LACHLAN EDWARDS

Ms JODIE HARRISON (Charlestown)—The periods of isolation and lockdown forced on us by COVID-19 have only served to emphasise the important role that the arts, particularly music, play in our lives. I would like to acknowledge Charlestown Electorate resident and recording artist Lachlan Edwards, who is aiming to join the proud Hunter musical tradition which includes such legends as Silverchair and The Screaming Jets. Lachlan is an indie-folk singer-songwriter, and is one of our region's best up-and-coming talents. His song 'Little Things' received radio play in 2018 and appeared on Triple J's 'Unearthed' charts. Triple J presenter Nkechi Anele said that Lachlan's voice "makes you forget to breathe when you listen". Last November, he performed at Kahibah Sports Club as part of the Great Southern Nights initiative to reinvigorate live music in NSW, and has been playing shows continuously this year. I hope that he, and other performers in the Hunter region, have more opportunity to play live shows this year. I wish Lachlan all the best, and I can't wait to see what comes next from this talented artist.

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