Short Biography:
Since writing "My Kind of Paradise", Shirley Lynn has been the recipient of multiple awards for song writing. She is also a two time recipient of Regional Arts Development Funding - Queensland Government and Cairns Regional Council support initiative.
"It's About Time" EP was released amidst end of the world "Doomsday" Maya calendar predictions. New Age interpretation however, marks it as the start of a period of positive transformational change for Shirley reflected in songs of new age positivity and experimental style exploring concepts, ideas, storytelling prowess, love and life lenses for conscious living.
www.shirleylynnmusic.com

Medium Length Biography:
Since writing "My Kind of Paradise", Shirley Lynn has been the recipient of multiple awards for song writing. She is also a two time recipient of Regional Arts Development Funding - Queensland Government and Cairns Regional Council support initiative.

"It's About Time" EP was released amidst end of the world "Doomsday" Maya calendar predictions. New Age interpretation however, marks it as the start of a period of positive transformational change for Shirley reflected in songs of new age positivity and experimental style exploring concepts, ideas, storytelling prowess, love and life lenses for conscious living.

"Life's About the Little Things" co-written and recorded on Carter and Carter "Better Day Album" highlights the value of simple ordinary things in life. - an award winning song with two TSA awards in 2018, Contemporary Country Ballad and Country Song of the Year, a double finalist in UK song competition and special mention in Lyricist of the Year Awards 2019.

"It's OK to Not Be OK" co-written with Alan Roy Scott (LA) addresses the need for mental emotional care acknowledging feelings with self-compassion and self-acceptance.
"Sea Turtle Quest" written and performed for the opening of Fitzroy Island Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Centre draws on continued need for help and caring consciousness in the world we live.

"Beaten and Broken" responds to a true story about a mother's love, hope and survival of her teenage daughter after a brutal assault and violation of human rights, a case that still remains unsolved.

In an era when ageism and gender equity are more likely to be addressed they're still somewhat alienating and a determined effort is required to fuel persistence and build on opportunities that dare one to reach for new aspirations and be brave enough to see into the midst of available frontiers and possibilities.
www.shirleylynnmusic.com

Long Biography:
Since the writing of "My Kind of Paradise" her first award winning song, Shirley Lynn has been the recipient of multiple awards for song writing. She is also a two time recipient of Regional Arts Development Funding - a Queensland government and Cairns Regional Council support initiative for local arts and culture.

Her first EP, "It's About Time" was released amidst end of the world "Doomsday" Maya calendar predictions. New Age interpretation however, marks it as the start of a period of positive transformational change for Shirley reflected in her songs of new age positivity and experimental style exploring concepts, ideas, storytelling prowess, love and life lenses for conscious living.

"Life's About the Little Things" a co-written song now recorded on Carter and Carter "Better Day Album" highlights the value of the simple ordinary things in life and is an award winning song with two TSA awards in 2018 - Contemporary Country Ballad and Country Song of the Year, a double finalist in UK song competition and special mention in Lyricist of the Year Awards 2019.

"It's OK to Not Be OK" a co-written song with Alan Roy Scott (LA) addresses the need for mental emotional care to acknowledge feelings with self-compassion and self-acceptance.

"Sea Turtle Quest" written and performed for the opening of the Fitzroy Island Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Centre draws on the need for continued help and caring consciousness in the world we live.

"Beaten and Broken" responds to a true story about a mother's love, hope and survival of her teenage daughter after a brutal assault and violation of human rights. - A case that still remains unsolved.

Ongoing song writing relationships with Australian songwriters continue to be nurtured always working at creating our best songs and working toward the preparation of song demos for artist pitching.

In an era when ageism and gender equity are more likely to be addressed they're still somewhat alienating and a determined effort is required to fuel persistence and build on opportunities that dare one to reach for new aspirations and be brave enough to see into the midst of available frontiers and possibilities.

Awards and mentions have included:
2019 - Special mention - Lyricist of the Year Awards co-write "Life's About the Little Things"
2018 - "Life's About the Little Things" - Tamworth Songwriter Association Salute Award - Contemporary Country Ballad. Co-written, recorded on Carter and Carter "Better Day" album.
2018 - "Life's About the Little Things" - Tamworth Songwriter Association Salute Awards - Country Song of the Year. A co-written song recorded by Carter and Carter.
2018 - Finalist in UK Song Competition - Country - "Life's About the Little Things"
2018 - Finalist in UK Song Competition - Lyrics Only - "Life's About the Little Things"
2018 - Special Mention - UK Song Comp - "Sea Turtle Quest"
2018 - Highly Commended - UK Song Comp - "Fallen Angel" and "My Kind of Paradise"
2018 - Commended - UK Song Comp - co-written song with Dilip Parekh "Who Knows"
2016 - “My Kind of Paradise” - Australian Songwriter Conference award.
2016 - “Sea Turtle Quest” - Australian Songwriter Conference award.
2016 - “Life's a Great Adventure” - Australian Songwriter Conference award.
2015 - “My Kind of Paradise” - Best Song - Max T Barnes Cairns to Nashville Song Comp.
2013 - “My Kind of Paradise” - Port Douglas - Song of Carnivale.

A North Queensland singer songwriter, Shirley shares mindful authenticities through her love of music and songwriting including penned songs about her North Queensland home.

As a performer, Shirley draws from an extensive repertoire of original and cover songs customisable to suit any event.

Over the years Shirley has been engaged at festivals, events, gigs and performances at venues in and around North Queensland. Shirley is a judge in the prestigious annual Tablelands Folk Festival Song Writing Competition at the longest running Queensland festival held in Yungaburra each year.
www.shirleylynnmusic.com

Shirley Lynn Arts Worker Resume

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