The Black Dogs were started up by Mark John and Andrew De Silva in 2000.

DJ Mark John - DJ & Vox (One of Melbourne's hottest Resident DJ's)

Andrew De Silva - Singer Multi Instrumentalist (Ex CDB, Songwriter for Australian idol)

Danny Dharumasena - (ARIA award Winner, producer 1200 techniques Rockmelons): Guitar, Vox

Tony Kopa (The Truth – ARIA award winning, tours with John Stevens): Vox / Percussion

Together they rock the house without fail alongside a variety of instrumentalists such as sax, drums, bass and guitar. Incorporating soul, funk, rock and house into their sets the BDs have played gigs as diverse as Kiss my Grass and the after party for KISS to their 3 day stint as resident band for QANTAS Paddock Club at the 2006 & 2007 Melbourne Grand Prix.

Other venues include: Q bar, The Saint, Boutique, Motel, Ocean Blue, One Fitzroy St, Metropol, Valve, Baroq, Austereo Parties, Cushion, Riva, The Beach Hotel, Watermark, Caulfield Young Members, Climate festival, The Docklands, Redkin Awards, Loreal Awards and parties. The Melbourne Racing Carnival Media Launch, Eve, Oneday party and many many more.

An uplifting and exciting band for your future special events.