An unforgettable music man
On Wednesday 26th of June, Mark was invited on stage to perform ‘Big Skies’ with Morgan Evans. Morgan flew in to Newcastle for a very special show hosted by triple M supporting the John Hunter Children’s Hospital at The Lucky Hotel. Morgan and Mark have been writing songs and performing together across Australia for […]
Over many years as a wedding signer, Mark has learnt thousands of wedding songs. From the deeply romantic to the surprise flash mobs, he’s sung it all. “When a wedding inquiry comes in, I am always so interested to see what songs people have chosen” Wells said. “There is such a spectrum of songs that […]
The 2019 Wedding Season is off to flying start in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley! With a record number of weddings booked from February – April, Mark and his band are anticipating an action packed year of wedding entertainment. “I love Wedding season, and it’s just getting bigger and better every year.” Wells said. ” […]
2016 was a massive year for Mark that included (amongst other things) a prestigious APRA award nomination, raising over $30,000 for Cystic Fibrosis with the Big Band Benefit Concert and countless gigs up and down the East Coast of Australia. Now Mark plans to head back into the studio to record more original songs in […]
2015 was a huge year of musical goodness for Mark. Here are his 5 top music moments of 2015. “Ok… is this mic on…? 1. Being nominated for an APRA songwriters award with Morgan Evans. Being in the room eating dinner next to the likes of Peter Garrett, 360*, Daniel Johns, Jimmy Barnes was pretty wild. A […]
This song was written one morning as part of a Songwriting Challenge for ABC Radio. We decided to record and film it as Christmas present for all the folks that have supported us this year!
Mark walks us through the inspiration, meaning and recording of each song on his latest album. Give it Up This song was written about what it’s like to have a vice and all the contradictory thoughts that go with it. I wrote it with Catherine Britt and Morgan Evans and it was the first time […]
Award winning Newcastle bred singer-songwriter, Mark Wells, will release his first full-length CD The Long Walk Home on Friday 1st June at Lizotte’s Newcastle. The event will feature a live performance by Wells with a full seven-piece band, and will feature a few special guests including local songstress Melody Pool. All the songs on the […]
There was plenty happening for Mark at the CMC Rocks the Hunter festival on the weekend just gone, but Mark won’t get to put his feet up just yet, as he heads back into the studio to put the finishing touches on his forthcoming debut full-length album. Mark has been working on the project since […]
It is going to be a big weekend for Mark Wells as he prepares for CMC Rocks the Hunter. Mark will be attending the CMC Music Awards on Friday the 4th March, were he is nominated for CMC New Oz Artist of the Year. Mark will then play alongside country superstars including Alan Jackson, Joe […]