AIR is pleased to offer NSW artists and members the opportunity to attend a free In Conversation with the incomparable Australian songwriter, Tania Doko.  

TIME: 5 – 7 pm
WHEN: Wednesday 6th November 2024
WHERE: M|Arts Precinct Cnr Brisbane & Wollumbin St Murwillumbah NSW

Register your attendance here.  

This event is Supported by the NSW Government through Sound NSW

As one half of ARIA award winning, much-loved duo Bachelor Girl, Tania Doko has enjoyed much success with James Roche. In 1998 their debut “Buses and Trains” became an Australian and international smash, making a huge mark in the U.S, via legendary A&R Clive Davis and Arista Records. According to APRA, it boasts one of the most played Australian compositions on Australian radio over the last 25 years. Their debut album ‘WAITING FOR THE DAY’ spawned 5 hit singles, and can be heard on high rotation radio in Australia.  

As songwriter and vocalist, Tania has proven her mark globally, particularly during her relocation to Sweden as a songwriter for hire. She featured and has co-written with artists including The Veronicas on ‘DON’T SAY GOODBYE’, ‘JOYRIDE’ for the U.S Disney film ‘STEP UP 3’, Taylor Dayne’s Club U.S Billboard no.7 hit single ‘FLOOR ON FIRE’, ‘WHAT YOU’VE DONE TO ME’ for Samantha Jade, (hitting no.1 and four times platinum) ‘RISK IT’ for Jessica Mauboy, and co-wrote/contributed backing vocals on Tina Arena’s  LOVE SAVES album, entering no.1 on the ARIA Australian album chart.  She has also co-penned hits for Aussie band Sheppard and various Kpop/Jpop stars. In 2022 Tania won the Australian Women in Music(AWMA) Songwriter Award.  

Tania has taken on roles in TV and theatre worlds, too, including a mentor role on Channel 7’s Popstars and a lead role in Tim Rice’s Musical Spectacular alongside Kate Ceberano, INXS and Anthony Warlow.  

Tania has reignited her career as solo artist, kicked off by her participation in SBS’s ‘Eurovision-Australia Decides’ in 2019 with more of her acclaimed pop writing in ‘PIECE OF ME’ and in 2023 released her highly anticipated solo EP ‘THE BEAUTY IS IN THE BROKEN’ with Swedish producer Mattias Lindblom. Her hypnotic single ‘HARDER NOW’ enjoyed a no.7 AIR chart release and a much loved reception from industry and fans. Bachelor Girl has also reinstated itself on the Oz festival circuit, set for a Red Hot Summer tour in 2025, and a new BG reimagined album of their ARIA award winning debut ‘Waiting for the Day’ to be released to boot.

2024 so far has called on Tania to try on new exciting ventures, including MC-ing the Gold Coast Music Awards at HOTA with Triple M Gold radio man Andrew Very, as well as in depth mentoring for emerging artists for Australian Independent Records Association(AIR). Dovetailing her youth work background with her passion for music making, she’s a regular consultant and panelist for music industry events like Indie-con and for organisations like APRA.  

In between her passions for Bachelor Girl, solo career, her APRA ambassador role, songwriting for outside artists and live performing, with a degree in Psychology/ Criminology and background in youth work to boot, Tania is committed to mentoring up-and-coming artists…helping them maximise their voice and opportunities in a complex, modern music industry.

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