Out To Sea series

Episode FOUR:
ABBY DOBSON

A Film Series In Conversation With Premier Australian Artists

Featuring in-depth conversations with Emma Donovan, Sarah Basko, John Butler, Clare Bowditch, William Crighton, and many more.

Episode Four feat. Abby Dobson out now

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 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 To Sea - VINGETTe 1:
The Chicken whisperer

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.

Woven throughout the 'Out To Sea' artist in conversation series will be these short vignette pieces that feature the everyday life and stories of our small Australian coastal village.

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Biography

Australian singer/songwriter and film maker Mark Lang is a renowned lyricist and storyteller. He has written three critically acclaimed albums making many ‘album of the year’ lists as the singer/ songwriter of Australian indie band Skipping Girl Vinegar.

Mark released his debut solo work in 2019 with an extensive North American and European tour including appearances at the legendary Cambridge Folk Festival UK. Mark was invited by legendary Canadian songwriter Ron Sexsmith on tour before launching his debut solo work to a sold out Melbourne Recital Centre & Australian tour. Thrilling audiences from main stages of premiere festivals including Byron Bay Bluesfest, Cambridge Folk Festival, Port Fairy, Splendour In The Grass, Woodford, Falls Festival and many more.

Mark's work has received extensive airplay on Triple J, ABC, Double J, Community radio, as well as US college radio (7 weeks Top 700 CMJ charts, 46 top 70s & numerous #7 & #2 positions across the US. His film work has received featured airplay on CBC TV in Canada and Al Jazeera in the US and film festivals.