Winner of the 2013 Songs for Social Justice Award:
Ewan McLennan for ‘Joe Glenton’.

Joe Glenton

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Dirty Old Town - Alistair Hulett

We were delighted to agree without hesitation upon ‘Mining Man’ as the winner of the 2013 Songs for Social Justice Award. This song buzzes with the energy of activism and resistance, and brings to our attention the pressing issue of coal seam gas mining across Australia and further afield. The lyrics are poetic, and the melody shows both a knowledge and love of folk music traditions. Perhaps most importantly, like the best folk music, the song is transportable: it could be sung by any number of people anywhere and retain the power and punch of its message.

Joe Glenton

Alistair Hulett

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