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MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2018 Sara, Greg and The Bushwackers War4Water Sara Storer will team up with her brother Greg Storer and the The Bushwackers to perform at a Great Artesian Basin Protection Group (GABPG) fundraising concert at Armatree in June to raise funds for the #War4Water campaign. The historic Armatree Hotel at Armatree, north west of Gilgandra in the NSW Centtal West. will play host to the 2018 #War4Water concert, the first of its kind on Sunday June 3.
"GAB water is the lifeblood that links communities across this dry country and GABPG is determined to save this priceless and finite resource for future generations of Australians before it is too late. "The #War4Water campaign focuses on serious threats to the environmental integrity of the Great Artesian Basin. The immediate threat that mining and coal seam gas related industries has to this precious water has seen GABPG’s support swell. The #War4Water concert is an exciting opportunity to raise funds for the regional fight to protect their water and their way of life." Sara Storer is one of Australia’s most celebrated singer/songwriters who became involved in the fight to save the Great Artesian Basin when the farms of her family came under threat from mining and coal seam gas companies. "I grew up a farmer’s daughter," Sara said. "We relied and survived on two things, water and good music and when I became aware of what those greedy and reckless industries were intending to do to my family’s livelihood and the livelihoods of their friends and neighbours, I got together with my brother Greg to write the song Unite and help stage a concert to raise awareness and to build a fighting fund." "All my life I've been taught the value of water," Greg said, "and I reckon it’s getting harder and harder to come by. Coal Seam Gas threatens one of the greatest water storage systems on our planet – the great artesian basin. Let's fight it! Help fund the fight that is WAR4WATER." The Bushwackers are well known for taking a stand. Singer "The Bushwackers have always been a band whose songs have a message," said the band's Dobe Newton. "We’ve supported and sung about unions and life on the land throughout our 47-year career. We’re very proud to be lending our voice to the ‘Lock The Gate’ movement and to the #War4Water concert."
FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2018 New from Catherine Catherine Britt has released the lead single – Red Dirt – from her upcoming new album. Catherine Britt & The Cold Cold Hearts – Catherine's seventh studio album – will be released on Friday, July 20.
As Catherine explains, "it sums up one of the core themes of the album, alot of the songs are about living every day like it’s your last and just enjoying it." The single's accompanying video (view here) was directed by Brock Daubert and James Fox and produced by Duncam Toombs. It was filmed in Silverton Hotel, Western Australia with many scenes taken inside the Silverton Hotel which Catherine and her husband ran for a month each year, together with the associted Silverton Sunset Music Festival. The album was recorded in Catherine’s own studio, built in her backyard and dubbed the Beverley HillbillyStudios with engineer Jeff McCormack behind the desk. Catherine & The Cold Cold Hearts (Michael Muchow and Andy Toombs) self-produced the album with Bill Chambers guesting on all the tracks. "I thought of building the studio and doing it ourselves. I’ve always wanted to do one of those ‘artist and a band’ projects like Ryan Adams & The Cardinals and Emmylou Harris & The Hot Band. It’s still the artist but they have this band of mates behind them. "When I was writing the album I was going back to when I was a kid and rediscovering that music that I grew up on. I thought about who would get that and pull it off and these guys were perfect. When you’re making a record and going out on the road it’s really important that there’s a good vibe and you’re all on the same page." Life has a way of throwing curveballs, both good and bad, and the last three years have seen Catherine fight and win a battle with breast cancer, marry her husband James and most recently, give birth to their first child. Out of those highs and lows comes Catherine Britt & The Cold Cold Hearts, "an album that rattles and rolls with life, energy and honest, autobiographical songwriting." Weblink – www.catherinebritt.com. TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2018
The McClymonts were announced winners of the Country Performer category at the ACE (Australian Club Entertainment) Awards in Sydney earlier this month. Brooke, Mollie and Sam won the honour from fellow finalists Troy Cassar-Daley, Beccy Cole, Dwayne Elix, Wayne Horsburgh and Melinda Schneider. Another winner of "country note" was Darren Carr (pictured) who took top honours in the Sight Act category. Melinda was a standout nominee on the night featuring also in the Female Vocal and Club Performer of the Year categories. Weblink – www.aceawards.net.au. MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2018 Kirsty signs with SFR Kirsty Lee Akers has signed to Social Family Records (SFR). The Music Network reported the new deal covered Kirsty's next two album releases, her fifth and sixth major works.
She recorded her first EP at age 16 and graduated from the Academy of Country Music and the Talent Development Project. "A lot of hard work has gone into creating my new album and it takes a great team to make great things happen," she said. "I’m so excited to be working with Social Family Records and I look forward to what the future holds!" "Kirsty Lee Akers is a welcome addition to SFR in 2018," said Label Manager & Head of PR & Publicity Nardia Drayton. "A super talented, motivated and hard-working artist, we’re extremely excited to be working with Kirsty on her forthcoming releases and helping her expand on the success of her previous albums." She joins a Social Family Records roster that includes Kristy James, Hayley Jensen, Jetty Road, Jason Owen, Matt Scullion, Andrew Swift and Gretta Ziller. Weblink – www.kirstyleeakers.com. FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2018 Finalists announced for WAM Song of the Year Finalists have been announced in Western Australia's biggest songwriting competition – WAM Song of the Year. The event "continues to deliver the goods; again recognising and uncovering the absolute cream of WA’s rich songwriting crop," according to a WAM (West Australian Music) spokesman, "and providing even greater opportunities and rewards for successful nominees than ever before! A record-breaking $45,000 in prizes is on offer in the competition over 16 categories.
Other finalists in the Country category are The Great Escape by The Justin Walshe Folk Machine, Maybe I'm Just In Love by The Little Lord Street Band, Wanted Man by Kim Wainwright and What Am I Fighting For by Jasmine Atkins. Finalists in the Blues/Roots category are Ask For It by Tracey Barnett, The Fire Inside by Farraday's Cage, Ghost Kat by Wilson Trio, Hometown Blues by Minky G and Rosco and Lies by Carus Thompson. Finalists in the Folk category are Friends I Want to Tell You (On My Mind) by Bill Lawrie, I Only Hide by Helen Shanahan, Misplaced by Riley Pearce, Red Rocks by Carla Geneve and Trains And Submarines by Carus Thompson. Winners will be announced on Wednesday May 16. Weblink – wam.org.au. THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 Finalists announced for Gold Coast Music Awards Finalists have been announced for the Gold Coast Music Awards with winners to be announced on Thursday May 3. Included among the finalists are country acts Casey Barnes (pictured at left), Hussy Hicks and Jase Lansky.
Casey is up for Artist of the Year and Song of the Year (with The Way We Ride). Hussy Hicks (Julz Parker and Leesa Gentz) are up for Artist of the Year, Live Act of the Year and Album of the Year (with On The Boundaries). Jase is up for Album of the Year (with Rip It Up). Weblink – gcmusicawards.com.au. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018 Support Act to honour Archie Support Act will honour artist, storyteller and singer/songwriter Archie Roach at this year's Music in the House luncheon on Wednesday May 16.
Paul Kelly with Maddie and Memphis Kelly, Tiddas, Emma Donovan, Jessie Lloyd, Vika & Linda Bull and Craig Pilkington will also perform in Archie's honour during the signature lunch event at the Ivy Ballroom in Sydney. Tickets can be obtained here. "If you love Australian music and care about the people who make it, do not miss what promises to be the most incredible Music in the House yet," said a spokesman for Support Act. "If you can't attend but still want to support our work, tickets in our limited edition luxury raffle are available with five amazing prizes up for grabs, including a three-day luxury trip on the Ghan valued at more than $5000." All proceeds from ticket sales will help artists and music workers in crisis. Weblink – supportact.org.au. MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2018 Streaming doubles acceleration of Aussie music industry growthWholesale revenue for the Australian music industry grew for a third consecutive year in 2017, largely fuelled by paid streaming subscriptions, according to figures released by ARIA (the Australian Recording Industry Association). themusicnetwork reported the industry was up 10.5 percent to $391 million, the largest increase the industry has experienced in its annual wholesale figures since 1996, ARIA said.
Last year was the first year that revenue from music streaming services (at $213 million) accounted for more than half (54 percent) of the overall market. The streaming category now includes income from subscription services (such as Apple Music, Deezer, GooglePlay, Tidal and Spotify) and other non-subscription on-demand streaming services (such as YouTube and Vevo). Breaking down the figures, subscription service income was $169.5 million (up 54.8 percent from 2016), ad-supported streaming models provided $19.4 million (up 64.3 percent), and revenue from video streaming was up 47.6 percent to $23.7 million. ARIA called this “a remarkable performance given the revenue from this segment of the market was negligible just five years ago.” Streaming is counted as part of digital figures, up 19.7 percent to total revenues of $294.5 million. Digital albums fell 27.6 percent to $38.5 million, and digital tracks dropped 24.6 percent to $31.1 million. Physical product (CD and vinyl) still make up 25 percent of the Australian market. The vinyl renaissance continues in this country, growing for the seventh consecutive year, increasing by 19 percent in 2017. In comparison, in the United States last year, streaming made up 62 percent of the market in the first half. CDs were downthree percent and vinyl up three percent. Vinyl albums comprised 29 percent of total physical shipments at retail value – their highest share Denis Handlin, ARIA Chairman and Chairman and CEO of Sony Music Entertainment Australia and New Zealand (pictured above), was enthusiastic about the positive results and warned that protection of copyright was essential to maintain that growth. "We are delighted to see the industry in such a positive growth path and that this strong 2017 result follows the increasing revenues over the past two years.
ARIA CEO Dan Rosen (pictured) was also optimistic about the future of the local industry: "The return to growth of the Australian recording industry is a wonderful story of resilience, hard work and innovation," he said. "Music fans today can access their favourite artists across a multitude of formats from vinyl in their local record store to streaming services on their phones and smart speakers. "Our business will continue to evolve, and we must remain vigilant to ensure that the growth is sustainable in an increasingly global and digital marketplace." The growth of the local music industry depends on how successfully streaming services can draw in more paid subscribers. Currently, four million people in Australia and New Zealand – or one in eight – are monthly subscribers to a streaming service, according to figures released late last year by APRA AMCOS. Australian and New Zealand artists earned $62 million in royalties from streaming in the year to date, a 127 percent rise. Weblink – www.aria.com.au. THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2018 Gympie announces 2018 charity partner The Gympie Music Muster has announced the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia as its major charity beneficiary from this year's event. Long-held by the community for the community, the Muster has helped generate more than $15 million in donations to charity and community groups since its inception in 1982. The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) is a charity dedicated to reducing the impact of prostate cancer on Australian men, their partners and families, by funding research, raising awareness and providing support to sufferers and their loved ones.
The lunch will be held on Muster Friday (August 24) in celebration of the charity partnership, and will include a two-course sit down meal. Tim and John will be guest speakers and will also perform. An auction, with all proceeds going direct to PCFA. Muster Chairman Greg Cavanagh said the choice of this year’s charity partner was driven by the disproportionate impact prostate cancer has in rural and regional areas. "One in five men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer by the age of 85, and statistics tell us the survival rate for those living in regional areas is 21 percent lower than anywhere else. PCFA’s work is critical in reducing that impact, and we’re proud to host an event that connects the Muster community to open and honest conversation on the subject." Malcolm Freame, Chief Operating Officer of PCFA, said he was excited to be part of a major national event and looked forward to using the platform to generate awareness and fundraising. "Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia for men. It is time for men in rural areas to take the issue more seriously. It is also important to understand that in the early stages of prostate cancer, when it can be treated and cured, there are often no symptoms. "PCFA recommends that men over the age of 50, or over the age of 40 if they have a family history of prostate cancer, speak to their doctor about being tested for prostate cancer at their next health check... Awareness is just so important – a large part of the reason that country men are doing worse with prostate cancer is that they are presenting to doctors with later, less-treatable cases. So, this is very much about influencing attitudes." The Foundation holds a special place in the heart of the Muster family as performer Tim Gaze has been affected by the disease himself and credits Angry Anderson for virtually saving his life. Tim has enjoyed a long career as one of Australia’s pre-eminent guitar players and singers, and through the years has been an influential member of several highly regarded Australian bands. A valued part of the Muster line-up over many years, Tim is a fixture at the festival's Guitar Jam, which brings together some of Australia's best guitarists to collaborate and perform together. "When the founding member of Rose Tattoo and my friend Peter Wells was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2005, it was a big wake up call for me, thanks to Angry Anderson being very on board with promoting the fact that this condition could be averted for a lot of men, by simply undertaking a blood test. "I had been to see Pete in hospital and was shocked and saddened by his condition after the secondary cancer had spread through his system. Even since my experience with prostate cancer in 2009, diagnosis and treatments have improved radically. The medical procedure I experienced then (radical prostatectomy) required a four-day stay in hospital, but that stay now has been shortened to one or two days max, and the treatments have become even more precise and less invasive." The Gympie Muster is held in the Amamoor Creek State Forest in the Queensland Sunshine Coast Hinterland. This year's dates are Thursday August 23 to Sunday August 26. Headline acts this year, in addition to Tim and John, will include Troy Cassar-Daley, Beccy Cole, Lee Kernaghan, Ian Moss, Shane Nicholson, The Pigs, Sara Storer and The Wolfe Brothers. Weblink – www.muster.com.au. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2018 Morgan, Busby Marou and Kylie score at the APRAs Morgan Evans, Busby Marou and Kylie Sackley have taken top "country" honours at this year's APRA (Australasian Performing Right Association) Music Awards announced in Sydney last night.
Kiss Somebody was co-written by Chris De Stefano and Josh Osborne. Thomas Busby, Jeremy Marou & David Ryan Harris won Blues & Roots Work of the Year for Getaway Car (recorded by Busby Marou). Kylie (pictured), who has been songwriting professionally in Nashville for almost 20 years, won the Toyota Star Maker quest in Tamworth in 2001. She was recognised last night for her songwriting work overseas with artists including LeAnn Rimes and Faith Hill. "I’m not the kind of person that craves the limelight," Kylie said. "I’m much more comfortable being the girl behind the song. I enjoy word puzzles, making melodies, and the mathematics of what people find to be a catchy song." She shared the Overseas Recognition award with Ben Abraham. Weblink – ApraMusicAwards. TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2018 Country singer meets painter Award-winning country singer/songwriter Warren H Williams is no stranger to inspiring people through song. It is his smile, though, that so captivated a Norfolk Island artist it could be a contender for this year’s Archibald Prize. So how did it come about? theherald.com.au Weekender reported... Country writer Anna Rose (pictured at right with Warren) travelled to Norfolk Island last May for the island's annual country music festival and caught up with Warren H who was one of the Festival performers. Anna took a photo of Warren and then asked a friend to take a photo of them together.
"When I was showing Adam the photos that night," Anna said, "he was fascinated with Warren’s face. He kept zooming in on it and examining every feature and said right away he’d love to paint him. They met the next day at his studio and it just went from there." Jauczius travelled with Williams to his home town of Hermannsburg in Central Australia. Seeing the harsh, desert country which inspired Albert Namatjira – also from Hermannsburg – was an eye-opening experience for the artist.
"Warren is a country singer/songwriter but that’s not what I saw. I saw a quiet, proud man. A man who has a deep connection with his family, his culture and the land. A man who is happiest in a place he calls home. "I went to Alice Springs and he drove me south, through the MacDonnell Ranges, to a little town called Hermannsburg – a scattering of houses, a small grocery store and truck stop. Then he took me to the mission, the place he grew up in. He constantly told stories which resonated with me, and a complete picture was formed. "The sky is so blue and the earth so red with a smattering of leaf litter on the ground. All of these things are Warren. This is home, and home is where you can truly be yourself. I related to Warren’s obvious love and respect for his land and culture. His passion for music is similar, too, to the way I feel about painting." Adam returned to Norfolk Island wanting to convey something of his new friend’s spirit and soul, not simply a likeness. He worked on the portrait for three months. On canvas, Warren is sitting on a stone slab in front of the old mission church at Hermannsburg, just before sunset. It is a simple white-washed sandstone building dating back to 1896. A Ghost Gum supports a bell which used to call the children to Sunday school. It casts a shadow across the wall. Adam named the portrait Feels like Home and has submitted his work in the Archibald Prize, one of the most prestigious art competitions in Australia. In 2017 it attracted more than 800 entries. Adam knows his work may not even be selected – only 40 to 50 paintings are hung each year – but it matters little. He already has his subject’s approval. "Warren was overwhelmed and just said ‘Wow!’ I’m happy with the picture and Warren likes it, so anything else that happens will just be icing on the cake." Warren has released 10 albums to date and is a radio broadcaster in Alice Springs. His duet with John Williamson, Raining on the Rock, was nominated for an ARIA Award in 1998. He won a Deadly in 1998 for Single Release of the Year and another in 2001 for his album Where My Heart Is. In 2006, he was named NAIDOC Artist of the Year and won Song of the Year at Music NT’s 2006 Indigenous Music Awards. In 2004 he received a Country Music Centenary Medal for service to Australian society through music and in 2008 was inducted into the Country Music Hands Of Fame in Tamworth. Warren won a Golden Guitar for Bush Ballad of the Year in 2009 for Australia Is Another Word For Free with John Williamson and Amos Morris. He was 2012’s Red Ochre Award winner at the National Indigenous Arts Awards and, in 2007, wrote the first Central Australian Indigenous musical, Magic Coolamon. Weblink – facebook.com/warrenhwilliams. MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2018 New from Troy Troy Cassar-Daley has released "a collection of tunes" called Lost And Found.
"I opened up an old suit case in the corner of my studio," Troy said, "that I’ve had since my teens and found tapes, old lyrics and CDs of tunes I’d forgotten I’d written. "So I set up my tape deck, dat player and CD player to listen and the first thing that came to mind was these need to be shared not stored and forgotten by time." Included in the 25 tracks is Troy's very first single Proud Young Man which, up until now, has only ever been available on seven inch vinyl. "These songs are a part of my journey and I hope one or a few of them become a part of yours," Troy said. Weblink – www.troycassardaley.com.au. FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2018 New from Keith Keith Urban will release his latest studio album – Graffiti U – on Friday April 27. It has been two years since the release of Keith's most recent album, the chart topping Ripcord.
The "intimate" image on the Graffiti U album cover was taken by world-renowned photographer Mark Seliger. Meanwhile, Keith will return to Australia in early May for a short promo trip to talk about the new album. Keith has consistently topped charts in Australia and the US over the last decade, amassing more than 22 million album sales worldwide with combined sales of 1.4 million albums in Australia alone. Ripcord was the second highest selling album in Australia in 2016 behind Adele’s 25, the highest selling album for an Australian artist that year and spent 27 weeks in the top 10 and 46 weeks in the top 20 of the ARIA Albums Chart. Keith has a total of 14 ARIA Platinum selling singles and albums. Weblink – www.keithurban.net. THURSDAY, APRiL 5, 2018 Busby Marou the face and sound of Queensland tourism North Queensland's Busby Marou have been announced as "the face and sound" of the new Tourism & Events Queensland campaign. The duo's song Blue Road – which features the refrain "Will you follow me to a place I’ve been before, but only in my thoughts/There’s a blue road I can see where my footsteps soon can be" – forms the basis for a campaign which has launched to co-incide with the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.
"Thomas Busby and Jeremy Marou are not only two of Australia’s most popular musicians, they are authentic Queenslanders who perfectly symbolise our enviable way of life," said Tourism Industry Development Manager Kate Jones. "This was so much fun and an experience we’re so proud to be a part of," said Thomas Busby. "We love being Queenslanders and love sharing its beauty, so for us, this is the easiest job the world." Busby Marou’s current album Postcards From The Shellhouse debuted at number one on the ARIA charts. They embark on a 13-date three-state tour in Autumn, kicking off on Thursday May 10 at Mt Pleasant Hotel in Mackay and winding up on Saturday June 2 at the Spotted Cow in Toowoomba. Incidentally, Busby Marou's song Days Of Gold is featuring heavily during the Commonwealth Games. It was chosen as the theme song for Commonwealth Games mascot Borobi. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2018 New from Kasey Australian country star Kasey Chambers will release her 12th studio album, Campfire, on Friday April 27. The first single from the album, The Campfire Song (featuring Alan Pigram) has been pre-released. Joining Kasey on Campfire is her band The Fireside Disciples, consisting of her Dad Bill, Brandon Dodd, who has toured the world with Kasey over the last three years and Alan Pigram, a long-time family friend, fellow musician (from the renowned band The Pigram Brothers) and Indigenous elder from Broome WA.
"I grew up in the remote outback of Australia living a unique lifestyle isolated from civilisation. The campfire was the heart of our existence: for survival, creativity, inspiration. We hunted all our own food and then cooked it on the campfire. My brother and I did all our schooling via correspondence around the campfire. "We used the campfire for warmth and light. We gathered around the campfire at night to play songs together as a family. Our connection to music and the land has developed through and around the campfire since I was born, so it has always stayed with me as a special part of my life." Having grown up listening to the music of Emmylou Harris, Kasey said she is thrilled the American country star appears on the Campfire track The Harvest & The Seed. “It is an absolute dream come true that I actually have Emmylou Harris singing a duet with me on Campfire," she said. "She ended up being an 'honorary' Fireside Disciple for the album." Campfire is an album Kasey says she has wanted to make her whole life. The album represents the connection she’s had to different lands and cultures throughout her life, and drawing from the regions that have influenced her the most – Australia, Africa, Norfolk Island and America. "All these places have had a significant impact on shaping who I am both musically and personally. From my early years of my family drawing from the Aboriginal way of life in the outback of Australia to experiencing the African culture and immediately connecting with it, living the seaside lifestyle in Southend, South Australia and later on, my time living on Norfolk Island to then many years of touring throughout America and being inspired by their musical culture, I have taken all of those experiences and put them into the songs and sounds for Campfire…" Following the release of Campfire, Kasey will embark on a substantial Australian tour consisting of almost 40 dates throughout May, June, July and August. The full list of tour dates and ticketing information can be found on Kasey's website www.kaseychambers.com. The tour kicks off at Casino, NSW, on Wednesday May 23 and concludes at Wonthaggi, Vic, on Saturday August 18. TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2018 Streaming, a saviour of the music industry According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), 2017 revenues from recorded music in the United States increased 16.5 percent at estimated retail value to US$8.7 billion, continuing the growth from the previous year.
Similar to 2016, these increases came primarily from growth in paid music subscriptions to services like Spotify, Amazon, Tidal, AppleMusic, Pandora and others, which grew by more than 50 percent. This is the first time since 1999 that US music revenues grew materially for two years in a row. At US$8.7 billion, the industry has taken a decade to return to the same overall revenue level as 2008, and is still 40 percent below peak levels as the growth from streaming has been offset by continued declines in revenues from both physical and digital unit based sales. Streaming music platforms accounted for almost to thirds of total US music industry revenues in 2017, and contributed nearly all of the growth. The streaming category includes revenues from premium subscription services, streaming radio services including those revenues distributed by SoundExchange (like Pandora, SiriusXM, and other Internet radio), and ad-supported on-demand streaming services (such as YouTube, Vevo, and ad-supported Spotify). Total revenues from streaming platforms were up 43 percent to US$5.7 billion, and in 2017 made up 65 percent of total industry revenues. Paid subscriptions were the biggest growth driver for the music industry in 2017. Year-over-year revenue growth of 63 percent brought total subscription revenues to more than US$4 billion for the first time, making it by far the biggest format of recorded music in the United States, comprising 47 percent of the total market. |
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"The Great Artesian Basin (GAB) provides the only reliable source of fresh water throughout 
Red Dirt is the opening track on the album and is described as "an ode to driving toward the outback skies, leaving the city in the rearview mirror.
Critically acclaimed, Kirsty is the only artist to have three major new talent events under her belt... Telstra Road to Discovery (2006), Toyota Star Maker (2007) and a Golden Guitar (2008) in the space of two years.
Leading the pack with three nominations is John Bennett (pictured), with his song Country Is Calling nominated in Best Country, Best Regional, and Best Indigenous categories.
To be hosted by Simon Marnie with special guest Rhoda Roberts, the function will feature a performance by Archie himself.
In 2016, the industry’s growth was pegged at five percent.
"The industry continues to transform and change at a rapid pace and the results are a credit to the continued high quality work, innovation and development of local artists, as well as to the industry’s tenacious approach in marketing and delivering music to fans across the country."
As a part of this year's Muster, organisers will host its a "Biggest Ever Bloke's Lunch" – a ticketed event featuring special guests Tim Gaze and John Williamson to raise money and awareness for the charity.
Morgan won Country Work of the Year for his latest hit, Kiss Somebody, from a strong field comprising Kasey Chambers (Ain't No Little Girl), Brooke, Mollie & Samantha McClymont with Lindsey Jackson (Don't Wish It All Away), Brooke, Mollie & Samantha McClymont with Sarah Aarons & Michael Fatkin (House) and Caitlyn Shadbolt & Jared Porter (My Breakup).
The same night, Anna met artist Adam Jauczius and his wife Jenny, who own a gallery on the island called Norfolk Art, and showed them the many and varied photographs she had taken at the festival. One in particular intrigued Jauczius, a technical officer with the Australian Weather Bureau who has documented his life in acrylics, oils, pastels and watercolour.
"Painting portraits is no easy thing," Adam said. "It’s a promise to try and capture a part of that person that speaks or tells a story of who they are.
Tracks on the album include songs that have only been "B" sides on singles or never been commercially available anywhere.
Graffiti U – his ninth studio album – will feature 13 tracks, including his current single Parallel Line.
Using the time-worn Queensland catch-phrase "Beautiful One Day, Perfect The Next", the campaign launched in the home State on Sunday night and the rest of Australia during last night's Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony coverage.
Kasey explained her special inspiration for the album...
Comparisons could be drawn with the Australian music industry.