Electric Fields facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Electric Fields
Electric Fields in 2024
Background information
Origin	Australia
Genres	Electronic, pop, soul
Years active	2015–present
Labels	Warner Music Australia
Members	Zaachariaha Fielding Michael Ross

Electric Fields is an Australian music group. It has two members: Zaachariaha Fielding, who is the singer, and Michael Ross, who plays keyboards and produces their music.

Electric Fields mixes modern electronic-soul music with Aboriginal culture. They sing in Pitjantjatjara, Yankunytjatjara, and English. The group has released an EP (a mini-album) and many songs called singles. In 2024, they were the first duo to represent Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest with their song "One Milkali (One Blood)".

The Journey of Electric Fields

How the Group Started (2011–2020)

Electric Fields performing in Adelaide during their "2000 and Whatever" tour in July 2019.

Zaachariaha Fielding singing "Nina" at an Electric Fields concert in Adelaide.

Before forming Electric Fields, both Zaachariaha Fielding and Michael Ross tried out for the TV show The X Factor Australia. Zaachariaha auditioned in 2011, and Michael in 2013.

The two artists started performing together as Electric Fields in 2015. Their music style mixes pop, soul, and electronica. People have described their sound as a blend of different musical styles.

In June 2016, the duo released their first EP, called Inma. The name Inma comes from a special cultural ceremony of Aṉangu women. A radio presenter named Daniel Browning said their music is "exciting" and "emotionally moving." He also noted that Zaachariaha often sings in his traditional languages, Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara. Their music was played at big events like the Spirit Festival and on the radio station Triple J.

In 2016, Electric Fields won the Emily Burrows Award. This award helps talented new music artists from South Australia grow their careers. The duo also won "Best New Talent of the Year" at the National Indigenous Music Awards in 2017.

In 2018, Electric Fields was chosen to compete in Eurovision – Australia Decides. This competition decides who will represent Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest. They performed their song "2000 and Whatever" in February 2019 and came in second place. Later that year, they toured Australia with their song.

In April 2020, Electric Fields worked with a Norwegian group called Keiino on a song called "Would I Lie." They also performed a song called "From Little Things Big Things Grow" with other famous Australian singers for a TV show during the 2020 pandemic. They performed this song again at the 2020 AFL Grand Final.

Recent Years (2021–Present)

In February 2021, Electric Fields performed at the Sydney Cricket Ground for Mardi Gras, a big celebration of diversity.

In November 2021, they signed a worldwide music deal with Warner Music Australia and released their song "Gold Energy." In March 2022, they released another song called "Catastrophe."

In February 2023, Electric Fields released "We the People." This song became the official theme song for WorldPride, a global festival celebrating LGBTQIA+ communities. They performed it for a huge crowd in Sydney. They shared that "Pride is not just about acceptance, but feeling at home in your own individuality."

In July 2023, the duo performed with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. They plan to release a live album of this performance in December 2024.

On March 5, 2024, Electric Fields was announced as Australia's representatives for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. The contest took place in Malmö, Sweden, in May. Their song was "One Milkali (One Blood)," which includes lyrics in the Yankunytjatjara language. They placed 11th in their semi-final and did not move on to the grand final.

In March 2024, Electric Fields also performed with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra at the Adelaide Festival Centre.

Meet the Members

Their Unique Identity

Electric Fields has a special motto: "bypass the barriers." Zaachariaha and Michael call themselves "two feminine brothers." They are very close friends and believe their unique identity makes them stronger. They are 10 years and one day apart in age.

Zaachariaha Fielding

Zaachariaha Fielding Zaachariaha Fielding grew up in Mimili, a community in South Australia. He is the oldest of nine children. He studied Indigenous Australian music at the University of Adelaide and started creating his own music there.

Zaachariaha is also a talented artist. His artwork has been shown in many exhibitions. He won the Wynne Prize and the People's Choice prize at the Ramsay Art Prize in 2023.

Michael Ross

Michael Ross is a singer, songwriter, pianist, and producer from Adelaide. When he was growing up, he was inspired by artists like Mariah Carey, the Cranberries, Tracy Chapman, and Lauryn Hill.

Before joining Electric Fields, Michael was a contestant on The X Factor Australia in 2013.

Electric Fields on Screen

Electric Fields is the subject of a documentary called "Voice From The Desert." This film was shown on SBS and NITV in December 2018. It was part of a series called Our Stories, which features new Indigenous Australian artists.

The documentary shows the duo performing at the 2017 National Indigenous Music Awards. It also follows Zaachariaha as he visits his hometown of Mimili. The film explores his early life in remote South Australia and how he grew as an artist and person. His parents, Kaye Lowah and Robert Fielding, are also interviewed in the film.

Music Released by Electric Fields

Albums

Extended Plays (EPs)

Singles

Songs as the Main Artist

Songs Featuring Electric Fields

Other Songs They Appeared On

Awards and Recognitions

Electric Fields have won many awards for their music and performances. They received a Robert Stigwood Fellowship, which helped them get advice and training for their careers.

AACTA Awards

The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards celebrate the best Australian films and TV shows.

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards are Australia's biggest music awards. Electric Fields has been nominated for two of these awards.

Eurovision Awards

National Dreamtime Awards

The National Dreamtime Awards celebrate the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia. Electric Fields has won one of these awards.

National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs)

The National Indigenous Music Awards celebrate the achievements of Indigenous Australians in music. Electric Fields has won one award from several nominations.

National Live Music Awards (NLMAs)

The National Live Music Awards celebrate live music in Australia. Electric Fields has won many of these awards.

South Australian Music Awards

The South Australian Music Awards celebrate excellent music from South Australia.