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The Australian Songwriter
Issue 111, December 2015
First published 1979
The Magazine of The Australian Songwriters Association Inc.
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In This Edition:
On the Cover of the ASA: Johnny Young and Karen Guymer
Chairman’s Message
Editor’s Message
2015 National Songwriting Awards Photos
Johnny Young: 2015 Inductee into The Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame
Karen Guymer : 2015 APRA/ASA Songwriter of the Year
George Begbie: 2015 Winner of The Rudy Brandsma Award
2015 Rudy Brandsma Award Nominees
2015 Australian Songwriting Contest: Top 30 Category Winners
Rick Hart: A 2015 Retrospective
Wax Lyrical Roundup
2015 ASA Regional Co-Ordinators Conference
Interview: The Wayward Henrys
ASA Regional Co-Ordinator (TAS): Matt Sertori
2015 In Memoriam
Members News and Information
Sponsors Profiles
The Load Out
Official Sponsors of the Australian Songwriting Contest
About Us:
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Aims of the ASA
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History of the Association
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Contact Us
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Patron
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Life Members
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Directors
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Regional Co-Ordinators
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APRA/ASA Songwriter of the Year
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Rudy Brandsma Award Winner
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PPCA Live Performance Award Winner
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Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame
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Australian Songwriting Contest Winners
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Chairman’s Message
To all our valued ASA Members,
Wow! I am still recovering from the 2015 National
Songwriting Awards evening. Every year just seems to
get bigger and better, and this one is no exception.
Congratulations to the songwriters who are mentioned
in this e-Magazine, and to all who participated in the
Contest. Without doubt the quality of the songs
improves every year, and so many of our Members
contributed to make our 2015 Competition the best
yet. More and more Members are also attending the
star studded Awards Night to join in the frivolities.
That’s fantastic.
I must thank all the Directors, Regional Coordinators
and Sponsors for their assistance in making 2015 a
stellar year for the ASA. Your Board is now taking a short break for Christmas,
before starting out on the daunting task to go one better in 2016. Rest assured that
they will be back soon, and working hard to keep the ASA the greatest Songwriters
Association in Australia. In early 2016 they will be announcing initiatives discussed at
the recent Regional Coordinators Conference to give ASA Members more exposure
than ever before, so look forward to that.
In the meantime, Vice Chairman Alan Gilmour has put together a bumper eMagazine, featuring highlights from the Awards Night. That should keep you going
for some time. Have a wonderful Season, and remember if you are a songwriter,
you should belong to the ASA.
Denny Burgess
Chairman
Editor’s Message
The ASA Directors and staff are about to head off on well deserved breaks, so we
have packed the magazine with enough reading material to get you through the
holiday season.
I would like to thank my fellow ASA Directors for their hard work and dedication
during the year to the important work of the ASA, to the ASA members and
contributors who have provided contributions for the ASA magazine, and particularly
to Carole Beck, for her valuable assistance with the magazine, once again, this year.
The Australian Songwriter welcomes written contributions from ASA members and
readers of the magazine. 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 alang@asai.org.au.
Alan Gilmour
Editor and Vice Chairman
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2015 National Songwriting Awards Photos
Thanks to everyone who has posted their Awards photos on the internet. We have
taken a selection of these photos for the magazine. The official photos will be
available shortly, and will be featured in upcoming editions of the magazine.
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Johnny Young: 2015 Inductee into The Australian Songwriters Hall of
Fame
Well known Australian entertainment personality,
Johnny Young, was inducted into The Australian
Songwriters Hall of Fame by ASA Patron, Glenn A
Baker, at the 2015 National Songwriting Awards.
Johnny is well known as a singer and entertainer,
and was also the producer and host of the long
running television show, Young Talent Time, in the
1970s.
Johnny’s songwriting credits include “The Real
Thing” and “The Girl That I Love” for Russell
Morris, “The Star” for Ross D Wylie, “Smilie” for
Ronnie Burns and “I Thank You” for Lionel Rose.
Karen Guymer: 2015 APRA/ASA Songwriter Of The Year
Karen Guymer from Melbourne, Victoria, is the
2015 APRA/ASA Songwriter of the Year.
Karen has been a regular category winner and
place-getter in The Australian Songwriting Contest
over many years.
In 2010, she was the winner of the Rudy
Brandsma Award. She is the only person to have
achieved the Songwriter of the Year/ Rudy
Brandsma Award double, since Steve Wade
achieved the double in the 1980s.
George Begbie: 2015 Winner of the Rudy Brandsma Award
George Begbie from Hobart, Tasmania, is the
2015 winner of The Rudy Brandsma Award for
Songwriting Excellence.
George has been a long time ASA member and a
regular entrant into The Australian Songwriting
Contest.
Congratulations, George, on your great win.
We’ll be publishing interviews with Johnny, Karen and George in upcoming editions
of The Australian Songwriter.
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2015 Rudy Brandsma Award Nominees
Frank Dixon: Melbourne VIC, “Hello World”; Ray Alferink: Canberra ACT, “Simple
Lines”; and Keri McInerney: Harvey Bay QLD, “Fool’s Game”.
Alex Tobin: Gwynneville NSW, “One More Night”; Michelle Hullett: Perth WA,
“Don’t Care No More”; and Bill Murray: Cowra NSW, “Calvary”.
George Begbie: Hobart TAS, “Closing Time”; Andrea Clut: Green Valley NSW, “The
Last Candle”; and Kaylene Carruthers: Elanora QLD, “Believe In Yourself”.
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2015 Top 30 Category Winners
AUSTRALIA CATEGORY
1. While Women Wait
2. Hippy Cowgirl
3. Gun Shearer
4. Gypsy In My Heart
5. Murray River Dreaming
6. Aunty Tiny
7. Country Footy
8. Through The Eyes of a Boy
9. Livin’ On Air
10. Clarence River Valley
10. Woman Waiting
John Walsh & Imogen Clark (NSW)
Wendy Ford
Kathy Coleman
John Williams
Glen Naylor, Chris Wilson
Tony English
Stewart Peters
Wendy Wood
Lynn Hazelton
Josey Billing
Rob Imeson
Other Top 30 Placings in Alphabetical Order:
(It's Time That You) Came Home
A Little Bit Long Way
Another One Down
Back Creek Road
Bouquets Of Love
Bow Legs
Cabarita Morning
City Sounds
Come On People
Fools and Angels
Fool's Game
Great & Ancient Land
Heart of the Valley
His Name Was Henry
I Remember You
I Wrote This One For You
Made It To Tamworth
Melbourne Kinda Night
Melita Station
Poppies
Sydney Morning
The Keepers of the Land
Today I Could Be Dead
Mike Cardy
Stewart Peters
Clair Hayes, Peter Knight
Kerrie Garside
Lola Brinton, Shawn Lidster
Tony Murphy, Jennifer Matthews, Paul Harris
Steve Montgomery
Charlotte Abroms
Anica Karu
Peter Bowen
Keri McInerney
Lloyd Clarke
Michael Waugh
Lola Brinton, Brad Cole
Kayelene Carruthers
Becci Nethery
Kerrie Garside
Mitchell Power
Lynn Hazelton, Bill Chambers
Tylah Rose, Jennifer Matthews, Paul Harris
Christopher Orchard
Graham Howle
Lola Brinton, Sven Tydeman
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BALLAD CATEGORY
1. See You Later, Ron
2. I Lied
3. A Hero In Us All
3. Made For Loving You
3. Rolling Over
6. Fly
7. Time For Change
8. On My Side
9. I’m Not Finished Yet
9. Little Tears
9. Love Dances in the Rain
Robert McIntosh (NSW)
Danielle Deckard
Karen Guymer
Donna Dyson, Damien Leith
Anirban Banerjee
Katie Hardyman
Dave Power
Elisa Kate
Christopher Orchard
Kathy Coleman
Karen Guymer
Big Love
February Sky
Fly Away
For You
He's Being Your Mum
I Feel Sorry For The Stars Tonight
I'll Stay Here
I'm Sorry Is Just Not Enough
It Feels Right
Just Wanna Say Hello
Little Piece of Love
Luckiest Lovers
Nothing Short of a Miracle
One More Night
Roses in Springtime
Ruby's Song
Shooting Star
Something I Know
Something to Think About
Stronger Than Her Fate
The Chance Again
The Last Candle
The Little Things (Chloe's Song)
The Wonder Of You
Undecided
Walls
Weighing On My Mind
What Have I Gotta Do
What It's All About
Where the Willows Weep
While Women Wait
Emma-Kate Stampton
Lloyd Clarke
Lori Greco
Peter Salata
Deborah Robertson
Susan Muranty
Anita Paul
Steve Montgomery
Karen Guymer
Katie Hardyman
Karen Guymer, Jacques Gentil
Snez Dalceska
Alex Tobin
Marty Carmichael
Kelly Cork
Rick Hart
Anirban Banerjee
George Begbie
Magdalena Macdonald
Lori Greco
Andrea Clut
Hannah May Bartle
Terry Plowman
Anirban Banerjee
Julia Michaels
Rick Hart
Danny Hooper
Jacques Gentil
John Walsh & Imogen Clark
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CONTEMPORARY POP/ DANCE CATEGORY
1. Undecided
2. Give it Up
3. Taxi Driver
4. End Of The World
5. Hello World
6. Is This Real
7. It's Better If We Don't
8. Own Self
9. Wild Adventure
10. Take The Time
Anirban Banerjee (ACT)
David King, Tim Dutton, Blessie
Chaplin
Demi Louise
Danielle Deckard
Frank Dixon
Kaitlyn Thomas
Demi Louise
Francesca de Valence
Alex Tobin
David Hinds, Lyn Hinds
Pica, Anna
A Moment to See
All That Glitters
Beez In Space
Building Bridges
Burn
Butterflies
I See You Everywhere
I Want To Be Out There
It's My Time
Made For Loving You
Make Me Happy
My Stupidity
Rear View Mirror
Rolling Over
Second Chance
Smiling Through Your Sunscreen
Something I Know
Tell Me I'm Wrong
The New Bohemians
Twenty
Unsung Hero
Weapon Words
Zensday
Karen Guymer
Jackie Ward
Matthew Sertori
Karen Guymer
James Hampton, Pat Pattison
Andre Leong
Michelle Hullett
Geoff Jones
Jacqui Morrison, Annemieke Morrison
Katie Hardyman
Emma-Kate Stampton, Kate Heart
Lola Brinton, Kerrie Garside
Anirban Banerjee
Anirban Banerjee
Skii Harvey
Brad Petryczkowycz
Anirban Banerjee
Amy Sugars
Amanda Easton
Hannah May Bartle
Aislinn Sharp
George Begbie
Chris Fisher
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COUNTRY CATEGORY
1. Silver and Gold
1. The Midnight Train
3. Coming For You
4. Cold As Dry Ice
5. You Ain’t Worth The Rain
6. Made It To Tamworth
7. City Boys and Cowgirls
8. Everybody (Piece of Gold)
9. The Devil's Garden
10. Livin’ on Air
Loren Steenkamp (SA)
John Greenwood (VIC)
Catherine Dobson
Lawrence Neilsen
Natalie Howard, Matt Scullion
Kerrie Garside
Carmelo Cacciola, Jim Harding
Alison Jeeves
Lola Brinton, Jasper Shelton Hollis
Lynn Hazelton
1963
Alan Buchan
Beautiful
Michael John Horneman, Cielle Monique Kinross
City Lights
Rick Hart
Cold Comfort
Kelly Cork
Country Girls Don't Frock Up
Vanessa Lea, Roger Faynes, David Rogerson
Foolishly
Good Things
Geoff Yelaska
He Went to Check the Water
Graham Howle
Home Sweet Home
Renee Jonas
I Need You To Hold Me
Kathy Coleman
I'd Like To Say
Greg Williams
It's a Shame
Kathy Coleman
Lately
Marty Carmichael
Levon Helm
Rick Hart
Lonely Town
Karen Craigie
Looking Through The Eyes Of A Child: Heath Watts
Many Things
Chris Fisher
My Heart's On Fire
Melissa Robertson
Our First House
Kathy Coleman
Springtime In My Heart
Jan Wildolf
String Pie
Simon Kinny-Lewis
The Cowboy On His Horse
Terry Plowman
The Dobro Song
Geoffrey Williams
Watching The World Fade Away
Doug Hendry
Wishing
Keri McInerney
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FOLK/ ACOUSTIC CATEGORY
1. Love My Ghost
Sven Tydeman (NSW)
2. Enough
3. You're Here I'm Now
4. Gone
5. A Thousand Times
Paul Dougherty
6. Maybe
7. Song For The Lonely
8. Gotta Be Sure
9. Poppies
10. 24 Hours
Julia
Michaels
&
Cam Nacson
Amy Vee
David Hyams
Danielle
Deckard,
Hugh William Davies
Katrina Burgoyne
Frankie Walsh
Tylah Rose Winyard
George Begbie
A Hero in us All
Karen Guymer
A Song For The Lonely
Katrina Burgoyne
All Of That And More
Kerrie Garside
Blondie
Chris Fisher
Break Free
Jodie Boni
Broken Bird
Rick Hart
Carnivore
Sharlene Rainford
Come For The Berries (If Not Quite For Me): Clare
Younis
Dear Susan
JJ Maclean
Doing Time
Peter Bowen
Don't Blow Up the World Until I've Shown You Paris:
Tony King
Fly Too High
Karen Guymer
Get That Woman
Bronwyn Eather
Head Towards Wonderful
Snez Dalceska, Stewart Peters
House on Four Wheels
I Found You
Nick Charles
I Wrote This One For You
Becci Nethery
I'm Sorry Is Just Not Enough
Steve Montgomery
Lost Control
Alex Crook
Mafeking Hill
Michael Waugh
Marmalade Jane
Graham Howle
Mr Mouse and Me
Mumma's Little Girl
Keri McInerney
One More Song
Stewart Peters
Santa I Can Explain!
Steve Montgomery
Searching
The Boss is in Tonight
Lynn Hazelton
Tomorrow In Australia
Andy Kidd
Years of Experience
Wendy Ford
You Saved Me
Ana Bogdanovic
You've Got Something
Peny Bohan
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INSTRUMENTAL CATEGORY
1. Riders Of The Kimberley
2. The Bridge
3. Watching Billy Play
4. Survive The Night
5. The Long Haul
6. The Jig Is Up
7. Out Of The Darkness
8. My Child's Child
9. Fly
10. Rocker's Rave
Terry Bennetts (WA)
Nick Charles
Nick Charles
Neville Kaye
Jim Ottaway
Brian Ralston
Jim Ottaway
RL Clark
Katie Hardyman
Joel Baligod
Bilbo Baggins Bravada
Joel Baligod
Chill Me Now
Galliano Sommavilla
Dance Macabre
Andy Mac
Foreboding
John Delaney
I Have The Power
Philip Feinstein
In Harmony
Jesse Marantz
In The Rough
Toni Pollard
Love Fruits on Life Tree (Violin)
Manjia Luo
Mei Mana
Michael Angliss
Pride Of the Anzacs March
Marion McNamara
SIMplicity
Jim Ottaway
Song For Sami
Rebecca Achkar
Spirit
Jan Wildolf
The Trust Of Iron, The Truth Of Steel: Pete Hawkes
Touch Wood
Jemma Donovan
Under Fire (Instrumental)
Ramos Jakob, Jhay C
Violet
Cynthia Martin
Whales In Space
Colin Billing
Wherever There's Love
Rebecca Achkar
Young Australian Soldier
Marion McNamara
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INTERNATIONAL CATEGORY
1. Tell Me
2. Waiting Out The Wanting
3. A Hero In Us All
4. One More Night
5. Guitar Players Get the Girls
6. Enough
7. Down The River
8. Summer's Gone
9. C'est Toi et Moi
Coa Lopez (USA)
Nitanee Paris
Karen Guymer
Alex Tobin
Debra Gussin
Cam Nacson
J. Lucas Aravena
Natalie Jean, Guy R. Jean
Karen Guymer
About the Flight
Black Dress
Nic Nassuet
Brothers
Nick Urb
Crazy Angels
Michael McGee
Don't React
Debra Gussin
Door
Okiya Ohkoshi
End Of Time
Keri McInerney
I Still Love You In Pieces
Michael McGee, Luke Maness
I'd Like To Say
Greg Williams
It's Christmas Tonight
Michelle Hullett
Kaikoura
Helen McCreary
Let's Sail Away
Robert McIntosh
Ole!
Lou DeAdder
Overcome
Steve Krause
Pills
Cecilia Gault
Playing Possum
Michael McGee
Satellites
Rebekah Davis
Searching
Fadi Awad
Spring
Lacey Younger
Steps on Water
Lilit Bleyan
Superman
Alex Tobin
What Am I Supposed To Do?
Debra Gussin
Wild Adventure
Alex Tobin
Your Fire
Grant Maloy Smith
Your Smile
Roy Williams, Karen Gregory
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LYRICS CATEGORY
1. I Am Here To Stay
1. Memoirs of Vietnam
3. High Country Hideaway
4. Cabarita Morning
5. In the Arms of Home
6. This Is Where I Leave You
7. Stop Time With A Kiss
7. The Music of Summer
9. Levon Helm
9. The Boogey Man
9. Our Hearts Dance
Denise Silk (NSW)
Carmelo Cacciola (QLD)
Lloyd Clarke
Steve Montgomery
Sherilyn Page
Wendy Wood
Susan Muranty
Sherilyn Page
Rick Hart
Magdalena MacDonald
Paul Dillon
American Badass
Simon Berger
Bleeding Heart
Mandi Gaston
Could I Be You?
Dean Ramsay
Down in the Boneyard
Catherine Dobson
Dressing Gown Street
Cill Van Der Velden
Further Down the Road
Richard Midgley
Gas Lighting
Karen Guymer
Heart Stops
Simon Grose
I Blame The Weather Robert
Robert McIntosh
I Feel Sorry For The Stars Tonight Susan Muranty
In Too Deep
Gaynor Ann Moran
It Feels Right
Karen Guymer
Let Me Be Lazy
Niels Becker
Lost and Found
George Begbie
Mud Over Blood
Lloyd Clarke
Murray River Dreaming
Glen Naylor
Over There And Back (Billy’s War) Steve Montgomery
Sand
George Begbie
She Was Born With A Broken Heart Susan Muranty
Stop The Merry-Go-Round
Helen Mursell
The Other Man
Simon Berger
Things I've Learned
John Walsh
When You Lose Someone You Love Steve Montgomery
While Women Wait
John Walsh, Imogen Clark
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OPEN CATEGORY TOP 30 2015
1. Building Bridges
(VIC)
2. Cold Comfort
3. Empire
4. Til Night Meets The Sun
5. Let's Sail Away
6. This Girl
Jason Greenwood
7. Fallen
9. Journey Of Ours
9. Hot Air Balloon
10. Don't Walk Away
10. Don't Bother Me
10. Our Little Secret
10. Snowflake
Karen
Guymer
Kelly Cork
Frank Dixon
Loren Steenkamp
Robert McIntosh
John
Greenwood,
Jacques Gentile
Karen Guymer
Dave Power
Christopher Orchard
Skii Harvey
Andrew Bertoia
Katie Hardyman
A Hero In Us All
Karen Guymer
All In Love And War
Jonothan Roland
Broken Bird
Rick Hart
Don't Blow Up the World Until I've Shown You Paris: Tony King
Heat
Quentin Clark
House On Four Wheels
I Am Blessed (Song for Fathers)
Andre Leong
Is Anybody Home?
Wendy Ford
It Feels Right
Karen Guymer
I've Been Waitin'
Celeste Kate Polson
Katie Hardyman
Let It Ride
Chris Fisher
Lucky Red Coat
Made For Loving You
My Man in Red
Renee Jonas, Elizabeth Usher
Never Gonna
Anirban Banerjee
One More Night
Alex Tobin
One More Song
Stewart Peters
One Woman Army
Mark Crocker, Celeste Newman
Rolling Over
Anirban Banerjee
Steve Montgomery
Something I Know
Anirban Banerjee
Stop Time With A Kiss (Let Me Love You): Susan Muranty, Sven Tydeman
The Night Train
Michael Cafe
Turn
David King, Courtney Teixeira, Julia Michaels
Undecided
Anirban Banerjee
What's the Price of Love
Jacques Gentil
Why Would You
Sadie Jones
You Saved Me
Ana Bogdanovic
You, Me & Depravity
George Begbie
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ROCK/ INDIE CATEGORY
1. Heat
Quentin Clark (QLD)
2. Your Silence
Ben Hobbs, Clint Johannes
3. Undecided
Anirban Banerjee
4. Blood Moon
Stephen Kermode
5. Deadly Storm
Kaitlyn Thomas
6. In Numbulwar Now
Stewart Peters
7. Be Someone
Karen
Lindsay,
Greg
Byrne, Kevin Fouche, Mark Fouche, Alex Qasabian,
Billy Handley
8. Turn
David King, Julia Michaels,
9. See The Signs
Chris Fisher
10. Like This Time With Me Belinda Parsons
A Kick In The Guts
Brian Ralston, Gary Carciello,
Aftershock
Abbey Slattery
American Guns
Tony Murphy, Jennifer Matthews,
Building Bridges
Karen Guymer
Colour Blind
Beck Fielding
Cyclone Nancy
Rick Hart
Fallen
Jacques Gentil
Golden Road
Justine Camilleri, Chris Gale
Hell Bent On Finding Heaven
Kel Abbott, Anirban Jee
In the Afterglow
George Begbie
Just Like I Want You To
Michelle Hullett
Little Heartbreaker
Karen Craigie
Lock The Gate
Stewart Peters, Hugh O'Brien
No Compromise
John Kairn
One More Night
Alex Tobin
One Woman Army
Mark Crocker, Celeste Newman
Only Love Can Hurt This Much
Sam Vartuli
Only Waiting
Lynette Smith
Raise It Up
Emma-Kate Stampton, Kate Heart
Steve Montgomery
Simple Lines
Ray Alferink
So Confused
Karen Guymer
Stand And Fight
James Morrison
Summer Moon
Susan Muranty, Sven Tydeman,
Take The Time
David Hinds, Lyn Hinds
The Night Train
Michael Cafe
West London Boy in the Emerald Town: Tim Jones
Wild Adventure
Alex Tobin
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SONGS FOR CHILDREN CATEGORY
1. The Wombat Wobble
2. Jollyme The Kangaroo
3. Hand Jive
4. Amazing In Numbulwar
5. Life On The Farm
6. Livin’ On Air
7. Late For School Blues
8. Mighty Girl
9. Monkey Fun
10. Hungry Crocodile Chomp
Stan Lenz (QLD)
Adrian Penny
Sharon Miller, Eddy Saul, Michelle New
Stewart Peters, Snez Dalceska, Numbulwar
Lynn Hazelton
Kayelene Carruthers
Clare Younis
Jason Greenwood, John Greenwood
Caroline Simpson
A little Bit Long Way
Stewart Peters, Snez Dalceska, Numbulwar
School
Beautiful And True
Donna Dyson
Believe in Yourself
Kayelene Carruthers
Better Get Some Sleep
Kayelene Carruthers
Clarence the Cockatoo
Carolyn Simpson
Daisy Chains
Lloyd Clarke
Drifting
Kayelene Carruthers
Duggie Dingo
Carolyn Simpson, Eddy Saul, Sharon Miller,
Michelle New
Flip
Fruit Salad
Jennifer Smith
Hope the Elephant
Joel McInnes, Alan McInnes, Brian McInnes, Dean
McInnes, Adam Giles
I Love Reading
Dez Staunton,Vanessa Staunton
I See You There
It's Enough To Make A Kookaburra Cry: Clair Hayes
Oh, The Places You'll Go
Rob Imeson
Pick It Up
Sharon Miller
Santa's Dream Flight
Step Outside
Karanina Ray
Under the Bed
Olivia Corish, Andrea Corish
Who I Am
Willow Ryan-Fuller
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SPIRITUAL CATEGORY
1. Horizon
Jason Greenwood (VIC)
2. He Will Hear
Lola Brinton, Shane Edwards, Sven Tydeman
3. Fallen (Rev 14:8)
Jacques Gentil
4. Faith In Me
John Walsh, Mike Carr
5. Don't Blow Up the World Until I've Shown You Paris: Tony King
6. A Million And One Ways To Die Jacques Gentil
7. Spirit World
Chris Fisher
8. Gave It All Away
Andre Leong
9. A Hero In Us All
Karen Guymer
10. I Am Blessed (Song for Fathers): Andre Leong
10. That's How Heaven Works
Jacques Gentil, Lloyd Clarke
All Rise
Chris James, Jenny James
Believe Again
Cast Your Nets
John Littrich, Neil McCann, Paul McGee
Don't Stop Believing In Me
Jonothan Roland
Everything Is Alright
Lori Greco
Fly Away
Lori Greco
Follow Me
Dominic Crea
He's Being Your Mum
Deborah Robertson
I Need you to Hold Me
Kathy Coleman
It's His Blood (featuring Maybelle Galuvao): Alex Varlow
Lessons of Life
Leah Briggs
My Faith in You
Olivia Corish, Andrea Corish
My Father's House
Peter Christie
My Shepherd's Call
Carmelo Cacciola
Nothing Short of a Miracle
People Need To Know
Jacques Gentil
Simply
Paul Somerville
Sophia
Anna Honeychurch
Stars
Bel Thomson, Cody Norris
The Eternal in the Everyday
Bel Thomson, Cody Norris
The Light Changes
John Kairn
Trying To Pray
We All Love You
Lee Bullock
You Are My Home
Lynn Hazelton
You Were There
Doug Hendry
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YOUTH CATEGORY
1. Why
2. Aftershock
3. Flames
4. Is This Real
5. Superhero
6. Hello World
7. Walk Through The Fire
8. Deadly Storm
9. If Love Was A Given
10. Wonderland
Kayla Borg (VIC)
Abbey Slattery
Kayla Borg
Kaitlyn Thomas
Kayla Borg
Frank Dixon
Kayla Borg
Kaitlyn Thomas
Ciara Muscat
Abbey Slattery
Back to the Stars
Best of The Best
Bleeding Lines
Bones Of Steel
Empire
Erick
FG Chic
Get you to stay
He Doesn't Know
Home
Just Wait and See
Narcissist
New Summer
Not Today
Now I Know
Safe Ground
Solid Ground
Take Her
There For Me
This Is Our Time
Tide
Till The End
USA
Frank Dixon
Sarah Grace Buckley, Molly Buckley
Caitlin Gardner
Hannah Parrington
Frank Dixon
Mikhayla Trope
Jared Gibson
Willow Ryan-Fuller
Bridget O'Shannessy
Tamsin Cantwell
Leea Nanos, Frank Dixon
Eleanor Gardner
Karanina Ray
Zoe Boot
Georgia Knight, Ben Wilcox
Caitlin Gardner
Anna Leathem
Taylor Pfeiffer
Sophia Chesworth
Kayla Borg
Anna Leathem
Kayla Borg
Chelsea Berman
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Rick Hart: A 2015 Retrospective
Rick Hart has now handed
over the title of 2014
APRA/ASA Songwriter of the
Year to Karen Guymer.
2015 has been a big year for
Rick, so we asked him to
write a short retrospective of
his year as Songwriter of the
Year.
“When I went attended the
ASA Awards in November
2014, I had hoped that my
current single at the time,
“Spiral”, may take out the
Ballad Category in which it
had been nominated. Little
did I know, or expect, what
was to come. Not only did
“Spiral” take out the Ballad
category, but at the end of
the night, I almost fell off my
chair when I heard my
named called as the winner
of the ASA Songwriter of the
Year award ... the big one.
“To be recognised amongst so many talented songwriters, and so many entrants
nationwide, was overwhelming, humbling and one of the greatest thrills I will ever
experience. To be recognised for the thing I love most (songwriting), among my
peers, and by such a well known and respected organization such as the ASA, was
even more rewarding.
“I love songwriting, the creation of a song, and its evolution to becoming something
you as a writer hold so dear.
Opening Doors
“The award has brought with it so many opportunities and helped open so many
doors. In fact, on the back of the award, 2015 has been a very busy but extremely
rewarding year, with many highlights.
“The prize money alone (thanks to the ASA and APRA), allowed me to complete the
recording and mastering tracks for my first album, due in the early part of 2016. I
was able to work on many more tracks with producer Michael Zammit, who also
produced “Spiral” and “My Hesitation”, for which I won the Ballad category in 2012.
“I put a new band together to start playing live around my home town of Melbourne.
The Sweet Addictions have afforded me an avenue to take my music to live
audiences. The members of the band reached out to me on the back of hearing my
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“Spiral” EP, wanting to be a part of my musical journey. We continue to build a
presence, and will be aiming to play several summer festivals in 2015/2016. The
very mention of the award has also made venues more aware and interested.
“I released my new single, “City Lights”, in mid 2015, which spent 6 weeks in the
Country Tracks Top 40 charts. The song, and another track from its release, “Broken
Bird”, were also short-listed in their respective categories for the 2015 ASA awards.
“City Lights has received great airplay support and has now been picked up by some
international radio networks (USA and UK). Late 2016 will see promotion for the
single ramp up in the USA, especially.
“I have been invited by a host of radio programmers to perform live to air or partake
in interviews. One of the main talking points was always being the ASA Songwriter of
the Year award.
“I have been in or interviewed for several print publications, including the
international “Anglos In The Wind” magazine. This is the well known, Anglo Indian
(my heritage) publication, which tells the stories of Anglo Indians world wide and
their achievements. The magazine was seen by my family and friends in not only
Australia, but India, USA, UK and Canada.
But perhaps, one of the most rewarding outcomes was being asked by a mother who
earlier this year lost her young son Daniel. As part of her grieving, she took to
writing poetry. Upon hearing “Spiral”, she reached out to me to turn two of these
writings into songs, perform and record them. “No Time For Goodbyes” and “Fern
Trees” were the two collaborations and they are now available on iTunes and will be
part of a tribute CD she is putting together. To be asked by someone to be involved
in something so personal to them was totally humbling.
This and the pride of my loved ones, family and friends and the ability to share my
joy with them has been something I will never be able to stop smiling about.
With the constraints of time and money, independent artists look to all opportunities
to open doors and create a name for themselves, and winning the ASA award helped
immensely on that front. It is a moniker that I tightly and proudly hold on to and
advertise. More than being a performer, first and foremost, I see myself as a
songwriter and it is this aspect I love above all else.
That is why to be recognised for my writing, my ability to create music and songs
that other people enjoy and relate to is the biggest reward.
The Road Ahead
2016 promises to be even bigger and better. With my next single “Levon Helm” (also
short-listed for the 2016 ASA awards) to be released by the end of 2015 and my first
album to follow around March 2016, there’s so much music still to come. Not to
mention the catalogue of songs I have yet to record and will start work on the next
album in early 2016.
The ASA has long been a great supporter of mine, and I will always owe a debt of
gratitude for that support and their recognition, friendship and putting on one hell of
a night.
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Wax Lyrical Roundup
Perth WA 6 October 2015, Elephant and Wheelbarrow.
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Central Coast NSW 12 October 2015, Settlers Tavern.
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Brisbane QLD 11 October 2015, Retro Bar.
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Central Coast NSW 9 November 2015, Settlers Tavern.
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Toowoomba QLD 19 November 2015, Ground Up Espresso Bar.
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Brisbane QLD 8 November 2015, The Retro Bar.
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Dalby QLD 27 November 2015, Melinda J Wells Music Studio.
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Sydney NSW Christmas Wax Lyrical, 5 December 2015, Concord Bowling
Club.
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2015 ASA Regional Co-Ordinators Conference
Photo: The 2015 ASA Regional Co-Ordinators Conference was held on
Saturday 5 December in Sydney. (L-R): Alan Gilmour (Vice Chairman),
Melinda J Wells (Dalby & Toowoomba QLD), Denny Burgess (Chairman), Ben
Patis (Director), Mike Cardy (Perth WA), Clare Burgess (Director), Hugh
Brown (Brisbane QLD) and Wendy J Ford (NSW Northern Rivers).
Absent from Photo: Bob Grigoroff (WA), Trevor Shard (VIC), Angelo Pash
(Sydney and SA), Kerrie Garside (NSW Central Coast), Matt Sertori (TAS),
Chris Whitington (Newcastle NSW) and Kieran Roberts (ACT).
Many of the ASA’s Regional Co-Ordinators were in Sydney for the National
Songwriting Awards and the opportunity was taken to hold a Regional Co-Ordinators
Conference on the following day.
Congratulations also to the Regional Co-Ordinators who took out placings in the 2015
Australian Songwriting Contest:
Wendy J Ford
Mike Cardy
Matt Sertori,
Kerrie Garside
Wendy J Ford
2nd place, Australia Category
Top 30, Australia Category
Top 30, Contemporary Pop/Dance Category
6th place, Country Category
Top 30, Folk/Acoustic Category
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Interview: The Wayward Henrys
I was pleased to welcome Natalie and Brock Henry, a.k.a. The Wayward Henrys,
as my guests on the Thursday afternoon show, on radio TodaysCountry94one, on 22
October 2015, to sing, and play and talk about all things Wayward.
Alan: Welcome Natalie and Brock. Would you tell us something about The Wayward
Henrys?
Natalie: We’re just a three piece band at the moment. We have a bass player who
never turns up to interviews (laughs). We’ve been gigging and touring and
everything’s going really good and we’re just about to make an album, so that’s
really exciting.
Alan: How did you get the name, The Wayward Henrys?
Natalie: Our name is Henry, obviously, and when we had our bass player come
along with us (he’s a little bit strange), I decided we’d have to change our name.
Now, he’s not a Henry, obviously, but that’s what we did.
Alan: I hope he’s not listening (laughter).
Natalie: I hope he is (more laughter).
Alan: You call yourselves an alternate country group. What do you men by alternate
country?
Brock: I suppose its roots based folk/country music. It’s such a broad spectrum.
Natalie: I’d say we’re on the folky side of country.
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Alan: You were up at the Murwillumbah
Country Roots Festival just recently.
How did go up there?
Natalie: It was just so amazing, it was
a beautiful festival. Our friend, Richo
had Richo’s Roundup, a songwriters'
morning, every morning of the festival.
It was an amazing time and we made
some really good friends up there. Greta
Ziller and Jen Mize have decided to
come down to Newcastle and do a tour
with us. We met Greta for the first time
in Murwillumbah, which is good.
Alan: And who else was playing up at Murwillumbah?
Brock and Natalie: Everybody. There was Bill Chambers, Kasey Chambers, Harry
Hookey, Lou Bradley, Lachlan Bryan, Kelly Cork, Jen Mize, The Button Collective. All
really good stuff.
Alan: Well, you’ve brought your guitars in with you so we’re about to hear a song.
Would you like to introduce it?
Natalie: We actually have an argument about what this song is going to be called. I
call it Heather, but we’re gonna go with A Thousand Reasons. What’s it about Brock?
Brock: It’s just a good old love ballad. I suppose in all relationships, you have your
ups and downs. I suppose you just have to decide whether it’s worth sticking it out,
and if it is, you gotta do it.
Alan: Over to you, then.
(The Wayward Henrys perform A Thousand Reasons).
Alan: Great song. So guys, I understand that you were doing a bit of songwriting at
the DAG station at Nundle with Lachlan Bryan, Tamara Stewart and Kevin Bennett.
Can you tell us a bit about that?
Natalie: Yeah, it was a fantastic time. I don’t know whether you’ve ever been to the
DAG sheep station, but it’s just the most beautiful place, and there’s so much
inspiration there. I wrote a beautiful song with Lachlan called Baby Don’t Cry.
Brock: Johnny K. has a great thing going on up there. It’s a really good environment
for songwriters. We met Karl Broadie and Allyce Simmons up there, and songwriters
from New Zealand, it was great. There was about thirty of us there.
Alan: And how long does it go for?
Natalie: Five days.
Alan: So you lived on the station?
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Natalie: Yes, we stayed in the sheds.
The trek out to the showers at night was
a bit freezing, though. (Laughs). Apart
from that, it was awesome.
Alan: What time of year is it held?
Natalie: July (laughs). It was absolutely
freezing every day, icy! (laughs).
Alan: Do you get to write with a
songwriter of your choice, or do they
choose?
Selfie time: Alan Gilmour, Natalie Henry and Brock Henry.
Natalie: It’s usually picked out of a bucket. Each person gets one co-write, but if
you wanted to write another song…. I wrote another one with Kevin Bennett,
because I absolutely adore him and I asked him and he said yes. When you’ve got
people like Kevin Bennett and Allan Caswell who are prepared to give you all the
time in the world, it’s unreal.
Alan: And you’re heading down to Melbourne shortly to do some recording with
Lachlan, are you?
Natalie: We’ve actually been down there already and have done half the album, so
we’re just going down to do the other half. We had to do it in sections, because we
have three kids and, actually they’re listening today, they’re all at school. We’re
going down after Tamworth. As soon as we finish all the crazy gigging, we’re going
down to finish it off. It should be brought out, maybe February (2016).
Alan: And where can people buy your music?
Natalie: You can buy it directly from us on Facebook, or you can go to Bandcamp
and collect it there as well.
Alan: We have another song coming up. I’ll let you introduce that.
Natalie: Here’s Blue Moon.
(The Wayward Henrys perform Blue Moon).
Alan: Thanks guys for coming in.
Update: We have recently made our very first film clip to be aired on CMC in early
January called Early Grave. It’s an allegory of a murderer’s tale and how we, as the
human race, need to slow down, as we’re all heading to an early grave.
We’re super excited about Tamworth 2016 and have a heap of shows on, and hope
to see a few familiar faces. For more information, you can visit
www.facebook.com/thehenrysmusic.
Alan Gilmour
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ASA Regional Co-Ordinator (TAS): Matt Sertori
MATT SERTORI:
Crime fighter by day...
original music saviour by
night.
Story: Jenna Cesar.
Photo: Sarah McGregor.
Original artwork: Matt
Sertori.
“The first time I met Matt
Sertori
was
at
an
Australian
Songwriter’s
Association (ASA) event
at The Telegraph Hotel
around 12 years ago.
“He approached me from
the other side of the bar
and
with
no
other
introduction asked if I
enjoyed listening to the
music of David Bowie. My
reply: Affirmative - and
after this one qualifying
question, he handed me
a business card, shouted
‘Call me’ and disappeared back around the bar.
“The card read ‘Matt Sertori – Regional Coordinator - Australian Songwriter’s
Association’. I flipped it over and it said ‘Mathew Sertori – Parole Officer’. I wasn’t
sure quite what to make of him then, and not much has changed over the past
decade.
“Matt is a social justice lawyer who maintains an active presence in the local music
scene, and has done much to position local original live music where it is today.
“12 years ago when I first started doing it, there was no scene. You couldn’t get a
show as an original artist at any venue. I started Australian Songwriters Association
events monthly at the Telegraph Hotel. I rang everyone I know who was a musician,
and everyone said yes.”
“200 people attended opening night and 12 years later that residency is still going
strong. Matt claims it’s the longest residency in the history of the state.
“Everything steamrolled from there. The Brisbane, The Alley Cat, The Loft, The Lark
Distillery, Irish Murphy’s - all started doing live music. The Republic started doing
original music 7 days a week.”
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“This stemmed from the
success The Telegraph was
having, getting up to 400
covers a night as well as local
press coverage of the events.
“Matt was approached by
various venues to host music
events and realised he could
be in business, so he launched
events management company
Loud
Music
with
thengirlfriend, Jennifer Cossins.
While working under this
banner, Matt organised 200
events a year, winning an
Amplified Music Award for best
contribution to the Tasmanian
music industry (2008) as well
as a life-time achievement
award from the Australian
Songwriter’s Association.
Matt Sertori. Photo by Productions of Troy
“Today, in addition to being Regional Co-Ordinator for ASA (Tasmania), he is also
Vice President of Music Tasmania, and has formerly been a Chairman of the Arts
Tasmania funded record label, Big Fish Music, The Writer’s Centre of Tasmania and
The Fringe Festival (Additional background courtesy of musictasmania.org).
“Matt has worked with scores of prominent local talent – Lincoln le Fevre, Tony
Brennan, Sam Bester, Aria award winner Debra Manskey. He got Top 10 Aria Music
Charting artist Chris Coleman his first gig at age 14, and even housed him for a
while. In addition to Chris, Matt rates The Bedroom Philosopher among some of the
most interesting musicians he’s worked with. Matt met him at a camp for troubled
youth, when the artist was just 15.
“He was writing a lot and I said, ‘you’re really good with words, you should play
guitar and write songs’ and I encouraged him to write songs and got him his first gig,
and he ended up getting in the Triple J hottest 100 – he got 3 songs in over a few
years”
“Matt spends a lot of time talking-up and helping out fellow musicians, but he is also
an established artist in his own right. Matt’s duo Butterscotch Pony got 2 songs
(‘Bicycle’ and ‘Why do Bees Die in Space’) in the ASA top 30 song contest this year,
and played the Falls Festival on the Regrowth stage in 2014 and 2015. You can
check them out here: facebook.com/ButterscotchPony1
“As well as being a comedic musician Matt is also a visual artist. His iconic self-built
living space high in the hills of Fern Tree doubles as a personal art gallery, boasting
it’s own bar salvaged from a café, and indoor grass covered stage - complete with a
pink flamingo. Matt has named his house and venue The Mothership Connection
(presumably after US funk band Parliament’s first studio album) and the stage after
close friend and occasional musical collaborator Deb Manskey.
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“His latest venture? Touring artists open the Tassie leg of their national tours doing
invite only shows in what is essentially his lounge room. ASA award winning Brisbane
based artist Francesca de Valance headlined two Mothership Connection events
before releasing her debut album Own Self which entered the Aussie iTunes charts at
No 9 (fdvmusic.com).
“Tassie musician George Begbie is another regular visitor to The Debra Manskey
stage who’s enjoyed a successful run in the ASA awards this year, as well as radio
station Triple J’s unearthed competition (triplejunearthed.com/artist/george-begbie).
“I asked Matt what had inspired the shift from more traditional venues…
“Years ago when you’d do these shows you’d get big audiences and the irony is as
social media took off, giant TV’s and the Pokies came in and lots of venues got shut
down, and suddenly it was very hard, and even very talented established artists
were really on struggle street. The pubs only cared about the sound of the cash
register, and audiences became less respectful, talked through sets...
“So I thought, my response to that was, now that the music industry is dead, no-one
buys CD’s, what can I do? And I thought, you’ve got to come up with a big idea,
something spectacular, and I had this vision: Build a giant stage in my house with a
pink flamingo on it and a tombstone with the date of my death.”
“Matt had googled ‘date of my death’ sites and ordered a tomb stone from an online
company. Unfortunately it never arrived.
“So I got a PA system, got a bar from Marmalade Café, and in a frenzy I just set it
up. Did I know people would come? If you make an intelligent product, you find an
intelligent audience.”
But was it successful?
“Even though I’m 10 minutes out of town, for a lot of people that’s going to Mordor,
in Lord of the Rings. But every event has been successful in that the quality of the
music and the response of the audiences has been phenomenal. I think for the artist
to go to an audience where every single person in that room is there for your music
and want to hear music, that is really special and the audiences are very enthusiastic
and they’re often a lot of musicians. Everyone wants to play there. I get loads of
people calling me from other states who wanna play. It’s been a success, and I don’t
do it very often, but when I do it’s very special and I go all out.”
“Since Matt began this project there’s been an increased tendency towards homeshows in other states.
“For me, home gigs, getting out of the bars, getting out of the venues, that’s my
response to the music industry being dead. You get creative, you get imaginative,
you do something no-one else has done.”
“While writing this article I was fortunate enough to be invited to one of Matt’s
events at The Mothership Connection.
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Pictured: Matt Sertori,
The Sign, Darcy le Froy,
Sara-Jane Neep. Photos:
Productions of Troy, and
unknown.
Original
artwork: Matt Sertori.
“After
the
show
I
interviewed
headliner
Sara-Jane
Neep
(@sarajanesings) to see
what she made of it all.
“Sara was down from
Melbourne promoting her
new EP Let’s See How This
Plays. It was her first
official
gig
at
The
Mothership
Connection,
and first time playing with
guitarist Brock Nadler in
over 2 years, but she plans
to play The Mothership
again in a couple of
months when her tour is in
full swing. She described
the venue as ‘homely’ and
having a ‘really good vibe’.
“I
asked
her
what
advantage she gained from
playing a home-show over
playing
at
a
more
traditional venue:
“It’s a bit more intimate,
and people are just here
for the music. You go to a
bar and it’s half-assed.
“Some people are coming
for the music, but a lot of
people are just coming to
have drinks with their
mates, so it’s a bit more of a concert setting, which is nice.”
“Also promoting new album C The Sign were local electro acoustic folk-rock duo The
Sign. I spoke to their better half Jo Volta who also cited ‘intimacy’ and ‘ease’ as
favourable factors in playing this kind of venue. She had this to say:
“For the musicians who tour, home style shows are their lifelines and I believe that
more musicians will flow naturally towards home shows. There are a few networks
set up in Australia - Australian House Concerts which is similar to the American
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House concerts circuit. They are very well organised and booked sometimes 12
months in advance. A house concert may not suit every band but I think it is
definitely another avenue.”
“You can catch the duo throughout December at The Claremont Hotel, Homestead,
The Globe and The Republic, before they re-emerge next year with a full band and
international tour to launch their new album (Pre-order here: thesign.com). They’ll
also be playing a couple of home-shows! Watch this space for upcoming events at
The Mothership Connection: facebook.com/matt.sertori
Matt Sertori: “I think home-shows might be the future, let’s see…”
Photo: Matt Sertori and The Mothership Connection. (Photo Productions of
Troy).
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2015 In Memoriam
We would like to advise any readers who are from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
decent, that the following article contains images of deceased people.
Since last year’s National Songwriting Awards, there has been another batch of
writers who have left us…most at a premature age unfortunately. They include:
James Cruickshank:
1962 – October 2015 (53 years)
Most distinguished as a performer, James also
worked in songwriting collaborations, notably
contributing to the sound track of the ABC
documentary Bombora. James was prolific in his
work. He completed a BA before joining and
finding great success with The Cruel Sea,
playing guitar and keyboards, and touring with
Nick Cave.
In 2005 he collaborated with singer songwriter
Gyan and cartoonist Michael Leunig, resulting in
the luminous record Billy The Rabbit. James
also worked on collaborations with Tex Perkins.
In 2010, James toured Europe with the Kill
Devil Hills, generating remarkable CD sales and
invitations from several French festivals to
return.
In recent years James lived under an old church on the North Coast of NSW,
sometimes playing pipe organ to the local congregation. He died of cancer after a
brave fight, listing one of the gifts of the illness as having been able to feel so loved
by the people around him. He was described as a man of fierce passion and
intelligence who had the best laugh ever heard.
Nathaniel O’Brien:
1996 – November 2015 (19 years)
Singer,
songwriter
and
X
Factor
contestant,
Nathanie
passed
away
recently after a performance in South
Australia, when the car he was driving (on
his own) hit a tree.
Nathaniel was a scholarship recipient of
the Country Music Association of Australia,
and had penned the song ‘Without You’
which he released last year. Music
reviewers had described him as an
exciting young performer who was
changing the perception of Country music
in Australia.
Although still a teenager, Nathaniel had won many fans, and performed a lot,
including at Tamworth Country Music Festival. In fact, he was also a finalist in the
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Australian Country Music People's Choice awards, which are due to be announced at
Tamworth
in
January.
Veteran country music broadcaster Wally Sparrow said Nathaniel’s voice was
spectacular and pitch-perfect. Mr Sparrow also praised him for his songwriting talent.
Daevid Allen:
1938 – March 2015 (77 years)
Daevid Allen, also known as Divide Alien,
was an Australian poet, composer and
performer, who made a name for himself
as the founder of progressive rock groups
Soft Machine and Gong. Traveling to
England in 1961, as was necessary for
many artists in those days, he ended up
spending many years there, as well as in
France and Majorca.
As guitarist and singer with Gong, Daevid
helped forge a kaleidoscopic sonic palette
capable of expressing the most whimsical
of imaginings, which would influence later
generations of rave and electronic musicians. Always the edgy non-conformist, he
enjoyed working in many different incarnations of Gong, was able to perform
alongside Sting and Stewart Copeland, and also, upon returning to Australia in 1981,
gave serious attention to his poetry while also becoming involved in numerous
electronic and improvisatory musical projects.
He took a brave and philosophical approach to his diagnosis of cancer.
Doug Rowe:
1945 – July 2015 (70 years)
Actually born in New Zealand but establishig
his career in Australia, Doug formed The
Flying Circus in 1968. He was the leader
and main songwriter of the band, and with
it, became one of the pioneers of Australian
country rock, after intial success with the
bubblegum pop genre.
Though it was not one he wrote, no doubt
Doug would have enjoyed us mentioning
that the band’s first hit ‘Hayride’ was
actually banned in New Zealand at the time
(1969) for its suggestive lyric ‘making love in the hay’!
In 1971, The Flying Circus went to Canada where it achieved significant success.
Doug set up his own studio there, and stayed until 1982. When he returned to
Australia, he continued to play in bands, including Pig Iron Bob and country rock
band, Grand Junction, which went on to win a Golden Guitar at the Tamworth
Country Music Festival.
Doug’s sudden death earlier this year was a sad loss to the Australian music scene,
as well as his extensive and loving family.
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Audrey Auld:
1964 – August 2015 (51 years)
Another great songwriter sadly lost to cancer, Audrey
was a Country music singer songwriter, born in
Tasmania. She recorded with numerous musicians
including Bill
Chambers, Kieran
Kane, Fred
Eaglesmith, Mary
Gauthier, Dale
Watson, Kasey
Chambers, and Carrie Rodriguez. Texas country singer
Sunny Sweeney had success with her song "Next Big
Nothing”. Audrey also had songs placed on the FX TV
shows "Justified", "Longmire", "NCIS: New Orleans" and
"The Good Guys" and she won an ARIA nomination for
Best Country album.
In 2003 Audrey moved to California, and then to East
Nashville, where she quickly became a beloved part of
Music City. Always one to give something back, she
hosted songwriting workshops for inmates in San
Quentin Prison from 2007 till 2013.
Audrey was described as ‘really loud, funny and honest, but incredibly spiritual as
well’.
Bob Randall:
1934 – May 2015 (81 years)
An Australian Aboriginal elder and
community leader, Bob had great success
as a singer and storyteller. At about the
age of seven, he had been taken away
from his mother and station owner father,
under the government policy which
forcibly removed thousands of half-caste
children from their families. He spent
many years questioning the system,
educating himself and searching for his
family.
Eventually, he had a major impact on the awareness of the Stolen Generation with
his song ‘My Brown Skin Baby, They Take ‘Im Away’. This song opened the doors for
indeginous songwriters throughout Australia. Prior to the recognition of this song,
Bob led a country music band that played around regional Aboriginal communities.
He continued to write songs, perform and be involved in written publications and
documentaries.
His lifelong efforts to retain Aboriginal culture and restore equal rights for all living
were recognised in 1999 when he was named NAIDOC's "Person of the Year", and in
2004, he was inducted into the NT Indigenous Music Hall of Fame, recognising the
historical significance of his classic story songs.
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Jack Grimsley:
1925 – June 2015 (89 years)
An Australian musical director and composer, Jack
worked as the MD at Network Ten between 1966 and
1988. He also worked on many compilation albums
involving
various
styles
of
music,
including jazz and swing music.
Jack was responsible for the creating the theme music
of Wheel of Fortune and Sale of the Century in
Australia. Other shows he worked on included Blankety
Blanks, Benny Hill Down Under, and The Price is Right
(Ian Turpie era). His orchestra provided the score for
the musical Say It With Music.
was the trombone.
Margot Moir:
Working with many famous musicians, including John
Williamson, Jack played piano on his albums Road Thru
The Heart and Boomerang Café. His other instrument
1959 – January 2015 (56 years)
Born in Scotland, but growing up in Melbourne,
Margot was the middle sister of The Moir Sisters,
who had the 1974 hit ‘Good Morning How Are You’
after winning the New Faces contest. All the sisters
were songwriters and credited their material
collectively. After a number of releases with the
band, Margot pursued a solo career.
Margot’s unique voice and stunning high harmony
was recognised by her being hand picked for the
inaugural Whispering Jack tour by John Farnham
himself.
Still beautiful, Margot died from complications of
diabetes.
Allan Browne:
1944 – June 2015 (almost 71 years)
Allan was an inspiration in the jazz world,
composing and recording prolifically. He was
the original drummer of The Red Onion Jazz
Band in the 1960s, from which The Loved
Ones formed. In the 1980s, he established
quartet Onaje, which was invited to perform
at the Festival International de Jazz de
Montreal in 1993.
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In 2013, for service to music as a jazz musician, and to the community, Allan was
awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM).
He died unexpectedly from after being admitted to hospital with an infection. His
death was described as a "double trauma" for the Melbourne jazz community, with
the famous venue Bennetts Lane Jazz Club closing its doors and Allan actually having
been booked to perform on its closing night.
Jazz pianist Paul Grabowsky said ‘Allan Browne was in my view the single most
important jazz musician that Melbourne has ever produced. He rose up through the
traditional jazz world and was able to share the knowledge and experience he gained
with generations of young people. Allan represented the very ideal jazz musicians
aspire to which is integrity, honesty and the determination for self-improvement at
all times.’
Peter Anson:
Circa 1944 – August 2015
A dynamic lead guitarist emerging in the 60’s, Peter’s
band was once billed as the 'The Great Unwash' at 'Surf
City', where they were not appreciated by rockers or
sharpies. The 'surfies', however, detected something
grand. Peter, with his long unkempt hair, rigged out in a
motley collection of corduroy and denim and guitar in
tote, was a sight to behold. The band went on to
become the Missing Links.
Peter ended up playing in a variety of other band,
including Jeff St John and the Id, Foreday Riders, Roger
Janes, Wild Oats, Syndicate and Chincogen. His
songwriting developed in the '90s, showcasing a
Hawaiian style.
Sadly, Peter became another legend to fall to the
tyranny of cancer this year.
Allan Fryer:
1955 – 2015 (60 years)
Allan was the frontman for the Australian
band Heaven, and co-wrote with the
guitarist.
He
famously
auditioned
for AC/DC following
the
death
of Bon
Scott but narrowly lost out to Brian Johnson
Formed
in
1980
in
Sydney,
Australia, HEAVEN recorded three albums —
"Twilight
Of
Mischief" (1982), "Where
Angels Fear To Tread" (1983) and "Knockin'
On Heaven's Door" (1985) — and toured
throughout the United States during the
1980s. The group's original style was similar to that of AC/DC but in later years went
in a more commercial heavy metal direction along the lines of JUDAS PRIEST.
Allan passed away after a long battle with cancer.
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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@patrickmcmurray.com.
ASA member, Henry Hamad, is a
lyricist who is looking for someone who
would like to add music to his lyrics. If
you can help Henry, please contact him
on henry.hamad@gmail.com.
Looking for somebody? Contact us on
alang@asai.org.au.
2. ASA Member Francesca de Valence’s New Album
'Own Self' by the exotically named
Francesca de Valence is a mature and
uplifting collection of songs by an
accomplished and self-assured artist.
Listening to this album for the first
time, I can't help but ask the rhetorical
question, what will it take for this gifted
songwriter and beautiful vocalist to
become a household name?
From the eye catching album art to the
pop sensibilities to the stunning
production values, she leaves me with a
genuine sense that I have experienced
the greatest debut of any Australian
artist this side of the millennium. How
often is it said these days, that literally
every song could be a single or feature
in an iconic scene from an art-house
European film?
The diversity of depth and quality material is truly breathtaking and humbling. If at
times the listener is left with an unbearable weight of sadness, Lions and Tigers and
Bears, other moments, most notably the joyous title track, the pop perfection of
Blind Spots, and dance orientated, Yellow, are truly magnificent affairs of the heart.
Concluding with a country lament, Roadside, is a charming diamond in the rough, a
lovely stripped back number composed for voice and acoustic guitar. 'Own Self' is
pure joy.
Thanks to ASA TAS Regional Co-Ordinator, Matt Sertori, for this review.
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3. Katie and Debra Go To Hollywood
ASA
member,
Katie
Hardyman,
attended the Hollywood Music In Media
Awards on 11 November 2015, where
her song, Fly, was nominated in the
Adult Contemporary section of the
contest. Katie is the holder of the ASA’s
Rudy Brandsma Award for 2011.
While at the awards, Katie met up with
US songwriter, Debra Gussin, who was
the
2012
winner
of
the
ASA
International Category.
Photo: Debra Gussin (Left)
Katie Hardyman (Right).
and
4. Who’s So Vain?
After keeping quiet for more than 40
years, Carly Simon has admitted that
her song, You're So Vain, is about
Warren Beatty, but only one verse of it.
She told People magazine: "I have
confirmed that the second verse is
Warren", but she said the other verses
refer to two other men.
The 70-year-old star, who is releasing
her autobiography, said she doubts she
will ever name the other men. "I don't
think so, at least until they know it's
about them." Asked if Beatty knew
about his role in the song, she said
"Warren thinks the whole thing is about
him!"
The song, about a self assured man who has women falling at his feet, was a hit
around the world when it was released in 1972. The lyrics in the chorus accuse him
of being "so vain I bet you think this song is about you". But the mystery of who the
man the song was based on has been the subject of speculation ever since. They
included Simon's first husband James Taylor, or one of her ex-boyfriends, such as
Warren Beatty, Cat Stevens or Kris Kristofferson.
She has denied speculation that it was about record company boss David Geffen or
about Mick Jagger.
Story courtesy of BBC News.
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5. The Australian Country Songwriters Show
The Australian Country Songwriters Show provides an opportunity for ASA
members and friends, who write and record in the country and country crossover
genres, to receive air play for their songs.
The show airs on TodaysCountry94one on Monday nights at 9.00 pm. The show is
available over the air waves to the NSW Central Coast and lower Hunter Valley, and
over the internet to Australia and the world.
The show’s playlist currently includes music from the following ASA members and
friends: Karen Guymer, Rick Hart, Kathy Coleman, Alex Tobin, Ali Jeeves, Jason
Greenwood, Magdalena MacDonald, Lori Greco, Tylah-Rose, Dean Ramsay, Terry
Bennetts, John Greenwood, Abbie Cardwell, Kerrie Garside, Lola Brinton & Jasper
Hollis, Lloyd Clarke, John Kairn, Justin Standley, Becci Nethery, Alicia Mills, Natalie
Howard, Michael Waugh, Rob Imeson, Kate Lush, John Walsh & Imogen Clark, Mike
Cardy, Melanie Gray, Donna Pinkney, Kelly Cork, Steve McNaughton, Rebekah
MacKay, Robert Cini, Graeme Hobson and Samantha Mooney.
If you’d like your songs considered for airplay, please contact Alan Gilmour on
alang@asai.org.au or admin@todayscountry94one.com.
And in breaking news…. The Australian Country
Songwriters Show has been announced as a finalist in
the 2016 People’s Choice Awards.
The awards ceremony will be held in Tamworth on 21
January 2016, in conjunction with the Tamworth
Country Music Festival.
Fingers crossed for a great result.
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Sponsors Profiles:
1. Shen Yun
2. Ashton Musical Instruments and Accessories.
The Ashton brand was born in Sydney, Australia in
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Australia’s
most revered craftsmen,
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our team that allows us to deliver on our philosophy
– to offer musicians everywhere the highest quality
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drum kit, keyboard, amplifier, PA system or
accessories to match, you can be sure that we can
provide you with the best tools to support your
musical journey.
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The Load Out:
The Directors and Staff of the ASA would like to wish everyone a safe and happy
festive season. We look forward to catching up with you all again in the New Year.
In the meantime, we’ll leave you with this Golden Oldie………….
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Official Sponsors of the Australian Songwriting Contest
The ASA would like to acknowledge the assistance of all of its sponsors for
supporting us in our activities throughout the year. The ASA is a not-for-profit
association and could not undertake its activities without the assistance of its valued
sponsors.
We would encourage ASA Members to use the services of our sponsors wherever
possible.
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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:
asanationaloffice@asai.org.au
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, 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
Ben Patis
Director and Manager of Regional Co-Ordinators
Regional Co-Ordinators
Trevor Shard
Melbourne VIC
trevors@asai.org.au
Matt Sertori
Hobart TAS
matts@asai.org.au
Angelo Pash
Sydney NSW
angelop@asai.org.au
Chris Whitington
Newcastle NSW
chrisw@asai.org.au
Kerrie Garside
Central Coast NSW
kerrieg@asai.org.au
Wendy J Ford
Northern Rivers NSW
wendyjf@asai.org.au
Mike Cardy
Perth WA
mikec@asai.org.au
Melinda J Wells
Dalby & Toowoomba QLD
melindajw@asai.org.au
Hugh Brown
Brisbane QLD
hughb@asai.org.au
Johnny Dee
Bribie Island QLD
johnnyd@asai.org.au
Angelo Pash
Adelaide SA
angelop@asai.org.au
Kieran Roberts
Canberra ACT
kieranr@asai.org.au
Webmaster:
Dean Mackin, F1 Internet Services
APRA/ASA Australian Songwriter of the Year 2015:
Karen Guymer (VIC)
Rudy Brandsma Award Winner 2015:
George Begbie (TAS)
PPCA Live Performance Award Winners 2015:
Terry Bennetts (WA) and Imogen Clark (NSW)
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Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame:
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 (LRB)
2005: Russell Morris
2004: Harry Vanda, George Young & Stevie Wright (The Easybeats)
Australian Songwriting Contest Award Winners 2015:
John Walsh and Imogen Clark (NSW) (Australia Category)
Robert McIntosh (NSW) (Ballad Category)
Anirban Banerjee (ACT) (Contemporary Pop/Dance Category)
Loren Steenkamp (SA) (Country Category- Joint)
John Greenwood (VIC) (Country Category- Joint)
Julia Michaels and Sven Tydeman (NSW) (Folk/Acoustic Category)
Terry Bennetts (WA) (Instrumental Category)
Coa Lopez (USA) (International Category)
Denise Silk (NSW) (Lyrics Category- Joint)
Charlie Cacciola (QLD) (Lyrics Category- Joint)
Karen Guymer (VIC) (Open Category)
Quentin Clark (QLD) (Rock/Indie Category)
Jason Greenwood (VIC) (Spiritual Category)
Stan Lenz (QLD) (Songs For Children Category)
Kayla Borg (VIC) (Youth Category)
This publication is © 2015 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.
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