First Nations

The Powerhouse acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the ancestral homelands upon which our museums are situated. We respect their Elders, past, present and future and recognise their continuous connection to Country.

Generations

Generations - Western Sydney Music Fellowship connects Western Sydney contemporary musical talent with established industry leaders and mentors to create pathways in the music industry.

Generations is a fellowship program in partnership between Powerhouse, Sound NSW and Blacktown Arts to support artist development across the music industry in NSW.

The fellowship connects unsigned musicians with established industry professionals, fostering intergenerational knowledge and experience. Fellows will engage with musicians, songwriters, producers, agents, record labels and publishing executives while developing entrepreneurial skills, showcasing their work and expanding their networks.

Access to studio space for writing, rehearsals, recordings and meetings will support artists in the creative development of new music. Performance and program development opportunities with Powerhouse, Sound NSW and Blacktown Arts will further enhance industry exposure and career growth.

xiao xiao and RISSA have been announced as the recipients of the 2026 Generations – Western Sydney Music Fellowship.

Current Fellow

Born and raised in Campbelltown, RISSA is an independent R&B artist whose sound blends soulful melodies, gospel choir harmonies and rhythmic grooves. In 2023 RISSA released her debut EP ‘Made to Feel’ which has over 25 million streams across digital platforms.

Generations - Western Sydney Music Fellowship

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Connecting musicians with industry experts, pass on knowledge and support artist development across the music industry.

Black and white press image of musician gemma ylana.

gemma ylana

Generations Fellow
The musician Friday*, playing the guitar on a couch, photographed by Christine Yau

Friday*

Generations Fellow
Four figures posing for the camera.

Yellowline

Generations

Sollyy

Western Sydney Generations Fellow 2024
Two fellas hold a single keyboard synth in front of their faces

700 Feel

Generations Fellow
Two portraits of she/they

PA777IENCE

Generations Fellow
A black and white image of Joseph Douglas wearing a felt hat and patterned shirt. He is behind a microphone looking down with a concentrated face.

Joseph Douglas

Generations Fellow
Figure in front of red stage curtains

Dyan Tai

Generations Fellow
Figure holding their body wearing makeup.

ROMÆO

Generations Fellow
Indira Elias looking at the camera, wearing a Sun-like earring.

Indira Elias

Generations Fellow

Mr Rhodes

Generations Fellow

Tanaya

Generations Fellow
Stories

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Initiatives

We support and invest in a range of initiatives that sustain industry development and individual creative practice across the applied arts, applied sciences and creative industries.

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Opportunities

Careers, volunteer projects, residencies, fellowships, design accelerators and research programs that are currently open.

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