Conscious FIRST

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Conscious FIRST is a powerful music development program designed to connect and elevate rising First Nations Hip-Hop & RnB stars at different stages of their career from Western Sydney.

This new initiative of the Conscious program is presented by Campbelltown Arts Centre and Village Boy Entertainment. The inaugural ‘Conscious FIRST’ program pairs acclaimed Conscious Alumni artist Becca Hatch with up-and-coming talent RIAH, both RnB powerhouses from Campbelltown.

Over the course of the program Becca will undergo a residency supporting her practice and the next steps of her career, whilst she mentor’s RIAH on her artistic journey and through the release of a new track and accompanying visuals supported through the program.

Together, they will dive into storytelling through music and how to navigate the tides of the industry. Through shared reflection, they will amplify one another’s voices – sparking a ripple effect that shapes their careers and resonates across audiences and within communities.

About Conscious:

Campbelltown Arts Centre’s ‘Conscious’ program supports the vibrant hip-hop community of Western Sydney. Facilitated by hip-hop artist and South-West Sydney local L-FRESH The LION and his team at Village Boy Entertainment, Conscious develops socially minded hip-hop artists, connects them with their communities and puts Western Sydney voices and stories centre stage locally and beyond.  

Conscious provides professional development and mentorship support, commissions new tracks and music videos, and provides opportunities for artists to perform, talk about their practice, connect with their local community and build valuable industry relationships. 

To find out more about Conscious, visit the Conscious website or connect with Conscious on Facebook and Instagram.   

Conscious FIRST is a Campbelltown Arts Centre program produced in collaboration with Village Boy Entertainment, presented as part of Conscious Elevate which is proudly funded by the NSW Government through Sound NSW.

Conscious is a Campbelltown Arts Centre program produced in collaboration with Village Boy Entertainment.