Program artists take part in:
- One on one career development sessions with Nexus staff
- A personalised mentorship with a creative or industry professional
- A 5-day creative intensive at Nexus Arts with other program artists
- An individual photoshoot with an experienced music photographer
- A live music video shoot at Nexus Arts Venue
- Development of your Electronic Press Kit
- Artist catch up sessions
- A performance series at Nexus Arts
In 2024, we are delighted to be working with:
- Vincy Chan
- Ms. Chipeta
- Mahzad Fard
- Kara Manansala
- Steph Teh
- Sivillion (formally known as Simi Vuata)
Get to know the 2024 Interplay Artists:
Vincy Chan is a trans singer-songwriter and artist born in Hong Kong, currently based in Kaurna Yerta. They graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Music) from Macalester College, Minnesota focussing on jazz vocal performance. They’re a multi-instrumentalist trained in piano, voice, cello, and Ghanaian drumming.
Listen below for a creative audio self-description of Vincy Chan.
Ms. Chipeta is a German-Malawian artist based in Kaurna Yerta, who writes songs rooted in soul and RnB. Having completed a Certificate IV and Diploma in Music Industry, the former frontperson of local band, The Meristems, is now developing her solo career.
Listen below for a creative audio self-description of Ms. Chipeta
Mahzad Fard is an Iranian musician based in Kaurna Yerta. She has studied Persian classical music from an early age, mentored by her father a professional santoor player. Upon moving to Australia, she joined an ensemble called NAVA performing Persian classical music in various festivals and events nationally.
Listen below for a creative audio self-description of Mahzad Fard.
Kara Manansala is a Filipino-Italian singer based in Kaurna Yerta. She studied a degree in jazz performance at the Elder Conservatorium of Music and has an extensive choral and vocal experience working with ensembles such as Gospo Collective and The 6Ft Pelicans. She writes music influenced by neo-soul, jazz, and RnB.
Listen below for a creative audio self-description of Kara Manansala.
Steph Teh is a Chinese-Malaysian artist based in Kaurna Yerta. She is a multi-instrumentalist trained in voice, guitar, piano, and cello. Steph was recently selected to participate in the 2023 CAAP x Artist Lab during OzAsia. Her music is influenced by pop, jazz, classical, RnB, and soul, and she is working on creating an EP.
Sivillion was born into a musical family of Aboriginal and Fijian descent, and gained nation-wide popularity on The Voice in 2015. His music is inspired by great RnB, blues, and gospel singers such as John Legend and Kim Burrell.
Q&A with Sivillion, April 2024.
“My passion allowed me to push past the fear of opening myself up again. I needed a 10 year hiatus to learn, growth, evolve and understand myself and my gift.” We asked Sivillion some questions in March after his successful Fringe season and ahead of his Eurovision debut!
Q&A with Ms Chipeta, June 2024.
“I decided on the artist name Ms Chipeta as a way of connecting to part of my heritage and taking pride in my African roots.” Interplay Program Coordinator, Jennifer Trijo sat down with Ms Chipeta to discuss the inspiration behind Ms Chipeta and also recent gigs.
The Interplay program is supported by the Government of South Australia through the Music Development Office.
Check out the work of some of our previous Interplay artists:
Check out images from our Interplay Group Connect Sessions and Workshops:
