{
  "id": 15320760,
  "title": "'Nerves and shame' gone, the DMC Boys look to the global stage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/nerves-and-shame-gone-the-dmc-boys-look-to-the-global-stage",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T01:01:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-18/dmc-boys-dreaming-big-after-king-stingray-gig/107269146"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The DMC Boys, a reggae-rock band hailing from Doomadgee in Queensland's Gulf Country, are aiming to make a global impact. After opening for ARIA-award-winning rock sensation King Stingray, the band has become a local favorite, blending traditional storytelling, language, and music. Overcoming nerves and shame, the DMC Boys are now looking to take their music worldwide, with lead vocalist Elijah Douglas expressing pride in their growing influence in their community. Despite facing unemployment and limited opportunities in Doomadgee, the DMC Boys see music as a means of healing and community pride. The band has already toured North America and Europe, and aims to continue expanding their presence in Australia and beyond.",
  "summary": "A reggae-rock outfit from Queensland's Gulf Country is hoping to take their music \"worldwide\" after opening for one of Australia's biggest acts.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}