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THE CATEGORY WINNERS IN THE 2009 AUSTRALIAN SONGWRITING CONTEST ARE AS FOLLOWS:
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR: Tony King (NSW).
RUDY BRANDSMA AWARD WINNER: Kate Lush (NSW).
ASA SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE: Ross Wilson.
AUSTRALIA CATEGORY:
1. The Dreaming- Ingrid Racz / Karen Anne Waters (NSW);
2. Old Bush Tracks-Brent Lillie (QLD);
3 Dinki Di Aussie-Phil Splitter (VIC);
4 Singing Up A Storm-Brent Lillie (QLD);
5 Glebe Point Road-Mark Cryle (QLD);
6 Windows Of A Train-Brian Stitt (NSW);
7 The Name Of The Game Is Rugby League-Brent Lillie (QLD);
8 A Man Who Works The Land-Magdalena Macdonald (VIC);
9 Hands Across The Nation-Glenys Anderson (QLD);
10 Ronald Ryan-Mark Cryle (QLD).
BALLAD
1 Treasure Box-Brent Lillie/Adrian Stuckey/Jennifer Matthews (QLD);
2 We Are No More-Oliver Jones(VIC);
3 Photographs and Memories-Noel Gardner (QLD);
4 Moody Moments-Stuart Parnell Hall (NSW);
5 One More Reason-Bianca Tropeano (SA);
6 Beyond Control-Nichole LaPorte/ Craig Morrisson (NSW);
7 Jimmy's Coming Home-Deb Beckett (WA);
8 Beyond Blue-Robert McIntosh/ Stewart Peters (NSW);
9 Story Of You-Andi Gallaher (QLD);
10 Just For A Moment-Christo Carlsen (ACT).
CONTEMPORARY POP/DANCE
1 One More Reason-Bianca Tropeano (SA);
2 Barely Alive-Ryan Enright (VIC);
3 Available-Conchita Henneberry (NSW);
4 Juliet -Michael Law (SA);
5 D*N*A-John Delaney (VIC);
6 The Darkness-Cameron Driessen (VIC);
7 Got No Friends-James Hampton VIC);
8 Matador-Skii Harvey (NSW);
9 Yamma Tree Man-Ash Morse (NSW);
10 After Midnight-Lucy Milan (NSW).
COUNTRY
1 I'm Not So Sure Anymore-Stuart Parnell Hall (NSW);
2 I Wasn't Gonna Cry-Katrina Burgoyne (QLD);
3 She's The One-Danny Hooper (SA);
4 Not A Day Goes By-Tahlia McGahey (NSW);
5 From Time To Time-Magdalena Macdonald (VIC);
6 Come Home-Brad Cole (NSW);
7 Please Wait For Me-Melanie Dyer (NSW);
8 Not Worth The Time-Kristal Collins (SA);
9 When We're Old-Tony King (NSW);
10 Ramblin' Girl-Glenyss Rae (NSW).
FOLK/ACOUSTIC
1 Mirror Mirror-Sabrina Orwin (NT);
1 When We're Old-Tony King (NSW);
3 Black Heart Ache-Douglas Sandrini (NSW);
4 I Will Love You-Douglas Sandrini (NSW);
5 Everything I Said-Nic Alexander (NSW);
6 Magic-Annie Carment (NSW);
7 Divine Justice Coming Down-John Morris (NSW);
8 My Father's Mandolin-Luciano Mesiti (NSW);
9 We Live-Ross Hannaford (VIC);
10 Dare To Be You-Phil Splitter (VIC).
INSTRUMENTAL
1 It's Not Easy-Joe Robinson (NSW);
2 Sand Storm-Marcela Taylor (VIC);
3 Ivanka's Swing-Marcela Taylor (VIC);
4 Barnyard Bounce-Marcela Taylor (VIC);
5 So Many Things To Say-Stewart Dudley (NSW);
5 Without You-Marcela Taylor (VIC);
7 Kev The Rev-Geoff Hook (VIC);
8 Border Town-Geoffrey Warner (QLD);
9 Flinders Lane-Shaun Gardener (VIC);
10 The Mighty Murray River-Ray Clarke (NSW).
INTERNATIONAL
1 When You Gonna Figure It Out?-Brett Perkins (DENMARK);
2 Cliche-Andrea James (CANADA);
3 The Cheesecake Song-Ben Sands (IRELAND);
4 Best Of Me-Brooke Supple (UK);
5 When It Comes My Turn-David Myles (CANADA);
6 Easy Lover-Ian Simpson (NEW ZEALAND);
7 Spanish Moon Cafe-Kaye Reznick-(USA);
8 Reach Out-Rolf Schnyder (SWITZERLAND);
9 Que Fado E Este Que Trago-Helder Moutinho (PORTUGAL);
10 Seven Wonders-Ryan Martinez (USA).
LYRICS
1 Billy's Dream-Tony King (NSW);
2 Fishing With Me Dad-Manfred Vijars (QLD);
3 Still In Love With You-Steve Montgomery (NSW);
4 Thank God (Don't Mention the War)-Steve Montgomery (NSW);
5 Limestone Ridge -Alec Raymer (QLD);
6 Memories of Lambing Flat-Robert McIntosh (NSW);
7 House of Sorrow -Carl Cleves/Parissa Bouas (NSW);
8 Spirit of Australia-Bunty Bisharah (NSW);
9 One Hand on the Cross-Alec Raymer (QLD);
10 Awkward Strangers-Cill Van Der Velden (NSW);
10 Baayami (It's Raining on the Rock)-Simon Ludowyk (VIC).
OPEN
1 When We're Old-Tony King (NSW);
2 Under My Skin-Mirinda Eyre (VIC);
3 Heaven Knows-Craig Morrisson (NSW);
4 Please Wait For Me-Melanie Dyer (NSW);
5 Why Won't You Talk?-Dave Gillam (WA);
6 Divine Justice Coming Down-John Morris (NSW);
7 Beliefs Divide-Robert Nobilia (QLD);
8 Beyond Blue-Stewart Peters/ Robert McIntosh (NSW);
9 Trading Places-Magdalena Macdonald (VIC);
10 Crashing Down-Jason Campbell-Smith (ACT);
10 We're So Sorry-George Begbie (TAS).
ROCK/INDIE
1 Love Is A Cruel Machine-Ben Stewart (QLD);
2 Broken Soul-Cam Mackellar (NSW);
3 No One Else-Bianca Tropeano (SA);
4 Here I Am-Steve Simmons (VIC);
5 Isabelle-Kate Lush (NSW);
6 This Is How We Survive-Sean Bower (QLD);
7 Convict Me With Affection-Ryan Enright (VIC);
8 Inside Moves-Peter Hall (NSW);
9 Kings -Daniel Maguire (ACT);
10 Chasing The Dragon-Cory Hargreaves (QLD);
10 Love Pollution-Jamie Holden (QLD).
SONGS FOR CHILDREN
1 Super Strong Bones-Keren Alexander (NSW);
2 Zippedy Zed-Paul Owen & Judith Edwards (NSW);
3 Funkey Monkey-Phil Splitter (VIC);
4 A Christmas Lullaby-Samantha Mooney (QLD);
5 Does A Millipede-Rocky Pergoleto (SA);
6 Banana Boomp-Rocky Pergoleto (SA);
7 I Want To Join The Circus-Michelle New (NSW);
8 Clap Your Hands-Sonia Hardie (NSW);
9 Down At The Fish Shop-Marni Sheehan (VIC);
10 Smart At Something Else-Ann Austin (NSW).
SPIRITUAL
1 You Don't Need Wings To Fly-Danny Hooper (SA);
2 I Believe, I Do-Ryan Black/Michelle Black/Matt Hooper (VIC);
3 When We're Old-Tony King (NSW);
4 Pray-Sarah Newman (WA);
5 Light Up The Way-James Hampton (VIC);
5 Shine On-Stephen Fearnley (NSW);
7 I'm Going Home-Andy Pobjoy (VIC);
8 Rain Down-Ryan Black/Michelle Black (VIC);
9 Take This Heart-Samantha Mooney (QLD);
10 Emmanuel (God Is With Us) -Ryan Black/Michelle Black/ Matt Hooper (VIC).
YOUTH
1 Eye Candy-Alexandra Valmorbida (VIC);
2 I Can't Tell You-Alexandra Valmorbida (VIC);
3 Forget It-Madeline Perrone (VIC);
4 I'd Give Anything-Alexandra Valmorbida (VIC);
5 I'm Over You-Alexandra Valmorbida (VIC);
6 Walk Naked-Holly Denton (WA);
7 Daydreamer-Alexandra Robotham (NSW);
8 Free Therapy-Alexandra Robotham (NSW);
9 Black Jeans-Caitlin Wilson (VIC);
10 For Tonight-Caitlin Wilson (VIC).
The Australian Songwriters Association has a lot to offer people who create original music in Australia, from the grass roots amateur to experienced and published songwriters.
The ASA's annual Australian Songwriting Contest is the largest competition in the country, providing great prizes and industry exposure to all finalists.
Our services extend from personal assistance, to professional feedback on new material, and live performance opportunities for all original performers across Australia, via our network of Wax Lyrical events.
AIMS OF THE ASSOCIATION:
The aims of the association are:
• 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 Awards Night.
HISTORY OF THE ASA:
The Association was founded in Melbourne, Australia in 1979 by businessman Tom Louch and recording engineer Rudy Brandsma, 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.
THE AUSTRALIAN SONGWRITING CONTEST:
The ASA's Australian Songwriting Contest began in 1979, and is Australia’s longest running national songwriting contest for professional and amateur songwriters. Songs are submitted on CD or via Sonicbids (more ecomonical option), and are judged by Music Industry experts on originality and craftsmanship. The song does not have to be performed by the songwriter, but it must be original and unpublished at the time of entry (i.e. the song must not be signed to a publishing company). The recording quality of material is not relevant to the judging process.
The 29th annual Australian Songwriting Contest 2009 contest is now open for entries. Go to www.asai.org.au for more information.
ASA MEMBERSHIP:
Membership must be in the name of an individual person. Membership available to Australian citizens and permanent Australian residents.
The Australian Songwriters Association is a national, not-for-profit, member organisation dedicated to the support of songwriters and their art, through providing avenues for encouragement and education of developing Australian songwriters, and recognition and promotion of our accomplished members.
EVENTS:
Wax Lyrical open mic. nights are currently held in NSW, Victoria and Tasmania. For further details, see the ASA website www.asai.org.au.
Wax Lyrical events provide a stage for the performance of original works by songwriters and poets, both developing and professional. All styles and genres are welcomed.
By appearing at Wax Lyrical, many songwriters are chosen for further opportunities such as gigs and ASA showcases. Audience feedback sheets allow audience members to write comments about each performance - these are then forwarded to the artist.
The ASA is working towards building a national Wax Lyrical network across every state and major regional centre in Australia. For further details, please check under the ASA website Contact Us tab for the contact details of your local Regional Coordinator.
At Wax Lyricals, artists can register on arrival, but it is preferred if you prebook with your Regional Coordinator. Original material only is to be played, in an allocated fifteen minutes of performance time (or 3 songs). The event is professionally hosted, and attention is paid to achieving quality audio and encouragement of audience response.
ASA SONGWRITERS AWARDS NIGHT 2009 photos are below. Songwriter of the Year was Tony King (NSW), the Rudy Brandsma Award winner was Kate Lush (NSW) and the ASA Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee was Ross Wilson (Daddy Cool, Mondo Rock and solo).
ASA SONGWRITERS AWARDS NIGHT 2008 photos are below.
Songwriter of the Year was Jason Campbell-Smith (ACT), the Rudy Brandsma Award winner was Jo Kelly Stephenson (VIC) and the ASA Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were Doc Neeson, Rick Brewster and John Brewster (The Angels).
ASA SONGWRITERS AWARDS NIGHT 2007 photos are below. Songwriter of the Year was Simon Shapiro (NSW), the Rudy Brandsma Award winner was Brenda-Lee Heathcote (QLD) and the ASA Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee was Brian Cadd.
ASA SONGWRITERS AWARDS NIGHT 2006 photos are below.
Songwriter of the Year was Emma Joleen (QLD), the Rudy Brandsma Award winner was Daniel Arvidson (NSW) and the ASA Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were Glenn Shorrock, Beeb Birtles and Graeham Goble (The Little River Band).
ASA SONGWRITERS AWARDS NIGHT 2005 photos are below.
Songwriter of the Year was Michael Maher (NT), the Rudy Brandsma Award winner was K'Crasher (NSW) and the ASA Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee was Russell Morris.
ASA SONGWRITERS AWARDS NIGHT 2003/2004 photos are below. Songwriter of the Year was Trish Delaney-Brown, the Rudy Brandsma Award winner was Callee Mann and the ASA Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were Harry Vanda, George Young and Stevie Wright (The Easybeats).
ASA SONGWRITERS AWARDS NIGHT 2002 photos are below. Songwriter of the Year was Kylie Burtland and the Rudy Brandsma Award winner was Sara Downs.
The ASA SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME was established in 2004 to honour the lifetime achievements of some of Australia's greatest songwriters. Songwriters to have accepted the award are Harry Vanda, George Young and Stevie Wright (The Easybeats) in 2004, Russell Morris in 2005, Glenn Shorrock, Beeb Birtles and Graeham Goble (The Little River Band) in 2006, Brian Cadd (The Groop, Axiom, Flying Burrito Brothers and solo) in 2007, Doc Neeson, Rick Brewster and John Brewster (The Angels) in 2008 and Ross Wilson (Daddy Cool, Mondo Rock and solo) in 2009. Photos of the inductions of these songwriters and their performances at the annual ASA Awards Nights are shown on the slide viewer below.
SONGWRITERS OF THE YEAR: 2009 Tony King, 2008 Jason Campbell-Smith, 2007 Simon Shapiro, 2006 Emma Joleen, 2005 Michael Maher, 2003/04 Trish Delaney-Brown, 2002 Kylie Burtland, 2001 Helen Mottee, 2000 Andrew Horabin, 1999 Alf Tuohy. RUDY BRANDSMA AWARD WINNERS: 2009 Kate Lush, 2008 Jo Kelly Stephenson, 2007 Brenda-Lee Heathcote, 2006 Daniel Arvidson, 2005 K'Crasher, 2003/04 Callee Mann, 2002 Sara Downs, 2001 Keith Armitage, 2000 Tonino Speciale, 1999 Mike Kidd. Photos of these award winners are being gradually added to the slideshow below. The Songwriter of the Year is chosen by the ASA Board from the category winners in each year's Australian Songwriting Contest. The Rudy Brandsma Award is presented each year by the ASA Board in recognition of songwriting excellence by an ASA member in the annual Australian Songwriting Contest. The Award honours the memory of the late ASA co-founder Rudy Brandsma.
WAX LYRICAL PHOTOS:
The ASA conducts Open Mic. nights (known as Wax Lyrical nights) at venues across Australia. Photos of these events are being added to the slide show below. Wax Lyrical is a Registered Trade Mark of the ASA.
MYSPACE FRIENDS PHOTOS: Are you an ASA Myspace friend and do you have any photos that you would like us to display? Please send your contributions to australiansongwritersassoc@gmail.com
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