Perth, Western Australia Jan 26, 2026 (Issuewire.com) - Great Australian Songbook - Press release
The Great Australian Songbook is a sweeping musical portrait of Australia — its ancient landscapes, its modern heartbeat, and the stories that echo across generations. Across twenty richly crafted tracks, the album moves from the sacred stillness of Sunset Over Uluṟu to the bright pulse of Bondi Nights, from the raw solitude of Outback Reborn to the communal warmth of Legends by the Campfire. Each song stands as a chapter in a larger national story, capturing the spirit, struggle, humour, and hope that shape life under the southern sky.
At its centre, the album honours the people who carry the nation forward — the workers, families, volunteers, travellers, storytellers, and everyday champions whose resilience shines through songs like Fire in the Blood, Heart of a Champion, and Rise Together. It celebrates the unity found in shared journeys, whether on dusty highways, coastal paths, sporting fields, or around a backyard fire. From the courage shown during The Black Summer to the quiet dignity of The Last Anzac, these tracks remind us that Australia’s greatest strength lies in its people and the stories they share.
Releasing on Australia Day 2026, The Great Australian Songbook arrives as both a tribute and a gift — a musical time capsule capturing who we are, where we’ve come from, and the spirit that binds us. It invites listeners to celebrate the land, honour its history, and feel the deep sense of belonging that comes from being part of something larger than ourselves. This is more than an album; it’s a national soundtrack, a love letter to Country, and a reminder that every voice, every road, and every memory becomes part of the song we all carry forward.
The Great Australian Songbook is written, recorded and produced by Australian artist O’Neill Fernandes. “I used AI to assist with vocal parts, but every lyric, melody, arrangement, and emotion is straight from my heart,” he shares, highlighting his hands-on creative approach.
The Album is released on SoundCloud and YouTube on the 26th January 2026 (Australia Day).
SoundCloud Link:
soundcloud.com/oneill-fernandes
YouTube Link:
https://www.youtube.com/@ONeillFernandes
Media Contact
O'Neill Fernandes oneillfern@bigpond.com 14 Hamlet Court Bibra Lake https://www.facebook.com/oneillfern
