Axel Wellings awarded National Regional Arts Fellowship

Axel Wellings, a 19-year-old Wiradjuri singer, songwriter, and performer from Goulburn, has been awarded a $10,000 National Regional Arts Fellowship. He is one of only eight individuals selected across Australia for the honor.

Through the fellowship, Wellings will work with the Hume Conservatorium to focus on composition, songwriting, vocal coaching, and performance. His mentorship will include Richard Lane, Garth Prentice, Michael Simic, and Alison Beckett. Additionally, he is scheduled to attend a songwriting course at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and record at Binda Road Studio. Wellings aims to produce an album or a collection of songs by the conclusion of the program.