Kee'ahn is heading to Warrnambool for the first time to light up The Dart and Marlin courtyard stage.
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Supported by Sophia Whitney, Kee'ahn is looking forward to travelling to the south-west after a whirlwind 12 months has seen her winner a number of accolades and a permanent place on people's playlist after the release of her debut song Better Things.
"It's still a big learning journey for me," she said. "I'm grateful to the people who have gotten behind Better Things and kicked off a music career out of Covid.
"Even though through lockdown there was no live gigs, I was lucky enough to do a lot of online gigs.
"I think my music is soul influenced and there's a bit of pop and RnB. I try to make it sound tropical but very it's guitar and vocals focused.
"This past year has been a big leap, but I hope to continue going forward, write more and connect with people as much as possible."
In 2020 alone, Kee'ahn was honoured with the Archie Roach Award, named as a finalist in the New Talent of the Year category and a finalist in the Song of The Year at the National Indigenous Music Awards. She was also named the Best Emerging Artists and the Music Vic Awards.
What has inspired you throughout the pandemic?
I've always loved performing and music. It's the meaning of my name which means to dance and play. My ethos is to heal myself and others through my music.
What's your earliest memory of performing?
There's this funny video on my Instagram of me dancing and singing when I was six to 'Car Wash by Christina Aguilera. I'm going ham on the song and I'm super intense. I'm definitely shy off the stage but onstage I know that this is my place.
What's your favourite memory of performing?
"I've been fortunate to have very consistent gigs this past couple of months since we've been able to do so. I think the show I did on Invasion Day was really special. I was at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on the huge stage and a huge audience and I got to sing a tribute to Uncle Archie Roach.
Best advice you've ever received?
I think it's just that you can do anything. I've try to give everything a go, make good connections with everyone I can and learn from mistakes along the way.
What can the audience expect from your show?
My shows are always intimate and I try to evoke difficult emotions at the start. Then there will be funny moments and there's a coming together at the end. It's the whole experience.
Friday:
Glenn Kelly will perform at Rafferty's Tavern from 8pm.
Gabby Steel will take to the Seanchai Irish Bar stage throughout the night.
Saturday:
The Apollo Bay Hotel has an evening full of music kicking off at 5pm with Flynn Gurry followed by Two Dogs from 8pm.
The Christo Rook Band will take to the stage at Rafferty's Tavern from 8pm.
Bailey Murray will take to the Seanchai Irish Bar stage and be supported by Bayley Wilson.Tickets are $10 and doors open at 10pm.
Sunday:
Kee'ahn will be supported by Sophia Whitney at The Dart and Marlin from 5pm. Tickets on sale via OzTix.
Hotel Warrnambool will host Tank Dilemma from 3pm. Tickets are $10 via Hotel Warrnambool's Facebook page.
Zach James will perform at Rafferty's Tavern from 4pm.
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