Sydney bookstore launch: 100 Years of Australian Songwriting
Sydney: 100 Years of Australian Songwriting Book Launch
Thursday 12 November | Gleebooks, Glebe
6:00pm doors for a 6:30pm start | Concludes by 8:00pm
RSVP here.
Join APRA AMCOS and Hardie Grant at Gleebooks, Glebe 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-editors Esther Anatolitis and Nicholas Pickard in conversation as they delve into the stories, creators and cultural moments captured throughout the book's pages. The evening will also feature a special performance from Fanny Lumsden, followed by audience questions and discussion.
The in-conversation session and performance will run from 6:30pm to 7:15pm, with book sales and signings continuing until approximately 8:00pm.
With the book not yet publicly available, this is a rare chance to purchase a copy before release and have it signed on the night. Numbers are limited and only a small allocation of books will be available for sale.
Attendance is free, but places are strictly limited. RSVP today to avoid missing out.
100 Years of Australian Songwriting - Sydney Booksore Launch
Who
APRA AMCOS, Hardie Grant, Gleebooks and you!
Where
Gleebooks, 49 Glebe Point Road Glebe
When
Thursday 12 November
Time
6:00pm doors for a 6:30pm start | Concludes by 8:00pm
Cost
Free, but RSVP essential
