Australian singer-songwriter Lenka will bring her own contagious brand of indie-pop to UNC tonight with her anticipated performance at the Great Hall.
Advance ticket sales indicate a strong turnout for the performance. About 250 tickets — half of capacity — have been sold.
The concert is a stop on the electro-acoustic pop artist's tour for her self-titled debut.
Students might recognize Lenka's catchy tunes from the soundtracks to popular television shows" including ""Grey's Anatomy"" Dirt"" and ""Ugly Betty.""
Lenka is a former actress who performed in several indie films. While still in Australia"" she trained with actress Cate Blanchett.
In the movie ""Somersault"" Lenka was asked to sing, and thus her singing career began.
Her music is infectious. You can't listen to her music without getting it stuck into your head"" said Adele Ricciardi, music committee chairwoman of the Carolina Union Activities Board, which is hosting the event.
Tom Allin, president of CUAB, also said the music would appeal to a large audience.
It's the kind of music that is pretty accessible regardless of familiarity"" he said.
He said the $5 student ticket price was a bargain for devoted fans and curious music lovers alike. Tickets are $15 for the general public.
We thought it would be such a fun show that we wanted to make sure that as many students who wanted to or were even partially interested would be able to come.""
Since the artist's popularity is on the rise"" the prices of her concerts could eventually go up.
""We want to expose people to a new up-and-coming artist who won't be so easy and cheap to see in the future" Allin said.
Allin and Ricciardi said they are optimistic about ticket sales and are hoping the concert will sell out.
Tickets will be sold today at the Union box office through the start of the show.
Ricciardi said the show fits perfectly into CUAB's schedule.
We were looking for international artists and a female artist. And Lenka being from Australia and fitting both of these categories was an instant fit for everyone on the board she said.
She said the show will be an enjoyable way for students to relax and begin the weekend.
It's in the middle of the first wave of exams. Everyone needs something to relax and with Valentine's Day being this week the nature of her music is perfect for the atmosphere we're providing for the show" she said.
HEAR LENKA PERFORM
Time: 7 p.m. today
Location: Great Hall located in the Student Union
Info: www.lenkamusic.com
Contact the University Editor at udesk@unc.edu.
