Alston excels at ‘Arts Awards’ in USA
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Munni Irone the President of the Arts For Peace Foundation with some dignatories
A Sri Lankan born Australian entertainer singer-songwriter Alston Koch was recognised at America’s historical Global Peace movement ‘The Arts For Peace Foundation’, which carries its global message for Peace through 7 continents, 45 World Ambassadors and 36 ‘Leaders of Peace’.
Alston Koch was honoured at the 2500 capacity ‘TEMPLE OF THE ARTS’ known as the legendary Saban Theatre on the 16th October during the formalities of the much publicised event and also serenade the contestants of the ‘QUEEN OF ASIA PACIFIC’ quest held at the same Arena that hosted artistes like Paul Anka, Pat Boone, Tom Jones, Elton John, Three Dog Night, George Benson and a host of other celebrities.
Alston Koch was installed as a Global Peace Leader and the highlight of the evening was when he came on stage singing to the gorgeous ladies of the Asia Pacific region to a thunderous ovation from a very receptive audience filled with dignitaries from all over the World.
Koch has now been invited to perform at ‘AFRICA SPEAKS’ and for the launch of the Great Art Banner to be held in Harare, Zimbabwe on the 25th of November. He has also been invited to perform in Havana, Cuba in Jan 2017.
Alston migrated to Sydney, Australia where he was most successful in the entertainment and professional music industry while recording for RCA/Laser Records and the Australian TV Network Channel 9’s ‘Living Sound’ recording label. In Australia, he formed his band Dark Tan and recorded three international hits on the RCA label.
He has performed internationally with Dark Tan, S-witch, and as a solo artiste. One notable appearance was during ‘The Stars & Stripes Concert’ in 1976, performing under the Sydney harbour bridge on a floating pontoon for Radio 2SM. Rock Brains Of The Universe and music historian Glenn A Baker has said that ‹Alston & Dark Tan› were the originators of Disco Music in Australia. Since 1975 Koch has released 21 singles and 4 albums through record labels such as RCA, BMG, EMI and Sony.
Alston Koch
In April 2012 his latest album ‘Don’t Funk With Me’ written and produced by Alston and the Sherifs, debuted at No. 42 on the official ARIA top 50 Albums chart, eventually peaking at No.2. He was also the first Australian recording artist to launch a single (official release) at an International Cricket final when his song ‘Soul Sounds’ (From the album Don’t Funk with Me) was launched during the Australia Vs Sri Lanka final.
Alston Koch with the Queen of the Pacific on the Red Carpet.