Heinz Riegler

Who is Heinz Riegler?

Heinz Riegler is an Austrian born musician based in Brisbane, Australia.

Riegler’s career in Australia began after he relocated in 1993, following prolonged periods living and performing in Europe and the UK. As founder, vocalist, guitarist and principal songwriter of the ARIA Music Award - winning three-piece Not From There, his work reached critical acclaim as well as a global audience. The band released two ground-breaking albums in Sand On Seven, Latvian Lovers, along with numerous EP's and singles, performing from 1991 through to 2000.

After contributing lyrics and vocals to a song on Adam Franklin's solo project Toshack Highway, Riegler went on to collaborate with Lawrence English and Tam Patton in the Brisbane-based experimental/improv group I/O3. The group released two limited edition LPs, Powerhouse Sessions and A Picturesque View, Ignored on the Room 40 label. As a member of I/O3, Riegler has collaborated with the likes of sound artists Mike Cooper, David Toop, Robin Rimbaud, Ben Frost and DJ Olive.

Riegler formed the Brisbane-based group Nightstick in 2004 with Tam Patton and Martin Lee. A short-lived project, the group toured Australia frequently and released a self-titled EP on the Dot Dash label.