Melbourne book launch: 100 Years of Australian Songwriting
Melbourne: 100 Years of Australian Songwriting Book Launch
Tuesday 27 October | The Tote, Collingwood
6:00pm doors for a 6:30pm start | Concludes by 8:00pm
RSVP here.
Join Readings, APRA AMCOS and Hardie Grant at Melbourne's iconic The Tote to celebrate the launch of the 100 Years of Australian Songwriting book., before its public release.
100 Years of Australian Songwriting is a landmark anthology exploring how songs have shaped Australia’s identity, culture, and history over the past century. With a foreword by music luminary Jenny Morris, the book showcases 20 essays by leading Australian writers, critics and artists, tapping into the transformative power of songwriting as a cultural force.
From First Nations songlines to modern pop, the essays address themes of national identity, protest and activism, live music, feminism, digital disruption, and the global reach of Australian music. Each chapter highlights well-known songs and lyrics, inviting readers to rediscover them from new perspectives while connecting to curated audio streaming playlists that will accompany the book.
Join co-editor Esther Anatolitis and Double J's Simon Winkler for a special Melbourne launch event celebrating a century of Australian songwriting. The evening will feature a live performance from Alice Skye, readings and reflections from the book, and an audience Q&A exploring the stories, people and songs that have shaped Australian music.
The conversation and performance will run from 6:30pm to 7:15pm, followed by the opportunity to meet the contributors, purchase a copy of the book and have it signed until approximately 8:00pm.
A limited number of books will be available for purchase on the night ahead of the book's public release.
This event is free to attend, however places are strictly limited and bookings are essential. RSVP now to secure your spot.
100 Years of Australian Songwriting - Melbourne Book Launch
Who
APRA AMCOS, Readings, Hardie Grant, The Tote and you!
Where
The Tote, 67-71 Johnston St Collingwood
When
Tuesday 27 October
Time
6:00pm doors for a 6:30pm start | Concludes by 8:00pm
Cost
Free, but RSVP essential
