St Lucia Serenades

Adam James is a recording artist who defies easy categorisation, standing out in the music industry with his vast and versatile talent. Integrating his indigenous heritage, country origins, and a deep love for blues, James has crafted a sound that is distinctly his own. Renowned in Australia for his notable debut in the country music scene, James has expanded his repertoire to embrace blues and jazz. James’s musical journey began in Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) and rural New South Wales and Queensland, eventually leading him to prestigious award stages and the esteemed blues scene in Nashville. Themes of truth and storytelling are central to his work, and his live performances offer a powerful connection with his audience, revealing an artist deeply committed to his own authenticity. James’s first studio album, Messages and Memories (2007), paid homage to the Australian country sound and the landscapes of his northern NSW upbringing. Success followed with The Country Singer (2008) and Children of the Sunrise (2012), leading to performances at major festivals such as Woodford Folk Festival, The Dreaming Festival, and Tamworth Country Music Festival. In 2015, he was recognised as TSA’s best Alt-Country-Blues artist. With his third studio album, Russian Blue, James embraced his blues influences, recording in Nashville’s The Sound Emporium with longtime producer Stuie French and a talented backing band. The album blends James’s sincere storytelling with a deeper, soul-inspired sound, exploring profound human experiences and truths. As a man of Quandamooka Country heritage, James maintains a strong connection to the Australian community. He serves as a Board Director for the non-profit charity Uncle Jimmy Thumbs Up, which promotes good nutrition and positive life choices through music. James also holds First Nations board memberships with BlakDance and Sobah Beverages, furthering his commitment to his culture and community.

Deline Briscoe is a Yalanji woman of song from the Daintree Region of Far North Queensland. Her roots planted deep in Yalanji culture and Gospel vocals Deline combines the two worlds in her 2018 Album "Wawu".

Deline’s Career spans over 2 decades with some of Australia’s most celebrated vocalists including Archie Roach, Lou Bennett, Paul Kelly, Shane Howard, Emma Donovan, Airileke, Andrea Keller, Iain Grandage and has toured the world with two vocally exquisite ensembles, Black Arm Band and Mission Songs Project.

Deline shares her extraordinary jazz-infused vocals intertwined with Yalanji Wawubarri singing, gospel conviction and bluesy grit & bite. Her Vocal delivery is captivating and moving as is her graceful presence, with a dynamic range from the sweetest melodies into inspired wailing notes Deline tells her stories of Love hope and loss, reaching into the audiences hearts in the spirit of truth telling and healing.

As an Artistic Director, Deline skilfully combines a multi layered storytelling style that is presented in the well crafted shows Blaktivism (Arts Centre Melbourne 2021 - 2024) , Singing Up Country Sunshine Coast Chamber Music Festival 2022 - 2024, with Elder Aunty Helena Gulash, A Heartfelt Tribute to Uncle Archie Roach ( Bluesfest 2023) Jalbu Muna (Vivid 2023), Guy - Kuiyam (CIAF 2018).

Deline is driven by the healing that music brings to the audience and her own spirit each time she shares her skill and talent.