In 2020 the WOMADelaide Foundation partnered with Northern Sound System (NSS), a vibrant youth music centre in Elizabeth, to create the WOMADelaide x NSS Academy. The training and development program gives young, emerging First Nations and multicultural artists the chance to hone their music skills through songwriting and production intensives, studio sessions, workshops in schools and live gigs, guided by local and national music industry professionals.
Ten artists took part in the inaugural Academy and graduates MARLON X RULLA were selected to support Vika & Linda and Midnight Oil at WOMADelaide 2021 in King Rodney Park. In 2022 Sokel, Elsy Wameyo and Sonz of Serpent performed as we returned to Botanic Park. In 2023 DEM MOB and TAIAHA have been selected to perform.
The NSS Studio will showcase more of Adelaide’s best up and coming artists, performing and recording live. If you’re feeling inspired you can join in and record something yourself!
Fri: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Performances
6.00 - 6.15pm Infinities
6.20 - 6.35pm Vision
6.45 - 7.00pm Vanté Kay
7.15 - 7.45pm Waikid
Sat: 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Recording sessions
3:00pm Keith Kugo
4:00pm Kara Manansala
Performances
6.00pm - 6.30pm Keith Kugo
6.45pm - 7.15pm Emilie Suter
7.30pm - 8.00pm Kara Manansala
8.15pm - 8.45pm Rob Edwards
Sun: 2:30pm - 8:30pm
Recording sessions
2.30pm Chloe Veronica
3.30pm Maisie B
Performances
5.30pm - 6.00pm Maisie B
6.15pm - 6.45pm Nat Luna
7.00pm - 7.30pm Chloe Veronica
7.45pm - 8.15pm Elizabeth Ruyi
Mon: 2:00pm - 8:00pm
CHOP SHOP: Episode 2
Live Beats Production with Delicasteez and Oluv
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Performances
5.00pm - 5.20pm Iggs
5.30pm - 5.50pm Claz/Kirby
6.00pm - 6.20pm Yung Hemz and PHYLO
6.30pm - 6.50pm Sonz of Serpent
7.00pm - 7.20pm Frankie D
7.30pm - 7.50pm Dec + DaKreecha