The National Print Awards has secured one of Australia’s leading singer, Wendy Matthews, to perform at this year’s event, held at the Waterview in Bicentennial Park in Sydney, on May 15. Susan Heaney, chair of the National Print Awards says it was a real ‘coup’ to secure Matthews for the industry’s ‘night of nights’, which is already expected to be a ‘sell-out event’ as it coincides with the final day of PrintEx15, which will be held at Sydney Olympic Park.

Heaney says, “Wendy is a wonderful artist and powerful performer, with an extraordinarily clear voice and soulful style, which has not only seen her music chart consistently over her long and illustrious career, but has earned her one of the strongest live followings in Australia. “We are delighted she is able to join us at this year’s Awards dinner and would urge anyone who intends to be there to enjoy her performance, and celebrate the achievements of our industry to book early as demand for tickets to the industry’s night of nights is sure to be strong.” She says Matthews is one of the legends of Australian music, with an ‘unrivalled reputation’ earned through her time with Models and Absent Friends, as well as her ‘illustrious solo career’. “She has had numerous singles reach the Top 20 including Token Angels, Let’s Kiss, The Day You Went Away and Friday’s Child, several top 20 albums, including three which went platinum, and is no stranger to awards ceremonies, having won no less than seven Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Awards,” Heaney adds. Tickets for the event are $125 per person. For more information about the Awards or to download a registration form, go to www.nationalprintawards.com.au.

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