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Chelsea Wilson is a Melbourne based vocalist, songwriter, broadcaster, DJ and producer. She has been described as a modern day ‘renaissance woman’ by Blue in Green Radio; a ‘jazz-soul powerhouse’ by Beat Magazine; and “bold, creative, dedicated” by AustralianJazz.net.
Her debut album ‘I Hope You’ll Be Very Unhappy Without Me’ was lauded as number 2 Album of the Year on ABC Radio National and nominated for Best Soul Album at The Age Music Victoria Awards. An internationally acclaimed live performer she headlined the Arts Centre Melbourne stage at the Australasian World Music Expo; and made her UK debut at the iconic Glastonbury Festival, subsequently selling out the famous London Jazz Café. A graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium of Music she has performed in Japan, the UAE, the USA, France, Spain, Great Britain, Indonesia and Thailand. She has supported acts including Macy Gray, Renee Geyer and Tina Arena and performed at venues such as Melbourne Recital Centre and The Athenaeum Theatre. She has worked with prolific jazz artists such as Paul Grabowsky, Andrea Keller and Vanessa Perica.
Behind the scenes, Chelsea is a festival director, broadcaster and producer. She has directed festivals including Stonnington Jazz, Brunswick Music Festival and St Kilda Festival Live N ‘Local; and produced events for Melbourne Music Week, Melbourne Women’s International Jazz Festival and Melbourne Recital Centre. As Artistic Associate of Melbourne International Jazz Festival, she developed and delivered the inaugural Melbourne Jazz Congress. She served as a Board Director of Music Victoria for five years, including 2 as Deputy Chair. In 2023 and 2024 she was nominated for the Creative Leadership Award at the Australian Women in Music Awards.
Experience Kew Court House Live
This performance is part of our ongoing Kew Court House live series, running every Thursday and Friday night in the heart of Kew. All tickets are just $25, supporting an impressive lineup of talented Melbourne musicians. Check the full lineup at Kew Court House Live | City of Boroondara
