Ella Hooper Instagram – A massively unexpected compliment right hurrr.. This little record made with much love and scrounging, during the gnarliest time of my life, Small Town Temple, has just been nominated for the @australianmusicprize I am truly surprised and deeply appreciative. I’m very stoked. I’m proud. Isn’t it funny how when you stop even regarding the game and just do what’s in your heart – it connects. Lord. I wish I’d had the courage of my convictions sooner you know? This is the first time in a while that my music has received such consistent praise and support. (The 00’s were a long time ago guys) I’ve been making music consistently since, important (to me) records and metamorphases them all – but for some reason, not very recognised, let alone lauded. I’m not sooking, I’m just shocked, to be honest. And thank you, to all involved in this nomination for listening with open ears, and being open to getting to know me as a sovereign grown up, as a musician. I FREAAAAKIN appreciate it. I’ll no doubt write a bit more on this, but for now a BIG sloppy thank you to a few key people that worked on this album with me, my producers genius musicians and friends – @timotheeharvey @marcel_borrack_td_band My label / mgmt Scot Crawford @recklessrecordsaustralia My TM/PA @tammy__blake and the @auscouncilarts for funding. And the biggest thank you and love to My mum & dad for moving to Violet Town, hence making me a country girl, and for always, always playing good tunes. They’re why this record is special I reckon. Their influence and energy is all over it, (as well as their singing and recorder playing..) I wish they got to see the fruits of my labours earth side, and to come see how the band are playing these songs I wrote in their kitchens and on their porches.. I think they’d be really really happy about this today. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 #wow #damn