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Saab is excited to announce that gorgeous Swede September (Petra Marklund) will be their exclusive guest at the 2008 Melbourne Cup Carnival and will be performing an intimate acoustic set in the Saab Song Sauna on both Melbourne Cup and Oaks Day.

September has been a major star in Europe for a number of years, topping the charts and selling Platinum and Gold with hits such as ‘Satellites’, ‘Cry For You’ and ‘Until I Die’. In recent years September has been recognised and revered around the world breaking both the UK and US markets.  This year she enjoyed a stunning 14 weeks in the top 20 of the UK singles charts(peak #5), and managed to secure the top spot in US Billboard charts.

Australia was introduced to Petra in July with her single ‘Cry for You’, and the response by music directors, editors and general public alike has been nothing short of stunning. With across the board playlist additions on hit music radio and TV she landed straight into the top 20 as the highest new entry, and has stayed there since.

September’s timely visit will also coincide with the release of her debut self titled album, which hits stores November 15th through Central Station Records. “I’m so thrilled to be coming out to Australia to perform at Saab as part of the Melbourne Cup Carnival celebrations. The opportunity to release my new album to Aussie fans in an environment that shares my Swedish heritage couldn’t be more perfect!” explains Petra.

Besides singer Petra, the September team consists of producer/songwriter Jonas Von Der Burg, and songwriters Niclas Von Der Burg and Anoo Bhagavan.

Petra Marklund is 23 years old and just moved out of her parents’ house in Stockholm. She was still in high school when Jonas, Niclas, and Anoo approached her, looking for just the right unique voice that could lift their tunes to something that would move people on, as well as outside of, the dance floor. When the foursome first met up, Petra mostly sang jazz - and today, it’s her dark, soulful voice in combination with high quality hit songs that makes the trademark September sound.