Doug Flett

Since the late Sixties Doug has enjoyed a significant career as a songwriter. Working with his long-time collaborator GUY FLETCHER, their songs have been recorded not only by scores of International stars but also by some of the defining icons of 20th century popular music, including ELVIS PRESLEY, RAY CHARLES, JOE COCKER and TOM JONES. Doug is proud to have received both IVOR NOVELLO and ASCAP awards.

Writing across most genres Doug works with several new generation artistes and writers. He is developing a Musical Theatre project. His Independent Publishing Company is DREAMTIME MUSIC.

Doug’s “FALLEN ANGEL”, a former hit for Frankie Valli, is featured in the acclaimed, multi-award winning Broadway musical “JERSEY BOYS”. A road show is playing to packed houses across the USA and ’permanent’ companies are resident in Las Vegas, Chicago and of course on Broadway. The show’s London West End debut in March ’08 heralded yet another hit production. “Jersey Boys” is slated to open in Melbourne in March ‘09.

Doug has been active in Music Industry Writers’ Organisations for many years, the Songwriters Guild, the British Academy of Composers, Authors and Songwriters and, he is now standing for re-election to the Songwriters Executive of the British Academy of Composers and Songwriters.

A champion of the craft of song writing Doug says, “At this time dynamic and volatile changes are taking place across the planet, in Society, the opaque world of Finance and the Environment. Seemingly an epoch ending paradigm shift is underway between ‘an old, outdated order’, to which powerful vested interest groups cling, and a challenging New Order already impatient, waiting at the gate.

I believe it is essential composers and songwriters send out a message, loud and clear, that the Song is at the very heart of our Industry . Music is to be respected and its usage paid for on a fair and equitable basis. Music is Life.

I urge composers and songwriters to support their Academy in order that we can extend the work we do on your behalf. A talented and dedicated team works tirelessly to safeguard creators Rights. Don’t trash your work, nurture it. Take pride in what you do. Receive your due reward. A song is a mysterious thing, a creation that will often develop a life of its own. At times it seems to arrive all in a rush, from another level of consciousness. Honour and protect that. Respect. Power to the Song”.