Chelsea Wilson
Creative Director, Vocalist, Curator (House of Valerie Joan)
Chelsea Wilson is an independent Melbourne-based vocalist, songwriter, festival producer and DJ. Her debut release "I Hope You'll Be Very Unhappy Without Me" was lauded ABC Radio National #2 Album of the Year ad nominated for Best Soul Album at the Music Victoria Awards. She headlined the APRA Melbourne Arts Centre Stage at The Australasian World Music Expo and made her UK debut at Glastonbury Festival, subsequently selling out Longson Jazz Cafe.
Linda Catalano
Creative Producer (Quiet RIOT)
Founded by award-winning Creative Producer Linda Catalano, Quiet RIOT is an independent production company built on the values of activisim, dive
Candice Monique
Vocalist, Songwriter
Poet, lyricist, and vocalist Candice Monique has an inimitable style that fuses neo-soul, hip-hop, spoken world and soul. A prolific writer, her extensive catalogue includes collaborations with Professor Griff of Public Enemy, Rich Medina, Metals, and P-Phazes.
JoysSoulMusic
Vocalist
Kenyan born singer Joys has roots stemming from Gospel singing as a child. Her career has seen her perform locally and internationally for over 15 years and has her picked as a favourite in Soul and Blues genres. Joys has performed with many local bands including Women of Soul and Grand WaZoo.
Carmen Hendricks
Vocalist, Songwriter
An incredible soul singer and storyteller, this South African born and bred singer has rhythm in her veins and Rhythmic Soul is her musical tag. Carmen Hendricks performed her first professional show at the age of 5. Australia provided the opportunity for Hendricks to grow as an artist, and in time, to perform and tour with numerous national and international acts including, Kanye West, Kelly Rowland, Rhianna, and Tina Cousins.