2008 Apollo Bay Young Songwriter Winner & Telstra Road to Tamworth Grand Finalist
Caitlin Harnett, Australian Singer/Songwriter, from
Richmond NSW has had a great 2008. She recently returned from the
16th Apollo Bay Music Festival as winner of the Young Songwriter Award
and in January secured a Top 8 spot at the Telstra Road to Tamworth
Grand Final. Caitlin
impressed the judges and large crowd with her self penned tracks
"I'll Keep Moving" and "Running in Circles". The judges commented
that she "ticks all the boxes" and her "original songs are as good as
many established artists" high praise for this young artist.
Caitlin has a natural stage presence
that draws you in and a beautiful voice that compels you to listen. Her
moving lyrics and vocal style capture the audience attention from the first note, showing a
depth and feeling well beyond her years. Her influences include Patty
Griffin, Mindy Smith, Missy Higgins, Damien Rice, Fion Regan.
Caitlin's
dedication and hard work has really paid off over the last few years.
She is a graduate of the 2006 and 2007 Camerata and her
songwriting skills have been recognised with finalist nominations in
the ASA Songwriting, TSA Songwriting, and CCMA
Songwriting,
"Every now and then you run across an
artist who you feel, rather than hear. When I first saw Caitlin,
at the Telstra Road to Tamworth final in 2008, I closed my eyes, and her
music took me away. Yes, I heard it, but I also felt it which is a
rare thing. I'm excited to have discovered Caitlin early in her
career, and I look forward to follow her every step of the way, as a
fan" Tim Daley CMC
"I was really impressed with Caitlin at the TRTT finals. I think she
has great potential as a singer/songwriter and can already match it
with many of today's young acts that already have deals. When she
sings I believe her, and that's a important quality to have straight
up". Tim Holland ABC
Music
Caitlin's real passion is writing original songs and
performing them live. She hopes her music will inspire and touch
the hearts of others.
For more information, or to book, phone Kim on 0418115954 or email info@caitlinharnett.com.