hearing more from Danimals.

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