Damien Leith is a busy bee. Not content with preparing for his massive Keys and Strings tour, the former Australian Idol is preparing to release his novel.
You might remember Damien chatting to me about the book, which like his latest album is called Remember June, a couple of months ago. It tells the story of a family who has escaped the troubles of Northern Ireland in the 1980s. You’ll see it in all good bookstores on April 1.
But that’s not the only thing Damien’s been up to. As a committed family man, it seems appropriate that Damien’s been named an ambassador for the Barnados Australia’s Mother of the Year awards. The initiative searches for the number one mum in Oz.
“I believe that family is very important and the pivotal person in most families is the mum,” explained Damien. “Barnardos Australia’s Mother of the Year Awards recognise the wonderful work that mums all around Australia do and I am delighted to be an ambassador and support the awards.”
Somewhere in there Damien’s going to find time to tour Oz. His Keys and Strings tour kicks off in Toowoomba next week before travelling all around the country. If you haven’t got your tickets yet, what are you waiting for?
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