Episode 4 features Abby Dobson - One of Australia's finest vocalists with a deep capacity to communicate and has been a bright light in the Australian music scene since the 90’s when she first appeared as the frontwoman of iconic band Leonardo’s Bride. With two classic albums plus a string of awards including their hit song ‘Even When I’m Sleeping’ being recognised in the Top 30 Australian Songs of all time. With a deep history of national and international tours, Abby has also blessed us with two of her own solo albums, including 2018’s It’s OK, Sweetheart and performances with Paul Mac. She is also known for her celebrated French band project Baby et Lulu with Lara Goodridge.
Abby is such a warm and giving person, which was reflected deeply in our conversation that spans her entire career as an artist, as well as shedding light on what’s to come.
OUT NOW: 'Out To Sea' Episode three feat. sarah blasko
Much more than just a podcast or interview series, Mark Lang ‘Out To Sea' is an online film series and filmed podcast created by Australian singer/songwriter and filmmaker Mark Lang. This series is set in his home town of Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale in Regional Victoria.
The series explores creative practice, place, songwriting, storytelling, touring and the business of making a sustainable lifelong career in the arts.
Episode 3 features Sarah Blasko - one of Australia’s national treasures. I’ve always been drawn in by the power of her performances and her deeply evocative songwriting. Our conversation dives deep into her practice across her albums and explores the recording of her award winning album ‘As day follows night’ along with much more.
Sarah is a three-time ARIA Award winner, Triple J Album of the Year Awardee, as well being three-times shortlisted for the Australian Music Prize. Our conversation was wide ranging and deeply personal with wonderful insights from an acclaimed lifelong career artist. Sarah is set to release her anticipated 7th album ‘ I Just Need To Conquer This Mountain’ you can pre-order it now.
Thanks for watching, please don’t forget to like and subscribe to be notified on upcoming monthly episodes with some of Australia’s most enduring and impactful artists.
Filmed on the land and waters of the Wadawurrung peoples with respect.
OUT NOW: 'Out To Sea' Episode Two feat. Clare Bowditch
Much more than just a podcast or interview series, Mark Lang ‘Out to Sea' is an online film series and filmed podcast created by Australian singer/songwriter and filmmaker Mark Lang, this series is set in his home town of Queenscliffe and Point Lonsdale in Regional Victoria.
The series explores creative practice, place, songwriting, storytelling, touring and the business of making a sustainable lifelong career in the arts. Episode two features the incredible Clare Bowditch, an ARIA award winning singer-songwriter & author. Clare has had a deep impact on the cultural landscape of this country not only as an acclaimed artist in her own right, but also her work in championing artists' voices.
This conversation is filled with Clare's deep warmth, wonderful stories, and insights from one of Australia's finest artists. Filmed on the land and waters of the Wadawurrung peoples with respect.
OUT NOW: 'The Chicken Whisperer' Vignette 1 - 'Out To Sea' Series
Ahoy!
The launch of Out To Sea Podcast and Film Series has officially launched, and this next instalment is one the team and I have been really excited to share.
Coming out in parallel with the in-depth conversations I’ve had with celebrated Australian artists are these vignette pieces, which focus on some of the incredible individuals and groups that make the Bellarine Peninsula so special.
Meet my friend Elaine, the chicken whisperer. You can find her at the Point Lonsdale front beach every Tuesday morning at 8am with her glorious chooks. Scratch the surface and everyone's got a story to tell and her's is truly incredible - you will absolutely love her.
Enjoy and don’t forget to Subcribe to the Youtube channel to stay up to date with upcoming episoded!
Lotsa love
Mark
'Out To Sea' Film Series & Podcast Now Live!
Hey friends, I’m really excited to share ‘Out To Sea’, an online film series set in my home town of Queenscliffe and Point Lonsdale in Victoria.
I’ve sat down with some of Australia’s most celebrated and enduring songwriters, where we go deep into life, their creative processes and the challenges and rewards of creating a life-long career in the arts.
Episode one features the incredible Emma Donovan and is available now on Youtube.
Emma’s story is really special, it would mean a lot if you could share it to your friends and family.
A powerful conversation speaking of her early experiences raised in a musical family, to travelling the world with the Black Arm Band, playing world-renowned theatres to remote indigenous communities, and fronting the acclaimed Melbourne soul outfit The Putbacks.
Emma shares deeply on her experiences, songwriting and inspirations and her most recent transition into launching her incredible new solo album ‘Til My Song Is Done’ which is out now via Cooking Vinyl Australia, along with her upcoming national album launch tour.
Out To Sea is a 12 month series featuring in-depth artist conversation with John Butler, Sarah Blasko, Kate Miller Heidke, William Crighton, Clare Bowditch, Abby Dobson, Kevin Mitchell (Bob Evans/Jebediah), Emily Lubitz and many more to be announced soon.
Special thanks to my mates Fraser Montgomery and Nick Huggins for their incredible work on the series.
And of course our amazing sponsors Sea Road Ferries, Lon Retreat & Spa, Borough of Queenscliffe, Queenscliffe Harbour, Regional Arts Victoria for sharing these artists' stories and shining a light on this beautiful part of regional Victoria.
Subscribe now on Youtube so you don’t miss upcoming episodes - your help would make a huge difference in getting the word out there.
I hope you enjoy 'Out To Sea'!
Cheers,
Mark
Regional Vic Tour With This Way North
Hey friends,
Hope all is well in your neck of the woods.
It’s been two long years since I have seen many of you. I am excited today to let you know my first shows back in the real world are with old mates and indie queens, This Way North. We are headed out on a little Regional Victorian tour to play some of our favourite spots. It is going to be a lot of fun and so special to be back sharing music with old and new friends. For those in regional Vic I hope to catch up at one of the shows.
I hope this is the start of returning to shows again here in Australia and for my friends O.S I hope to come see you sometime in the not too distant future.
Big hugs to you all
Cheers,
Mark
FORUM THEATRE - SOLD OUT - PHOTOS
I was just reminded on social media about last years sold out Forum Theatre show with The Melbourne Indie Voices. It was such a moving experience having the 230 piece Melbourne Indie Voices choir onstage raising the roof around my song Pictou Landing.
Photos from my good mate David Harris
EUROPEAN TOUR PHOTOS
Hey friends,
I’m often slow to add things here if at all on the website. Here are some photos from the two German tours from late last year in Oct/Nov and December 2019 with Lilly Among Clouds.
Hopefully I will be able to get back to Europe when all the restrictions open up in 2020.
Keep safe
Cheers,
Mark
