Sun 10 Oct: Songwriters In the Round @ Dunkirk Hotel

Sat 10 Oct: Songwriters In the Round - Live in the Loft @Dunkirk Hotel, 3-6pm

Songwriters: Shelley Dempsey, Dean Decry, David Power, Paul Monaro, Tim Leach

5 songwriters, all on stage, playing one song at a time, so each will get to play 6 songs in total.
These events are organised by SongsOnStage and the Songwriting Society of Australia
Gavin Fitzgerald from the Songwriting Society of Australia will video the show.

Shelley Dempsey
Shelley Dempsey is a Sydney-based storyteller, singer-songwriter and uke player who loves to write catchy tunes. She launched an album of original songs in 2026 - titled See You at the Red Bar. Most of the nine singles are available on Spotify, Youtube, iHeartRadio etc. Song titles include The Girl's in Love', Alma Bay, Think of Me, Two Pianos, Good Lovin, Dead Man, Runnin, Run to the River and See You at the Red Bar. Shelley also founded the Facebook gig page UkesUnlimited and performs in two music acts – Bambalooza and the Darlo Street Band at festivals, open mic sessions and at the Balmain Ukulele Klub. Earlier, she took the stage for choir concerts for 10 years with Bondi Sings and the Bridge on the River Choir. Originally from the tropics in Papua New Guinea and Townsville, she sometimes writes songs from her years there and often dreams of home.
https://www.instagram.com/shelleydemps

Dean Decry
From the salt air of Coogee to the neon hum of Sydney’s backstreet bars, Dean Decry has been writing and performing songs that cut straight to the heart for decades. Blending raw emotion with sharp social insight, Dean’s music explores the crossroads of politics, spirituality, and heartbreak — the things that make us question, believe, and feel.
Whether it’s a stripped-back acoustic set by the ocean or a full-room singalong in the city, Dean’s performances are known for their honesty, passion, and lyrical depth. A storyteller at heart, he turns life’s messiest moments into songs that linger long after the final chord fades.
https://www.instagram.com/dean_decry

David Power
David is a Coogee local. Originally from Cork Ireland he grew up in a musical family and writes songs about anything that springs to mind- Love, gambling, fortune tellers, alter ego’s, travelling, personal hygiene tips - in fact anything that tickles his fancy .

Paul Monaro
Paul is a folk musician who has been writing his own songs for around 20 years. His musical inspiration comes from true life experiences and stories of people he knows or has read about. His main influences are from folk, blues, country and rock. In particular, he has grown up to and continued to be inspired by the genius of artists such as Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Crowded House, The Eagles, Green Day, and Neil Diamond.

Tim Leach
Tim Leach is a Sydney-based singer-songwriter who has been playing music for as long as he can remember and has been a familiar face on the local open mic circuit for more than a decade.
Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of artists, Tim's music reflects influences from iconic Australian acts such as Cold Chisel, Hunters & Collectors, and Tex, Don and Charlie, alongside international favourites including Crowded House, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Jason Isbell, and Jeff Buckley.
Through his career, Tim has travelled extensively around the world, collecting stories, experiences, and encounters that often find their way into his songwriting. His original songs are shaped by the remarkable places he's visited and the memorable people he's met along the way, blending thoughtful storytelling with a distinctly Australian perspective.
https://www.facebook.com/tim.leach.3517

Hosted by Russell Neal
Russell Neal is an award-winning singer-songwriter (ASA 2022/23) who has been performing in pubs and clubs around Sydney and at folk festivals around the country and overseas for 25 years. He writes songs that are funny and serious - occasionally both at the same time, ranging from ballads, to blues to up-tempo pop.
www.facebook.com/russellnealmusic

Tickets $10 at trybooking or $15 on the night.

About Dunkirk Hotel:
The Dunkirk Hotel has been Pyrmont's true local for almost 150 years. Recently renovated, she has returned to her former glory. https://www.thedunkirk.com.au/

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