Fed: Garrett to draw on singing days for song summit speech

AAP General News (Australia)
04-03-2008
Fed: Garrett to draw on singing days for song summit speech

Arts Minister PETER GARRETT will combine his two areas of expertise when he presents
the keynote speech at the inaugural Song Summit Sydney today.

Speaking on the topic The Politics of Art .. Mr GARRETT will draw upon his years as
the frontman of Aussie rock outfit Midnight Oil as he opens the three-day event for songwriters.

Presented by APRA/AMCOS and the New South Wales government .. the summit brings together
music creators .. managers .. publishers .. lawyers and deal makers.

The summit will also feature high profile national and international delegates .. including
The Shins frontman JAMES MERCER .. UK singer SANDI THOM .. JOSH PYKE and Evermore.

They'll provide expert advice to aspiring songwriters who submit their compositions
for public review.

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