Brackets debut for students

Three Brisbane Water Secondary College senior campus students made their Brackets and Jam debut at Kincumber Mountain Reserve on Friday, September 16.

The performers from "Emanon" included Year 11 drummer Ellie Plummer, Year 11 acoustic guitarist James Luke and Year 12 vocalist Tessa Nuku.

The performers have been developing and showcasing their performance and recording skills over a couple of years through the Kool Skools Competitions and recently the school's Variety Night and Central Coast Showcase.

Ellie, James, and Tessa, relative newcomers to the Brackets and Jam scene, performed two original songs including "Soul Vacation" and "What You Get" on the night.

Tessa, after successfully completing a round of auditions earlier in the year, has been accepted into Phase 1 of the Talent Development Project.

This program, supported by the Education Department trains singers and songwriters in NSW Public Schools for a career in the entertainment industry.

The program addresses all aspects of the industry and utilises the expertise and skills of high profile performers and mentors through the sponsorship of businesses such as Macquarie Bank, Sony Foundation, Clubs NSW and APRA.

Tessa is also performing in the School Spectacular as a featured soloist in November.

Ellie, James and Tessa will also be performing together at CoastFest later this month.

Press release, September 20