Allan Caswell is Australia’s most recorded songwriter, with over 1,000 recordings released globally across four decades. His prolific career was recently honored with his induction into the Australasian Country Music Roll of Renown. Caswell’s songs have been recorded by diverse artists, including Slim Dusty and Cilla Black. He notably penned the 1979 number one theme song for the TV series Prisoner, On The Inside, which launched his full-time music career in Australia.

Ben Walker, a British-born artist based in Sydney, is celebrated for his nuanced songwriting, delivering heartfelt tunes with soulful melodies and poignant storytelling. Since beginning releases in 2020, his music quickly garnered radio airplay and festival slots. A key highlight came in 2022 when his collaboration with Caswell, Beth Lucas, and Stephen Dobson on I Won’t Forget became a semifinalist in the International Songwriting Competition and reached number one on the Australian Country Radio Chart.