Machinations was a Sydney-based Australian pop band in the early 1980s. Notable national hits included "Pressure Sway", "My Heart's On Fire" and "No Say In It".

Band Members:
Fred Loneragan (vocals)
Tim Doyle (guitar)
Nick Swan (bass)
Tony Starr (keyboards)

Initially, the band used a drum machine, but changed to a human drummer before the Big Music album.
Drummers used were:
Warren McLean 1983-1986
Henry Downes 1986-1987
John Mackay 1987-1989

The band used female backing vocalists on several releases and tours.