Beneath all her accolades, Tina has faced adversities that have shaped that voice as much as they’ve tested it

Cancer wasn’t the only thing that shaped Ngaiire’s childhood. Music arrived in her life when she was 12. At a time when everything felt so hard music became a safe place to make sense of the turmoil around her.

Long before music became his home, Max’s life was shaped by uncertainty. At just seven months old, he was diagnosed with Wiskott–Aldrich Syndrome.

For Lara, music and storytelling have always been a place where she shines, even as life has thrown its share of challenges her way.

Jonothan's dream is to master as many instruments as he can and build a career. No small feat, but when your entire existence is a miracle, learning to play a few instruments doesn’t feel like much of a challenge.

For Adam, a cellist and music teacher from Victoria, life has always been shaped by sound. Music is where he finds meaning, whether performing for film and television, teaching students, or taking the stage.