Julian McKenzie

Oct 24, 2023 | abc.net.au | Sose Fuamoli |Julian McKenzie

Earlier this year, 18 year old Iam Tongi won the hearts of millions of American television viewers, auditioning for American Idol with a cover of James Blunt's song 'Monsters'. A dedication to his late father Rodney, the performance for judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan, was instantly impactful. The performer and judges in tears, it was clear that despite the emotional resonance of the song for Tongi, he natural talent as a performer shone bright.

Oct 10, 2023 | abc.net.au | Sose Fuamoli |Julian McKenzie

He is one of Australia's most revered voices, yet Radical Son still maintains somewhat of an enigmatic air about him. The talented musician, songwriter and storyteller has been compelling audiences around Australia and beyond, since the 2010's, when he released his debut studio album, Cause N'Affect. Channelling the experiences - good and bad - of his past, into some beautiful moments of music and powerful lyricism, has elevated Radical Son's status as one of Australia's gems.

Sep 26, 2023 | abc.net.au | Sose Fuamoli |Inga Stunzner |Julian McKenzie

Finding your own authentic voice is key to any artist's career and creative development, this is something that Becca Hatch has been embracing in recent years. Born in Sydney, raised in a Samoan-Kamilaroi household, music and creativity has been part of Becca's life from a young age. With her parents and family's support, Becca attended performing arts school, setting her on a course to pursuing an artistic career early.

Sep 5, 2023 | abc.net.au | Sose Fuamoli |Inga Stunzner |Julian McKenzie

A tulafale ali'i (Talking High Chief) with a background in beat boxing, dance music and EDM? The vibrant collision of contemporary and traditional life experiences and creative influences have informed the career of Meanjin/Brisbane based performing artist, Taitu'uga. Across almost two decades, Taitu'uga's career has taken him around the world, first as a prolific beat boxer (formerly known as Kitch), and now as a multi-faceted and versatile artist in the dance/rhythm worlds.

Aug 22, 2023 | abc.net.au | Sose Fuamoli |Inga Stunzner |Julian McKenzie

George Telek is one of Papua New Guinea's most iconic voices. His is a voice that strikes hard with emotion, stirs with charisma and beautifully speaks to the culture of the Tolai people; representing Rabaul with reverence and pride. Telek's music is globally renowned, as is his longtime collaborative partnership and friendship with acclaimed Australian composer, musician and songwriter, David Bridie (Wantok Music, My Friend The Chocolate Cake).