Second songwriters' conference planned

The second Australian Songwriters Conference will be held at Ettalong Beach following the success of last year's event.

Conference organiser Ms Lisa Butler said preparations were well under way for the June long weekend event.

"Eighteen months in preparation was all worth it when attendees, faculty and staff came together for the inaugural event in June last year at Ettalong Beach," Ms Butler said.

"To say it exceeded everyone's expectations is an understatement.

"Many attendees have gone on to work with faculty members, some have signed publishing deals with attending publishers, and still others are co-writing and developing long-term collaborations.

"The overwhelmingly positive response made the decision to continue the Australian Songwriters Conference as an annual event an easy one.

"Some of this year's speakers and mentors will return, and new speakers and mentors will be added," Ms Butler said.

"BMI has endorsed the Australian Songwriters Conference.

"This is a valuable show of support."

Press release, 27 Dec 2008 Lisa Butler, Australian Songwriters Conference