[2] New Zealand-born pop singer Jon Stevens had released a solo album and several hit singles (including a duet with Sharon O'Neill) before relocating to Sydney in 1981.

In 1983, Stevens formed The Change with guitarist Stuart Fraser, who had played in 1970s hard rock act Blackfeather (later called Feather) and then with fellow member Swanee.

Bass player Steve Balbi, who was a member of Kevin Borich Express, played with The Change on their 1984 single "Forever Young".

Justin Stanley was Balbi's song writing partner and joined the group in 1986, the band was renamed as Noiseworks.

[6] In June 1987 they released their debut self-titled album, Noiseworks, which was produced by Mark Opitz (The Angels, Cold Chisel) and engineered by Alan Wright (INXS, Icehouse, Ratt).

[6] The album was produced by Chris Kimsey (The Rolling Stones, Killing Joke, Marillion) and Noiseworks, and engineered by Al Wright (Hoodoo Gurus, Jimmy Barnes, Divinyls).

[3] Love Versus Money featured guest appearances by Michael Hutchence of INXS, Vika and Linda Bull and Penny Ford of the techno group Snap!.

Stevens joined the cast of the Australian production of Jesus Christ Superstar in early 1992 in the role of Judas.

[7][8] Electric Hippies were producers for different artists including, Vincent Stone, Jenny Morris and Nikka Costa (Stanley's wife).

Stuart Fraser was also guitarist on Jesus Christ Superstar 1992 Australian Cast Recording The Album and the concerts events.

All albums and most tours were alongside John Farnham's longtime guitarist Brett Garsed who shared lead guitar duties with Fraser.

[11] In September 2007, Noiseworks reformed, with Scott Aplin on keyboards in place of Stanley, for a national tour with The Choirboys and Balbi's project Move Trees.

[1] In 2016, Noiseworks reformed for the Red Hot Summer tour, with the line-up including original members lead vocalist Jon Stevens, bass guitarist Steve Balbi, keyboardist Justin Stanley and drummer Kevin Nicol.