WHO IS JIMM HARISSON PROJECT?
Jimm Harisson Project's existance is caved out in it's title, a musical "project". The project began in 2014 when the leadsinger/frontman Jimm Harisson (born Jan-Hendrik Fourie) was offered a recording contract by Bright Idea Studio. This marked the beginning of a new project that would combine songwritting with alternative beats and make use of the trio band formation to perform the music. JHP's full length album, 'Chapter One' was recorded in December 2014 at Bright Idea Studio in Welgemoed and only released one and a half year later.
'CHAPTER ONE' ALBUM LAUNCH
WHERE HAS THE BAND PERFORMED?
Jimm Harisson Project have performed at several festivals including Up The Creek, Splashy Fen, Unplugged 62, Darling Brew Beer Festival, Mykonos Festival, Darling Wilflower Festival and many more.
Jimm Harisson Project have also shared the stages with many artist including Francois Van Coke, Monark, Heuwels Fantasties, Theuns Jordaan, Manouche, Albert Frost, Hatchetman, Gian Groen, Herman Kleinhans, Stone Jets, Sunset Sweatshop, Jackal and the Wind and many more.
"Chapter One' was released on the 25th of March 2016 at Music Experience in Cape Town. The launch was sold out within a week and even after aditional seating was arranged, tickets did not last more than 3 days.
After the launch Jimm Harisson Project took part in several competitions including the Quay Four Battle of the Bands competition where the landed second prize and "winner of best guitarist". Jimm Harisson also landed in the finals of the Barleycorn Songwriting competition as well as the Crescendo Songwriting competition.