Shane Nicholson
By LACHLAN BRYAN Brisbane born Shane Nicholson has long been recognised as a fine singer-songwriter. His two collaborations with then-wife Kasey Chambers rank among the most critically acclaimed and popular local releases of recent times whilst his work as a producer for artists such as Angie Hart, Catherine Britt and Beccy Cole has garnered much praise and admiration from within the industry. In August, it will be Shane’s solo work...
Beccy Cole
By LACHLAN BRYAN For successful performing artists in the prime of their careers, a new album every couple of years is the established rule of thumb. Making records is a long, challenging process which can break the spirits of even the most seasoned pros, and it usually requires all of the artist’s strength and energy, plus the help of a good supporting cast. Beccy Cole has made plenty of records (7 prior to this year, as a fact) and...
Archie Roach
There are few Australian voices in the debate on social justice and Indigenous welfare that resonate as strongly as that of Archie Roach and his impact on this country’s musical landscape is equally powerful. And now in a fitting tribute, Archie Roach has been awarded AM in the General Division of the Order of Australia for significant service to the performing arts as a singer, song-writer and guitarist, and to the community as a...
Showcase for singing talent
A SEAFORD music school keen to give local singers a venue in which to demonstrate their talents started The Voice of Frankston in 2013 and its success has snowballed. “I’m a singer and I wanted to give other singers a go, too,” Fun-key Music director Jenny Wilkinson said. “I wanted to showcase their talent.” The Voice attracted 110 entrants in first year and 125 last year and organisers are hoping for even more this year. Aiming to...
Fraser A. Gorman
By LACHLAN BRYAN Fraser A. Gorman might look like a young Bob Dylan, but at least on debut album Slow Gum he sounds a little more like a young Lou Reed. Gorman has been quietly making a name for himself in Melbourne for a handful of years now, his name popping up in all the right places and his two previous releases, 7 inch Book of Love and the Fraser A. Gorman EP garnering praise from all the right people. Those who’ve been following...