Ten of Australia’s most promising music artists have beaten hundreds of hopefuls from across the nation to become finalists in the Telstra Road to Discovery talent development program Final held during the iconic Tamworth Country Music Festival Tuesday January 24, 2012.
A winning performer and songwriter will be announced in Tamworth and will win a 12-month music mentorship package, which includes a return trip to Nashville, USA.
Prior to the Semi-Final event Saturday Dec 3, 18 Semi Finalist’s took part in an intensive two-day music development Boot Camp, where a network of music industry professionals including songwriters, publishers, established artists and industry organisation’s shared their invaluable knowledge and experience.
The Telstra Road to Discovery Final, is the culmination of a six-month search around the nation which included 12 live music performance heats, one digital online heat for performers in remote and regional areas and a separate online category for songwriters.
Tailored to suit each winner’s musical aspirations, the ultimate prize package includes access to a network of music industry professionals, a studio recording session, domestic and international gigs, co-writing appointments, digital marketing, video production and more.
(The 10 finalists pictured with James Blundell and The McClymonts, Sat Dec 3 at the Sydney Telstra 500)