Budjerah

Budjerah Julum Slabb ( BUUJ-ə-ruh; born 17 March 2002), known mononymously as Budjerah, is an Australian singer from Fingal Head, New South Wales. He is a Coodjinburra man from the Bundjalung nation.His debut single "Missing You" was released in October 2020. Budjerah performed the track live for Australian live music program The Sound on 6 December 2020. After winning the Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist award at the 2021 ARIA Awards, Budjerah went on to release his debut EP “Conversations” in April 2022 and launched his first-ever global tour.In 2023, Budjerah, won the Artist Of The Year award at the National Indigenous Music Awards.

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Budjerah, Lizzo & More: This Week's Best New Music

Each week we track down the best new music and curate it into our 'Hit List' playlist for all our readers to enjoy. Today, we've selected our top picks of the week to celebrate the songs that stood out in the crowd.

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Splendour 2022: The Ultimate Music Review

"Nothing could muddy these musical highlights"

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Listen: Budjerah - Ready For The Sky

Fresh from shows in the UK and US, Budjerah is back with his latest slice of soul / R&B goodness ahead of tomorrow's Splendour performance..

Reviews / Live

Live Review: Budjerah, RIIKI REID

"One of those voices that can instantly send shivers down your spine."

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Budjerah Announces New EP & World Tour

"I feel this song captures a lot of the social anxiety and disconnection so many people feel but are too afraid or embarrassed to voice."

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Top 40 First Nations Songs On Radio In 2021 Revealed

This year's National Indigenous Music Chart for 2021 has been revealed. Powered by Radio Monitor, the chart tracks the most heard First Nations tracks across Australian radio. The Kid LAROI has had a huge year, taking out three of the top five positions, with Jessica Mauboy and Budjerah taking out the other positions in the five. Sycco and Baker Boy had the most entries with four each, while The Kid LAROI, Budjerah, King Stingray and Miiesha came in with three each.

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The Kid Laroi Crowned Artist Of The Year At National Indigenous Music Awards

“What and incredible night celebrating our very best First Nations artist and musicians!"

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With Liminal, Budjerah Is At A 'Transitional Point' In His Creativity

“The team had a very clear and creative vision for the staging and lighting, I loved everything they had in mind. They did a really good job I think of capturing the mood of my music.”

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