15 June 2010

An open letter to Tommy Emmanuel

Dear Tommy,

Congratulations on being awarded a Queen's Member of the Order of Australia for “Service to the music and entertainment industries as a guitarist, and to the community as a supporter of Kids Under Cover.”

We and the whole Maton Team would like to congratulate you on this.

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PR Newswire article

Maton would like to congratulate Tommy Emmanuel on being awarded the Queen's Member of the Order of Australia over the weekend. Tommy was awarded the honour for 'service to the music and entertainment industries as a guitarist, and to the community as a supporter of Kids Under Cover.'

"Before my mother passed away she wrote me a little note and the last line of that note was never forget that you're an Aussie,"

"It's just a great honour for an Australian to be recognised for hard work and dedication and taking Australia with me wherever I go."

Tommy Emanuel

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www.undercover.com.au
www.itsanhonour.gov.au
www.heraldsun.com.au

When you look at the long and illustrious list of Maton endorsees, not only does it read like a who’s who of the Australian and International entertainment scene, it also accounts for many generations and styles of music. From The Seekers to Josh Homme, with a sprinkling of Tommy Emmanuel and just a dash of Colin Hay, it is as eclectic and varied as a blind man’s wardrobe. The photo board here at the factory is an endless account of household names and multi award winning arteests, to quote the French…...

"Our custom Shop Luthier Andy Allen was putting a few ales back with his family at the Kinglake V's Woori Yallock Footy Final when he bumped into the PM. The two spoke about Maton Guitars and manufacturing in Australia. A month or two later we were contacted by a company (who purchases gifts on behalf of the Government) who were looking for a uniquely Australian gift..."

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