100 Years of Australian Songwriting
How Songs Have Shaped Identity, Culture, and History Over the Past Century
$46.80
- Hardcover
304 pages
- Release Date
27 October 2026
Summary
100 Years of Australian Songwriting
A landmark anthology exploring how songs have shaped Australia’s identity, culture, and history over the past century. With a foreword by music luminary Jenny Morris, the book showcases 20 essays by leading Australian writers, critics, and artists, tapping into the transformative power of songwriting as a cultural force.
From First Nations songlines to modern pop, the essays address themes of national identity, protest and activism, live m…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781761452635 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1761452630 |
| Author: | Esther Anatolitis, Nicholas Pickard |
| Publisher: | Hardie Grant Books |
| Imprint: | Hardie Grant Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 27 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 1.34kg |
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Esther Anatolitis
Esther Anatolitis is one of Australia’s most influential advocates for the arts and journalism. With over two decades in creative and media leadership across all artforms, she is a highly respected champion of artists’ voices. A prolific writer, commentator and broadcaster, Esther is Adjunct Industry Professor at RMIT School of Art, a member of the National Museum of Australia Governing Council, a former member of the Musica Viva International Advisory, and the author of multiple books and chapters on the intersections of art, culture and democracy.
Nicholas Pickard is one of Australia’s leading cultural and creative industry policy experts and advocates. He is currently Executive Director, Public Affairs and Government Relations at APRA AMCOS. Prior to this he was the Director Corporate Affairs for Copyright Agency. A former arts journalist, critic and cultural policy adviser, Nicholas is the outgoing Chair of the Australian Society of Authors and a board member of the NSW Government’s multi-artform advisory board and music festivals roundtable. He is a Fellow of The Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce.
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