Now in their fifth decade of making music, The Church perform a highly cinematic and atmospheric blend of indie rock, shimmering post-punk, icy dream-pop and psychedelic post-rock leaving audiences mesmerised.<\/p>\n
With the same creative energy as the band\u2019s early years, the five-piece line-up for \u2018Under the Milky Way in the Maldives\u2019 includes band founder Steve Kilbey (Bassist and Vocalist), Tim Powles (Drummer and Producer across 17 albums since 1994), Ian Haug (Guitarist joined in 2013, formerly of Powderfinger), Jeffrey Cain (Multi-instrumentalist joined in 2020), and Ashley Naylor (Guitarist and longtime member of Paul Kelly\u2019s touring band).<\/p>\n \u201cWe are delighted to continue our long-standing relationship with the team at Music in Paradise who organise these fantastic events and to say we are thrilled to have The Church on the line-up for 2025 is an understatement,\u201d said Mark Eletr, General Manager, Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives.<\/p>\n The week-long music events which have become synonymous with Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives, combine all the wonderful attributes of an island getaway in the Maldives with some incredible performances says Mark.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen you attend a concert, you are usually some distance from the performers relying on big screens to see them close-up, but that isn\u2019t the case here on the island. I think this is what makes the Music in Paradise events at Kandooma so special. Our sta\ufb00, the guests and organisers are truly within touching distance of their idols. The vibe is informal and relaxed. There\u2019s nothing like bumping into one of these performers at the bu\ufb00et or sharing a story over a beer barefoot on the sand. It\u2019s a very special experience.\u201d added Mark.<\/p>\n While the band\u2019s early albums Of Skins and Heart, The Blurred Crusade and Heyday were popular, it wasn\u2019t until the 1988 album Starfish that The Church broke into the mainstream, with \u2018Under the Milky Way\u2019. More recently, their 26th album The Hypnogogue launched in 2022 and their world tour, has been attributed to a band renaissance where original and new material was met with praise and acclaim.<\/p>\n Rolling Stone noted Kilbey\u2019s powerful bass playing, Vive Le Rock, rating it 9 out of 10, while American Songwriter highlighted the band\u2019s fluid moods and shadowy style. Classic Rock acclaimed Kilbey\u2019s performance as one of his best.<\/p>\n Located in the South Male atoll just 40 minutes from the airport by boat, Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives is a beautiful, natural island paradise. White sand beaches, swaying coconut palms and turquoise waters form the backdrop for leisure pursuits and some of the best scuba diving in the Maldives. Guests can choose from Garden and Beach Villas, two-storey Beach Houses and the popular Overwater Villas. Families are well catered for with a choice of 2- and 3-bed villas and the Kandoo Kids\u2019 Club with its fun activities programme. Six food and beverage outlets ensure healthy appetites are satisfied and the flavours of the Maldives are explored. Guests seeking time out and relaxation will enjoy sun-loungers and hammocks dotted around the island. Kandooma Spa by COMO Shambhala offers a tranquil escape for body and mind.<\/p>\n More information about Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"![\"Holiday](\"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Kandooma-Aerial-view-beach-houses-pool-jetty-1024x640-1-300x188.jpg\")
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