BEC HANCE

BEC HANCE
www.bechancecountry.com
Hoisting her swag of accolades over one shoulder
and her trusty guitar on the other, Bec Hance walks
the country road as one of only a few women
making their mark in the traditional country genre.
The talented singer/songwriter has a long list of admirers around the nation
both for her honest, funny, catchy or melancholy lyrics as well as her
engaging personality.
Remaining true to the heritage country genre with
her music composition, Bec is breaking the mould
through her lyrics which border on bush balladeer
and in some cases, full-out comedy.
A love of the Australian bush and animals is woven
into songs covering life, love and loss.
Bec has firmly cemented her place in the industry
and is widely sought-after for festivals and events
across Australia.
She has cut her teeth in the industry, working hard to
cement her stellar reputation.
Now, after releasing her fourth album in 2013, she is a
crowd favourite at festivals around the country, having
played stages around the nation to acclaim.
Her beautifully crafted lyrics evoke strong emotions
from audiences who yearn for pure country music.
She classes herself as an Australiana artist who retains
the traditional sound country music in Australia and the
USA were built on and bring them together with a
modern twist.
Bec has worked with the likes of Keith Jamieson, Reg
Poole, Owen Blundell as well as Carter & Carter.
“For me, it comes down to that sense of peace and freedom
you have when you’re out in the bush.”- Bec Hance
Bec has four clips available to request on CMC, working with talented
production houses to create music clips that showcase her rich, lusty Aussie
voice and emotional, whimsical or nostalgic songs. --- Click to view
Over the past few years, her profile has risen as the industry has sat up and
listened to the stories she’s presented through her songs. This has seen Bec
Hance up in lights for shows and festivals that keep her gigging regularly
throughout the year.
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Mildura Country Music Festival
Tamworth Country Music Festival
Whittlesea Country Music Festival
Mooroonpna Country Music Club
Boolarra Folk Festival
Coster Valley Festival
Country Music Spectacular
Wagga Wagga Country Music Festival
Classic Stampede
Griffith Country Music Club
Grafton Country Music Festival
Cowra Breakout Country Music Festival
Music in the Mulgas
Cessnock Country Music Festival
Rosewood Country Roundup
Leeton Country Roundup
Latrobe Valley Country Music Festival
The first three albums of her
career, Girls Like Me, The
Tranquillity and All About Mates
were independent releases that
saw her sell more than 1000 units
a year.
With her fourth release, Bec has
gained distribution through
WJO.
Proud Of My Country released in
August 2013 with the first single
from the album, Old Lady, being
well received and gaining radio
play across the land.
Bec’s Achievements:
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Nominated for Bush Ballad “The Ballad of Castlereagh” at the
Golden Guitar Awards, Tamworth, NSW (for 2013)
Nominated for female Vocal “The Place Where I Belong” at the Southern Stars
Awards In Mildura, Vic
Nominated for Female Vocal “The Place Where I Belong” at the Victorian Country
Music Awards , Whittlesea, Vic
Nominated for Heritage “The Ballad of Castlereagh” at the Victorian Country
Music Awards
Nominated for Female Vocal “the Place Where I Belong” at the TIARAs, TAS
2011
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Released All about mates album
Nominated x 3 in TSA awards
Top 50 Video Clip “Just Add Water” on CMC
While touring, gigging and continuously
writing new material, Bec maintains a
career as a paramedic in her home
base of Murchison in the heart of
Victoria.
Having grown up on a fourth-generation
family beef-growing business in rural
Victoria, country runs through Bec’s
blood.
Steeped in the music of Slim Dusty, Shirley Thoms, Loretta Lynn, Johnny Horton
and John Williamson as a youngster, she taught herself the piano and guitar
before hitting her teens and has been composing and songwriting since (only
about 15 years!!!).
She has sinced studied music theory, going on to teach piano and study
vocal training as well as being a graduate the CMAA Academy of Country
Music.
Coming up the ranks in the country music scene Bec was a Toyota Star Maker
Grand Finalist, Champion of Champions winner, TSA winner as well as a
multitude of other accolades.
She has now firmly cemented her position as one of the finest contemporary
singer/songwriters in the industry, concentrating on Australiana-themed
traditional country music.
“I have watched Bec come through the talent
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quest circuit and win most of those she
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entered. She has developed into a fine
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singer/songwriter; winner of many awards
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and a genuine person as well. Bec works
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hard to make a success in what she loves.
She has an excellent future in the music business.”
- Ian Crombie, ZFM Country Power Country Radio 1629am Newcastle & Radio16
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Contacts: Bec Hance
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0417 304 845
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