Michael Ward faced a definitive moment during a dark time in his life. He admitted that he couldn’t see a way out. He was just ‘stuck’ ... he couldn’t find happiness or any purpose to his life. But a revelation that he should ‘try a little harder’ and make real change was the catalyst to ‘writing a list’ of what was needed to recover.

He became diligent in adopting new disciplines of looking after himself … sleep, food, water, exercise and being with the right people were the primary drivers to achieving a different life…PLUS there was a desire to be creative.  

He had to believe in himself … a version of the classic Max’s Island value of ‘Believe in Everyone’.

Music had always been a creative part of his life and now learning to sing became a dedicated focus … it was an obsession … a way for him to fully express himself.

This creative expression became part of every aspect of his life … not just his music.

He now has an energetic expressive life playing many, many gigs every month with his band … or just doing it solo. This is not only in Perth but throughout WA and at festivals across Australia.

Life these days looks and feels different for Michael. He has a positive view for the future and has set no limits to what he can achieve.