Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Watch First Nations artists Becca Hatch, Philly and Sky Thomas (Soju Gang) open up about community, resilience and what it takes to find your voice as conversations about mental health take centre stage.
Originally presented on Friday 20 June 2025 by The Wheeler Centre in partnership with Support Act.
Watch a thoughtful conversation on how musicians and artists stay true to their cultural identity while navigating the mainstream music industry.
Kamilaroi/Samoan beat-mistress Becca Hatch, Wemba Wemba hip-hop artist Philly and Gunai/Kurnai, Yorta Yorta and Wiradjuri DJ, designer and activist Sky Thomas (Soju Gang) share personal stories about using music as a tool for self-discovery, healing and growth. They discuss navigating the triumphs and difficulties of being working artists and the tools theyโve found on their journeys to support mental well-being and build community.
This is an inspiring discussion about the realities of working in the music industry today as a First Nations person, with host Willem Brussen โ and including a special performance by Philly.
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Watch First Nations artists Becca Hatch, Philly and Sky Thomas (Soju Gang) open up about community, resilience and what it takes to find your voice as conversations about mental health take centre stage.
Originally presented on Friday 20 June 2025 by The Wheeler Centre in partnership with Support Act.
Watch a thoughtful conversation on how musicians and artists stay true to their cultural identity while navigating the mainstream music industry.
Kamilaroi/Samoan beat-mistress Becca Hatch, Wemba Wemba hip-hop artist Philly and Gunai/Kurnai, Yorta Yorta and Wiradjuri DJ, designer and activist Sky Thomas (Soju Gang) share personal stories about using music as a tool for self-discovery, healing and growth. They discuss navigating the triumphs and difficulties of being working artists and the tools theyโve found on their journeys to support mental well-being and build community.
This is an inspiring discussion about the realities of working in the music industry today as a First Nations person, with host Willem Brussen โ and including a special performance by Philly.
๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก๐ญ-๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐จ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ
youtube.com/@WheelerCentre
๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ก๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐
The Wheeler Centre is where writers, storytellers, thinkers and readers connect through live events, insightful conversations and compelling storytelling in Melbourne, Australia.
๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐
Live and digital conversations, debates, readings, podcasts and discussions at The Wheeler Centre.
๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐
๐ Website: wheelercentre.com
๐ Instagram: instagram.com/wheelercentre
๐ Facebook: facebook.com/wheelercentre
๐Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wheelercentre.bsky.social
๐ LISTEN wherever you get your podcasts: tinyurl.com/TWCLISTEN
#WheelerCentre #WheelerCentreTalks #SmartConversations #InspiringTalks #LearnOnYouTube #YouTubeEducation #PublicTalks #Storytelling #books #writing #ideas
