First Nations Music Development Program

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First Nations Music Development Program 〰️

CONSCIOUS FIRST

Conscious FIRST is a powerful music development program designed to connect and elevate rising First Nations Hip-Hop & RnB stars at different stages of their career from Western Sydney.

This new initiative of the Conscious program is presented by Campbelltown Arts Centre and Village Boy Entertainment. The inaugural ‘Conscious FIRST’ program pairs acclaimed Conscious Alumni artist Becca Hatch with up-and-coming talent RIAH, both RnB powerhouses from Campbelltown.

Over the course of the program Becca will undergo a residency supporting her practice and the next steps of her career, whilst she mentor’s RIAH on her artistic journey and through the release of a new track and accompanying visuals supported through the program.

Together, they will dive into storytelling through music and how to navigate the tides of the industry. Through shared reflection, they will amplify one another’s voices - sparking a ripple effect that shapes their careers and resonates across audiences and within communities.

LISTEN

Listen to RIAH’s track ‘Motherslove’, developed as a part of the Conscious FIRST program.

Performed by: RIAH
Written/Composed by: RIAH
Produced by: Chelsea Warner
Recorded at: Offbeat Collective
Mixing and Mastering by: Matt Fioravanti
Artwork Design: Feker Yibeltal
This work was commissioned by Campbelltown Arts Centre, produced in collaboration with Village Boy Entertainment and presented as part of Conscious Elevate which is proudly funded by the NSW Government through Sound NSW.

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BECCA HATCH

In a short span of time, Sydney artist Becca Hatch has carved an enviable niche in the Australian contemporary R&B and dance scene that is wholly her own.

RIAH

RIAH is a R&B singer-songwriter from southwest Sydney, Dharawal Country. Her sound is shaped by her heritage and deep love for 90s R&B.