Nation: Palawa & Wiradjuri

Aria Clemmet-Kennedy is a proud Palawa woman from the Trawlwoolway mob in TasmaniaFrom a young age, she has been singing and acting every chance she gets. Born in Naarm/Melbourne, Aria says that music has helped her express who she is, a way of dealing with her anxiety. “I've always been a very shy person, too scared to express myself. When I first started writing music and doing small public gigs, I used to work myself up to the point where I made mistakes because I was so afraid of making them. As my confidence has grown, I've enjoyed being on stage and engaging with the audience. For me, being more authentic on stage has been a huge accomplishment.” Aria is studying at the Aboriginal Centre for Performing Arts in Brisbane.