NA2R 2011 winner, scores gold in Korea

One of the winners of the NA2R (new artist to radio) in 2011, Danielle Blakey, has won Gold in the inaugural ABU Radio Song Festival in Korea.

Danielle was entered by Commercial Radio Australia, and competed against 14 other unsigned acts from Asia Pacific in the competition, which showcased new and original artists from various countries in the region.

Danielle said she was very excited to win the Gold Award::” Thank you so much for inviting me and sending me over for this festival! It has honestly been such a great experience and a massive highlight of my career!"

CRA CEO Joan Warner said; “The ABU Radio Song Festival is in its first year of operation and aims to promote unsigned original music across Asia and the Pacific. Danielle performed in Seoul, Korea in conjunction with the ABU General Assembly. It was a glittering occasion and is sure to open doors to a broader international audience".