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1 The Australian Songwriter Issue 129, November 2017 First published 1979 The Magazine of The Australian Songwriters Association Inc.
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The Australian Songwriter
Issue 129, November 2017
First published 1979
The Magazine of The Australian Songwriters Association Inc.
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In This Edition:
On the Cover of the ASA: The Waifs will be the 2017 Australian
Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees, at the 2017 National Songwriting Awards
Chairman’s Message
Editor’s Message
2017 National Songwriting Awards Announcement
The Waifs: 2017 Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees
Category Top 30s in the 2017 Australian Songwriting Contest
Wax Lyrical Roundup
Sponsors Profiles
Members News and Information
More ASA Photos from The Vault
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 2016 APRA/ASA Songwriter of the Year
o 2016 Rudy Brandsma Award Winner
o 2016 PPCA Live Performance Award Winner
o Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame (2004 to 2016)
o 2016 Australian Songwriting Contest Category Winners
o Songwriters of the Year and Rudy Brandsma Award (1983 to 2016)
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Chairman’s Message Hey everybody,
We’re now hurtling towards the 2017 National
Songwriting Awards evening on Wednesday 22
November at Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL, and I for
one, couldn’t be more excited.
Some years ago, I went to a Waifs concert at the
Enmore Theatre, and was captivated with their
performance. They are amazing, and I’m sure their
induction into the Australian Songwriters Hall Of Fame
will be a big feature on a ‘never to be forgotten’ night.
In 2017, our wonderful Major Sponsors, Wests
Ashfield and APRA, are again right behind us, thereby
enabling the ASA, as usual, to provide an Awards
evening that is second to none. The best songwriters
in this country deserve nothing less.
As a thank you for the strong support from Wests Ashfield, the ASA will be providing
buses to transport our members and guests from the location back to Wests Ashfield
for the after-party. The National Office will be sending you an email about this, after
you have booked in. It will ROCK!
Our venue this time around is absolutely geared for staging shows and concerts, and
we’re sure everyone (performers and patrons alike) will be ‘over the moon’ with the
facilities. Please get your tickets booked soon, as it is bound to be a sell-out once
again. Don’t miss out on this one.
Whilst counting down the days, enjoy the ASA November e-Newsletter, edited by
Vice-Chairman, Alan Gilmour. He has produced an excellent epistle, especially as
your Board and National Office is in ‘full steam ahead’ mode, making sure all is in
readiness for the ASA’s biggest night of the year. See you all at the Awards.
Denny Burgess, Chairman
Editor’s Message
Welcome to the November 2017 edition of The Australian Songwriter. In this edition,
we welcome The Waifs as the 2017 inductees into The Australian Songwriters Hall of
Fame as well as listing the Top 30 Category Winners in the 2017 Australian
Songwriting Contest. We also feature Mark Cawley’s monthly songwriters blog.
The Australian Songwriter welcomes written contributions from ASA members and
friends. If you have anything that you would like to say about yourself, other
songwriters/musicians/artists/new releases or upcoming events, simply send your
contribution via email to the Editor at [email protected].
Alan Gilmour,
Editor and Vice Chairman
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2017 National Songwriting Awards Announcement
The 2017 National Songwriting Awards will be held on 22 November 2017, at
6.30 pm for a 7.00 pm start, at Sydney’s Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL Club,
20-26 Canterbury Road, (Cnr. Crinan Street), Hurlstone Park NSW 2193.
You'll find free, secure car parking at the Northern Car Park, located just off
Canterbury Road, at the Wattle Lane intersection. You will also find parking at the
Crinan Street Carpark. The venue is conveniently located just 15 minutes from the
Sydney CBD and Airport.
The venue offers some of the best facilities that we have experienced for lighting and
sound quality. Seating in The Starlight Auditorium is limited to 450 people, so you’ll
need to get in quick.
Details and tickets can be found via this
link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/national-songwriting-awards-2017-tickets-
37265853170?aff=es2. If you are an ASA Member you receive a good discount on
the ticket price, but please note, your family and friends have to pay the full price,
and are not covered by your membership.
PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU WANT TO BE SEATED AT THE SAME TABLE AS
SOMEONE ELSE, MAKE SURE YOU ALL USE THE SAME EMAIL ADDRESS WHEN
BOOKING. THANK YOU!
Category winners will be invited to perform on the night. The Lyrics Category winner
will have their composition displayed in written form on the night.
The following winners will also be announced:
Songwriter of the Year
Judged from the 1st place getters of each category. Separate entry is not required.
Sponsored by APRA/AMCOS. Winner receives: $3,000 cash for APRA and an Easys
Trophy.
Rudy Brandsma Award
All entrants who are ASA members qualify for nomination to receive this great
honour. Sponsored by Maton Guitars. Winner receives: Maton SRS60C worth $1899
PPCA Live Performance Award
Judged and sponsored by PPCA, for the best live performance at the National
Songwriting Awards. Winner receives: $500 cash.
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The Waifs: 2017 Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductees
The ASA is very pleased to announce that The Waifs are to be inducted into The
Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame at the 2017 National Songwriting Awards. The
three members of The Waifs are songwriters, and have built up a great body of work
over the 25 years of the band.
Here’s a bit of background information on The Waifs:
The Waifs are an Australian folk rock band formed in 1992 by sisters Vikki
Thorn (harmonica, guitar, vocals) and Donna Simpson (guitar, vocals) as well
as Josh Cunningham (guitar, vocals). Their tour and recording band includes Ben
Franz (bass) and David Ross MacDonald (drums).
The band's 2003 album, Up All Night, reached the top five of the Australian Albums
Chart, achieving double platinum status and winning four ARIA Awards in October.
Two further top five albums were issued, Sun Dirt Water in 2007 and Temptation in
2011. The Waifs have three top fifty singles, "London Still" (2002), "Bridal Train"
(2004) and "Sun Dirt Water".
The band supported Bob Dylan on his 2003 Australian tour and then his 2003 North
American tour, including a gig at the Newport Folk Festival.
The Waifs founded the independent label Jarrah Records in July 2002, co-owned with
fellow musician John Butler, and their common manager Phil Stevens, which handles
their Australian releases.
We hope you can join us on 22 November 2017 for the 2017 National Songwriting
Awards, and the induction of The Waifs, at the Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL Club
in Sydney.
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Category Top 30s In The 2017 Australian Songwriting Contest
Here are the Top 30 Category Winners in the 2017 Australian Songwriting Contest.
Please note that where there are tied scores, there may be more than 30
songs in the Category finals.
The judges will select the Top 10 songs from each Category, and the winners will be
announced at the National Songwriting Awards in Sydney, on 22 November 2017.
The Category finalists are shown below in alphabetical order.
Australia Category Top 30 A Land They Call Down Under Stan Lenz QLD
A Thousand Different Pictures Sharon Heaslip QLD
Ali Curung, NT Nerida Cuddy NSW
Ancient Rock Art Carmel Charlton WA
Australian Dream Tony Stephens WA
Burrumbuttock Hay Runners Brendan Smoother NSW
Cabarita Morning Steve Montgomery NSW
Charles Phillips Donna Dyson & Damien Leith QLD
Charlie Rainmaker Blues Frank Markert QLD
Come With Me Kate Lush NSW
Cutting Cane Kelly Cork QLD
Didgee Boy Tony Kennelly NSW
Engine Angels Ali Sacipovic QLD
Everyman's Lament Eleanor Tucker TAS
Gippsland Hills Ian Beer VIC
Great Mighty Murray Lloyd Clarke VIC
It's A Strange Ol Bug Eyed World Matcham Caine NSW
Jewel Of The Northern Beaches Ralph Mills NSW
Just Down The Hall Lola Brinton & Kevin Bennett NSW
Memoirs of Vietnam Carmelo Cacciola QLD
Only A Boy Donna Dyson & Damien Leith QLD
Our Land Our Water Our Future Dexter Moore NSW
Rain Melvyn Moll NSW
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Ruby’s Song Kelly Cork QLD
Scenes Matthew Coleman WA
Smell Of Rain Chris Fisher NSW
Strikin' a Blow Ron Buckpitt NSW
Such is Life Hannah Jones & Kylie Jones QLD
The Australia I Know Renee Jonas NSW
The Cattlemen Of The Lighthorse Maria Harkins VIC
The Favoured Son Lola Brinton & Tony Kennelly NSW
The Green And The Gold Phil Splitter & Susie Davies-Splitter VIC
The River Is Rising Robert Knox VIC
Tropical Tableau Mike Foley QLD
We Give Our All Evangelos Pashalis & Phil Gallant SA
Why Would You Sadie Jones QLD
Windale Lloyd Back QLD
Ballad Category Top 30 Behind The Seen Brendan Smoother NSW
Broken Jason Greenwood VIC
Catch Me Crying Stephen Richards TAS
Charles Phillips Donna Dyson & Damien Leith QLD
Coffee And Trains Frank Dixon VIC
Come Back Pat Lajoie & Jeff Bartram VIC
Dancin' With The Bottle Kristy James NSW
Don't You Try To Say Goodbye Jacques Gentil & Michael Zammit VIC
Drifting Steve Montgomery NSW
Grown Kieran Roberts ACT
Holding You Robby Bowler SA
Hot Chocolate Kisses Steve Montgomery NSW
I Feel Connected Dexter Moore NSW
If Only Renee Jonas NSW
I've Moved On Kate Lush & Tim Wilson NSW
Just Wanna Say Hello Katie Hardyman NSW
Leap Of Faith John Blok & John Blok VIC
Leaving You Behind Keri McInerney QLD
Let Go Francesca de Valence QLD
Little Pieces Rick Hart VIC
Love is the Reason Stewart Peters NSW
Malala Tony King NSW
One Love Many Names Brian Ward VIC
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One way out Colin Dodds VIC
Rolling Over Anirban Banerjee ACT
So Beautiful Katie Hardyman & Peter Stevenson NSW
Secret Love Vince Dale NSW
Shadows Rebecca Hellweg VIC
Sigh Hannah May Bartle & Matt Boden TAS
Slow Phil Riggio VIC
Something I Know Anirban Banerjee ACT
Standing For A Fall Skii Harvey NSW
Stronger Stephen Kiely & Jade Potts & Roxanne Kiely NSW
Superman Alex Tobin NSW
The First And The Last Time Abbey Slattery VIC
The Girl Beside the Train Matthew Coleman WA
The River Is Rising Robert Knox VIC
The Touch of Your Wings Samantha Mooney QLD
The Way That Love Goes Isabela Kelemen VIC
Thinkin' About You Greg Herbert QLD
Unfinished Business John Williams NSW
Weighing On My Mind Rick Hart VIC
What It's All About (Wedding Song) Jacques Gentil VIC
You're The Only One Wendy Ford NSW
Contemporary Pop/ Dance Category Top 30 Among The Roses Greg Fawcett VIC
Boys Lachlan Renwick & Rochelle Lees & Matt Day & Alex Kilroy NSW
Burn Me Jade Goodge VIC
Clementine Matthew Sertori TAS
Comfort Sponge Kuang Han Tan VIC
Deep Down Anirban Banerjee ACT
Earthquake Zoe Tracas VIC
Falling Back Frank Dixon VIC
Fight From The Inside Andrew Bertoia NSW
Good Girl Mark Crocker & Celeste Newman VIC
Heat of the Night Michelle Hullett WA
Hot Chocolate Kisses Steve Montgomery NSW
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Hot On Ya Heels David Hinds & Lyn Hinds NSW
In Time Nick Atkinson & Christiana Blain & Phil Kadet WA
Just Keep Dancing Daniel Maguire ACT
Leopard Celeste Newman & Mark Crocker VIC
Look In The Mirror Chris Fisher NSW
Lucky Girl Paula Punch NSW
Memories Siddhant Janwalikar & Niranjan Purohit & Shashank Devlekar NSW
Need An Answer Anirban Banerjee ACT
Never Gonna Anirban Banerjee ACT
No Arrows Skii Harvey NSW
Paloma Rush - Drive Catherine Duc & Paloma Ramo &, Lars Deutsch VIC
Pass It On Shameem Taheri-Lee WA
Read Between Our Lies Russell Zimmer & Jim Shomos VIC
Read My Mind Jade Goodge VIC
Real Eleanor Wilcher ACT
Reset Robert Bostock NSW
Santa, I Can Explain! Steve Montgomery NSW
Searchlight Chris Murphy & Travis Bryant NSW
So Beautiful Katie Hardyman & Peter Stevenson NSW
So Happy to Be Me Wendy Ford NSW
Spunkadelia Dexter Moore NSW
Standin' In Line John Blok VIC
State Of Grace Vince Dale NSW
Tell Me It's Over Lachlan Renwick & Rochelle Lees & Matt Day & Alex Kilroy NSW
The Battle Inside (Fight) Tyller Fischer VIC
The Moment Abbey Gardner NSW
Time Won't Let Me Go Greg Tomkins SA
Utopia Donna Dyson & Tyrone Noonan QLD
You're Stronger Vicky Post WA
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Country Category Top 30 Can't Fight Fire Emma Dykes & Aaron Walton NSW
Close Behind Dave Power QLD
Cloud 9 Tahlia McGahey QLD
Country Rhythm John Abbott QLD
Crazy For One Tony King & Roy Nicolson NSW
Forever You and I Spencer Kelly WA
Free And Fearless Samantha Mooney QLD
Grandma Days Spencer Kelly WA
Guiding Light Spencer Kelly WA
I Need A Beer Ali Sacipovic & Catherine Britt QLD
I Wrote This One For You Becci Nethery QLD
If Only Renee Jonas NSW
It's Too Late Lucy Pace VIC
Kid From The Country At Heart Chris Murphy QLD
Little Pieces Rick Hart VIC
Live Laugh Love Fleur Drage WA
Love's A Crazy Thing Keri McInerney QLD
Man Of The House Emma Dykes & Ashleigh Dallas NSW
Memoirs of Vietnam Carmelo Cacciola QLD
Never Say Never John Blok VIC
Nobody's Business Catherine Dobson VIC
Not Counting The Days Go By Scott Douglas & Emily Joy QLD
One Phone Call Every Year Lloyd Back QLD
Pay It Forward Emma Dykes & Drew McAlister NSW
Road To Nowhere Anthony Quinsee QLD
Shine on Me Sophia Chesworth NSW
Slow Me Down Kylie Ryan NSW
So Much More Renee McAlpin & Luke O'Shea NSW
Take me down Kristy James NSW
Tell Me When John Williams NSW
The Door Rachel Summerell NSW
The Secret Angel Steve Montgomery NSW
The Touch of Your Wings Samantha Mooney QLD
Tribute Tony Johns QLD
What's It All About Spencer Kelly WA
When She Was Everything Spencer Kelly WA
Window With A View Lola Brinton & Lachlan Bryan NSW
With You Hannah Jones & Kylie Jones QLD
You Ain't Worth The Rain Natalie Howard & Matt Scullion QLD
You're Leaving Town John Greenwood VIC
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Folk Acoustic Category Top 30 A Dragonfly Mats Bjorklund VIC
Always Here For You Kieran Roberts ACT
Are You With Me Now? Caue Camargo - NSW
Beautiful Boy Nerida Cuddy NSW
Beer and Wine Daniel Maguire - ACT
Broken Jason Greenwood VIC
Charles Phillips Donna Dyson & Damien Leith QLD
Close Behind Dave Power QLD
Dad Joke Blues Hugh Brown QLD
Distress Andy Mac & Christopher Stead & Sven Muller & Yvette Vials NSW
Drifting Steve Montgomery NSW
Dust If You Must Tony King & Rose Milligan NSW
Everyman's Lament Eleanor Tucker TAS
Good Soup Day Kerrie Garside QLD
Hand In Hand Chris Fisher NSW
Hooks Anna Wright VIC
I Want To Fly (Above the Blue Horizon) Jennifer Lees NSW
It's Not Goodbye Katie Hardyman NSW
Jericho Rose Catherine Dobson VIC
Just Wanna Say Hello Katie Hardyman NSW
Knots And Grain Stephen Kermode NSW
Legacy Miriam Lieberman NSW
Let's Party Steve Montgomery & Tim Montgomery NSW
Little Place Lee Spencer VIC
Long Gone Vanessa Delaine VIC
Love Your Fellow Man Tony Kennelly NSW
Malala Tony King NSW
Moving Breeze Dexter Moore NSW
Only A Boy Donna Dyson & Damien Leith QLD
Rolling Over Anirban Banerjee ACT
Snowflake Katie Hardyman NSW
Something I Know Anirban Banerjee ACT
The First And The Last Time Abbey Slattery VIC
The Looks He Gets Carmel Charlton WA
The Ringer Alex Varlow NSW
The Street Ray Tresider & Ray Tresider & Geoff Machen VIC
Threading The Eye Of The Needle Lloyd Clarke VIC
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Town To Town Lola Brinton & Angus Gill NSW
Two Birds Emma Dykes & Arna Stoupas NSW
We All Come Home Orchard Christopher NSW
Where I'm Meant To Be Lloyd Back QLD
Instrumental Category Top 30 Angel's Song Jim Ottaway QLD
At The Bridge Instrumental Anthony Frizzell VIC
Atlas Glenn Bussey VIC
Avalanche Academy Joel Baligod SA
Big Bamboo Calvin Welch & Robert Shannon & Veren Grigorov & Thomas Wade NSW
Cockatoo Lachlan Hurse & Sue Monk QLD
Colours Of The Ocean Chiana Perera VIC
Crooked Alley Rag Tom Anderson NSW
Day Trip to Lamma Steve Montgomery NSW
Desert Flower Claude Poffandi NSW
Exiled Susanna O'Leary QLD
Fingers Of Bliss Anirban Banerjee ACT
I'm Alive Hana Vuko & Hana Vuko NSW
Into the Vortex Calvin Sycamore QLD
Karen's song John Hollywood & Hana Vuko WA
L'automne Prelude Ray Tresider & Geoff Machen VIC
Lilly Pilly Rag Tom Anderson NSW
Look Back In Time Galliano Sommavilla VIC
Mess About John Delaney NSW
Misty Morning Tom Anderson with Tricia Donohoe arrangement. NSW
Rainbow Warrior Dexter Moore NSW
Reminisce Revolution Joel Baligod SA
Sharon Chris Richter NSW
Summer's Almost Gone Stan Lenz QLD
The Call Dave Roberts QLD
They Said Raymond Clarke QLD
Toe Tapper Philip Gardner VIC
Walking With the Wise: Prov 13:20 Alex Varlow NSW
Waltz Ala Bra Calvin Welch & Robert Shannon & Veren Grigorov & Thomas Wade NSW
Wheatfields In The Moonlight Lloyd Back QLD
When The Desert Flowers Peter Salata QLD
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Bloom
Ya Dig Jared Gibson VIC
You'd Realise Raymond Clarke QLD
Zanzibar John Delaney NSW
International Category Top 30 A World Without You Michael McGee Michael Kachani US
Already Mine Michael McGee & Rolf Schnyder US
Can I Have The Last Dance With You Peter Scully
AU
Coal Dust Nitanee Paris Lawson
& Jean-Pierre Williams & Clarence Ellwood Lawson US
Deep Down Anirban Banerjee AU
Feel Roy Williams & Karen Gregory CA
Hot Chocolate Kisses Steve Montgomery AU
It Ain't True Roy Williams & Karen Gregory CA
Just Down The Hall LOLA BRINTON & Kevin Bennett AU
Little Things John Blok AU
(Live In) Peace Jordan Spivack US
Look In The Mirror Chris Fisher AU
Musika Edouard Bronson AU
My Mates In Heywood Wolf Stein DE
My Stupidity Lola Brinton Kerrie Garside AU
Nobody's business Catherine Dobson AU
Nothing Town Michael McGee Angel Pontier and Natalia Vercesi Kraft US
Oh Jenny Debra Gussin Brian Bell, Nate Shaw US
One Eyed Man John Williams AU
Only Good Things Michael McGee & Jeff Oxford & Hannah Richardson US
Reaching Out Alex Tobin AU
Rolling Over Anirban Banerjee AU
Spillage Wolf Stein DE
Stardust And Ash Stephen Kermode AU
Superman Alex Tobin AU
Tere Bin Dil Dilpreet Bhatia IN
The Best That I Can't Do Rolf Schnyder & Rolf Schnyder & Ryan Martinez & Mike Westbrock CH
The Lie Michael McGee & Rolf Schnyder US
The Love Came Through Peter Scully AU
The Medal Mark Courtney US
Thought B.C. Bogey DE
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Type One Civilisation Dexter Moore AU
U So Mean Nothing 2 Me Debra Gussin & Ryan Martinez & Mike Westbrodk US
Waiting Alex Tobin AU
Wedding Day Alex Tobin AU
Lyrics Category Top 30 12 Bar Blues Cill Van Der Velden NSW
A Break In The Clouds Catherine Dobson VIC
A Bushman Remembers Steve Montgomery NSW
Am I Dead Yet Jim Fahey NSW
Back Of The Brewongle John Casey NSW
Ballad Of A Desparate Man Adrian Strickland WA
Boogie Woogie Cill Van Der Velden NSW
Burn Me Jade Goodge VIC
Cabarita Morning Steve Montgomery NSW
Cayo Santa Maria Steve Montgomery NSW
Do You Ever Think of Me Pat Deleo NSW
Eureka Lloyd Clarke VIC
Ever Changing Life Wendy Barnes VIC
Faking My Heart Maddison Bell QLD
Four Brothers From Riverleigh Carmelo Cacciola QLD
His Maton Zillah Williams ACT
I Wrote This One For You Becci Nethery QLD
In A Cloud Of Dust Carmelo Cacciola QLD
Jack Keagan's Pub (You Can't Keep A Good Man Down) Steve Montgomery
& Tony, Tim, Joan, Mike Montgomery & Colin Roberts NSW
Kerosene Ashleigh Stewart & Emanuele Mamo VIC
Knots And Grain Stephen Kermode NSW
Not Giving Up Todd Beattie NSW
Old Musos Cill Van Der Velden NSW
Over There And Back (Billy's War) Steve Montgomery
& Tony Montgomery NSW
Reconciliation Karen Sandelin SA
Salt Of The Earth Jon Davis NT
Shades Of Sadness Brent Schickert NSW
Shadows Of The Anzacs Carmelo Cacciola QLD
Sing It As A Song Stephen Kermode NSW
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Sitting On The Fence Lola Brinton & Lachlan Bryan NSW
Texarkana Rick Hart & Rick Hart VIC
The Ballad Of Black Caviar Carmelo Cacciola QLD
The Damaged Soldier Cill Van Der Velden NSW
The Fibro Bungalow Caroline Mann-Smith & Elaine Coates QLD
The Last Song Steve Montgomery NSW
The Puppet Cill Van Der Velden NSW
The Secret Angel (Rosie and the Kid) Steve Montgomery NSW
The Weeds Simon Berger ACT
Three Gratitudes a Day Ellen Boyd & Ellen Boyd QLD
Time To Change Simon Ludowyk & Banton Brothers ACT
Tularosa Simon Ludowyk & Geoff Ludowyk ACT
Welcome Home Soldier Pat Deleo NSW
We'll Just Make The Rules Up When It's Over Steve Montgomery NSW
When I Fall Cill Van Der Velden NSW
When You Lose Someone You Love Steve Montgomery NSW
Words We Never Say (Marking Time) Steve Montgomery NSW
YOLO Simon Ludowyk ACT
You're Not Puttin' Me In A Home Robert McIntosh NSW
Open Category Top 30 A Break In The Clouds Catherine Dobson VIC
Before Long Faye Trebilceaux QLD
Behind The Seen Brendan Smoother NSW
Brave New World Christopher Orchard QLD
Christmas Time With You Donna Dyson & Damien Leith QLD
Cloud 9 Eleanor Tucker TAS
Cyclone Nancy Rick Hart VIC
Dad Joke Blues Hugh Brown Qld
Don't Say It (If You Don't Mean It) Renee Jonas NSW
Don't You Try To Say Goodbye Jacques Gentil & Michael Zammit VIC
Drifting Steve Montgomery NSW
Dust If You Must Tony King & Rose Milligan NSW
Free And Fearless Samantha Mooney QLD
Further To Go Jacques Gentil & Karen Guymer VIC
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Good Heart Alex Tobin NSW
I'm Only Sleeping Katie Hardyman NSW
Introduce Myself Chris Richter NSW
Just Down The Hall Lola Brinton & Kevin Bennett NSW
Just Keep Dancing Daniel Maguire - ACT
Just Stay Tony King NSW
Last Time Matt Allen & Josh Dyson WA
Let Me Introduce Myself Kristy James NSW
Like We Used To Christina Crofts & Ty Coates NSW
Love Gets The Better Of Me Rick Hart VIC
My Stupidity Lola Brinton & Kerrie Garside NSW
Reaching Out Alex Tobin NSW
Ride Ron Day & Ted Bazarnik WA
Ringo's Right Kieran Roberts ACT
Roll On Sweet River Stewart Peters & Gareth Ollerenshaw NSW
Rolling Over Anirban Banerjee ACT
Scarlett Frank Dixon VIC
Something I Know Anirban Banerjee ACT
Somethings's Changed Skii Harvey NSW
The First And The Last Time Abbey Slattery VIC
The Looks He Gets Carmel Charlton WA
This Old Heart of Mine John Delaney NSW
Tread Gently Tony Bogan & Stewart Peters NSW
What You've Done Anirban Banerjee ACT
You Are The One Ralph Mills NSW
You're Leaving Town John Greenwood VIC
Rock/ Indie Category Top 30
A Little Crazy Suzanne Kinsella VIC
Breakaway Christina Crofts & Stephen Crofts NSW
Broken Tiffany Gow NSW
Carriage 29 Skii Harvey NSW
Chaos Reigns George Begbie & Simon Kelly, Allan Welch & David McEldowney TAS
Close Behind Dave Power QLD
Close Behind Dave Power QLD
Devils Dust Renee Jonas NSW
Everything Nothing Austin Nichols & Bryce Andrews & Lance Andrews QLD
Fire In The Whiskey Tony Murphy & Paul Harris & Jennifer QLD
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Matthews
Frequency Anna van Riel NSW
Full Flight Daniel Maguire ACT
Heat of the Night Michelle Hullett WA
How Many Times John Breen QLD
I'm Gonna Be A Rockstar Frank Markert NSW
Indecision Sam Vartuli NSW
It's A Start Claude Poffandi & Tony Townsend NSW
Last Time I Saw Her Tony Murphy QLD
Lie To Myself Brian Baker VIC
Love & Alcohol Blake Gomersall & Kable VIC
Masterpiece Steve Wade & James Franklin NSW
Never Let You Go Andrea Robertson VIC
Nobody's Business Catherine Dobson VIC
Not Alone Andrea Robertson VIC
One Fine Boy (The Jagged Edge) Lucas Piekarski & The Jagged Edge NSW
Resistor Stacie Richardson & Mark Annesley & Stacie Richardson NSW
Ride Ron Day & Ted Bazarnik WA
Ring the Bell Hannah May Bartle TAS
Rollin' My Blues Away Jacques Gentil VIC
Runaway Georgia Knight QLD
Seduced By A Lie Greg Fawcett VIC
She's The One Anthony Frizzell VIC
Silhouette Tony King NSW
Sitting On The Fence Lola Brinton & Lachlan Bryan NSW
Smile Raymond Saba & Steven Saba & Nathan Saba NSW
Still Sing The Blues Michael Meeking & Christopher Gates VIC
Sugar Daddy John Blok VIC
Take Me Back Paula Punch NSW
The Secret Angel Steve Montgomery NSW
To Have Love For Another John Casey & Henrique Dib NSW
Waiting Alex Tobin NSW
Walk For You Donna Dyson & Tyrone Noonan QLD
Wedding Day Alex Tobin NSW
What Do You Mean? Andrea Robertson VIC
You and Me Dane Owen NSW
You Are The One Ralph Mills NSW
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Songs For Children Category Top 30 Ashley's Song Robert McIntosh NSW
A Lean Mean, Seldom Seen, Dino-Munching Submarine! Michael Mills SA
A Rainbow Cheer Juanita Ryder QLD
Busy Izzy Says Stephen Kiely & Roxanne Kiely NSW
Colourful Tree House Juanita Ryder QLD
Dads and Daughters Lloyd Back QLD
Dinosaurs Amongst Us! Michael Mills SA
Doodlebug Anna van Riel NSW
Dream Your Dreams David Harrison WA
Everybody Stomp Stomp Stomp Michael Mills SA
Funkey Monkey Phil Splitter & Susie Davies-Splitter VIC
Good Morning, Good Morning! Michael Mills SA
Honey Bees Stephen Kiely & Roxanne Kiely NSW
How Many Homes Cath Russell VIC
I Love Reading Dez Staunton & Vanessa Staunton QLD
It's Christmas Time Dez Staunton & Vanessa Staunton QLD
Kangagang Dance Carolyn Simpson QLD
Like A Lion Donna Dyson & Wil Hughes QLD
Moonlight Masquerade Olivia Corish & Andrea Corish NSW
Mr H20 Anna van Riel NSW
My 26 BFFs Stephen Kiely & Roxanne Kiely NSW
My Little Veggie Patch Stephen Kiely & Roxanne Kiely NSW
My Spiky Echidna Carolyn Simpson QLD
Newly Truly Stephen Kiely & Roxanne Kiely NSW
Noodle knots Glen Naylor & Chris Wilson VIC
Oscar the Octopus Phil Splitter & Susie Davies-Splitter VIC
Our Gumtree home Glen Naylor & Chris Wilson VIC
Rock and rolling Nana Glen Naylor & Chris Wilson VIC
The Billabong Singalong Dave Binotto VIC
The Bluebird In The Treetop Stephen Kiely & Roxanne Kiely NSW
The Little Black Ant Gordon Lee WA
The Platypus Plunge David Cronin SA
The Sing-A-Long Song Stephen Kiely NSW
Trees in Our Town Cath Russell VIC
Vegimite Sandwiches Kerrie Garside QLD
Wacky Families Dez Staunton & Vanessa Staunton QLD
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Spiritual Category Top 30 A Kinda Country Prayer Maria Harkins VIC
Believe Again Donna Dyson & Damien Leith QLD
Blue Noralyn Jowett QLD
Dust If You Must Tony King & Rose Milligan NSW
Fetch Me My Comb Tony King NSW
For the First Time Edward Sutherland & Ben Sutherland NSW
Free At Last Jacques Gentil VIC
Heaven's Child Olivia Corish & Andrea Corish NSW
Hope Springs Eternal Terry Plowman VIC
I Can Be Your Everything Peter Scully NSW
I Will Love Him John Hollywood & Hana Vuko WA
It's His Blood Alex Varlow NSW
Jesus Money David Baird & Kenny Royster VIC
Just stay Tony King NSW
Life Goes On Tony Bogan & Stewart Peters NSW
Malala Tony King NSW
Maybe Andrew Cooper
& Kylie Kain, & Lazy Eye (Even Whetter, Erica Graff, Mario Marino) SA
Memories Pat Deleo NSW
New Zeal Ruth Fei Chai-Njiino QLD
O Lord Take Me There Sharon Heaslip QLD
Peace Nerida Cuddy NSW
People Need To Know (Acapella) Jacques Gentil VIC
Resistor Stacie Richardson & Mark Annesley & Stacie Richardson NSW
Riot of Colour Wendy Ford NSW
Rise (In Christ) Christopher Mustica NSW
Sent Me and Angel Anthony Frizzell VIC
Sing Your Praises Mark Radford VIC
Submerged Sandy Doherty-Bigara NSW
Synth Symphony No:9 Calvin Sycamore QLD
Tear This Heart Free Keri McInerney QLD
That's How Heaven Works Jacques Gentil & Lloyd Clarke VIC
The Girl Beside the Train Matthew Coleman WA
The Hummingbird Caroline Mathias/ VIC
The Keepers of the Faith Steve Montgomery NSW
The Last Song Steve Montgomery NSW
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The Touch of Your Wings Samantha Mooney QLD
Till My Love Is Gone Jacques Gentil VIC
To Crucify a Child Matthew Coleman WA
Unstoppable Leea Nanos VIC
We Are Loved Carmel Charlton WA
With You Kerrie Garside & Georgia Garside QLD
Youth Category Top 30 Alone Hannah Parrington NSW
Always Lucy Parle NSW
As the kids cry Korbyn Felsch NSW
Black Coffee Charlotte Senior VIC
Bright Light Larissa Lock SA
Crazy love Declan Ross QLD
Dancing With The Wrong Girl Lucy Parle NSW
Desert Wolf Lisa Kunstler VIC
Don't Say You're Sorry Zoe Tracas VIC
Down Allegra Trikash VIC
Dumb Ba Dah Graham Hull & Ava, Mya & Jake Hull QLD
Earthquake Zoe Tracas VIC
Ginger Tabetha Salmon NSW
Heart upon my sleeve Siobhonne Breen VIC
Help Mi-kaisha Masella NSW
Hooks Anna Wright VIC
I Want More Delta Charlesworth NSW
I Won't Be Chihana Perera VIC
It All Comes Back To Me Ciara Muscat VIC
Lash out Sam Campbell-McCrea NSW
Learn to Fly Larissa Lock SA
Lil' Old Me Tabetha Salmon NSW
Murder In The Dark Taylor Pfeiffer SA
New Day Heath Robertson VIC
Only You Jayda D'Agostino WA
Permanent Hannah Parrington NSW
She Has Victoria Kokkinos VIC
Shine on Me Sophia Chesworth NSW
Sweet Dreaming Delta Charlesworth NSW
Take Her Taylor Pfeiffer SA
Tell Me Why Mi-kaisha Masella NSW
The Fall Ciara Muscat VIC
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This Is Me Bridie Middleton QLD
This Tree Lavinia Tosev VIC
Troubled Victoria Kokkinos VIC
Try Lavinia Tosev VIC
Unstoppable Leea Nanos VIC
Until Sunrise Malia Stirling QLD
What You've Done To Me Paul Newton VIC
You're A Part of Me Tabetha Salmon NSW
Wax Lyrical Roundup:
ASA Adelaide SA 5 October 2017, Mint Bar
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ASA Gold Coast QLD 12 October 2017, The Dust Temple Currumbin QLD
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And Garry Bagnell was able to arrange some local publicity for his Wax Lyricals at
the new venue, The Dust Temple at Currumbin QLD.
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ASA Central Coast NSW 9 October 2017, Tall Timbers Hotel
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ASA Yarra Ranges VIC 19 October 2017, Cunninghams Hotel Yarra Junction
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Sponsors 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 a member of
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2. Major Sponsor: APRA AMCOS
Thanks also to major
sponsor, APRA/AMCOS, for
sponsoring, and presenting,
the APRA ASA Songwriter of
the Year Award, at the 2016
National Songwriting
Awards.
APRA AMCOS generously
provides prize money of
$3,000 to the winner/s,
which this year, were
Donna Dyson and Damien
Leith.
If you write music, you should become a member of APRA AMCOS. It’s free to join,
and once you do, APRA AMCOS can help you make money from your music. Become
part of a collective community of 87,000 songwriters!
And in APRA AMCOS news, the APRA Board of Directors has announced that,
following an exhaustive global search, Dean Ormston will succeed Brett Cottle as
the organisation’s Chief Executive Officer when Brett steps down on 30 June 2018.
Dean currently heads APRA AMCOS’ Member Services division and has over 20 years’
experience with the organisation in both member services and licensing areas. He
holds a Bachelor of Education in Music, a post-graduate qualification in marketing
and is a graduate of the High Potentials Leadership program at Harvard University.
APRA’s Chair, Jenny Morris, said: “The APRA Board is thrilled to announce Dean’s
appointment to this crucial role. Dean has for many years been a brilliant and highly
respected member of APRA’s senior management team. We have no doubt that Dean
will bring a fresh and innovative approach to leadership, while building on, and
safeguarding, the strengths and traditions of the organisation.”
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Photo: Dean Ormston
Under APRA’s mandate to manage mechanical right society AMCOS’ business
operation, Dean will also take on the role of AMCOS Chief Executive.
In warmly welcoming the appointment, AMCOS Chair, Ian James, said: “Among
Dean’s many skills is his wonderful ability to communicate the importance of music
and to advocate the case for music creators in government circles. His recent
experience in that role will stand the two collecting societies in excellent stead
moving forward.”
Outgoing CEO Brett Cottle noted that “the Board could not have chosen a better or
more qualified leader for the organisation. Apart from being tremendously capable,
hard-working and dedicated, Dean is a fantastic person. He will provide great vision
and inspiration for the extremely talented workforce we have at APRA AMCOS, and
most of all place the members’ needs first and foremost in all circumstances.”
The announcement comes off the back of another record revenue year for APRA
AMCOS, driven largely by exponential streaming growth. Of the $386.6 million in
revenue (up 16% on previous financial year), digital royalties contributed $110.3
million, an increase of $42.5 million.
In the lead-up to taking on the new role on 1 July 2018, Dean will continue in his
role as Head of APRA AMCOS’ Member Services Division, with appropriate working
transition arrangements to be put in place over coming weeks.
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3. Rhythms Magazine
Over 22 years, and more than 285 issues, Rhythms Magazine has established a
reputation as The Bible of roots music in Australia.
Hungrily exploring almost anything to do with blues, jazz, country, folk and world
music, Rhythms is totally unique. It is cherished by its readers for its authority,
credibility and diversity.
The now bi-monthly glossy print magazine distributes over 120,000 copies a year
nationally through newsagents, selected music stores, and an ever-growing tribe of
devoted subscribers. Issues are January, March, May, July, September and
November. They are bumper.
Rhythms is available in a digital version for iPads through Newsstand allowing us to
fulfill international electronic subscriptions. Special issues have included the annual
Official Program for the Byron Bluesfest as well as specials on WOMADelaide, Port
Fairy Folk Festival, Sydney Blues & Roots Festival, Great Southern Blues Festival,
Australasian World Music Expo, and more.
Online, www.rhythms.com.au earns 400,000 hits and 8,000 unique visitors per
month. A regular email newsletter sent to over 2,000 subscribers. Updated
daily, www.rhythms.com.au publishes breaking news, reviews and roots music Gig
Guide, as well as a sample of longer features from the print magazine.
4. Band In A Box
Band-in-a-Box is a MIDI music arranger software
package for Windows and Mac OS.
The software allows solo musicians to play along to a
computer-generated accompaniment, with adjustable
tempo, adjustable key, and a choice of musical styles.
Original accompaniment with custom chord
progressions and melody lines can also be created.
Band-in-a-Box basically provides a “back-up band” for a
musician to play along with. It can also be used to
simulate an entire band with or without soloists.
For more information, contact www.ausmidi.com.
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5. YOYO Management
Yoyo Management looks after some of Australia’s best up and coming original
artists.
If you’d like to talk about artist management, you can contact Christine Collyer on
[email protected], or visit the Yoyo Management website at
www.yoyomusic.com.au.
6. 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.
Clients of JNP have had radio play
on all Australian radio networks, as
well as European and USA
networks (including satellite) and
much of Asia. Records that James
has produced have been sold
across all continents.
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.
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Members News and Information
1. Songwriters Meeting Point
Perth WA lyricist, Patrick McMurray, is
looking to pursue musical collaboration
with like-minded composers. Patrick can
be contacted at
ASA member, Donna Hotz, is a lyricist
who is seeking a composer to help
create songs from her lyrics. If you can
help, please contact Donna on
Sydney songwriter, Bob Brown is
looking for a co-writer. His musical likes
are “ballads/ country/ country rock/ guitar instrumental, but I'm open to whatever
project.” “I've been in the Top 30 of ASA but never cracked it further in.” Bob has
sent us some recordings which we are happy to pass on to anyone who is interested.
Bob can be contacted on [email protected].
ASA member, Tony Bogan is a lyricist, who is looking to team up with a
musician/composer, to put music to his words.
Tony writes: “I have a collection of around 40 song lyrics I have written of varying
ideas or themes (not boring love songs either) and I really want to team up with
some good musos/composers ASAP.”
“Two, in particular, I would like to get written with a view to getting someone to sing
one of them on a talent show - e.g. The Voice or Who's Got Talent in the UK given
their global themes.” Tony can be contacted on 0488 443 155
and [email protected].
ASA Member, Liz Connolly, is a vocalist, lyricist and songwriter, looking for a Gold
Coast or Northern NSW based songwriting partner who can help write/co-write
guitar/piano accompaniments to her songs. Liz has a half a dozen songs in a variety
of styles (pop, rock, folk, ballads), that she has completed or semi-completed using
electronic songwriting tools. In 2014, her song "Don't be Afraid" was short listed for
the ASA song writing competition Contemporary Pop/Dance Category but didn’t
progress any further. Liz can be contacted at [email protected] or
0409345133.
Spencer Kelly writes “I've been writing songs for years but it's only in the past 6
years that I've been getting Stacy Hogan at Writers Paradise studio to produce them.
Have been on the lookout for a great co-writer / lyricist as I tend to get a bit tired of
my own lyrics - I've got a lot of great backing tracks/melodies I've written and
demo'd (100+), but haven't developed further, so if you know of a good writer who
might be interested, I can be contacted at [email protected].
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ASA member, Beverley Tang, is seeking someone who is familiar with the music
software program, Cubase Pro 9 by Steinberg, and can give her a few tips on using
some of the features.
If you can assist Beverley, please contact me on [email protected], and I’ll pass
your details on to Beverley.
Looking for somebody? Contact us on [email protected].
2. Is this our Youngest Top 30 Placegetter?
9 year-old Delta Charlesworth may well be our youngest Top 30 place-getter in the
Australian Songwriting Contest.
Her songs, Sweet Dreaming, and I Want More, were entered into the Youth Category
of the 2017 contest. They were both short-listed, and went on to receive Top 30
placings.
Congratulations, Delta.
Delta’s success has prompted the following article in the Illawarra Mercury:
“A nine-year-old Woonona girl has broken the record for youngest songwriter
nominated in the Australian Songwriters Association national award.
Delta Charlesworth has two songs listed in the Top 30 in the youth category, with
winners announced on November 22 – the last youngest nominee was age 13.
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The lyrics and melody to “Sweet Dreaming” and “I Want More” were both thought up
by the youngster, who recorded them with the help of Dapto producer, DJ Szabo
(who recently remade a Daryl Braithwaite classic).
Mum Melinda said she was so excited for Delta, who would wander around the house
singing as soon as she could talk and began lessons at age four.
“It’s all her, she drives the process. If she wants to do something we try and create
opportunities for her to do it but we’re not sort of pushing her into it, we don’t want
her to do it if it’s not fun,” Mrs Charlesworth said.
“When she goes into the recording studio she sings the song with the tune she has
come up with and the producer helps … and gradually adjust it until what’s in her
head is laid down as a track.”
ASA director, Clare Burgess, said it was rare for children under 10 to feature in the
Top 30 of a category, while each usually receives around 500 entries.
“The Top 10 are selected from this elite group, and then saluted at the National
Songwriting Awards. This is a glamorous sit-down dinner, where the category
winners receive their prizes and play their winning songs. APRA hands out $3,000 to
the Songwriter of the Year, PPCA chips in $500 for the best live performance, and a
Maton Guitar is given to the most worthy ASA Member”, Ms Burgess sai
Previous Hall of Fame inductees have included The Easy Beats, Brian Cadd, The Little
River Band, The Angels, Richard Clapton, Garth Porter, Ross Wilson, Steve Kilbey,
Kate Ceberano, Andrew Farris and the late Michael Hutchence.
Song craft, quality of the melody and lyrics are the main criteria judges look at.”
3. Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley To Welcome New $40 Million Live Music
Venue
A site in Brisbane's entertainment precinct, originally earmarked for a 30-storey
tower, has been replaced with plans for a new 3,300-person capacity theatre and live
music space.
Chairman of Queensland’s largest private construction company (and a long-time live
music supporter), Scott Hutchinson, is leading the $40 million project, located in
Brunswick Street Mall, along with the team that own and operates The Triffid –
former Powderfinger bassist John Collins, and Secret Sounds co-founder, Paul Piticco.
The building was originally a Coles supermarket, and initial plans for the new venue
call for the exterior to reflect “a modernised ’50s facade”. The interior will be
purpose-designed as a live venue by the same acoustic and service team that
designed The Triffid, with work due to commence in January next year.
The project will also feature retail, food and beverage offerings, and is expected to
be completed by mid-2019.
The yet-to-be-named entertainment venue will help to fill two voids in the current
Brisbane live music scene – a larger capacity venue (since the closure of Festival Hall
back in 2003), and the upcoming closure of Max Watt's (formerly The Hi-Fi) at the
end of the month.
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Hutchinson said that it was "the joy that I've got out of The Triffid that's encouraged
me to do this".
"There's nothing commercial about this. This is me trying to get music back into the
centre of the entertainment area. This isn't about money."
"I think this will bring the mall back to life big time. The people that own the land
around it and the tenants are over the moon – they've all been ringing this morning
and saying thanks. This will turbo-charge the mall. Problem solved."
Speaking on the impact of the Queensland Government's new laws
regarding compulsory ID scanners at Safe Night Precincts venues, Hutchinson hopes
that the government "sees some sense" in the matter.
"They can't continue to hinder culture in Brisbane. And I think they're going to
quietly back out of this silliness."
And if the artist lineup for the new venue was left up to Hutchinson, there is no
hesitation in who he would have on the bill.
"Iggy Pop. That only takes me half a second to answer!"
Courtesy: The Music Network.
4. Proposals To Revive Sydney’s Night Life
The City of Sydney is set to reform outdated local planning laws in a bid to inject
new life into the city’s beleaguered late-night economy.
A new round of proposals sees the City of Sydney set out to make it easier for small
businesses to trade late, and encourage more small-scale cultural events and
activities across the city.
There's good news for existing entertainment venues too, with the ‘agent of change’
principle to be applied for the first time when managing noise impacts.
Under this system, new residential developments near venues would need to be
designed and built to ensure residents are not impacted by the venue’s noise.
Conversely, new entertainment venues would be required to protect existing
residential properties from any noise it will make.
Lord Mayor, Clover Moore, said that although the City had started this work to
encourage a more diverse nightlife before the impact of the NSW Government’s
lockout laws, it was even more important now.
“Unfortunately, the lockouts have had a serious impact on Sydney’s cultural life,
businesses and our reputation overseas – and while areas like Kings Cross are safer,
we know the balance isn’t right yet in terms of Sydney’s nightlife," she said.
“We also made a commitment to review the red tape that we are responsible for that
impacts the way our city operates after hours."
The City’s night-time economy is estimated to produce $3.64 billion in revenue per
year, involving more than 4,600 businesses and employing over 32,000 people.
Courtesy: The Music Network.
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More ASA Photos from The Vault
Thanks again to ASA member, and former magazine editor, Noreen Kane, for this
great collection of nostalgic ASA photos from the 1980s and 1990s.
These photos were taken in 1990, during the time that the annual Awards were held
at the Hilton Hotel, Melbourne, and were hosted by the late Darryl Cotton.
Photos:
Top Left: The 1990 awards ceremony at the Hilton Hotel, Melbourne, featuring MC
Daryl Cotton (left), Rob Fairbairn (centre) and a winner from QLD (right).
Top Right: Steve Wade and Rob Fairbairn.
Bottom Left: Sandie Catley (centre) with Robyn and Neil Payne, performing
Sandie’s song, Cry For The Moon. Sandie says that she won her category, but was
pipped for Song of the Year by one point, by Ian Paulin, with his song, Old Wine. This
apparently involved three recounts on the night.
Bottom Right: Noel Kalalo and Eric McCusker.
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Mark Cawley’s Monthly Songwriting Blog
Mark Cawley of iDoCoach is a hit U.S. songwriter and musician, who coaches
other writers and artists to reach their creative and professional goals.
During his decades in the music business he has procured a long list of cuts with
legendary artists ranging from Tina Turner, Joe Cocker, Chaka Khan and Diana
Ross to Wynonna Judd, Kathy Mattea, Russ Taff, Paul Carrack, Will Downing, Tom
Scott, Billie Piper, Pop Idol winners and The Spice Girls.
To date his songs have been on more than 16 million records.
Mark is also an ASA sponsor. We are delighted to be able to publish Mark’s monthly
songwriting blogs. Mark can be contacted via his website, www.idocoach.com.
THE BLOG: GOOD IS THE ENEMY OF GREAT
I watched a movie this morning called “Hired Gun”. It’s the story of some of the best
session players (and live performers) whose names you might not know. Among
them, an old friend Kenny Aronoff. Highly recommend the movie but it’s not the
focus of my blog today.
The Quote
There was a quote from David Foster, originally a session guy, turned producer and
one of the most successful from the 80’s on. He was talking about the fact that these
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players are the best of the best and that there are a million good ones out there but
only a handful tick all the boxes. His quote was “good is the enemy of great”.
I’m coaching writers all over the world and this is one of the hardest things I have to
share with most, somewhere along the line. There are writers whose only goal is to
be the best writer they can be, and I love coaching them but by and large, most
writers I work with are looking to be compared with the best of the best.
Most are willing to put in the work to strive for this but there are the ones who have
been told their songs are “nice” or “good” and don’t understand why they aren’t
successful . . . right now.
A Kiss On The Cheek
In years of writing songs and playing them for artists, producers and publishers it
was a hard pill to swallow to hear one of those words as my song faded out. “Nice”.
Nice may be the worst. Nice was a kiss on the cheek, A for effort, well done, nice try.
Same for “good”. Good was good enough starting out. It was a measure of progress,
but it soon became only that. Good never seemed to cut it. Pretty soon it joined nice
as one of the words I never wanted to hear.
What I think David Foster meant was that if you settle for good you’ll never be great.
You hear good often enough and you may never hear that word you really need to
hear.
Great.
Again, it all depends on your expectation. If you’re the writer simply trying to write
better than you do at this point in time, good ain’t bad!
If you want this as a career you won’t settle for good, you want… great. If you’re
writing great songs you will get noticed and wouldn't that be nice?
Mark Cawley
Nashville, Tennessee
2 September 2017
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The Load Out
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Official Sponsors of the Australian Songwriting Contest
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About Us
The Australian Songwriters Association Inc. is a national, not-for-profit,
member organization, dedicated to the support of songwriters and their
art, by providing avenues for encouragement and education of developing
Australian songwriters, and recognition and promotion of our
accomplished members.
Aims of the Association
To celebrate the art of songwriting;
To assist and encourage developing Australian songwriters;
To provide information and general advice to members;
To create performance opportunities for members;
To aid the professional development of members;
To enable members to meet and/or exchange ideas and information
To facilitate member transition into the established music industry;
To facilitate delivery of member services at a National, State and Regional
level;
To salute our best songwriters at major industry events such as our National
Songwriting Awards Night.
History of the ASA
The Association was founded in Melbourne VIC in August 1979 by the late Tom Louch
(1932-2009) and the late Rudy Brandsma (1944-1983), who saw the need for an
organisation that would bring Australian songwriters together.
Today the Association has a vibrant membership Australia-wide and enjoys an
established and respected role within the music industry.
The ASA’s membership is diverse and embraces and explores all genres of music.
Contact Us
Mail: Locked Bag 18/178 Newtown NSW 2042 Australia
Phone/Fax: (02) 9516 4960
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.asai.org.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/asamusicians
www.facebook.com/australiansongwritersassociation
Youtube: www.youtube.com/austsongwriters
Patron: Glenn A Baker
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Life Members: Tom Louch, Rudy Brandsma, Russell Zimmer, Dominic Crea,
Marie Murphy, Colleen Zulian, Alex Bialocki, Rob Fairbairn,
Brian Henderson Ward and Kieran Roberts.
Directors:
Denny Burgess Chairman
Alan Gilmour Vice Chairman, Public Officer, Financial Officer, Online Content
Manager and Editor of The Australian Songwriter Magazine
Clare Burgess Director and Secretary
Gary Luck Director and Manager of Regional Co-Ordinators
Regional Co-Ordinators
Angelo Pash Adelaide SA [email protected]
Ewan James Northern Rivers NSW [email protected]
Garry Bagnell Gold Coast QLD [email protected]
Hugh Brown Brisbane QLD [email protected]
Julia Marr Cairns & Tablelands QLD [email protected]
Kerrie Garside Sunshine Coast QLD [email protected]
Lisa Sutton Dalby QLD [email protected]
Maria Harkins Gippsland VIC [email protected]
Matt Sertori Hobart TAS [email protected]
Melinda J Wells Wide Bay Burnett QLD [email protected]
Mike Cardy Perth WA [email protected]
Paul Vella Central Coast NSW [email protected]
Sandy Bennett Newcastle NSW [email protected]
Trevor Shard Melbourne VIC [email protected]
Wendy J Barnes Yarra Valley VIC [email protected]
Wendy J Ford Northern Rivers NSW [email protected]
Webmaster:
Dean Mackin, F1 Internet Services, (0409 240 660)
2016 APRA/ASA Australian Songwriters of the Year
Donna Dyson (QLD) and Damien Leith (NSW)
2016 Rudy Brandsma Award Winner
Alex Tobin (NSW)
2016 PPCA Live Performance Award Winners
Kristy James (NSW) and The Bounty Hunters (NSW)
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Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame:
2016: Andrew Farris and Michael Hutchence (INXS)
2015: Johnny Young
2014: Kate Ceberano
2013: Garth Porter (Sherbet)
2012: Don Walker (Cold Chisel)
2011: Steve Kilbey (The Church)
2010: Richard Clapton
2009: Ross Wilson (Daddy Cool, Mondo Rock)
2008: Doc Neeson, John Brewster & Rick Brewster (The Angels)
2007: Brian Cadd
2006: Glenn Shorrock, Beeb Birtles & Graeham Goble (Little River Band)
2005: Russell Morris
2004: Harry Vanda, George Young & Stevie Wright (The Easybeats)
2016 Australian Songwriting Contest Award Winners:
Donna Dyson & Damien Leith (QLD & NSW) (Australia Category)
Karen Guymer (VIC) (Ballad Category - Joint)
David King & Jessica Allen (NSW) (Ballad Category - Joint)
John Blok (VIC) (Contemporary Pop/Dance Category)
Kristy James (NSW) (Country Category)
Tamsin Cantwell (VIC) (Folk/Acoustic Category)
Terry Bennetts (WA) (Instrumental Category - Joint)
Ray Saunders (VIC) (Instrumental Category – Joint)
Michael McGee & Jeff Oxford (USA) (International Category)
Glen Naylor (VIC) (Lyrics Category)
Kelly Cork (QLD) (Open Category)
Tony Murphy, Jennifer Matthews & Paul Harris (QLD) (Rock/Indie – Joint)
David Hinds & Lyn Hinds (NSW) (Rock/Indie Category - Joint)
Jacques Gentil (VIC) (Spiritual Category)
Anna Van Riel (NSW/NZ) (Songs For Children Category)
Sophia Chesworth (NSW) (Youth Category)
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Australian Songwriters Of The Year & Rudy Brandsma Award Winners
The title of Songwriter/ Song of the Year was first awarded in 1980, following the
establishment of the ASA in late 1979.
The Rudy Brandsma Award was first awarded in 1983, following the passing of
ASA co-founder, Rudy Brandsma, that year.
Songwriters Of The Year Rudy Brandsma Award Winners
2016 Donna Dyson & Damien Leith Alex Tobin
2015 Karen Guymer George Begbie
2014 Rick Hart Robert McIntosh
2013 Jacques Gentil Dani Karis
2012 Andrew Winton Melia & Nerida Naughton
2011 Brian Chapman Katie Hardyman
2010 Kate Rowe Karen Guymer
2009 Tony King Kate Lush
2008 Jason Campbell-Smith Jo-Kelly Stephenson
2007 Simon Shapiro Brenda-Lee Heathcote
2006 Emma Joleen Daniel Arvidson
2005 Michael Maher K’Crasher
2004 Trish Delaney-Brown Callee Mann
2003 Contest Not Held Contest Not Held
2002 Kyls Burtland Sara Downs
2001 Helen Mottee Keith Armitage
2000 Andrew Horabin Tomino Speciale
1999 Alf Tuohy Mike Kidd
1998 Kyls Burtland Not Known
1997 Xanthe Littlemore Michael Waugh
1996 Mark Crocker Felicity Hunt
1995 Rob Pippan Sharon Bothe
1994 Danny Hooper & Steve Cole Nigel Foote
1993 Not Known Billy Dettmer
1992 Not Known John Cooney
1991 Not Known Not Known
1990 Ian Paulin Jane Robertson
1989 Steve Wade Not Known
1988 Steve Wade Steve Wade
1987 Not Known Not Known
1986 Rob Stambulic Stu Storm
1985 Ross Nicholson & John Coco Steve Wade
1984 Not Known Debbie Bignell & Tony Stark
1983 Chris Lamech & Debbie Bignell Chris Lamech & Debbie Bignell
1982 Not Known N/a Commenced in 1983
1981 Not Known N/a Commenced in 1983
1980 Not Known N/a Commenced in 1983
1979 N/a Commenced in 1980 N/a Commenced in 1983
This publication is © 2017 by The Australian Songwriters Association Inc.,
ABN 12 140 838 710, and may not be re-used without permission. The
views expressed in this magazine are the views of the writers, and may not
necessarily reflect the views of the ASA. The ASA acknowledges and thanks
all sources from which information for this magazine was obtained.
