Acoustic pop-rocker Liv Cartledge of St Kilda and ukulele loving Merpire of Redfern were named winners of this year’s 2015 Telstra Road to Discovery competition at a ceremony in Sydney overnight hosted by Ella Hooper.
The pair each won a $15,000 music development package, return trip to the United States (where they’ll perform at the Americana Music Festival), mentoring with some of the Australian music industry’s most influential names, local gigs, and ongoing education and support to kick-start their musical careers.
“Each year we are incredibly impressed by the talent that comes through this program and I’d like to congratulate Liv and Merpire on this outstanding achievement,” said Telstra’s Nick Adams. “We look forward to watching their music careers develop in the years to come,” said Mr. Adams.
It’s also worth mentioning the achievements of Will Anderson, who bagged a $1,000 prize after being named the 2015 People’s Choice winner.
Congratulations to all the winners!
Image used with permission from Edelman
Image used with permission from Edelman Australia
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