Chelsea Donoghue

2011 Nicholson Award

Genre: Music

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Chelsea Donoghue's work: 

Recently I've been working with a young artist called 'Ruel' as his vocal coach, backing singer and music arranger. Throughout the course of 2016 & 2017, we were flown to a number of cities in America and Europe to showcase Ruel's music for various major record labels. At the end of last year, we secured a deal with RCA Records in New York under highly acclaimed A&R Tunji Balogun who also looks after artists such as Childish Gambino, Khalid, SZA to name a few. 

Since the deal was signed, we have been very busy touring the world playing shows from Japan, to Los Angeles to New Zealand. It has been a very exciting time in my life, and it's pretty special and sentimental to think that I still wear the in ear monitors Paula Nicholson from BAF sponsored to me in 2011 wherever I go. Performing night after night with little rest time can be very taxing on your voice and general health if you don't have the necessary equipment that allows you to hear yourself properly on stage. I've been fortunate enough to use Shure in ear monitors for shows since I was 17, which means I don't struggle to hear myself over a 5 piece band, therefore never strain my voice.

It's wonderful that foundations like BAF exist to support young up and coming musicians. Musical equipment can be so expensive, and for musicians who are just starting out it can be so overwhelming to think of all the different bits and pieces you need just to be able to perform your craft. I will always be grateful for the support BAF showed me at the start of my career. Thanks guys!

Regards,
Chelsea Donoghue | Vocal Coach

Aldona Kmiec

2011 BAF Award

Genre: Photography

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Aldona Kmiec's work: 

Sweet & Savoury Cafe, 318 Sturt St Ballarat
Just wanted to thank to the owners of the Savoury Miron & Maria for displaying my exhibition prints from 'My Australia, My Journey'. They look wonderful and contribute to the vibrant image of Ballarat to all visitors! 

Celebrating Culture Diversity
The black 'n' white outdoor paste-up exhibition is currently covering the walls of the East Gippsland Shire Council library at Service St, Bairnsdale and the 2nd instalment will soon be underway on Main Street/Princess Highway building. 

Soldiers Hill Artist Collective (SHAC) Art Walk
As a member of SHAC and (part-time) resident of Soldiers Hill suburb of Ballarat, I'm again taking part in annual SHAC Art Walk taking place over two weekends in May, 19-27 May 10-4pm.  

News from the artist, July 2019
It has been a busy time of the year working on a creative content for Startup Gippsland program, installing a large paste-up mural of a cow on an office wall and getting ready for an exciting TV project!!

Currently on display, July 2019
Three of my large scale prints are currently displayed at the beautiful PLATYPUS COWORKING Level 2, 51 Lydiard St Sth, Ballarat VIC 3350 and HERD COWORKING 15 Napier St, Warragul VIC 3820.

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Emily McDonald

2009 (out of round)

Representing Lead on Theatre Company: 2011 Bendigo Bank Award and 2011 BAF Award

Genre: Film

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Dylan Licastro

2011 BLOC Music Theatre Award and 2013 Ballarat Lyric Theatre Award

Genre: Music Theatre and Music

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Claire O'Connor

2011 BAF Award

2019 BLOC and Lyric Theatre Award for Performing Arts/Musical Theatre

Genre: Music and Theatre

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Gold Fields Band

2010 VJ Award

Gold Fields Band members include Vinci Andanar, Robert Clifton, Ryan D'Sylvia, Max Fuller and Luke Peldys.

Genre: Music

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