A new talent called Budjerah launched on the music scene towards the end of 2020 with the single ‘Missing You’.

Hailing from Bundjalung country in far north NSW, he impressed everyone immediately with that pure and soulful voice.

Singing has been his whole life. Raised on gospel music at church, he says he sings every day, and has for as long as he can remember. He was spotted by a major label after his cousin reposted a video first uploaded by Budjerah’s mum. That cousin is Nakkiah Lui from Black Comedy fame, and through her sharing that live video, Warner Music came calling.

Budjerah (whose name means ‘first light’) had attracted other early fans.

Through AIME mentor Robbie Miller, Matt Corby was also tipped off about the young talent. Now, the 19yo has released his debut EP which Corby went on to record with him in his studio outside Byron Bay.

Hear Budjerah talking more about his upbringing and love of music with Richard Kingsmill.