Singing Stories In Our Own Words - Songwriters' Panel

As part of the 2024 Warrnambool Storytelling Festival, a panel of songwriters will perform some of their songs and then join to discuss the songwriting process, featuring Gabby Steel, Matt Neal, Michael Honan and other local talent.

Gabby Steel is a singer-songwriter powerhouse, leaving audiences spellbound with her enthralling stage presence and striking vocals, as she weaves a tapestry of soul, pop, and jazz influences into her music to create a sound that is both fresh yet familiar. At the heart of Gabby's musical prowess is her honest and authentic approach to songwriting.
In 2019, the Geelong musician released her debut, self-titled EP filled with evocative lyrics that tackle big issues from mental health, gun violence, to bullying. Gabby has gone on to release a second EP titled Scuttle in 2022 and was recently joined by her rockin’ girl band for the release of her latest work, The Urge Will Pass EP.
Gabby has cemented her reputation as a rising star in the Australian music scene.                 www.gabbysteelmusic.com           
Matt Neal (AKA 'The Doctor') has been part of Warrnambool's music scene for 25 years. With 21st Century Ox, he opened for Something For Kate and The Superjesus, and won songwriting awards.With Doctor & The Apologies, he scored Double J airplay and supported Painters & Dockers and Dr Colossus. With The 80 Aces, he worked with ARIA-winning producer Steven Schram, got played on triple j and Rage, and supported You Am I and Hoodoo Gurus. Across rock, country, punk, and pop, Matt has proven himself to be a talented songwriter and performer.   https://linktr.ee/mattneal

Michael Honan ('In This Town', 'Hold On', and his latest release 'Needle and Thread')is an upcoming singer-songwriter from Warrnambool, heavily influenced by country music, and a bunch of other genres. https://linktr.ee/michaelhonan