Castle Hughes is a talented, award-winning singer-songwriter hailing from Western Australia. Renowned for her powerful vocals and inspiring lyrics, Castle has firmly established herself as a rising star in the music industry. Her remarkable talent was recognized when she received the esteemed WAM Award for City of Stirling Best Youth Act in 2022, cementing her status as an independent artist to watch. Castle’s musical journey commenced at a young age, where her passion for music led her to master a diverse range of instruments, including the violin, flute, bodhran, drums, and piano. Her vocal prowess was also showcased through her participation in choirs and musical productions. At the age of sixteen, Castle burst onto the music scene as a singer-songwriter, captivating audiences with the release of her debut single “Moving On” in early 2021. The track garnered substantial attention and earned her a nomination for the highly esteemed WAM Song of the Year Award in the 14-18-year-old category. Castle’s talent and unwavering dedication have continued to shine as she triumphed in the CALM Youth Week Songwriting Competition and received nominations in several prestigious international songwriting contests, including the International Songwriting Awards and the UK Songwriting Contest. Her second single, “Fairplay,” further showcased her exceptional skills, solidifying her as a finalist in the International Songwriting Competition in both the Teen and Music Video categories.