Matty J IV With Candice Lorrae 'Regional Sessions' 010323

Matty J chats with Candice Lorrae from The Merindas about AMRAP AMCOS Regional Sessions. The Regional Sessions is a series of one-day events across regional Western Australia offering keynote speakers, workshops, panel discussions, live performances and networking opportunities for beginner, emerging and mid-career songwriters, producers and composers. In a competitive music industry, the art of songwriting remains an essential and enduring skill for success. APRA AMCOS and the WA Government, through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, have partnered to present a program for Western Australian songwriters, producers and composers across genres who want to hone their songwriting skills and build their local and international networks. In this unique opportunity for professional development, songwriters will have unparalleled access to top music creators; be inspired and gain valuable skills to improve their songwriting craft; and to come together for post-event drinks and live performances to connect with the creative community. Candice Lorrae - NATSIMO Producer Workshop Candice Lorrae is an award-winning First Nations Singer/Songwriter and Music Producer with Jawoyn and Torres Strait Islander roots. She was born in Darwin, grew up in Perth then moved to Melbourne in 2018 to take her music to new heights. She started her music journey at 14 releasing her first single with ARIA Award Winning Producer, Audius Mtawarira. At 16, she attended Abmusic College to complete a Diploma of Music. Her biggest career highlight was representing Australia in the 2011 Crimea Music Fest, televised to over 40 million people across Europe’s MTV.