CLIVE HODSON
(Alto sax, trombone, trumpet)
“Clive’s concern with the environment is a long standing one, being one of the founders and organizers for one of the biggest concerts “Turn Back the Tide” (1989) ever held on iconic Bondi Beach to raise awareness of Ocean pollution and its long-term effect on both human and marine life. This concert was supported by the cream of Australia’s contemporary musicians and raised a significant amount of money to help with the continued push toward a cleaner/greener environment.”
Clive Hodson formed his first band called the Orbiteers at age 9, a three-piece band comprising Clive on Trumpet/T-Chest Bass/Vocals, guitar and drums. Clive developed a friendship (which continues to this day) with fellow music student Brendon Darby and asked him to join the Orbiteers.
Many bands and years later, Clive was given the opportunity of working in the recording industry in 1978 as a representative for PolyGram Records. He held several key executive positions with PolyGram Records/Universal Music (A&R/Marketing/GM) for 25 years, after which he was appointed Head of Music at the ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). Clive moved to the publishing side as GM of Shock Music Publishing before starting his own publishing company Perfect Pitch Publishing.
Clive’s connection with Mark Trueack goes back to his record company days and through their friendship developed a business relationship with Clive’s company Perfect Pitch Publishing, representing Mark’s publishing globally. As a horn section Clive & Brendon have played many live gigs and recordings (now for over 50 years) … and continue to do so.
