By Jessica Anstice
The council’s 2020 Music Residency participants as well as a series of new online music events within Cardinia shire have officially been announced.
Cardinia Shire’s Music Residency is an annual program renowned for connecting music industry professionals with local emerging talents.
It focuses on developing participant’s skills, capacity building and live performance opportunities.
The participating artists include 19-year-old Lili Violent, a singer-songwriter from Emerald who has a passion for music and the joy it brings to the world.
The program is also welcoming on board 19-year-old vocalist Lucy Louise who was born and raised in the hills with a strong passion to pursue a music career.
With heartfelt vocals and piano accompaniment, she’s excited to share her music with the world.
18-year-old musician Måe will join the team too. Having recently released her debut single ‘Maybe it’s Best’, Måe has been busy writing more songs and have exciting things to come.
All participants will be mentored by Jarred Young (Bad Pony, Feelds), a well-known and respected artist, manager and booking agent.
Mr Young will also provide training on streaming a live performance and musical performance techniques.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s program has been placed online, and for the first time in residency’s history, artists will have performances live streamed via the Cardinia Cultural Centre’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/CardiniaCulturalCentre).
The performances will take place over three weeks, on the following dates:
Wednesday 10 June, 7pm: Jarred Young
Wednesday 17 June, 7pm: Lili Violet
Wednesday 24 June, 7pm: Lucy LouiseWednesday 1 July, 7pm: Måe
For more information about the Online Music Residency Program, visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/musicresidency or call the council’s arts team on 1300 787 624.
