APRA AMCOS adds Matt Corby, Alex Lahey & more to regional NSW songwriting events

APRA AMCOS has added a number of new Australian artists to The Regional Sessions lineup for 2021.

Taking place in Tamworth, Byron Bay, Wagga Wagga, Dubbo and Wollongong next month, The Regional Sessions will give regional Australians living in NSW access to a dedicated event surrounding the art, craft and business of songwriting.

New additions to the 2021 lineup include Matt Corby, Robbie Miller and Ian Haug for Byron Bay, while DMA’s Johnny Took and Hockey Dad guitarist/vocalist Zach Stephenson have been announced as speakers for Wollongong.

L-FRESH The LION, Alex Lahey and Sally Seltmann will also join The Regional Sessions’ workshop in Dubbo on June 15, with Tim Levinson (Urthboy) being announced as a speaker for the event’s Tamworth session.

Previously announced speakers for The Regional Sessions include Milan Ring, Gordi, Harry James Angus (The Cat Empire), Nina Las Vegas and Tia Gostelow.

Each guest speaker will mentor workshop sessions in addition to participating in a songwriter discussion panel, with each event also featuring a keynote ‘In Conversation’ talk as well as a curated performance and networking session.