Thornton Young Award

10/11/2025

⏰ REMINDER: Today is the LAST DAY to enter! ⏰
Don’t miss the chance to be part of the 2026 Thornton Young Award. An amazing opportunity for an Australian artist who sings in true balladeer, bush ballad, or heritage style. 🇦🇺🎶

If you know someone who tells Australia’s stories through music, now is the time to give them a gentle push in our direction. Or if that artist is you, get your application in before it’s too late!!

👉 Nominate or apply here: https://lindsaywaddington.com/thorntonyoungaward

Please share, your post might be the one that reaches the perfect entrant. 🌾✨

New Australian Balladeer Award "Thornton Young Award"

05/11/2025

🚨 Nominations Closing Soon! 🚨
Nominations for the 2026 Thornton Young Award are closing soon - so if you’ve been thinking about entering, now is the time!

In this video, Lindsay sits down with John Williamson to talk about the Thornton Young Award.

If you know an artist who sings about Australia in true balladeer, bush ballad, or heritage style now’s your chance to let them know and encourage them to enter.

🗓️ Final days - nominations close Monday, 10th November.
👉 Nominate here: https://lindsaywaddington.com/thorntonyoungaward

Let’s celebrate and support the next generation of authentic Australian storytellers.

30/10/2025

🎙 Every great story starts in moments like this.
Here’s William Alexander in the studio after recording his winning single, Boundary Rider Blues.
The Thornton Young Award exists to give Australian artists the chance to do exactly this: record, create, and share their story with the world. 🌾
✨ Entries close 10 November - could this be you next?
👉 Enter now: https://lindsaywaddington.com/thorntonyoungaward

28/10/2025

🎤 LIVE Performance by William Alexander🌟
We are incredibly proud of William, whose passion, creativity, and dedication continue to inspire us all. Here he is performing "Boundary Rider Blues," his winning single as the 2025 Thornton Young Award winner. Watching him perform live reminds us exactly why we celebrate young talent - to uplift, encourage, and spotlight the next generation of Australian storytellers. 💫

✨ Nominations are now OPEN for the next Thornton Young Award! If you know a someone whose talent deserves to be seen and celebrated, this could be their moment.
https://lindsaywaddington.com/thorntonyoungaward

Thank you to LWM House and Maddison Waddington 🎬

24/10/2025

🚨 We need your help!
Nominations are open for the 2026 Thornton Young Award - an incredible opportunity for an Australian artist who sings about Australia in true balladeer, bush ballad, or heritage style. 🇦🇺🎶

Please share this post - your share could help the right artist find their opportunity. 🌾

🔗 Apply or nominate here: https://lindsaywaddington.com/thorntonyoungaward

New Australian Balladeer Award "Thornton Young Award"

22/10/2025

How good is this! Wade Forster’s made an NRL team from country music artists and he’s picked our very own William Alexander! 🙌🎵🏉
Guess he’s a triple threat now - singer, songwriter, and winger! 😂

22/10/2025

🎶 Exciting update from William Alexander! 🎶

21/10/2025

Loved seeing our Thornton Young Award winners, Paul Ricketts and William Alexander, up on stage at the Clarence Valley Country Muster!
So proud of you both and grateful to be part of your journey!

18/10/2025

Big dreams start here.
The Thornton Young Award is open and the stage is waiting 🎤It could be you next.
Nominate now 👇
https://lindsaywaddington.com/thorntonyoungaward

16/10/2025

The Clarence Valley Country Muster is on NOW! 🎵
Who’s already there - and who’s on their way? 🚗🎤
Keep an eye out for William Alexander, last year’s Thornton Young Award winner, and our 2024 winner Paul Ricketts! 🇦🇺🎶