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More BIG NAMES confirmed for S³
British singer/songwriter Sandi Thom, The Shins' songwriter James Mercer, Savage Garden’s Daniel Jones and Sneaky Sound System’s Angus McDonald are confirmed as guest speakers at the inaugural Song Summit Sydney.
Other speakers recently confirmed to attend S³ include: Wayne Connolly, Tony George, Peter Karpin, Dave Lory, Eric McCusker, Mark Meharry, Ralph Murphy, Chris Neal, Stephen Peach, Art Phillips, Steve Porter, John Watson and Darlene Zschech.
About Sandi ...“For me it’s always about the music first, writing the songs and then delivering them to people. I am really looking forward to Song Summit Sydney: to sharing my experiences and learning from others,” said Sandi. Sandi famously came to the world’s attention with her 21 Nights in Tooting tour – three weeks of concerts that she sent out to audiences worldwide via the Internet. Her single “I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker” topped the Australian charts for a record-breaking 12 weeks.
About James ... James Mercer is the front man and chief songwriter for US indie-rock band The Shins. Critics have described him as “a great songwriter, crafting classic pop-rock melodies that leap across octaves and twist in unexpected directions…. He’s one of indie rock’s finest lyricists" (Entertainment Weekly). According to the New York Times, "James Mercer, the head Shin, has established himself as one of indie rock’s best songwriters, delivering wry lyrics that are inevitably outshone by his melodies, which are gently infectious and immediately recognizable." Read more
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