Paul Kelly, one of Australia’s finest ever songwriters, will be honoured at a charity event with some special guests in Sydney next month.

Music industry charity Support Act has announced Kelly as the recipient of its award for invaluable services to the Australian community, to be awarded at the Music In The House lunch on Wednesday May 18.

Legendary Australian interviewer Andrew Denton will host proceedings, with performances from a trio of musicians who’ve been influenced by Kelly over the years: Julia Stone, Urthboy and Thelma Plum. As a special gift to attendees, Kelly himself will also perform.

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Support Act’s Music In The House event takes place at the Ivy Ballroom. Tickets are $180 and on sale now.