Seth Haapu

Infobox musical artist
Name = Seth Haapu
Background = singer_songwriter
Birth_name = Seth Joseph Haapu
Born = Birth date and age|1986|09|13|mf=y
Died =
Origin = Wanganui, New Zealand
Instruments = Vocals
Piano
Guitar
Genre = Pop
Alternative
Soul
Folk

Seth Haapu is a New Zealand singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.

Biography

Seth Haapu (13 September,1986) was born in Wanganui, New Zealand. He is from a musically-inclined family whose talents are dispersed in a variety of instruments. In the early 90's his parents formed a covers band comprising of keyboards, percussion, brass, guitar, bass and vocals. Band practices were a regular household occurrence exposing Seth to many genres. However, music from the 60's and 70's were most influential. [http://www.headknocker.com/seth.htm] .He commenced piano lessons at age 10 and taught himself guitar at age 11. His first original composition was written at age 12 with guitar accompaniment. [3] [www.myspace.com/sethhaapu]

Musical Career

In 2005, Seth relocated to Sydney, Australia where he resided for 3 years. [http://www.cdbaby.com/sethhaapu] The following year his self penned song 'Think I'm In Love' gained national recognition when placed runner-up in the urban category of the 2006 Music OZ Awards. [www.apra.com.au/news/industry/news/061031_MusicozFinalists.pdf] Following this success Seth released his debut EP in mid 2007 entitled 'The Painter' [www.cdbaby.com/sethhaapu] .

In early 2008, seasoned industry figure Matt Ruys (Brooke Fraser, Elemeno P) became Seth's manager. [http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=4291882] . He is currently in final stages of securing a major label recording agreement with plans to release a debut album in 2009. [4] [www.myspace.com/sethhaapu]

Discography

*"The Painter" - EP (2007)
*"Seth Haapu" - Album (2009)

References

External Links

*Seth Haapu Official Website [http://www.myspace.com/sethhaapu]
*Seth Haapu Myspace + blog [http://www.myspace.com/]
*Interview with Third Mile Online [http://www.thirdmile.com/tabid/234/itemid/76/Seth-Haapu-Interview.aspx]