Hollywood songwriter in Ettalong

Hollywood songwriter and music producer Mr Alan Roy Scott will attend this year's third annual Australian Songwriters Conference in Ettalong.

Celine Dion, Cyndi Lauper and Gloria Estefan are among artists to have recorded his songs.

Mr Scott will bring more than 20 years of experience in the music and entertainment industry to the national event.

Conference organiser Ms Lisa Butler said: "Alan's career began with Screen Gems-EMI Music and with a division of Motown, where he was involved with Smokey Robinson, The Temptations and Stevie Wonder.

"His television and film credits include songs used in First Wives Club, Top Gun, Coming To America, Karate Kid II, Fame, Beverly Hills 90210, among others.

"This is a major coup for organisers of the event and follows on the footsteps of the successful addition of last year's special guest Andrew Farriss of INXS.

"Speakers attending this year's event include Shane Nicholson and Jason Blume."

Held over four days on the June long weekend, the Australian Songwriters Conference involves more than 20 workshops and seminars, on-site recording facilities, song pitching and appraisal of songs from Australian music publishers, networking with industry professionals and writers as well as open mic nights.

Press release, 15 Apr 2010 Lisa Butler, Australian Songwriters Conference