A force to be reckoned with, soul-infused hip-hop and alt-R&B Kenyan-born artist Elsy Wameyo offers a night of spirited performance at White Bay Power Station.
Part of Biennale of Sydney’s Art After Dark series, it’s one of three Friday nights of innovative, left-of-centre music among the ongoing Biennale exhibition and outdoor food offerings, presented by Vivid Sydney.
Elsy Wameyo is a chameleonic artist pouring life’s lessons and experiences into dynamic pieces of art, producing soul-infused hip-hop and alt-R&B praised for its incisive lyrics and impressive production.
2024 brought her to a new creative touchstone, a place of reclamation and self-empowerment – Elsy Wameyo’s debut studio album, Saint Sinner. Stories of aggressive fearlessness and profound boldness are heard on her singles ‘Umva’ & ‘Conquer’ as Elsy battles with inner demons, temptations and worldly voices to find a way back to her guiding spirit.
RIAH is a R&B singer-songwriter from southwest Sydney. She is of Tongan, Fijian, Italian and Aboriginal (Kamilaroi) descent. Her sound is shaped by her heritage and deep love for 90s R&B, inspired by artists like Aaliyah, Selena, and H.E.R. With a strong sense of identity and a deep connection to her roots, RIAH continues to create music that resonates with authenticity and emotion.
Art After Dark transforms into a bold music program unfolding on Friday evenings at White Bay Power Station. Continuing its reputation as a late-night hub for discovery, expect genre-defying performances, immersive sonic environments, and unexpected collaborations, all set within the awe-inspiring industrial architecture of White Bay Power Station.
SET TIMES
Doors – 6 pm
RIAH – 7.30-8 pm
Elsy Wameyo – 8-9 pm
NSW Wine Masterclass – Mount Majura Vineyard
Each Art After Dark ticket includes a complimentary NSW Wine masterclass. This week, we are joined by Mount Majura Vineyard.
The NSW Wine Masterclasses invite audiences to sip, learn and discover, with complimentary tastings and insider insights from NSW winemakers — consider it your fast-track to sounding like a wine expert (no exam required).
