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The Australian Songwriter
Issue 151, December 2020
First published 1979
The Magazine of The Australian Songwriters
Association Inc.
In This Edition:
On the Cover of the ASA: Robbie Bostock performing at the 2019 National
Songwriting Awards
Chairman’s Message
Editor’s Message
Important Announcements
2020 Australian Songwriting Contest: Top 30 Category Finalists
Robbie Bostock: 2019 Winner Of The Instrumental Category
Wax Lyrical Roundup
Donna Dyson and Spotty Kites: ASA Member Profile
Sponsors Profiles
Members News and Information
Robert Cini: 2019 Winner of the Folk/Acoustic Category
Latest Music Releases From ASA Members And Friends
Mark Cawley’s Monthly Songwriting Blog
The Load Out
Official Sponsors of the Australian Songwriting Contest
About Us:
o Aims of the ASA
o History of the Association
o Contact Us
o Patron
o Life Members
o Directors
o Regional Co-Ordinators
o Webmaster
o 2019 APRA/ASA Songwriter of the Year
o 2019 Rudy Brandsma Award Winner
o 2019 PPCA Live Performance Award Winner
o Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame (2004 to 2019)
o Lifetime Achievement Award (2017)
o 2019 Australian Songwriting Contest Category Winners
o Songwriters of the Year and Rudy Brandsma Award (1983 to 2019)
Chairman’s Message
Hi one and all,
Unfortunately, just as things for Songwriters and
Performers were getting back to normal, this COVID-19
virus has struck once again, throwing the Northern Beaches
of Sydney into lockdown.
It seems for every two steps forward we take one back.
However, we do have an expert team in New South Wales
working around the clock, to bring this latest cluster under
control.
As we get ever closer to Christmas and the New Year,
here’s hoping we can spend both special days with family
and friends, enjoying food, drink, and especially SONG.
Your Board is closely monitoring the situation, as it changes from day to day.
However, at this stage, the plan continues to be holding the National Songwriting
Awards for the 2020 Australian Songwriting Contest early in 2021. That, of course, is
subject to change if conditions deteriorate further, so please keep an eye on the ASA
Website.
The good news is that the ‘Top Thirties’ for 2020 are now up on the Website and are
also included in this eNewsletter. Congratulations to all who made it thus far. Right
now, the Finals judging is well underway, so the excitement at the National Office is
palpable.
Vice Chairman and Editor Alan Gilmour has (of course) once again put together an
extremely interesting missive to be digested over the Holiday Season. So, settle
back, chill out, and enjoy, enjoy, enjoy.
Don’t forget, both our Major Sponsors Wests Ashfield and APRA are standing by us,
so please reciprocate by supporting them. If you write music you SHOULD belong to
APRA, so join up.
Also, a visit or two to Wests Ashfield this Season would let them know that ASA
Members care about them. Better still, become a Member of Wests Ashfield, and be
sure to inform them that you are an ASA Member.
Your Board wishes all Members, Songwriters, and indeed everyone involved in the
music industry the most wonderful Christmas, and may 2021 be the year of the
Songwriter.
Regards
Denny Burgess
Chairman
Editor’s Message
Hi Everyone,
Season’s greetings and welcome to the final edition of The
Australian Songwriter for 2020.
In this edition, we’ll finalise the songwriter interviews with
the Category winners of the 2019 Awards, and will feature
Robbie Bostock, 2019 winner of the instrumental Category
and Robert Cini, winner of the 2019 Folk/Acoustic
Category.
We also have an ASA Member Profile on Donna Dyson and
her Spotty Kites project. And of course, don’t miss Mark
Cawley’s monthly songwriter’s blog.
And lastly, thanks to Carole Beck for all her assistance with the magazine this year.
Take care and stay safe,
Alan Gilmour,
Editor and Vice Chairman
Important Announcements
2020 Australian Songwriting Contest Top 30s Announcement
The Top 30 Finalists in the 2020 Australian Songwriting Contest have now been
announced and the details are on the ASA website under the Contests tab and later
in this magazine. Due to the large number of entries and the quality of the songs,
the normal 30 song Categories have many more than 30 songs.
Congratulations to the Finalists and congratulations also to everyone who entered
this year’s contest.
ASA Wax Lyricals
More ASA Wax Lyricals are re-opening as live events, as some venue restrictions
ease. You’ll find a selection of recent Wax Lyrical photographs later in the magazine
from Sunbury VIC, Hobart TAS, Sydney NSW, Canberra ACT, Northern Rivers NSW,
Newcastle NSW; Ballarat/Goldfields VIC and Cairns QLD.
2020 National Songwriting Awards
Ongoing venue restrictions at the Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL Club have meant
that the 2020 National Songwriting Awards, which was scheduled for Wednesday 28
October 2020, has been deferred until a date in the 2021 New Year, yet to be fixed.
The ASA is working towards a 2021 event, but due to the current health crisis, the
situation is subject to ongoing review.
2020 Australian Songwriting Contest: Top 30 Category Finalists
The Category Top 30s in the 2020 Australian Songwriting Contest are set out below.
Due to the large number of entries in this year’s contest and the amazing quality of
the entries, the usual Top 30s contain more than 30 songs.
Congratulations to all of the Finalists and to all of the entrants.
Australia Category
A Farmers Lullaby Cathy Dobson
A Fortunate Life Terry Bennetts Keith Lethbridge
A Little More Love Casey Burgess Sam Hawksley, Fred Wilham
An Eh Fj Hq Kind O' Life Shane Murray
Australia God's blessing Alzanne Eksteen
Back To Lansdowne Heath Watts
Broken Hearts in Broken Hill Lloyd Back
Dirty Work Steve Montgomery
Fields of Plenty Jonathan Hayden
Free & Wild Spencer Kelly Stacy Hogan
Gallows Gate Tony Kennelly
Greetings To The Land Gordon Hudson
Hay Plain Lynn Hazelton
Hazelwood Lloyd Back
In My Father's Time Dave Diprose
Tony, Tim, Joan & Mike
Jack Keagan's Pub Steve Montgomery Montgomery & Colin Roberts
Julia Faith Ng
Koora Carmel Charlton
Lights Janine Garvey
Long Way From Home (This
Christmas) Phil Davidson
Musgrave Hill Steve Montgomery
My Life Len Hassett
My Reasons Jeff Bold Bruce Duplock
Nightcap Dreaming Stephen Kermode
On The Way (feat. Pixie Jenkins) Wendy Ford
One More Day Christian Boffa
Proud to be an Anzac Jacinta Read Eric Read
Rain Daniel Higgins, Brendan Smoother
Rainbows Don Cowling
Red Dirt Track Melvyn Moll
Rustlers Moon Andrew Travers
Sailing Tony Kennelly
Streets of Old Kilsyth Thomas Libreri Tessa Libreri
Swagman of Yesterday Bob Browne
The Ballad of Black Caviar Carmelo Cacciola
The Black Queen Sadie Jones, David Penman
The Boys at the Beach Jade Goodge
The Generation Eric Read
The Loaded Dog Brian Heywood
There's Gotta Be A Better Way Luke Robinson
Till My Love Is Gone Jacques Gentil
Together Forever Phil Splitter, Susie Davies-Splitter
We'll Be Together Again Shane Murray
We're Still Standing Jan Bentley
Who Was The Dancing Man Lester Treuer Shelly Jones
Wiradjuri Sammy Horner
Ballad Category
A Silent Minute Renee Jonas
Adeline Cathy Dobson
Alone Lola Brinton Brad Butcher
Always by your side Katie Hardyman
Beautiful World Kieran Roberts
Blue To Grey Sue Haworth
Counting Down The Days Tony Bogan Stewart Peters
Jenny Parenteau Belinda
Daddy Joined the Circus Janet Swain, Eadsforth Pamela Freeman
Dark Clouds Michael Meeking Roger Bergodaz
Dear Daughter Lara Thompson
Different Choices Sam Vartuli Pan Skoumbourdis
Don't Tell Me Helen Mottee
Everything But Time Damien Hosken Stacy Hogan
Follow The Star Donna Dyson Tyrone Noonan
Grandma's Kitchen Michael Saleta Julie Reiner, Billy McDowell
I Can Get There From Here Steve Montgomery
I Don't Want To Wait Anirban Banerjee
I Will Remember You Frances Madden
I Wish You Enough Wendy Wood
If I Had All the Time In The World Jan Bentley
If You Only Knew Steve Montgomery
I'll Help You Breathe Elizabeth Usher Renée Jonas, Michael Saleta
I'm Not Perfect Paula Punch
I've Been Praying Phil Davidson
Light the Stars Donna Dyson
Listen To The Rain Paul Volta
Look Away Thomas Libreri
Losing Ground Nick Charles Mick Pealing
Loving Switch Bronwyn Gordon
Madness Jade Goodge
My Valentine Paul Kostal
Never Loved Jemma Siles
Prisoner of the Damned Tony Murphy Jeff Jacobs
Rescue Me Samantha Hollier M.Wiles
Side by Side Frances Madden
Some Loving Left To Do Susan Muranty Bob Britt
Sorry Thomas Libreri
Still Can't Wait Jack Rodgers Jack Rodgers
Take My Hand Kelly Gardner
That Look in Your Eyes Thomas Libreri
The Deepest Kind of Love Lloyd Back
The Dusty Guitar Steve Montgomery
The Tide Will Come In Tony King
There You Are Steve Montgomery
There's A Man In My Life Edward Roberts
We've Come The Long Way James Hampton
Why Does This Caged Bird Sing? Matthew Sertori
Comedy/Novelty Category
A Poor Man's Violin Floyd Black
Donna Dyson, Craig Allister
Adopt A Dog Donna Dyson Young
Baby Brain Anna Van Riel
Angel Pontier , Mervin
Beam Me Up Scotty Michael McGee "Butch" Paulson
Caramel Ooze Glen Naylor
Christmas In Australia Anthony Frizzell
Doctor, I shouldn't complain Steve Montgomery
Downsizing Eric Read
Adams (nee
Fashionista Elizabeth Cornwall) Nathan Eshman
Goodbye Beethoven Carmel Charlton
Roxanne Kiely, Stephen
Hostess With The Mostess Sue Duchesne Kiely
Hours in a Day Thomas Libreri Tessa Libreri
I Look Better When You're
Drinking Grant Maloy Smith
If I'm Not Late Brian Pattison
I’m Glad to be a Morris
Dancer John Ralph
It's a Dirty Job Eric Read
It's Just Not Cricket Steve Montgomery
Tony, Tim, Joan, Mike, &
Jack Keagan's Pub Steve Montgomery Colin Roberts
Let's Go Nude Paul Owen
Let's Party Steve Montgomery Tim Montgomery
My Man in Red Elizabeth Usher Renée Jonas
Pffucket Bucket Renee Jonas Jamie Newton
Put It on the Slate Eric Read
Put on a Good Show Thomas Libreri Tessa Libreri
Rock and rollin' Nana Glen Naylor Chris Wilson
Safeway Don Cowling
Shoes Blues Ana Key
Starting Over Kerrie Garside
The Ballad of Christopher
Cringgel Steve Montgomery
The Ballad Of Hawkie Mike Foley
The Biggest Asshole In Town Christine Miriam Kerr
The Day The Queen Smoked
A Joint Tony King
The Truth Is Just A State Of
Mind Steve Montgomery
The Trump Song Tony King
There You Go (Operation Big
Red) Steve Montgomery Mike Montgomery
There's No Place for a Uke
on Halloween Elizabeth Usher
Trick or Treat Wendy Wood
Renée Jonas, Sven
Two Arms Apart Elizabeth Usher Tydeman
We Don't Wanna Work No
More Antonio Corea
Welcome to Australia Terry Bennetts
When I Walk My Dog Jim Laev
Who are the Kardashians? Tony King
Wondering About My Time Kym Watling
Wouldn't Be Dead for Quids Eric Read
Contemporary Pop/Dance Category
Back Into The Night Damien Hosken
Breakthrough Suzy Jamieson
Breathe Stacy-Ann Tierney
C'est La Vie Suzy Jamieson
Contradiction Gaynor Moran
Don't Let Me Go Damien Hosken Stacy Hogan
Don't Worry About Time Mish Smith
Empire Abbey Slattery
Endlessly Damien Hosken Stacy Hogan
Escape Lily Roome Kelly Griffith, Toby Wells
Forever Waiting Melody Lee Hayden
Gasoline & Red Wine Dale Randolph Yannick Slade-Caffarel
Good? Zoe Tracas
Holla At My Friends Tamsin Lancaster Bobby Gray
Huachuca Sunset Wendy Ford
I Can Get There From Here Steve Montgomery
I Don't Want To Wait Anriban Banerjee
Inner Thought Sofia Deluca Sofia Deluca
Kindly Graham Hull
Stuart Flynn, Jeremiah
Lonely With My Friends Dale Randolph Gorman
Love Comes Paul Kostal Terri Castles
Magnetise Larissa Lock
Me Without You Lucy Parle
Mister Singin man Christopher Turner
Moving Like A Candle In The
Wind Damien Hosken Stacy Hogan
Beadle-
Nunchucks Taylor Williams
Old Love Lauren Valatiadis, Michael Hambly
Out Of My Head Jemma Siles
Outside and In Jordyn Richards
Personal Growth (in lockdown) Greta Lundborg
Michael Delorenzis, Michael
Sayonara Leea Nanos Paynter
Silenced (For Too Long) Niamh Watson Mario Spate
Sugar Niamh Watson Mario Spate
That's How Love Goes James Hampton Pat Pattison
The Boys at the Beach Jade Goodge
The Cruel Light Richard Adams
Then I Met You Faith Ng
This Must Be Love Suzy Jamieson
Touch Anna Maynard
Tunnel Vision Larissa Lock Josh Rogers
Two Weeks Celeste Kate Polson
Wherever You Are Niamh Watson Kelly Griffith, Gina Hillenberg
Country Category
25 Cents in the Astray Katrina Burgoyne, Jake Anderson
A Little Love JOHN O'Shaughnessy
A Picture of Heaven Michael McGee Jeff Oxford, Adam Wright
Renée Jonas, Michael
A Thousand Wishes Elizabeth Usher Saleta
Absent Friends Shane Murray Garry Smith
Agony Gaynor Moran
And You Were There Robin Levinson
Break Down Anna Van Riel Jo Little
Bring My Innocence With Me Spencer Kelly
Broken Wedding Vows Vanessa Bourne
Chasing the Sun Andy Penkow Lyn Bowtell
Falling In LoveIin Galveston Ronnie Joudo
Gasoline Lucie Tiger O'Connor
Gasoline & Red Wine Dale Randolph Yannick Slade
Go Marry a Cowboy Kathy Coleman
Growing Up Michelle Murphy
Happier Now Kelly Hamilton
How Can You Say? Bev Abela
How The Story Ends Emily Markham
I Believe In Beer Lance Birrell Angus Gill
I Love You Did You Know That Becci Nethery Mary VI Harrison
Last Summer Steve Montgomery
Leave The Gate Open Tony Kennelly
Little Country Life Melissa Robertson
Looking Through The Eyes Of A
Child Heath Watts
Love Ain't Bulletproof Cathy Dobson
Medication Allison Forbes
Moving Like A Candle In The Wind Damien Hosken Stacy Hogan
Musgrave Hill Steve Montgomery
My Family and Me Thomas Libreri Tessa Libreri
Perfect Christopher Mustica
She's My Home T. B. SoalShow Me Michelle Gardiner
Skinny Jeans Sandy McNaughton
So Good to Me John Breen
Something Good Glenn Bidmead, Michael Leslie Jones
Step Up Renee Jonas Zac Roddy
Sweet Old Release Allison Forbes
Take Me Home Damien Hosken
The Devil's Garden Lola Brinton Jasper Shelton Hollis
Two Horse Junction Robert Baxter
Waiting On The Other Side Keri McInerney
Worth A Shot Ricky Parker
Would You Be With Me Wendy Wood Kevin Dunshea
You Don't Know What It's Like Wendy Wood Matt Scullion
Young At Heart Vanessa Bourne Curt Ryle
Folk/Acoustic Category
Monday to Sunday Alex Dew
20 Seconds Of Your Time Heath Watts
A Face in a Long Line Mitchell Dean
A Farmer's Lullaby Cathy Dobson
Robert Pearce, Craig Cooke, Allan
A Silent Minute Renee Jonas Caswell
Adeline Cathy Dobson
And You Were There Robin Levinson
Beautiful Dream Gia Clarissa
Beautiful One Michael Burrows Frank Meyers
Blue Sedona Sky Kerrie Garside Lachlan Bryan
Butterflies and Anxiety Talitha Power
By Your Side Tony Kennelly
Circle to the Left John Ralph
Empty Churches Jade Goodge
Every Strums Got its
Reason Christopher Mustica
Everyone Has a Story Lloyd Back
Family Secrets Russell Neal
Going going gone Greg Wells
Goodbye Is Blue Abbey Slattery
Granny's Grave Eric Read
Hole in the Mountain John Breen
I Don't Want to Go to War Jan BentleyIf You Only Knew Steve Montgomery
I'll Be With You Thomas Libreri
I'm Not Perfect Paula Punch
In Love Again Melvyn Moll
Isn't It A Shame Daniel Higgins David Carter, Merelyn Carter
Losing You Sandy McNaughton
Mama Won't You Sing Me
A Lullaby Again Shane Murray
Old Brown River Jeff Browne
Rolling Over Anirban Banerjee
Ron's Song Catherine Russell
Sarah Goff, James Meyer, Rachel
Sending Love Your Way Elizabeth Usher Morgan Perry
Swamped Anna Van Riel
Sweet Sister Matthew Sertori
Take Me Julie Prowse Kym Beare
Take Me Home Damien Hosken
The Broken Matt Coleman .
The Dusty Guitar Steve Montgomery
The Old Ghost Road Steve Montgomery
Tick Tock Loren Kate
Torn Apart Jason Greenwood
Valparaiso (The Stories It
Could Tell) Steve Montgomery
We owe our lives Tony King
Pamela Freeman , Jenny
What I Need Janet Swain Parenteau, Belinda Eadsforth
Where did You Go Lucy Wise
You On My Side Anirban Banerjee
You're Enough Sam Vartuli Pan Skoumbourdis
Instrumental/World Music Category
Bellamy 5 Roy Williams
Bostock Boogie Robby Bostock
Bushfire Moon Fiona Joy Hawkins
Cobb & Co Robin Levinson
Crystal Nights Jill Riddiford
Day 266 The Lonely
Wanderer Galliano Sommavilla
Deep Blue Susie Kothe
Desert Song Rhonnie Tant
Discovery In Solitude Manjia LuoDrop of a Dream Catherine Duc Donovan Townes
El Gringo Peter Salata Lindsay Waddington
End Of The Day Ray Clarke
Higher Plane Sri Pishey
Lamplight Kieran Roberts
Lazy Days on the Nimboida Jeffery Evans
Must Go Moscow John Delaney
Nelle's Waltz Peter Christie
Piano Am John Delaney
Ragatelle Tom Anderson
Rainbow Lorikeet Rag Tom Anderson Tricia Donohoe
Roadworn Lindsay Waddington
Rumba Nueva Peter Altmeier-Mort
Save the World Kieran Roberts
Scrubby Creek Terry Bennetts
Seashells Robby Bostock
Simply Sunday Suzanne Grzanna
Bukhchuluun Ganburged,
Peter Kennard, Bertie
Sixty White Horses John Robinson McMahon
Something About You T. B. Soal
Song for Karen John Hollywood Hana Vuko
Street Festival Peter Altmeier-Mort
Sunset Greg Barnett
The Ghostly Voices Of
Binbrook ( 1944 ) Christopher Turner
Theme from the steamy
stove Christopher Turner
Trailblazer Lance Birrell
When Eternity Touches
Time Jim Ottaway
Where the River meets the
Sea John Hollywood Hana Vuko
Whitsunday Nights Lindsay Waddington
Zimbo Jeff Bold
Lyrics Category
A Library Burns Tony King
Robert Pearce, Craig Cooke,
A Silent Minute Renee Jonas Allan Caswell
A silo And A Soldier Christine Eccleston
Absent Friends Shane Murray Garry SmithAbsolutely Nothing Anita Paul
As Soft As Snow Alec Raymer
Ballad Of Pike River Mine Lee Aholima
Beans Alec Raymer
Black Dog Donna Dyson Tyrone Noonan
Black Lives Matter Scott Dennon
Richards
Blackdog Julie (Lorente)
Desert Moon Dreams Glen Naylor
Dusty Bones Saralyn Matla
Grab The Stars Susan Muranty J Edna Mae
I Can Get There From Here Steve Montgomery
I'll Never Give up on Rock n
Roll Steve Montgomery
Van Der
Liberty Cill Velden
Monday Morning Catch Up Robert McIntosh Elizabeth Lennon
Monkey Chase Kenneth Behrens
Music Box Dancer Alec Raymer
My Sweetest Valentine Steve Montgomery
No Fire Anna Clarke
Old friends steve Montgomery
Scruffy's Christmas List Donna Dyson Craig Allister Young
September Wind Shane Murray
Seven Kids Celie Peterson
Shadow Angela Matla
Shout Kerrie Garside
Sittin' Pretty Alec Raymer
Some Loving Left To Do Susan Muranty Bob Britt
Someone Else's Wars Luke Robinson
Soul of a Hero Elizabeth Usher Christine Kerr
Van Der
Switching Cill Velden
Thank You For Your Service
Someone Said Robert McIntosh
The Girl Who Kisses Roses Steve Montgomery
The Loneliest Lonely Mike Hyden
The Story Of Us Robert McIntosh Elizabeth Lennon
The Moon is Sending Kisses Kevin Pye
The Tide will come in Tony King
The Wind And The Sea Paul Bacon
There You Are Steve MontgomeryThey Won't Let Him Down Steve Montgomery Tony Montgomery
Tree House Rachel Starr
Valparaiso (The Stories It
Could Tell) Steve Montgomery
We'll Be Together Again Shane Murray
White Cloud Alec Raymer
Winter City Alec Raymer
You Lift Me Up Anirban Banerjee
Open Category
A Farmer's Lullaby Cathy Dobson
Ain't Going Home Vincent Guzzetta
All I Need is You Thomas Libreri Tessa Libreri
Always by your side Katie Hardyman Mick Evans
Baby Baby Damien Hosken
Boy In The Shadow Sophia Petropoulos
Broken Tiffany Gow
Broken Dreams Kelly Hamilton
Carry Me Christopher Mustica
Carry Us Home Amy Gray
Clean House Wendy Ford
Falling For Your Love Damien Hosken Stacy Hogan
Lauren Joy Covito,
Free Ride Jodie-Joy Smith Michele Covito
Hardest One To Love Antonio Corea
Hold On Harry Cleverdon
Home George Begbie
I Can Get There From Here Steve Montgomery
I Don't Want To Wait Anirban Banerjee
I Miss You Rhonnie Tant
I Should Have Seen It Coming Kerrie Garside
In My Life Thomas Libreri Tessa Libreri
Little Things Michael Wilks
Lost In Venice John Blok
Luckiest Girl Lucy Burke
Madness Jade Goodge
Midnight Loving Jourdain Wongtrakun Jack Parker
My Baby Is Gone Adrian Bishop
No Love For You Jazzy Dale Robby De Sa
One Step Behind Joanna Treweek
Paris Melody Frances MaddenRise David Hinds Lyn Hinds
Susan Muranty, Ritchie
Sky Falls Out of You Susan Muranty Neville, Sven Tydeman
Some Loving Left To Do Susan Muranty Bob Britt
Stephen Kiely, Roxanne
Still Can't Wait Jack Rodgers Kiely
The Circus Is Coming To Town Julie Prowse Kym Beare
Tim Montgomery, Mike
The Soundtrack Of Our Lives Steve Montgomery Montgomery
The Tango Never Lies Frances Madden
Together We Have It All Wendy Wood
Too Many Flights John Casey Andrew Middleton
Renée Jonas, Sven
Two Arms Apart Elizabeth Usher Tydeman
Until We’re Free Aniesha Hunt James Feagai
Valparaiso (The Stories It Could
Tell) Steve Montgomery
We Can't Go On Tony Bogan Stewart Peters
When It All Comes Down To Love Jacques Gentil
Which Wolf Beverley Abela
Won't Be Seeing You Again Julie Prowse Kym Beare
You On My Side Anirban Banerjee
Rock/Indie Category
Aftershock Abbey Slattery
Already Mine Michael McGee Michael Kachani
Are You Ready? Antonio Corea
Baby Baby Damien Hosken
Better Off Robert Moran Chelsea Ellway, Robert Martin
Big Wet, Long Dry Nick Charles Mick Pealing
Change Megan Bernard Kalju Tonuma
Changing Pictures Thomas Libreri Tessa Libreri
Clean House Wendy Ford
Diamonds Or Pearls Laurel Parkinson
Don't Kick Me When I'm Down Laurel Parkinson
Evil Is The New Good Neville Kaye
Faith Tiffany Gow
Falling For Your Love Damien Hosken Stacy Hogan
Fire In The Hull Paula Punch
Flipside David Hinds Lyn Hinds
Going Through The Motions Bernadette Novembre Tommy BoyceGood Time Girl John Blok
Greenwood Lucie Tiger O'Connor
Heading For A Fall Tiffany Gow
Hold Me Back Brian Ralston Mel Barnett
Honey N Money Antonio Corea
In A Walmart Parking Lot Scott Watkins
Dreise-
In My Way Caitlin Cochrane
Learn To Swim Cathy Dobson
Life Garden Joanne Volta
Mad Danielle Davis
Mental Health Day Ryan Burrows
Moving Like A Candle In The
Wind Damien Hosken Stacy Hogan
Music and Love Thomas Libreri
Natural Disaster Paul Volta
No Fear Tiffany Gow
No One To Blame Antonio Corea
Orange Jeans Karen O'Brien
Perfect Lucie Tiger O'Connor
Please Don't Cry Michael Burrows
Redfern Skii Harvey
Simple Existence Sophia Petropoulos
Sunshine Is Coming Michael Meeking
The Emperor's New Train Ray Elvidge Mitch Cantor, Marla Cantor
They Don't Really Care Alicia Mills Sabrina Sekuloski
True Friend Sasha Sekuloski Frank Myers
Turn This Love Around Michael Burrows Tyrone Noonan
Utopia Donna Dyson
Waiting On The Other Side Keri McInerney
Winners Are Grinners David McMullen
Songs For Children Category
Adopt A Dog Donna Dyson Craig Allister Young
Aunt Em Cooks Goblins Phil Splitter Susie Davies-Splitter
Cajun Dinosaur Vincent Guzzetta
Corn On The Cob Lynn Hazelton
Cowdy Susan Muranty J Edna Mae
Don't Be Bossy, Bobby Stephen Kiely Roxanne Kiely
Fly Like A Rocket Ship Dez Staunton Vanessa Staunton
Freak Don CowlingFunky Monkey Julia Dayhew Jonathon Holmes God's Got A Glorious Sunset Andrew Italiano Great Big Feet! Donna Dyson Craig Allister Young High, Low and In Between! Donna Dyson Honey Bees Stephen Kiely Roxanne Kiely I Can Move My Body Sandy McNaughton I Really Need To Know About Christmas Damien Hosken I Want A Little Puppy From Santa! Glen Naylor Chris Wilson If You Were A Tree Anna Van Riel Arthur Baysting Let's Sing-Along Stephen Kiely Roxanne Kiely Little Turtle on the Tide Susie Lochhead Live Your Life Sandra Doolan Mornings are for dreaming Suzanne Kinsella My 26 BFFs Stephen Kiely Roxanne Kiely My Little Veggie Patch Stephen Kiely Roxanne Kiely Nobody Knows George Begbie Our Gumtree home Glen Naylor Chris Wilson Protectors Of The Planet Keren Godfrey Say Hello Donna Dyson Craig Allister Young Say Hello Koala Bear Heath Watts Scruffy's Christmas List Donna Dyson Craig Allister Young Sleepyheads Shane Murray Small Town Tales Geoffrey Bates The Fairy Sri Pishey There's A Bluetongue In The Woodheap Brian Stitt Under The Southern Cross Jillian Seymour We Make Life Sing Susan Muranty J Edna Mae We Need to Stick Together Jan Bentley When I dream Sandy McNaughton Where The Wild Things Are T. B. Soal Who, What, When, Where, How and Why Stephen Kiely Roxanne Kiely Spiritual Category All By Grace of God's Own Hands Spencer Kelly All His Creation Christopher Mustica Boxes Helen Mottee Breathe, Little Miss Sunshine Nick Hamby Butterfly Donna Dyson Craig Allister Young Candle Christine Kerr Mary VI Harrison
Come To The Cross Peter Christie Eden Melissa Stanton Faith Tiffany Gow Feel Worthy Gia Clarissa For Eternity Now Helen Mottee Glorious Failures Susan Muranty Renee Jonas Hey Jesus T.B.Soal I Can Get There From Here Steve Montgomery I Close My Eyes To See Donna Dyson If You Only Knew Steve Montgomery Isobel Laurel Parkinson It Feels Like Coming Home Steve Montgomery Koora Carmel Charlton Life Goes On Tony Bogan Stewart Peters Nobody's Listening Steve Montgomery Observer Helen Mottee Old friends Steve Montgomery Peace of Mind Thomas Libreri Tessa Libreri Ray of Hope Thomas Libreri Chris Lee Schizo Ana Key Peter Dufty Slice of Heaven Thomas Libreri Someday (He's Coming Again) Jacques Gentil Standing on the Edge Sue Pearson Pete Lawson Take Me Down to Pray Rhonnie Tant The Dusty Guitar Steve Montgomery The Girl Who Kisses Roses Steve Montgomery The Hardest Ones To Love Antonio Corea The Late John Prine Blues Steve Montgomery The One Who Walks Me Home Frances Madden The Pearly Gates Bridge Lola Brinton Warren Kearney There You Are Steve Montgomery Till My Love Is Gone Jacques Gentil Trust in the Universe Katelyn Newlands Rod Christian Trying To Pray Lola Brinton Jasper Shelton Hollis We Owe Our Lives Tony King What You Make Of Me Mike Hyden When It All Comes Down To Love Jacques Gentil Young Belong Donna Dyson Garry Smith
Youth Category 10 Jordyn Richards 3 A.M Faye Nikakis A Thousand Lights Faye Nikakis Boy in the Shadow Sophia Petropoulos Broken Road Lavinia Tosev Butterflies Jaidyn Edwards Butterflies ???? Darcey Morton Card Game Lucy Diggerson Changing my Ecology Elizabeth Adams (nee Cornwall) Nick Howard Curtains Closed Faye Nikakis Cutting Corners Angus Brill Reed Dirty Little Secret Tex Holmes Don't Hurt Me Grace Cassells Eye Of My Storm Faye Nikakis Zander Fall Into Fears Lyla Digrazia Feel the Same Natalie Theodore Finally Free Sarah Chappell Fit In Angus Brill Reed Girl in Love Sophia Petropoulos Gone Angus Brill Reed Good? Zoe Tracas Hold Back Bianca Schembri Emanuele Mamo Imperfect Amber Farnan Little Secrets Sophia Petropoulos Masked Lucinda Thompson Me Without You Lucy Parle Minus You Lavinia Tosev Open Book Rhylee Wilkinson Out Of Love Mikayla Abdo Emanuele Mamo Seperate Ways Lyla Digrazia Small Stuff Angus Brill Reed Sorry Eyes Tabetha Salmon Start At The End Angus Brill Reed Stupid Lies Jade Reaburn That's Not Who I Am Jessica Pocev To Love is to Lose Juliette Meade Watched Ruby Archer You in the End Jazzy Dale You'll Never Win Lucy Parle
Robbie Bostock: 2019 Winner Of The Instrumental Category Robbie Bostock was the winner of the Instrumental/World category in the 2019 Australian Songwriting Contest with his song, The New Rivals. ASA: Welcome Robbie, tell us about your tune, what is The New Rivals about? How did you come up with that title? Robbie: The name just came to me. It can be difficult to name an instrumental, yet it’s quite important as well, because the title can set the tone for the song. When I was writing it, I had an idea that it could potentially be a theme for a movie or TV show that had a western cowboy feel, so in my head the New Rivals would fit such a show. But since it came out a lot of people have said that to them it sounded like a surf instrumental. Even my Mum said that. It’s interesting what people’s individual perceptions are when they listen to music. ASA: You have been a winner in the contest before, haven’t you? Robbie: Yes, in 2012. That was in my sibling band, The Bostocks. That was a great night. ASA: Do the Bostock’s, the band, still exist or are you doing solo these days? Robbie: Mainly solo. We do the odd Bostocks show, but both Sarah and Brendan are married and have kids, so it’s hard for them to get on the road, but my Sister Rachel and I do a lot together, she plays the violin and we also write a lot of songs together.
ASA: Listening to your instrumental, I was taken aback by the style that you play, and it reminded me very much of Phil Emmanuel’s style. Robbie: Absolutely, a lot of people tell me that about my guitar playing. My playing style is heavily influenced by Phil. I just thought he is the best. Elements of his style will always come out in my guitar playing, probably more so in this song. I borrowed a few of his guitar licks in this song. Phil was great at getting tone he was the best at getting that wasn’t he? ASA: Yes, he was the master of tone. Robbie: He was the master of tone and also melody. Phil’s original songs were incredible. He was able to write really great melody and that’s what I was trying to do with the song. I was trying to write a great memorable melody without trying to replicate Phil but in a way pay tribute to his sound. ASA: You also play Phil’s guitar, the Levinson Blade? Robbie: Yes, I play a Levinson Blade just like Phil. He loved the Levinson. They are a fantastic guitar to play and they are an awesome tool to take on the road because they are indestructible. ASA: Did you tour with him at all? Robbie: Yes, I did. Phil and I actually recorded an album together around 2013 called Chariots of Fire. It was all covers. At first, I was just recording and producing the album for him and I started doing some playing on it and Phil said we should make this a collaboration album and that was one of the most incredible things I
have ever done. Having Phil in my
home studio, drinking coffee and
playing guitar and recording, was
just something I will never forget.
ASA: Where to for you now Robbie?
You have a studio but do you tour
around?
Robbie: I am doing anything and
everything, at the moment. I am
playing guitar for a lot of different
artists. I do a lot of solo work
throughout Brisbane and the Gold
Coast and do gigs with Rachel. I
also teach guitar. I love teaching. I
have got some really good young
students, up and coming guitarists.
A lot of them love the Shadows. I
get them into the Shadows music
they love it, and it’s great for them
to learn because it’s melodic, and it
teaches them harmony rhythm and
timing.
ASA: They are a band that will
never be forgotten. They were the
pinnacle of instrumental music,
good tunes, the whole works.
Robbie: There are a lot of good guitarists and musicians on the Gold Coast. A shout
out the Wrights Music School on the Coast. My mate, Troy Wright, runs a good show
up there. We get the students to do a performance for a video every couple of
months. It gives them something to work towards. They have to learn the song and
then perform for the camera, then it’s uploaded onto the schools YouTube channel.
ASA: Why instrumental music for you Robbie? What endears you to that genre?
Robbie: Well, everyone else sings! Someone has to play instrumentals. (Ha ha)
ASA: That’s exactly right.
Robbie: I just love instrumental music. I do a little bit of singing as well, but I will
go to write a song with vocals, and it will turn into an instrumental. Sometimes
songs just lend themselves better to instrumentals, I think. A lot can be said with
just music. Where words fail, instrumentals speak I reckon. Nothing will beat a great
melody.
ASA: Thanks for having a chat Robbie we look forward to hearing your performance.
Robbie: I am absolutely humbled and honoured to be here. It’s nice to be
recognized and get some recognition for all those hours of practice. I am truly
honoured.Wax Lyrical Roundup More ASA Wax Lyricals are re-opening in live format as venue restrictions are relaxed. Check with your local ASA Regional Co-Ordinator about events in your area. ASA Canberra ACT, 22 November 2020, The Boardwalk
ASA Northern Rivers NSW, 7 November 2020, Dunoon Sports Club
ASA Newcastle NSW, 18 November 2020, Carrington Bowling Club
ASA Northern Rivers NSW, 5 December 2020, Dunoon Sports Club
ASA Hobart TAS, 28 November 2020, Fern Tree Tavern
ASA Sydney NSW, A Collection of Photos from 2020 Online Wax Lyricals ASA Sunbury VIC, 10 December 2020, Sound System Studios Bar
ASA Cairns QLD, 28 November 2020, Screen Culture Club
ASA Ballarat/Goldfields VIC, 17 December 2020, Volta Arts & Culture Club
ASA Hobart TAS, 19 December 2020, Fern Tree Tavern
ASA Member Profile: Donna Dyson and Spotty Kites Donna Dyson would be well known to many ASA members as a former APRA/ASA Songwriter of the Year and a multi-Category winner in the Australian Songwriting Contest, including the winner of the 2019 International Category with co-writer, Damien Leith. Donna is currently working on her latest project, Spotty Kites. Spotty Kites is a creative house of songs, scores and stories for children. Spotty Kites consists of a beautiful collection of award-winning children’s songs professionally produced and streamed globally on major digital platforms. The songs have consistently charted at No.1 on the children’s iTunes charts and have been performed in concerts for children and their families. The year has ended with 27 No.1 charted places on iTunes for the children’s charts for Spotty Kites. Donna is now globally signed to three labels through MGM the third happened this year: Donna Dyson & Friends and covers a wide range of genres though mostly will be my heart songs. Spotty Kites my children’s label celebrates its third Christmas EP in 26 months, and FIRST FULL ALBUM “Have a Spotty Christmas” which released globally on Dec 4 2020.
Finally, this year along with being played
daily on ABC kids listen radio, ABC chose
Donna as one of a handful of composers
for the COVID grants and through this, she
has been signed to their publishers and
label for two new songs.
One is celebrating NAIDOC Week and the
other is for the National Clean Up Australia
Day.
The new Christmas Album for Spotty Kites
has been pressed as a rare 100 limited
edition.
Donna says “In the cover, within the
dedication and thanks, you will see the
ASA name noted. I am ever grateful for the
incredible support and encouragement you
have given me every year.
You are a champion for believing in others.
As an education professional, I deeply
value that and thank you for being one who
not only encourages me, though so many
of us from ASA.”
Thanks Donna and all the best for your
project.
Donna Dyson
Australian Songwriter & Composer l Children's Author l Education Academic
Consultant
Executive Director: Spotty Kites (Productions & Label: MGM, ABC)
Director: Donna Dyson & Friends (label: MGM, ABC)
Director: Dyson & Young (label: MGM)
Australian National Ambassador Vision Australia
WWW.DonnaDyson.Com
WWW.SpottyKites.Com
Contact Donna Dyson: Donna@DonnaDyson.com
Donna’s Mobile: 61-(0)41 999 8094
Contact Manager: Manager@DonnaDyson.comSponsors Profiles:
1. Major Sponsor: Wests Ashfield Leagues Club
Thanks to major sponsor, the Wests Ashfield Club.
A premier entertainment and dining venue, and home of Wests Tigers and Wests
Magpies Rugby League teams, Wests Ashfield is an excellent place to visit in
Sydney’s inner west.
Not only supporting a host of local sporting and youth-related activities, the Club lifts
itself above the rest by also being a “Patron of the Arts”, as demonstrated by its
incredible ongoing sponsorship of the ASA.
All music lovers are encouraged to return the favour by becoming members of Wests
Ashfield and, at very least, indulging yourself by enjoying some of the culinary
delights the Club has on offer.
The Club is located in Sydney’s inner west, at 115 Liverpool Road Ashfield, and
provides great dining restaurants, great coffee, and regular community activities for
members and friends. Check out the website at www.westsashfield.com.au.
COME IN! WE ARE OPEN!
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
In the very best interest of staff, members, guests, community and in response to
NSW Public Health advice the following Conditions of Entry apply:
▪ Upon entering the Club, Patrons are to sanitize their hands
▪ Temperature checks will be taken. Entry will be denied to anyone with a
temperature greater than 37.5 degrees
▪ Your Membership Card or Driver’s License (in the case of a Visitor) will be
swiped
▪ If you reside in a Hotspot area, you will be asked a series of questions. We
reserve the right to deny entry to any patron wishing to enter.
▪ Members are required to swipe their Membership Card upon exiting the Club.
Visitors are required to surrender their Visitor slip which includes a valid
contact phone number.
▪ Upon leaving the Club, Patrons are to sanitize their hands
The club reserves the right to deny entry to any patron wishing to enter.2. Major Sponsor: APRA AMCOS
APRA AMCOS is a major
sponsor of the ASA, and
provides generous support,
including prize money of
$3,000 annually to the
APRA/ASA Songwriter of the
Year, which this year, was
Steve Montgomery.
The ASA would like to thank
APRA AMCOS for its continuing
support, to assist make ASA
activities, such as the
Australian Songwriting Contest
and the National Songwriting
Awards possible each year.
Australian Government support for home grown live music a boon for local
music and the economy
The announcement today of the first tranche of Live Music Australia funding is a
critical first step in supporting an industry that is worth $16 billion to the Australian
economy.
• This announcement is the first tranche of Live Music Australia funding
• The Live Music Australia initiative is part of the $30.9 million Australian Music
Industry Package providing $22.5 million over four years to assist thousands
of small businesses with grants
• Music in our cities, regional centres and towns creates a competitive
advantage and drives tourism dollars
"From Hobart to Exmouth and Darwin to outback Queensland and the eastern
seaboard, we are thrilled to see the first round of this funding supporting artists and
venues from every corner of the country,” said Dean Ormston, CEO APRA AMCOS.
"Live music is the beating heart of the Australian music industry, supporting the
careers of songwriters and musicians at every stage of their career and propelling
their success both at home and around the world.
"This funding, a direct result of APRA AMCOS advocating with other key industry
organisations for a broad based tax offset for the presentation and development of
live music, is the first step in seeing how live music not only supports the careers of
artists, but helps drive the hospitality and tourism sectors and supports communities
nationally”.
Details of the next round of Live Music Australia grants can be found here:
https://www.arts.gov.au/funding-and-support/live-music-australia3. Sydney Theatre Company
Sydney Theatre Company (STC) has
been a major force in Australian drama
since its establishment in 1978. The
Company presents an annual season of
diverse productions at its own venues at
The Wharf and nearby Roslyn Packer
Theatre at Walsh Bay, and as the
resident theatre company of the Sydney Opera House. The current Artistic Director is
Kip Williams, who was appointed in 2016.
STC offers audiences an eclectic program of Australian plays, interpretations of the
classic repertoire and the best of new international writing. It seeks to produce
theatre of the highest standard that consistently illuminates, entertains and
challenges. It is committed to the engagement between the imagination of its artists
and its audiences and the development of the theatrical art-form.
Go to www.sydneytheatre.com.au for more information.
4. Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo
Taronga Western Plains Zoo, formerly known
as (and still commonly referred to as) Western
Plains Zoo and commonly known as Dubbo Zoo,
is a large zoo near Dubbo, New South Wales.
The zoo is run by the Taronga Conservation
Society (formerly Zoological Parks Board of New
South Wales), along with Taronga Zoo Sydney.
Western Plains Zoo is located on the Newell
Highway in west Dubbo about 4 km from the city.
For further information, go https://taronga.org.au/dubbo-zoo.
5. The Code
Katcha Live Studio has been operating for
ten years in the Sydney suburb of West Ryde,
since 2009. It is run by husband and wife
team, Cha Samaraweera and Kat Ferguson.
“We opened and dedicated to teach for one
reason and one reason only: "To get you
performing live. Whether it’s in front of your
family, friends or other audiences we want to
see you perform in confidence. The bottom line
is to be able to perform in front of many with
confidence and entertainment skills. It does
not matter how old or young you are, you
need to be able to do this if you want to learn
an instrument.” For more information, go to
www.katchamusic.com.6. Vagabond Cruises
With over three decades experience,
Vagabond Cruises is one of Sydney
Harbour's longest established cruise
companies!
“As a family run business, we deliver a
wide range of convenient and all-inclusive
packages including live entertainment lunch
and dinner cruises, private functions for any
personal or formal occasion such as weddings,
receptions, corporate events, harbour transfers, school formals, university parties
and formals, birthdays, hens and bucks parties and much, much more!”
Further information may be found on www.vagabond.com.au.
7. PaintballBookingOffice.Com
Love paintball? Then look no further than Paintball Booking Office.
Paintball Booking Office is an international organization for paint ballers, with 22
locations around Australia.
For further information, go to www.paintballbookingoffice.com.
8. James North Productions, Brisbane QLD
James North is an award-winning
Australian musician, producer,
recording and mix engineer who works
with local, national and international
acts in his boutique studio environment
in Brisbane.
James also contributes to recordings
when required as a session grade
guitarist, bass player, piano/keyboard
player and drummer. He is also a
professional songwriter, arranger and composer and these skills are used
daily in the production process.
For further information, visit www.jamesnorthproductions.com.au.9. Magesongs
Magesongs School of Songwriting
has mentored over a thousand
songwriters since 2002 some of whom
have achieved various successes and
opportunities, staffing for record labels,
APRA, signed to labels, music
publishers, while others forming
successful bands enjoying a solo performing career.
Many of Magesongs students have made the top 10 finalists at the ASA Awards,
some have been first prizes winners, and three (3) of them have taken home the
prestigious APRA/ASA Songwriter of the Year Award besides Jacques Gentil himself,
their mentor.
Jacques has run workshops around major Australian cities mentoring thousands of
songwriters as well as via his Magesongs live web-conferencing portal. His
songwriting philosophy is based on applying the tools and techniques that’s proven
to have worked for successful songwriters over the past decades. With an eye and
ear for detail, Jacques knows what can make or break a song. His own songwriting
talent has given him the opportunity to collaborate with hit songwriters such as Joe
Dolce, Grammy award winners Diane Warren and Joey Kibble (Take 6) amongst
others.
His webinar classes of 20 sessions cover both the songwriting and business aspect of
a songwriter’s career, including homework while writing one song throughout the
entire course under Jacques guidance, to finally be produced in studio. If your song
has never brought you any success, why not also join the ranks of Magesongs
achievers and make a difference.
New live webinar classes starting soon.
Book now: 0417 585 767 admin@magesongs.com
Website: www.magesongs.com
P.O. Box 239, Hampton Park, VIC, 3976, Australia
10. Maton Guitars
Maton has been a premier Australian musical
instrument maker since 1946.
Maton manufactures acoustic guitars, electric
guitars, ukuleles and accessories. All Maton
instruments are hand crafted in Australia from
sustainably sourced Australian timbers.
Maton is a sponsor of the ASA, and each year,
it presents one of its beautiful acoustic guitars
as the prize for the winner of the Rudy
Brandsma Award For Songwriting Excellence.
For more information: www.maton.com.au.11. Vocal Art Studios
Established in 2003, VAS is Australia's
Award Singing & Music School and the only
Australian Partners of The Institute of
Contemporary Music Performance in Europe
as well as the leading trainers and exam
centre for Rockschool in Australia.
All Levels and Ages from Beginners to
Professionals; Children, Teens and Adults.
For more information: www.vocalartstudios.com.
12. Griffith University Queensland Conservatorium
Queensland Conservatorium is one of Australia’s leading music and performing arts
schools, offering a wide variety of specialist degrees, from classical music, jazz,
opera, popular music to musical theatre, acting and music education.
Study music and performing arts at Griffith, and you’ll learn in an environment that
will enable you to flourish. Our award-winning teachers are dedicated to producing
polished music professionals of the highest calibre. Relevant, cutting-edge courses
allow students to tailor their studies to suit their interests and aspirations.
Contact the University at www.griffith.edu.au.
13.Kix Country
If you’re a country music fan, The KIX
Country radio network is the one for you.
Broadcasting throughout Regional Australia,
KIX gives you an exceptional music choice
that you can listen to at work, at home, or
heading down the highway. So, keep it
country and turn on to KIX. For more
information, go to www.kixcountry.com.au.
14. Hal Leonard Australia
Hal Leonard Australia is part of the Hal
Leonard Corporation, which is known
internationally as the world leader in the
print music industry. Hal Leonard sells some
of the best-known music from some of the
best known Australian and International
artists. www.halleonard.com.au.15. QMusic
QMusic is Queensland's music industry
development association and has been
transforming music industry careers since
1995.
Best known internationally for our signature event, BIGSOUND, QMusic also offers
an extensive and free professional development program throughout Queensland,
and a grants program funded by Arts Queensland.
QMusic also stages the annual Queensland Music Awards to celebrate everything
that makes Queensland music great. QMusic works closely with government at all
levels, to ensure a thriving Australian music industry, and sustains partnerships with
corporate and philanthropic partners who want to support the future of Australian
music.
16. Christian Fox Accountants
Christian Fox Accountants undertake all
types of accountancy work, including
Income Tax Return preparation.
They are located at 8 Ingleburn Road
Ingleburn NSW 2565 and can be contacted
on (02) 9829 3111.
So, if you need assistance with accounting,
please contact Christian Fox Accountants.
www.
17. Ashton
Ashton musical instruments are designed in
Australia for Australian musicians.
Products include acoustic guitars, classical
guitars, electric guitars, drums, ukuleles
and accessories.
With over twenty years of experience,
Ashton’s aim is to design reliable, quality
equipment at affordable prices, in
conjunction with industry experts.
For further information go to the web site:
www.ashtonmusic.com.18. Black Pearl Studios
Black Pearl Studios offers its clients a
truly unique recording experience in a
state-of-the-art environment. The studio
was designed with the help of world-class
theoretical acousticians and environmental
sound specialists and constructed in
Melbourne by qualified Victorian builders.
The project was completed in January 2012,
and since has steadily carved a reputation
as a studio of the highest calibre, with a
gear list that would attract the envy of the
famous Abbey Road.
The fully equipped turnkey recording studio boasts two large acoustically designed
studio rooms, providing clients with an exceptional creative space and a chance to
record with an unrivalled collection of top quality gear. The services available include
live recording, mixing and production, with access to on-site services including the
legendary Black Pearl mobile studio van.
Black Pearl Studios
9/21 Capella Crescent, Moorabbin, VIC, 3189
Contact: (03) 9939 7209; 0417 356 026
Website: www.blackpearlstudios.com.au
19. IndieCentral.com
Thanks to IndieCentral.com for co-hosting this year’s Australian Songwriting Contest.
For more information on the services offered by IndieCentral.com, visit their website
at www.indiecentral.com.
20. SongCentral.net
Thanks to SongCentral for co-hosting this year’s
Australian Songwriting Contest.
For more information on the services offered by
SongCentral, visit their website at
www.songcentral.net.au.21. I Heart Songwriting Club
Do you suffer from writer’s block? Do you
struggle to find time to write songs in your
busy schedule? Do want to be a better
songwriter?
I Heart Songwriting Club is a totally online
songwriting club for all songwriters. Yes,
this club is about writing songs, it’s about
getting unstuck, it’s about becoming
creatively free, but it’s even more than
that. This is a global community of
songwriters supporting each other to keep
creating, to share music and to be totally
creatively satisfied. And the result of all this
is amazing songs that can change your life.
And thanks to the amazing support of the major global organisations we've
partnered with, such as APRA AMCOS (AUS/NZ), IMRO (IRE), UBC (BR), Ivors
Academy (UK), we get to work further and wider now supporting over 850
songwriters from over 22 countries to live their wildest creative dreams by writing
well over 10,000 songs! Some of those songs have been nominated for ARIA Awards,
have been played on major international radio stations, and on festival stages, but
some of those songs are debut singles!
This is bigger than just writing great songs. This is about becoming a better
songwriter.
Imagine how it would feel to be writing songs every week, sharing them with peers,
getting feedback and being a part of something bigger.
Don’t do this alone. Do this with us.
When you join I Heart Songwriting Club, you'll be part of an ongoing and online 10-
week songwriting adventure designed to help you become a more resilient,
productive and confident songwriter. Through our structured challenges and
guidelines, and peer community cheering you on your journey, we support you to
write songs fast (in 1 hour) and with a greater sense of creative freedom than you've
probably had since you were 8 years old!
A big part of the success of our community is sharing your new creations (ie songs)
within your privately assigned groups and giving feedback and encouragement to
one another. And before you start to overthink this, we show you how you can give
feedback effectively without the fear of having to be a critic. In fact, no one expects
perfection in just 1 hour of songwriting, so you can leave your critic at the door.
We love to offer other bonuses to our members, such as trainings, shout outs,
showcases, features and more. Members will be emailed about such awesomeness!
And we encourage our members to contact us too! www.iheartsongwritingclub.com.Members News and Information
1. Support Act Limited
Support Act is a charity, unique in
Australia, helping music professionals who
are facing hardship due to illness, injury or
other crisis that impacts on their ability to
work in music.
Support Act helps by providing different
kinds of support, which may include
financial relief, advice and practical assistance.
If you, or someone you know, may need Support Act’s help, please get in touch. The
service is delivered with compassion and in complete confidence.
You can find out more, or apply, at www.supportact.org.au or call 1300 731 303.
Support Act is a registered charity. Donations over $2 are tax deductible. You can
also donate online at www.supportact.org.au and you will receive a tax receipt.
2. Marcus Cassells: New ASA Regional Co-Ordinator for
Ballarat/Goldfields VIC
Marcus Cassells has been appointed as
the new ASA Regional Co-Ordinator for
Ballarat/Goldfields VIC.
Marcus lives in the Ballarat area and enjoys
the art of songwriting and has been
involved in the hosting of open mic nights
and performing within the region.
Marcus says that “This is a great
opportunity to encourage and assist those
interested in songwriting and performing to
show case their talents in an environment
with like-minded people, build on
confidence and give those the opportunity
to take the next step with their song
writing and musical journey.
I’m looking forward to kicking off the Wax Lyrical nights with the support of the
Ballarat and surrounding music community.”
Wax Lyricals kicked off on 17/12/2020 and will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the
month at Volta Arts & Culture, 15 Field St Central Ballarat, Vic 3350. Seating 7.00
pm with Kickoff at 7.30 pm.
Bookings: Message via Volta Facebook page
Venue General inquiries: 04193797573. How Much Are Your Songs Worth?
Well, if your name is Bob Dylan, then your songs
are worth precisely US$300 million. Yes, that’s
the price that The Bobster has sold his catalogue
to Universal Music Group for.
The catalogue comprises over 600 songs,
including classics such as Blowin’ In The Wind,
The Times They Are A Changin’, Mr. Tambourine
Man, Like A Rolling Stone, All Along The
Watchtower and many others.
With streaming having propped up an industry
that was faltering from piracy in the 2000s,
artists' back catalogues have become more
valuable.
The deal does not include rights to Dylan's own
recordings of his material. Instead, it hands over control of the copyrighted lyrics and
melody. From now on, whenever these 600 songs are streamed or played on the
radio, those royalties will go to UMG.
4. Mark Cawley’s New Book, The Daily Song Journal
ASA sponsor, Mark Cawley, has released
a new book called The Daily Song
Journal.
It’s not your typical “how-to” book. It’s a
365-day journal packed with bite-sized
inspiration, motivation, and prompts
designed specifically for songwriters.
Each day, you’ll be invited to take one of
four actions—read, listen, watch, or go—and to make your own notes.
You can buy the book on Amazon. And don’t miss Mark’s Songwriters Blog later in
the magazine.
5. Applications Open For 2021 Billy Thorpe Scholarship
QMusic has announced the return of the
Billy Thorpe Scholarship, funded by the
Queensland Government through Arts
Queensland, with applications open until
11:59pm (AEST), Thursday 14 January
2021 for all Queensland early-career
artists.
The Billy Thorpe Scholarship provides
$10,000 for an emerging artist to recordwith an established producer and receive career-planning advice from Chugg
Entertainment.
The winner of the Billy Thorpe Scholarship will be announced at the 2021 Queensland
Music Awards announced this week to be taking place on Tuesday 20 April at The
Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley.
QMusic CEO Angela Samut is looking forward to seeing emerging Queensland
musicians putting themselves forward for this opportunity.
“QMusic is grateful for the support of the Queensland Government in making the Billy
Thorpe Scholarship possible, and its shared mission to invest in emerging and early-
career artists to help build our local industry.
“As we come out of 2020, QMusic will continue to offer and seek out opportunities for
our local industry through collaborations and partnerships in order to help them to
get ahead,” said Ms Samut.
“Although our industry has struggled due to the effects of COVID-19, our industry is
courageous, dedicated and innovative, and we will get back on our feet. We
encourage artists and industry professionals to reach out to our QMusic team to see
how we can help you in 2021 with opportunities like the Billy Thorpe Scholarship.”
Brisbane-based singer-songwriter Harry Phillips won the award at the Queensland
Music Awards in 2020, just before COVID-19 hit Australia and the industry started to
shut down. These restrictions haven’t stopped him using the award to write and
record two songs for his upcoming EP as well as planning for the next stages of his
professional career.
“Winning the Billy Thorpe Scholarship allowed me the opportunity to work with
amazing producers and people I never would have had access to normally”, said
Harry Phillips.
6. 2021 Queensland Music Awards Nominations Are Now Open
Entries are now open for emerging and
established artists to submit an
application across 16 categories in the
2021 Queensland Music Awards (QMAs).
Produced and presented by QMusic, the
QMAs will take place at The Fortitude
Music Hall in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley
on Tuesday 20 April 2021.
Artists and bands who have released new
music from 30 November 2019 to 1
December 2020 are eligible to enter. Applications close 11:59pm (AEST), Thursday
14 January 2021 for artists to enter their songs in a wide range of self-nominating
categories with finalists announced in March 2021.
For more information go to: https://www.qmusic.com.au/news/nominations-
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