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Wangaratta

Welcome to The Regional Sessions Wangaratta

Please see below for information on our speaker and workshop mentor lineup, timings, venue and more!

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Keynote + Workshop Mentor

Dave Faulkner

Dave Faulkner is the lead singer and principal songwriter of Hoodoo Gurus, a band he formed in 1981 in Sydney. Dave continues to perform with Hoodoo Gurus and in March this year the band released 'Chariot Of The God...

Songwriter Speaks

Panel Discussion + Workshop Mentors

Olympia

One of Australia’s most relentlessly original artists, Olympia has released two studio albums to international critical acclaim including Flamingo (2019) and Self Talk (2016), an album that was nominated for an ARIA...

Benny Walker

Yorta Yorta singer/songwriter Benny Walker is the real deal. He's got the lot; the voice, the songs, the showmanship and the looks to kill. Said to possess one of the best voices in Australia, Benny Walker never fai...

Thando Sikwila

Thando is Australia's ‘First Lady of R&B’ has commanded massive crowds at festivals such as Bluesfest, WOMAdelaide, Groovin The Moo, BigSound, Jungle Love and Woodford Folk Festival. Every performance is a statement...

Cameron Bird

Cameron Bird is the songwriter and creative director of the band, Architecture in Helsinki. He's toured the world a bunch of times, released 5 studio albums which were nominated for multiple ARIAs, J Awards and Aust...

Date

Friday, 17 June 2022

Venue

Wangaratta Performing Arts & Convention Centre
33-37 Ford Street
Wangaratta VIC 3677

Timings

The day kicks off with registration at 9:30am; the keynote, panel discussion and workshops from 10:00am-5:00pm; and finishing up with the networking drinks and live performances from 5:30pm-7:30pm.

Getting Here & Parking

There is 3hr parking to the rear of the venue during business hours, with no limits after hours. Big W is across the road and has 2hr parking during business hours, with unlimited parking at all other times. There is all day parking on Cusack Street and Norton Street, and other street parking surrounding the venue with limited times during business hours (please check the signs!).

What To Bring

Any materials that may assist you to make the most of your songwriting sessions. This may include guitars, a keyboard, laptop or simply a phone to record. We will provide you with a notebook & pen.

Tickets & Registration

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