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Wax Lyrical events – purpose and structure

Wax Lyrical provides a stage for the performance of original works by songwriters and poets, both developing and professional. All styles and genres are welcomed.

By appearing at Wax Lyrical, many songwriters are chosen for further opportunities such as gigs and ASA showcases. Audience feedback sheets allow audience members to write comments about each performance – these are then forwarded to the artist.

The ASA is working towards building a national Wax Lyrical network across every state and major regional centre in Australia. The above table shows where Wax Lyricals are currently running in your State. For further details, please check under the Contact Us tab for the contact details of your local Regional Coordinator.

At Wax Lyricals, artists can register on arrival, but it is preferred if you prebook with your Regional Coordinator. Original material only is to be played, in an allocated fifteen minutes of performance time (or 3 songs). The event is professionally hosted, and attention is paid to achieving quality audio and ecouragement of audience response.

NSW

Event: Wax Lyrical
Venue:
Kellys on King – 285 King Street, Newtown
Details: 1st Monday of the Month @ 7.30pm – We are currently looking for a Regional Coordinator to run this event, so if interested, please contact us on asanationaloffice@bigpond.com   In the meantime, we still run the event when demand is high, so let us know if you want play by emailing dennyb@asai.org.au

VIC

Event: Wax Lyrical - Melbourne
Venue: The Clare, 421 Rathdowne St, Carlton
2011 dates: 10 July, 4 Sept, 6 Nov
Times: 4pm-7pm
Details:  Trevor Shard, Ph 0404 069 019
www.theclarecastle.com

Event: Wax Lyrical - Hepburn Springs
Venue: Old Hepburn Hotel - 236 Main Road, Hepburn Springs 3461
Dates:Last Sunday of each month
Times: 1pm-4pm
Details:   Trevor Shard, Ph0404 069 019

Event: Wax Lyrical - Ballarat
Venue: The Babuska Bar , 59 Humffrey St Nth, Ballarat
Dates: 3rd Wednesday of every month
Details: Peter Sheen, Ph 0400 186 418

ACT

Event: Wax Lyrical
Venue:
Beyond Q – Curtin Shopping Centre, Curtin (02) 6162 3999
Details: 2nd last Wed of every Month @ 7pm

TAS

Event: Wax Lyrical
Venue:
Hobart and Launceston.
Details: To be announced.

 

 

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    Winner: 2010 Rudy Brandsma Award
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    Winner: 2010 International
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    Nominee: 2010 Rudy Brandsma Awards
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    Placegetter: 2010 Songs For Children
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    Winner: 2010 Youth
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    Winner: 2010 Contemporary Pop & Open
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    Winner: 2010 Rock/Indie
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    Winner: 2010 Country
  • Black and White by Marcella Taylor

    Winner: 2010 Instrumental
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    Winner: 2010 Ballad
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    Winner: 2010 Folk/Acoustic
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    Winner: 2010 Australia
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    Winner: 2010 Spiritual (Joint Winner)