The Bushwackers, Hillbilly Killers, Paul Kelly, Mustered Courage, and Melody Pool are all scheduled to perform
(Nashville, Tenn. – Aug. 13, 2013) More than twenty Australian roots music artists will travel to Nashville, Tennessee to perform at the 14th annual Americana Music Festival and Conference, held Sept. 18-22.
This year’s lineup of official Aussie artists includes The Bushwackers, The Hillbilly Killers, Paul Kelly, Mustered Courage and Melody Pool. The official festival showcases and late night performances are scheduled throughout what is known in Nashville as “Americana Week.”
“As far as music goes, Nashville is one of the best cities in the world and as far as festivals go, Americana Festival is the best I’ve ever seen,” said Catherine Britt of the Hillbilly Killers. “I can’t wait to return to an inspiring city and to such an awesome festival. Bring on the good music I say!”
“In a 40-year career, we’ve been lucky enough to play in some of the world’s greatest music cities,” Dobe Newton with the Bushwackers said. “We’ve saved the best ’til last! My fifth involvement in Americanafest is going to be very, very special.”
Additional Aussie artists set to appear at this year’s festival include: Bill Chambers, The Borderers, Breaking Hart Benton, Katie Brianna, Gena Rose Bruce, Tracey Bunn, Donna Dean, Melody Feder & Michael Muchow, Sam Hawksley, Damian Howard, Anne McCue, Kelly Menhennett, Cameron Milford, Jen Mize, Tamara Stewart, Emma Swift and The Weeping Willows.
The 2013 Americana Music Festival marks the fourth consecutive trip to Nashville by Sounds Australia, a government-supported music industry organization dedicated to spreading the music of Australia abroad. Since 2010, Sounds Australia has maintained a strategic partnership with the Nashville-based Americana Music Association that promotes the exchange of American and Australian music between the two countries. Sounds Australia produces an additional suite of networking and showcasing events for Australian artists attending, including THE AUSSIE BBQ.
About Sounds Australia: Sounds Australia is Australia’s music market development initiative, established to provide a cohesive and strategic platform to assist the Australian music industry access domestic and international business opportunities. Sounds Australia supports the career life cycle of Australian artists, from the local venue-based live music industry to international events, networking and business development. It is a joint initiative of the Australia Council and APRA/AMCOS, supported by the Federal Government and with state government agencies and peak industry associations. To learn more about Sounds Australia, visit www.SoundsAustralia.com.au.
About the Americana Music Association: The Americana Music Association is a professional trade organization whose mission is to provide a forum for the advocacy of Americana music and to promote public awareness of the genre to support the creative and economic viability of professionals in this field. In short, we are a professional trade association dedicated to building and promoting the Americana genre and the individuals who participate in our industry. Visit www.AmericanaMusic.org for more information.
Registration for the Americana Music Festival and Conference is $350 for AMA members and $450 for non-members. Registration includes one ticket to the Americana Honors and Awards Show. For more information call (615) 386-6936 or visit www.AmericanaMusic.org.
